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Politics

India’s Oil Strategy Shifts as US Sanctions Hit Russia and Venezuela

Facing dual sanctions pressure, India pivots oil imports to the Middle East and accelerates de-dollarization payments to secure its energy needs.

MAGA Backlash as US Visa Suspension List Excludes India

Trump's MAGA supporters criticize the administration for not including India in the COVID-19 visa suspension, accusing it of political favoritism.

Starmer Mocks Tory ‘Kama Sutra’ Record in First PMQs, MPs Erupt

New UK PM Keir Starmer's witty jab at Conservative instability triggers laughter in Commons. Watch the viral PMQs moment marking a new political era.

Budget 2026: Will the New Income Tax Regime Get More Lucrative?

Explore potential changes to India's new income tax regime in the 2026 Union Budget, including lower slabs, higher limits, and key deductions being considered.

EC Calls Voter Deletion Claims ‘Politically Motivated’ in SC Affidavit

Election Commission defends Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, says allegations of mass disenfranchisement are exaggerated and politically driven.

Sitharaman Tables Two Bills for Tobacco Cess in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister introduces bills to levy a cess on tobacco to fund national security and public health, facing opposition over health warnings and citizen burden.

New Bills to Replace GST Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala

Government proposes new levy to replace expiring GST compensation cess on tobacco products. Current tax rates for consumers will remain unchanged.

New Tobacco Cess for Health, Security Funding Replaces GST Levy

FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduces a new cess on tobacco to fund health and national security, replacing the expiring GST compensation levy. Prices may stay high or rise.