TOLL TAX

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the BJP-led government during the Rajya Sabha discussion on the President's address, highlighting issues like exam paper leaks, train accidents, terror attacks, and currency depreciation. He express...

Listing out many recent incidents, Kharge pointed out that there have been exam paper leaks, cancellation of many examinations, train accident, three terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, leakages in Ram temple, collapse of canopy at three airports, in...

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that highway agencies should not charge tolls for poorly maintained roads. Speaking at a global workshop on satellite-based tolling, he stressed that good services must precede toll collection. ...

The European Union plans to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 25%, despite German warnings of a trade war. France and Spain support the move to protect European manufacturers and generate revenue. Currently, the EU imposes a 10% duty ...

The CPI(M) on Monday condemned the hike in milk prices and highway toll, saying the government was waiting until elections to impose "further burden" on the people. In a statement, the CPI(M) Politburo said the hike in highway toll will lead to incr...

Starting Monday, toll rates on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) and Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) will increase by 5%. After the revision, four-wheelers will pay between Rs 45 and Rs 160, and heavy vehicles will be charged between Rs 40 and R...

Former President Donald Trump is considering imposing tariffs on all US imports, potentially costing consumers $500 billion annually. His proposals include a 10% tariff on all trading partners and higher levies on Chinese goods, aiming to offset tax...

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents who have tasks left incomplete and a strong desire to complete them. Their histories and proposals regarding abortion, immigration, taxes, and foreign conflicts - and more - make it clear that the candid...

The government is considering removing large hoardings at NH toll plazas, aiming to eliminate VIP culture. The proposal emerged in a recent meeting and could become a priority. Advocates argue that the hoardings are unnecessary as the government has...

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the end of tolls, introducing a new satellite-based toll collection system. Money will be deducted directly from bank accounts based on road usage, saving time and money for travelers. Gadkari highlig...

The Model Code of Conduct is already in place with the announcement of the dates for the general elections last week. The elections would be held in 7 phases between April 19 and June 1. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.

A court in Uzbekistan sentenced 23 people to prison terms over the deaths of 68 children linked to contaminated cough syrups produced by India's Marion Biotech. The defendants were found guilty of various crimes. Compensation will be given to the fa...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) faces a potential breakdown of the decades-old moratorium on digital customs charges. The tariff ban, allowing free cross-border digital transactions, is set to expire in March. Large developing economies, includin...

Twelve bus passengers were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in the fire, Guna district's Superintendent of Police told PTI. The ill-fated bus was on its way to Aaron while the dumper was headed towards Guna when the accident occurred at aroun...

Income tax department has launched a facility called 'Demand Facilitation Centre' (DFC) for helping people solve their pending tax outstanding demand issues faster. The DFC agents would help the individuals understand the reason behind the tax notic...

Mayor Oberoi informed that for the convenience of old and non-tech savvy citizens, MCD is planning to introduce door-step delivery of its 23 services. Under this, citizens can request services or file complaints on the toll free number 155305. Post ...

While the original order was issued on December 31, 2008, reassessment proceedings to disallow amortisation of interest on zero coupon bonds were started on March 28, 2013, the report said.

Toll plazas along the 296 km Bundelkhand Expressway, which runs from Etawah to Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh, will be operational from Wednesday. The four-lane, access-controlled route was opened in July last year featuring four lanes and passing thro...

The HC had also ruled that the imposition of additional special road tax on transport vehicle used without a valid permit is not a tax but a penalty and is ultra vires the legislative powers of the state legislature under Entries 56 and 57 of List I...