Data shows that several states have shifted towards “hybrid” taxation models to protect revenues even when global crude prices fluctuate Hyderabad: Fuel prices in Telangana remain among the highest in India largely because of the state’s steep ad valorem Value Added Tax (VAT) structure on petrol and diesel. Unlike fixed taxes, an ad valorem system…
Kolkata: The mere involvement of a vehicle in an accident cannot invite criminal charges under animal cruelty laws unless there is evidence of intent to cause harm, the Calcutta High Court has held while quashing a criminal case against a Howrah man accused of running over a stray dog.The single bench of Justice Ajoy Kumar…
Ponda: Ten days after the national brands like Amul and Mother Dairy hiked their milk rates, the Goa Dairy on Sunday announced the hike in milk rates of its three of four variants. However, there is no hike in the price of the full cream milk for now. The new rates are effective from Monday.The…
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) on Sunday organized ‘Rupantaran,’ a soft skill training programme for the doctors and staff members of city-based medical institutions. Dr Jignesh Shah, president of AMA, said that the purpose of the event is to strengthen the bond between doctors and patients, and improve quality of care. Source link
Patiala: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday said no one in Punjab was safe under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rule. He appealed to people to vote for the SAD in the municipal elections to bring the state back on track.Addressing a public meeting in Samana, Sukhbir said, “Today, an assistant…
Guwahati: CM Himana Biswa Sarma on Sunday said his govt will not allow any radical outfit or individual to mislead the youth and ruin their future.In a post on his ‘X’ handle, the CM wrote, “We will not allow any group or individual to mislead our youth and ruin their future by radicalising them. Assam…
Lucknow: A joint team of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Special Task Force raided Lucknow’s Nakkhas market on Sunday and arrested seven people for allegedly trading in protected bird species.The surprise operation led to the recovery of hundreds of birds, including protected native species and exotic birds, officials said. Authorities…
Jaipur: With Rajasthan staring at a deepening water crisis and another harsh summer behind it, the state govt is preparing to launch a massive public campaign to revive traditional water sources and push water conservation as a people’s movement ahead of the monsoon.The statewide Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan will run from May 25…
NEW DELHI: India and the US focused on scaling up energy, defence and critical minerals cooperation, while seeking an early conclusion of the interim trade pact, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Marco Rubio sought to revitalise ties – after a year of strife – in their first bilateral in India,…
Oil prices tumbled over 5% on Monday, falling below the $100 per barrel mark, buoyed by optimism over a potential agreement aimed at ending the US-Iran war. The market reaction came even as US President Donald Trump sought to cool expectations of an imminent breakthrough.At around 7:40 am, WTI Crude was trading at $92.41, down…
