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New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

Udit Bubna -
The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

3 states slam new cess in Budget, say it’ll ‘rob’ them of their rightful share of tax revenues

Remya Nair -
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess in the Budget, but clarified it will not increase the prices of commodities.

India can grow in double digits in post-Covid decade, but needs more reforms — Panagariya

Remya Nair -
Speaking to ThePrint, ex-NITI Aayog vice-chief Arvind Panagariya calls for privatisation of public firms, trade liberalisation & more relaxation in labour laws by states, but no Covid cess.

Sugar cess goes against idea of tax reforms through GST, say experts

Subrata Panda -
GST Council said it will help farmers, several states opposed the proposal that has been called discriminatory by experts.

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Opinion

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

Ratan Priya -
They say a happy bride is the best bride. To me, this once felt like a redundant statement. It’s her wedding, duh. Of course,...

India-EU FTA doesn’t mean cars will get cheaper. Read the fine print

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Economy

Cheaper cancer, diabetes drugs: Rs 10,000 cr ‘Biopharma Shakti’ to power India’s biologics push

Sneha Richhariya -
Centre unveil 5-yr Rs 10,000 cr programme to boost domestic biologics & biosimilars, aiming to cut costs import dependence. Speedy approvals for advanced therapies like monoclonal antibodies.

Defence

Op Sindoor effect: Defence capital budget up 22% to 2.19 lakh cr, big boost for aircraft, aero engines

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The surge in capital budget considers a slew of mega contracts set to be signed next fiscal, including the one for 114 Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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