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NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Sunday. The boat, carrying an Iranian crew, was found with a large consignment of smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes.In a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard said, ”On 21 Feb 26, India Coast Guard ship intercepted a…
At the peak of his Bollywood career, Vinod Khanna shocked fans by walking away from fame and success to follow spiritual guru Osho. Decades later, his second wife, Kavita Khanna, has shared rare and deeply personal insights into that phase of his life in a video posted on her YouTube channel.From the moment she met…
Smokers will have to pay more for cigarettes from February 1, as the Centre rolls out a new excise duty regime based on cigarette length, along with a health cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The move marks the first major tax increase on cigarettes in nearly seven years and aligns India’s tobacco taxation…
BENGALURU: A serious ragging incident at a college in Devanahalli town, Bengaluru Rural district, has prompted the filing of a formal complaint against 23 senior students for allegedly harassing first-year students, Karnataka police said.Three of the accused have already been arrested, while authorities continue the search for the remaining students.According to Devanahalli Police, senior students…
Images of Iranian women lighting cigarettes from burning photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have surfaced on social media as the citizens of the country are protesting amid rising economic hardships.In the middle eastern nation, setting fire to an image of the Supreme Leader in the past has led to state action. Last year…
Cigarettes are set to become cost more from next month! The jump in cigarette prices comes after government’s decision to impose an additional excise duty under a revised tax structure, pushing up the tax burden across all categories. The finance ministry notified amendments to the Central Excise Act, introducing an additional excise duty ranging from…
Udaipur police have arrested three people, including the CEO of a local IT company, for allegedly gang-raping a female manager inside a moving car. UDAIPUR: Udaipur police have arrested three people, including the CEO of a local IT company, for allegedly gang-raping a female manager inside a moving car. The incident reportedly took place on…
BENGALURU: City police arrested a warder with Bengaluru Central Prison on charges of attempting to smuggle cigarettes and a saturated absorbent paper — suspected to be used for packing drugs — into the barracks Friday night.A prison warder (or Prison officer/guard) is a law enforcement professional responsible for the custody, supervision, safety, and discipline of…
Chewing tobacco has long been used in many regions and is often considered less harmful than smoking cigarettes. However, recent research reveals that chewing tobacco can actually cause cancer faster than cigarettes. Unlike smoking, which primarily affects the lungs, chewing tobacco delivers carcinogens directly to the tissues in the mouth, accelerating the development of oral…
Boney Kapoor’s transformation has left fans in awe. Shedding 26 kilos, quitting smoking, and even undergoing a hair transplant, the producer’s striking change isn’t just about fitness, it’s a testament to the enduring influence of his late wife, Sridevi. Behind every disciplined meal and health decision was her gentle yet firm guidance, shaping not just…
