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Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
Govt’s Rs 600 Cr scheme to develop minority colonies seen Siddaramaiah’s bid to win over MuslimsKarnataka's cabinet approved Rs 600 crore for minority housing upgrades over two years, seen as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's move to regai...
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
The simple yet powerful plan India could follow to ward off impacts of Iran-like disastersIran war: As geopolitical tensions continue with the looming threat of a restart of the conflict in Iran, India finds itself at a crossroad...
From tech to tinsel town: 10 Indian actors who are graduates from IITs and NITsMany Indian actors built strong academic foundations in engineering from prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs before pursuing career...
Investing in ability and quality of balance sheet? 5 large-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%Predicting the movement of the Nifty and Sensex is a fool’s task. Thursday’s trading on the market only underlines this truism. And it is i...
What are Karnataka’s AI-focussed responsible social media, digital safety rules?Karnataka’s proposed digital safety bill seeks to tighten social media regulation with AI-led moderation, mandatory labelling of synthetic ...
Karnataka government ignores protests, notifies lifetime tax on EVs, spares two-wheelersKarnataka has introduced a new lifetime road tax for electric cars, jeeps, and buses, excluding two-wheelers. This move aims to generate an...
West Bengal election manifesto: Rs 1,500 vs Rs 3,000 jobless benefit, 7th Pay Commission, how BJP plans to unseat TMC, DidiThe BJP has released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, targeting women and youth voters with key promises. The Trinamool Co...
PM Modi’s big pay boost promise in West Bengal: 7th Pay Commission for state govt staff amid 8th CPC buzz explainedPrime Minister Narendra Modi promised the 7th Pay Commission for West Bengal state government employees if the BJP wins the upcoming assemb...
Karnataka: Pralhad Joshi fears taxes on EVs will derail India’s emission targetsUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized Karnataka's decision to withdraw road tax exemptions for electric vehicles, warning it could increa...
Karnataka withdraws exemption, to slap lifetime tax on EVs, except two-wheelersKarnataka has withdrawn lifetime road tax exemptions for electric cars, jeeps, buses, and private vehicles, except for two-wheelers. The mo...
Karnataka budget 2026: Mysuru to be developed as Karnataka's second IT hubSiddaramaiah announced plans to develop Mysuru as the state’s second IT city to ease pressure on Bengaluru. The budget also proposes AI lab...
Karnataka Budget Highlights: CM Siddaramaiah tables 17th state budget worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore with flood relief and AI in focusKarnataka Budget 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the 2026-27 State Budget. The budget focuses on technology-driven gr...
United Spirits, other liquor stocks jump up to 7% after Karnataka CM announces excise policy revamp in BudgetShares of liquor makers like United Spirits, United Breweries, and Tilaknagar Industries rose sharply after Karnataka Budget 2026 proposed ...
Karnataka seeks GST revenue protection, more tobacco excise duty sharing from CentreKarnataka government has called on the Union Government, in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, to ensure revenue protection for States p...