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Members share personal struggles to quit tobacco

December 4, 2025 04:05 IST

The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to replace the existing GST compensation cess on cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, hookah, zarda and scented tobacco with a revised excise structure.

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Putin arrives today, Europe messages Delhi: Lean on him to end Ukraine warSubscriber Only

December 4, 2025 04:04 IST

Envoys, officials from Europe look to PM’s meet with Russia President

Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, International IDEA, India, democracy, electoral management,

CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes over as chair of international democracy body

December 3, 2025 22:43 IST

India has been a member of International IDEA since 1995. The organisation includes 35 democratic countries and two observer nations.

Ahead of Putin’s visit, Nagaur MP urges Centre to bring back 61 Indians from RussiaSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 20:57 IST

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, Beniwal drew External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s attention to what he described as a serious humanitarian matter.

IndiGo Flight Cancellations LIVE Updates: IndiGo CEO apologises for inconvenience caused to passengers; says flight situation may normalise between Dec 10-15

December 5, 2025 22:45 IST

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Today News Live Updates: DGCA, citing IndiGo’s unusually high 170–200 daily cancellations, has launched a detailed review with the airline’s top management.

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Why were multiple IndiGo flights disrupted in India? Airline issues statement

December 3, 2025 19:30 IST

IndiGo flight cancellations, IndiGo tech glitch: The IndiGo statement came on a day when at least 70 of its flights, including from Bengaluru and Mumbai airports, were cancelled.

"The deceased jawans have been identified as Head constable Monu Wadadi, Constables Dujaru Gonde and Ramesh Sodi. The two jawans who suffered bullet injuries are said to be out of danger," said Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav.

3 DRG jawans, 12 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounterSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 19:14 IST

With this encounter, the total number of jawans killed this year has gone up to 23. Last year, 19 jawans lost their lives in encounters.

Express Catch-up 5 stories you must read today, December 3

5 stories you must read today, December 3: From govt rolling back mandatory Sanchar Saathi installation to search to resume for MH 370 and more

December 3, 2025 18:57 IST

Read about IndiGo cancelling dozens of flights, Vladimir Putin accepting parts of US peace plan, clashes in BHU and more here.

Students, teachers face off against ‘absentee’ V-C, Tezpur University comes to a standstillSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 21:15 IST

After protests of over two months, an indefinite shutdown has resulted in cancellation of exams which were to start Wednesday. Minister tells Parliament panel sent by Union govt has submitted report

BJP’s Dinesh Sharma seeks to rename roads in Delhi bearing Mughal, British-era names: ‘Showcases colonial mindset’Subscriber Only

December 3, 2025 18:34 IST

The Congress insulted the sacrifices of patriots and freedom fighters when they gave more importance to invaders post-Independence, the BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma said.

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To quell unrest among general category youth, Omar Cabinet approves policy to rationalise reservationSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 18:31 IST

Omar says an effort has been made to ensure that there is no injustice to anybody, asks EC to take steps to allay fears on SIR process

The Department of Consumer Affairs has passed a mandate that all pan masala packages must display the Retail Sale Price (RSP), irrespective of size or weight under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. (Express)

Pan masala packs must now display retail price, says govtSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 17:50 IST

The amendment, notified through GSR 881(E), will come into force on February 1, 2026, an official statement said.

Scindia defended the app and the intent behind the initiative, while indicating that the government was willing to reconsider parts of the policy.

‘We are not fixated over it’: Jyotiraditya Scindia in Lok Sabha as govt withdraws order on Sanchar Saathi app

December 3, 2025 17:15 IST

The Centre’s order directing smartphone manufacturers and importers to preinstall Sanchar Saathi app on all new phones and push it to existing devices through a software update had drawn flak.

Himachal caps road contracts at 2 per contractor; 5 PMGSY works terminated in Kagra for poor qualitySubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 17:01 IST

An inquiry into four poorly constructed roads is underway, said Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh.

IndiGo's on-time performance, a key metric for commercial flights, fell to 35 per cent on Tuesday. Air India clocked 67.2 per cent, Air India Express 79.5 per cent, SpiceJet 82.50 per cent

70 IndiGo flights cancelled due to crew shortages, airline blames tech issue

December 3, 2025 20:57 IST

IndiGo flight cancellations, IndiGo tech glitch: IndiGo's on-time performance, a key metric for commercial flights, fell to 35% on Tuesday, compared to 67.2% for Air India, and 82.50% for SpiceJet.

Children play on a waterlogged road following heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, in Chennai, Tuesday,

Chennai reels under prolonged rains as Cyclone Ditwah stalls over Tamil Nadu coastSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 16:42 IST

Orange alert sounded for several northern districts, water released from key reservoirs

The workers, all from Hazaribagh and Giridih districts, had travelled to Africa earlier this year for construction work but alleged that they were neither paid their promised wages nor provided basic living facilities, forcing them to seek help through videos sent from the site last week.

Salary stopped, struggled for food: Cameroon ordeal ends for 5 Jharkhand workersSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 15:55 IST

The men, from Hazaribagh and Giridih districts, are expected to return to the state tomorrow

NCR states to submit 2026 annual pollution action plans by year-end: Bhupender YadavSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 15:54 IST

2,254 industries in Delhi-NCR to face stringent action if air pollution-cutting devices and emission monitoring systems are not installed by December end.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and other Opposition MPs protest against labour laws in the Parliament premises during the ongoing Winter Session, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo/PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi govt over Labour Codes, calls them ‘exploitative’

December 3, 2025 15:17 IST

The Centre had last month notified the four labour codes, pending since 2020.

Congress’s ‘huglomacy in deep freeze’ dig at Modi govt after Marco Rubio repeats India-Pakistan claim

December 3, 2025 14:30 IST

In a fresh claim, Marco Rubio said for the first time in decades, American foreign policy was guided solely by whether it made the US “safer, stronger and more prosperous”.

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Telangana CM Revanth faces heat over remarks on Hindu godsSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 13:58 IST

Was speaking at Congress executive meeting in Hyderabad; BJP says it exposes party’s anti-Hindu mindset

‘Mocking humble background’: Delhi minister slams Congress over PM Modi’s ‘chaiwala’ AI-video

December 3, 2025 13:34 IST

Sirsa, in a post on X, blasted Congress for "stooping further low" and condemned the grand old party for "honouring privilege of name and money."

‘Snooping neither possible nor will happen’: Jyotiraditya Scindia rules out user data concerns over Sanchar Saathi app

December 3, 2025 13:18 IST

The minister also said the government wants to give power to the people in order to help them protect themselves.

‘Complete lie’: Cong rubbishes Rajnath Singh’s remark on Nehru wanting to build Babri Masjid with public money

December 3, 2025 12:43 IST

Singh also said that when Nehru opposed the renovation of Somnath temple in Gujarat, Patel reminded him that the money was to be spent from a Trust.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, December 3; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, December 3: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

December 3, 2025 10:57 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: As of Wednesday, December 3, the price of gold in India today is ₹13,058 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹11,970 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹9,794 per gram for 18 karat gold.

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