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BusinessThe price of a 750 ml bottle of whisky varies significantly across Indian states due to differing state taxes and regulations. For example, the same bottle costs around Rs 1,300 in Haryana, Rs 1,850 in Delhi, Rs 3,425 in Karnataka, and Rs 1,740 in Goa. Alcohol remains outside GST, allowing states to set their own excise and sales taxes, causing large price differences.
NDTV·
BusinessTata Steel has issued a final notice to P&M Mall management in Jamshedpur demanding payment of ₹2.23 crore in outstanding lease rent and 25% road cess from 2008-09 to 2014-15. The company has given 15 days to clear dues, warning of sub-lease cancellation and repossession of land if unpaid. The notice cites Jharkhand government approval and lease agreement terms.
Prabhat Khabar··Jamshedpur
SportsAt the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, India had a spectacular final day, winning 9 medals including 5 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. This brought India's total medal count to 85 (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), placing them fourth overall. Notable winners included Kumkum Mohod in archery and Pranavi Sharath Urs in golf. Some events remain on Sunday, which may affect the final tally.
Aaj Tak··Nagoya
PoliticsAt the UN General Assembly, India strongly rejected Pakistan's comments on Jammu and Kashmir. India accused Pakistan's civilian governments of operating under the control of the military, describing them as serving "at the mercy" of the army. This was India's response to Islamabad's remarks during the session on Friday.
Times of India·
PoliticsStarting October 1, petrol pumps in Haryana-NCR will verify Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates before refuelling vehicles. Vehicles without valid PUC certificates will be denied fuel as per the Centre's air pollution control measures. The Haryana transport department directed petrol stations to use ANPR cameras to check PUC status, with manual verification until full ANPR installation.
Hindustan Times·
WorldAnil Kumar Singh died after a relief packet dropped from a helicopter struck his head in Saran, Bihar. His son, Avinash Pratap Singh, said the helicopter was distributing relief materials in bulk when one packet hit his father's head and another his chest. Saran is among six districts affected by flooding from the Gandak River.
The Hindu··Saran
NDTV·
The price of a 750 ml bottle of whisky varies significantly across Indian states due to differing state taxes and regulations. For example, the same bottle costs around Rs 1,300 in Haryana, Rs 1,850 in Delhi, Rs 3,425 in Karnataka, and Rs 1,740 in Goa. Alcohol remains outside GST, allowing states to set their own excise and sales taxes, causing large price differences.
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