Rs100 in Goa & Rs305 in Karnataka, excise duty difference defeats spirit of '1 nation, 1 tax'
Sunday, 4 May 2025 Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This disparity undermines the 'one nation, one tax' principle, encouraging bootlegging and revenue loss for high-tax states. Industry bodies advocate for tax rationalization to promote sustainable revenue growth and discourage excessive consumption, but finance ministers are hesitant to relinquish taxation powers.
Tensions are escalating within Karnataka's Congress government as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar clash over a potential.. IndiaTimes
Kamal Haasan faces backlash and boycott calls in Karnataka over his remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." He refuses to apologize unless proven wrong,.. IndiaTimes
India is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1828 active cases reported as of May 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to rising.. DNA
India is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1,010 active cases reported since May 26, 2025, according to the Ministry of Health and.. DNA
The Congress govt in Karnataka, which came to power on back of its ‘Six Guarantees’ now seems to be crumbling under its own weight as the public becomes disillusioned with the failed guarantees. A new People's Pulse-Codemo Survey reveals a stark and sobering truth—Karnataka is rapidly turning its back on Congress and looking toward the BJP for leadership and stability. Watch the Full Report.
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A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families. Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane. Prime Minister Modi extended condolences. The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals. Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India.
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The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, and Northeast India from May 18–24, while severe heatwave conditions will grip Rajasthan, Uttar... Zee News Also reported by •DNA
A State Bank of India officer's refusal to speak Kannada to a customer in Karnataka sparked outrage, leading to accusations of Hindi imposition and disrespect... IndiaTimes
Karnataka Congress posted it hours after India carried out an air strike at nine locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) as part of its... DNA
Sunday, 4 May 2025
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