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Neighbouring Andhra Pradesh has an even more layered structure, according to data from the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell

In a bold move against climate change, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister has unveiled the new Green Climate Fund, aimed at enhancing the state's greenery. This fund will be supported through cesses on various state activities, mining operations, and vehicle registrations (with EVs excluded), alongside voluntary and CSR donations.

You Are Paying Over Rs 20,000 A Year In State Petrol Taxes

Transporters and taxi unions are on a strike across Delhi-NCR for the second day, protesting the increased environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles and rising fuel prices. While the strike's impact is limited, unions demand a rollback of the ECC and a revision of taxi fares due to financial strain on drivers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vehemently denied reports suggesting the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel. He stated there was no truth to these claims and reiterated the commitment to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, dismissing any notion of imposing such restrictions.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's Environment Compensation cess (ECC) in tackling air pollution, highlighting that its collection on national highways hinders seamless travel and damages the reputation of road infrastructure projects. He suggested alternative funding mechanisms for municipal bodies, urging the Delhi government to address the issue to alleviate commuter woes.

Revised Minimum Wages May Draw More Migrant Workers to Telangana

As the landscape of property buying in India evolves, so too must buyers' understanding of tax obligations. Non-compliance with TDS rules, particularly for deals involving NRIs, may incur hefty fines and surcharges.

Tax Experts Flag 12.5% LTCG On Gold Exchange

The successive hikes come after an extended period during which retail fuel prices remained unchanged, despite higher global crude prices, shrinking refining margins, and weakness in the rupee significantly increasing import costs.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR launched a three-day strike demanding fare hikes due to soaring fuel costs. Unions cite financial struggles, urging immediate government action on taxi and auto fares. However, several transport associations have distanced themselves, vowing to continue services and emphasizing national interest amidst global price challenges.

The first leg of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND Flyway to Jaitpur is set to open in 20 days, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be invited for its inauguration. This 31.5-km stretch aims to decongest Delhi-NCR, reducing travel time to Jewar airport to 45 minutes and facilitating smoother journeys to western and central India.