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Liquor prices in TN may rise as GST hike pushes up costs on packaging, service

Liquor prices in TN may rise as GST hike pushes up costs on packaging, service

Although alcohol itself remains outside the GST framework, the changes under GST 2.0 have affected related inputs. Packaging materials such as bottles, caps, labels, and cartons are now taxed at 18 per cent, compared to the earlier 12 to 15 per cent. Similarly, transportation and logistics services have also been brought under the 18 per cent tax bracket. Sep 24, 2025
Two J&K Police officers killed in Srinagar road accident

Five Army soldiers injured in road accident in J&K's Poonch

"The vehicle was going to Jammu from Dhara Dullian in Poonch when it skidded off the road around 7.30 a.m. The injured soldiers were posted at Balnoi Nangi Takeri. They were proceeding on leave when the accident occurred," the official said. Sep 24, 2025
Bank to return Rs 16.38 crore illegally withdrawn from Agartala civic body's account: CM Saha Agartala, Sep 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that a nationalised bank has assured that the entire Rs 16.38 crore, which was illega

Bank to return Rs 16.38 crore illegally withdrawn from Agartala civic body's account: CM Saha

After the issue was raised by Congress MLA Gopal Roy, Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, told the House that an inquiry was going on to unearth the actual wrongdoing and to nab the fraudsters. Through the six cloned cheques (counterfeit cheques), the fraudsters, said to be the outsiders of the state, recently illegally withdrew more than Rs 16.38 crore from the AMC's bank account," the Chief Minister said. Sep 23, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

Earlier this month, JLR had paused production until September 24, but the disruption has now been extended as investigations continue. The company said its teams are working closely with cybersecurity experts, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and secure restart of operations. Sep 23, 2025
Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran's Houses Raided Over Luxury Car Tax Evasion

Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran's houses raided over luxury car tax evasion

Among the notable sites are the residences of actors Prithviraj and Dulquer Salmaan, highlighting the operation's wide-ranging scope. According to the officials, they will seize the vehicles, and notices will be served to those from whom the vehicles are seized and they will be asked to produce the relevant papers of the vehicles. Sep 23, 2025
Impact of H-1B visa hike to be minimum on Indian IT firms: Report

Impact of H-1B visa hike to be minimum on Indian IT firms: Report

Historically, visa-related challenges have stemmed more from executive actions than legislative changes, with cost pressures already rising in earlier phases of visa tightening. Importantly, supply-side disruptions tend to be more damaging in high-growth environments – conditions that are not currently in play. Sep 23, 2025
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