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Explained: How tax regime on tobacco has changed in India since 2014
As the Centre scraps the GST compensation cess, here is how India's tobacco tax structure has evolved over the past decade
 "Explained: How tax regime on tobacco has changed in India since 2014")
Vodafone Idea slapped with ₹638 crore GST penalty, plans legal challenge
A day after getting major AGR dues relief, Vodafone Idea was slapped with a ₹637.9-crore GST penalty for alleged tax short payment
 "Vodafone Idea slapped with ₹638 crore GST penalty, plans legal challenge")
What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care
Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management
 "What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care")
Diabetes-related inflammation may harm male fertility, study suggests
Researchers analysing decades of data report that diabetes, especially type 2, is linked to impaired male fertility, driven largely by inflammatory processes in the body
 "Diabetes-related inflammation may harm male fertility, study suggests")
Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends
The government said that tobacco products will continue to attract GST but will also be subject to additional excise duty on top of that tax from February 1
 "Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends")
New tobacco excise duty rules: What changes, what stays, price impact
Before the latest notification, cigarettes and other tobacco products were taxed under a layered structure combining GST with multiple cesses, including a compensation levy
 "New tobacco excise duty rules: What changes, what stays, price impact")
India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed
India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph
 "India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed")
Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers
Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25
 "Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers")
Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain
'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities
 "Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain")
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares
The train service will connect Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam and is aimed at offering a faster and more affordable alternative to air travel
 "First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares")
Why are China's restaurants struggling to recover from the slowdown?
Weak spending behaviour has become more common in China as households worry about income stability and falling asset values
 "Why are China's restaurants struggling to recover from the slowdown?")
Lokpal scraps tender to buy 7 BMWs after strong criticism from Opposition
On October 16 last year, the Lokpal had invited bids to buy seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars from well-known suppliers
 "Lokpal scraps tender to buy 7 BMWs after strong criticism from Opposition")
'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog
Advisory issued as visa backlogs and immigration scrutiny intensify
 "'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog")
Several dead in fire at ski resort in Switzerland on New Year's Eve
Several people were killed and many injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year's celebrations
 "Several dead in fire at ski resort in Switzerland on New Year's Eve")
Is anger healthy in a marriage? What to do when it turns destructive
Anger can open the door to honest communication or shut it completely. Experts explain how couples can recognise the tipping point before conflict turns damaging
 "Is anger healthy in a marriage? What to do when it turns destructive")
Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper
More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025
 "Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper")
Commercial LPG cylinder prices up by ₹111 in metro cities; check rates here
With the latest price hike, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi has now jumped to ₹1,691.50, whereas in Mumbai, it has increased from ₹1,531.50 to ₹1,642.50
 "Commercial LPG cylinder prices up by ₹111 in metro cities; check rates here")
Health resolutions for 2026: Simple, sustainable habits doctors recommend
From better sleep and hydration to daily movement and social connection, doctors explain why small, consistent health habits are more effective than extreme resolutions in 2026
 "Health resolutions for 2026: Simple, sustainable habits doctors recommend")
Govt to conduct nationwide Adult Skills Survey to assess skills level
The survey is expected to be conducted after the first quarter of 2026. It is aimed at assessing skill levels across basic, intermediate, and advanced categories
 "Govt to conduct nationwide Adult Skills Survey to assess skills level")
Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter
Government keeps post office and small savings interest rates steady for Q4 FY26
 "Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter")