Tobacco and cigarettes to become more expensive: Excise duty laws notified after Parliament passes bill, find out how much will change
The government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, significantly increasing the excise duty on all tobacco and its products. Under the Central Excise Act, 1944, cigarettes were
DGCA action on IndiGo: Four IndiGo flight inspectors suspended, CEO Albers appeared in court a day earlier; find out more
IndiGo, India's largest and the world's fifth-largest airline, has been facing the most difficult period in its history over the past few days. Operating approximately 2,300 flights daily and
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi's air quality deteriorates again, AQI crosses 300, 401 in Jahangirpuri; breathing difficult
Delhi's air quality once again slipped into the "very poor" category. Friday morning began with haze and light fog. A thin blanket of smog also appeared in the sky, reducing visibility. People were
Shivraj Patil Demise: Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away, breathed his last in Latur at the age of 90.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil breathed his last this morning in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 90 years old and passed away at his home in Latur at around 6:30 am.
How much compensation will Indigo passengers receive? The airline has made an announcement; find out what relief will be provided to which passengers.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has announced additional compensation for passengers affected by the recent disruptions, in addition to refunds. However, this relief will only be available to a
President's Manipur Visit: President Droupadi Murmu's first visit to Manipur, a ceremony held to honor the struggles of women.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu will begin a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday. During her visit, she will attend an event commemorating the women's struggle against British rule and will likely
An investigation will be launched immediately if there is a 15-minute delay; the government has implemented new rules related to flights. What all will change?
In recent days, affected IndiGo flights have caused inconvenience to millions of people. The IndiGo crisis has shaken the aviation sector. Now, the government has geared up to deal with any such
Cold wave grips North India: Severe cold wave alert issued for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and several other states; rain warning issued for the South.
Intense cold is gripping Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and the entire North India region. The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave alert for several states across India today. Delhi, Uttar
Luthra Bros. Deportation: News of the Luthra brothers' extradition to India after their passports were suspended; both are currently in Thailand.
The Luthra brothers, the main accused in the Goa nightclub fire, have been detained in Thailand, and the process to bring them back to India to face trial has begun. The devastating fire claimed the
'Appear by 3 PM tomorrow...', DGCA summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers again over the IndiGo crisis.
Following the Indigo crisis, the government's strict action now looms over the airline's senior officials. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a notice to Indigo CEO Pieter
Goa nightclub fire: Arrested accused Ajay Gupta blames the Luthra brothers, says, "I was just..."
In the Goa nightclub fire case, the Goa Police have detained co-owner Ajay Gupta from New Delhi. A lookout notice had been issued against him. Ajay Gupta's first statement after his arrest has
Adil and his fellow doctors had received training in the forests of Kashmir; a new revelation in the Delhi bomb blast case.
The terrorists involved in the attack near Delhi's Red Fort, who were part of a sophisticated terrorist module, received training in handling weapons, planting IEDs, and operating drones in the
Indigo Crisis: The Indigo crisis continues for the ninth day, with hundreds of passengers still facing difficulties; know the situation at Delhi and Mumbai airports.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is currently going through the most difficult phase in its history. The airline, which operates approximately 2300 flights daily and holds more than 60% of the
Goa Fire Tragedy: Complaints about illegal construction at the nightclub had been ongoing for years, reveals the landowner.
The nightclub in Goa, where a fire claimed 25 lives, had been the subject of complaints for many years. This was revealed by Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the owner of the land on which the nightclub, Birk
'Do not make rules to harass the public,' PM Modi said on the IndiGo crisis.
Amidst the recent crisis at IndiGo Airlines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly stated that the purpose of making rules and regulations should be to improve the system, not to harass ordinary
SIR: The SIR (Special Investigation Report) period will be extended once again; nearly 2.75 crore survey forms have not been returned in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is almost certain to get another week for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Reports indicate that approximately 17.7% (nearly 2.75 crore) of voter enumeration
A powerful earthquake in Japan injured 33 people, and the Prime Minister has formed an emergency task force.
People are still reeling from the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan last night. A tsunami also hit Japan's coastal areas following the earthquake. This disaster has shaken the entire country.
More than 60 IndiGo flights were cancelled today, and the government says it will reduce flights.
After a week of flight cancellations, IndiGo's operations are now back on track. Most of IndiGo Airlines' aircraft are flying again. However, IndiGo has announced the cancellation of more than 60
'A mosque should not be built in Babur's name,' Jagadguru Rambhadracharya expressed his opposition and also commented on Mamata Banerjee.
The seven-day Kalki Mahotsav concluded on Sunday. During the closing ceremony, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya took a vow from Shri Kalki Peethadhishwar Acharya Pramod, asking him to complete the
Goa nightclub tragedy: They ran to escape, but died on the stairs; decorative leaves fueled the fire.
The dance floor on the first floor of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora was packed when a fire broke out shortly after midnight on Saturday. Around a hundred people had gathered to