Shimla, March 31 Tensions are rising along the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border over an increase in entry tax, with transport unions in Punjab warning of a blockade from Tuesday night that could disrupt traffic and affect law and order in border areas. The warning comes amid growing political protests in Himachal Pradesh, where the opposition BJP […]
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Shimla, March 30 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that the state had not introduced a new entry tax, but had only increased an existing levy that has been in place for nearly three decades. Speaking in the Vidhan Sabha, Sukhu said the recent hike would be “rationalised soon” and added […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 30 Punjab’s Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Monday that the state had uncovered an alleged tax evasion racket worth around ₹200 crore in the hospitality sector, as the government stepped up a data-driven crackdown on under-reporting by restaurants, dhabas and other food businesses. Addressing a press conference at […]
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New Delhi, March 30 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told Parliament that India’s economic fundamentals remain strong and said the rupee is “absolutely going fine” against the US dollar, despite a sharp fall since the start of the West Asia conflict. Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Sitharaman said India’s […]
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New Delhi, March 30 The Indian government has temporarily allowed the ad-hoc allocation of public distribution system (PDS) kerosene in 21 states and Union Territories, including areas previously declared kerosene-free, as it seeks to ease pressure on household fuel supplies amid disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia. The move comes after a month-long […]
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New Delhi, March 30 The Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Karnataka’s Mysuru for sending more than 1,100 hoax bomb threats to schools, high courts and government offices across India. The accused, identified as Srinivas Louis, was arrested on Saturday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru during a joint operation by Delhi Police […]
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New Delhi, March 30 Couples in live-in relationships who consider their partnership a stable union should be treated as married for the Census, according to frequently asked questions published on the government’s self-enumeration portal. The clarification appears in guidance issued for the 16th Census, as India opens its online self-enumeration facility for people choosing to […]
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Washington, March 30 US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed to let 20 oil-carrying ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday morning, describing the move as a “sign of respect”. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday night while travelling to Washington, Trump said talks with Iran were […]
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Kolkata, March 28 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress government of allowing illegal infiltration and failing to protect the state’s border interests, as the BJP sharpened its campaign ahead of the assembly election. At a press conference on Saturday, Shah released what he called a “charge sheet” against Chief Minister […]
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New Delhi, March 28 India has warned World Trade Organization members against using “transparency” rules as a tool for trade retaliation, saying disclosure obligations must be matched with sustained support to help developing countries comply fairly. Speaking at the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said transparency should […]
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