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Karnataka releases State Excise Reforms 2026 for public consultation, proposes shift to ‘social cost’ pricing and strength-based tax

While alcohol generates Rs 34,600 crore annually, its social costs -- road accidents, domestic violence, liver disease, alcohol use disorders, and lost household income -- are estimated at Rs 51,000 crore, according…

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India April 30, 2026 · 8:30 pm

SC issues notice to Centre, States on PIL seeking legally trained professionals to decide land disputes

The plea sought creation of a dedicated Revenue Judicial Service and uniform minimum qualifications for officials deciding disputes relating to title, succession,…

India April 30, 2026 · 8:20 pm

Court sets aside order of cognisance of Defamation complaint against BJP MLA Karnail Singh, remands back for reconciliation

A defamation complaint was filed by former Delhi Minister Satyender Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh. Special Judge Jitendra Singh set aside…

India April 30, 2026 · 8:19 pm

“Just a group of power-hungry people…”: Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Brajesh Pathak slams Opposition

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday took a swipe at the Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that the party hasn't…

India April 30, 2026 · 8:14 pm

Delhi: MCD demolishes illegal portion of residence of accused in Tarun Kumar murder case

MCD demolished the illegal portion of the residence belonging to the accused in the Tarun Kumar murder case in Uttam Nagar on…

India April 30, 2026 · 8:13 pm

J-K: Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, on interim bail, visits SMHS hospital to meet ailing father

Rashid, who was lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a terror funding case, was received at Srinagar airport by his supporters,…

India April 30, 2026 · 8:11 pm

“He is the party chief,” UBT Sena MP Arvind Sawant endorses Uddhav Thackeray’s decision to not contest MLC poll

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Thursday said that party chief Uddhav Thackeray will continue to lead the organisation, while the…