The excise revenue of the first half of 2025-26 is likely to rise further with updates as VAT figures were available up to September 16 only, said an excise department official With rise in liquor sales, the Delhi government has registered over 12 per cent growth in excise revenue collection in the first half of … Read more
Most of the locked-up funds are in the form of deposits, insurance, provident fund, and shares, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, calling on officials to ensure they reach their rightful owners. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that financial assets worth ₹1.84 trillion are lying unclaimed with banks and regulators, and called on … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched the ‘Auto Driverla Sevalo’ scheme, under which over 290,000 auto rickshaw, cab and maxi cab drivers will receive an annual financial assistance of ₹15,000. The scheme aims to support drivers whose earnings have been affected by the state’s ‘Stree Shakti’ initiative, which provides free bus … Read more
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on October 8-9 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first official visit to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. During the visit, the two leaders will meet in Mumbai on October 9 to review progress under the … Read more
