The Parliament approved a Bill to levy a higher excise duty on tobacco and related products once the GST compensation cess ends, with the Rajya Sabha returning the legislation to the Lok Sabha.


Will the new year see sky-high taxes deter smoking? 

The mysterious vault of the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan was opened today, October 18, 2025, after being sealed for 54 years. The Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee oversaw the opening on the occasion of Dhanteras, revealing a treasure trove of ancient items, including gold and silver coins, jeweled objects, and historic documents.


India: Historic vault under Banke Bihari temple opened after 54 years

Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India on completion of two years of CEPA between UAE - India. Watch to know more.

UAE Ambassador to India on completion of 2 years of CEPA between UAE-India

The COVID scare does not seem to go away four years since China reported its first case and new variants are still circulating globally. The Indian government has now confirmed the presence of JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 in the southern state of Kerala.

India's COVID cases touch 1,701 as new variant JN.1 detected in Kerala

India is set to add another aircraft carrier to its fleet worth almost Rs 400 billion ($4.8 billion) as it seeks to counter China’s naval presence in the Indian Ocean region, according to people familiar with the matter.

India to add $5 billion aircraft carrier to fleet to counter China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on the visit of five nations, whose conclusion will be marked by his visit to India to participate in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in November, the State Department informed in a statement. Blinken will be visiting Israel, Jordan, Japan, South Korea and lastly, India.

U.S.' Antony Blinken and Llyod Austin to travel to India for 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

In 24 hours, India's western state of Gujarat has witnessed at least 10 heart attack-related deaths during garba events, a Gujarati folk dance celebrated over Navratri. Shockingly, the youngest victim was just 17 years old. Experts recommend arranging health check-ups before the festival season so that people at greater risk can be identified and offered personalised guidance on how to enjoy the celebrations safely.

Gujarat: Over 10 heart attack deaths in 24 hours at Garba events

The India-Pakistan encounter at the Asia Cup was abandoned when drizzle prevented play after the innings break on Saturday.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan qualify for Super 4 after rain forces abandonment

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Every year, approximately 1.5 lakh people dies on India roads, which translate, on an average, into 1130 accidents and 422 deaths every day or 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour.

India tops world in road deaths with 150,000 annual casualties

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