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Tax hike on used small car sales: Is the 'margin between original and resale price' calculation justified?

The GST Council has approved a hike in the tax rate on used small cars, including electric vehicles, from 12 percent to 18 percent. Additionally, the revised tax rate applies only to registered dealers and individuals, but a significant portion of the used car market operates through unorganised or unregistered sellers. However, the GST hike may impact registered dealers, as …

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14 hours, 57 minutes ago

Dutch home sales prices show largest jump in two years, Up 12% to €462,000

NL Times

The average price of existing homes in the Netherlands surged to 461,931 euros in November 2024, reflecting an 11.9 percent increase compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics and the Land Registry Office. The average price of existing homes in November was 8.4 percent higher than the previous peak observed in July 2022, …

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14 hours, 57 minutes ago

Over 200 tobacco shops opened since ban on tobacco sales for supermarkets

NL Times

Over 200 tobacco shops have been opened in the Netherlands in the last year. There are currently almost 1,675 registered tobacco shops in the country when there were only 1,466 at the end of last year. Smokers can now only buy tobacco products at tobacco shops, convenience stores, gas stations, and wholesalers. NSO Retail, the trade association for tobacco entrepreneurs, …

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'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

New Indian Express

NEW YORK: In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures' "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past the Walt Disney Co.'s "Mufasa: The Lion King" to take the top spot at the box office ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. With strong reviews and a high score from audiences, "Sonic 3" is well positioned to be …

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‘Sonic 3' bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. It was telling of some wider trends that “Sonic 3” — made for $122 million …

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

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China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

Odisha Govt. Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneshwar: Odisha's excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Saturday announced strict measures to curb illegal liquor sales and ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. The excise department is prioritising two key areas — preventing public disturbances caused by intoxicated individuals and cracking down on the sale and distribution of illegal liquor — to check illegal liquor sales. With the New …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

'Hiring' Of Helicopters By Andaman & Nicobar Admin Not Exigible To Tax Under Central Sales Tax Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has held that the supply of helicopters by Pawan Hans Ltd. to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands administration, under an agreement executed in the year 2003, is not exigible to tax under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956. Disagreeing with the Tribunal, the High Court said that the clauses pertaining to confidentiality and security were hardly …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Al Jazeera

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches. The State Department informed Congress on Friday that it had approved the sale of $4.69bn worth of equipment for 555 US-made M1A1 Abrams tanks operated by Egypt, along with $630m in Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and $30m in precision-guided munitions. The deals come despite ongoing concern …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

New Indian Express

The 55th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, deferred discussions on the much-anticipated proposal to restructure GST on insurance premiums. The GST Council also postponed discussions on the widely discussed rate rationalisation for various consumer items, including so-called ‘sin’ products. Under the current GST framework, e-commerce platforms face specific …

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Housing sales, supply decline in top nine cities in Q4CY24: PropEquity

New Indian Express

In a less favourable development for the real estate sector, housing supply in the top nine cities is projected to decline by 33 per cent, while housing sales are expected to drop by 21 per cent in the October-December quarter of CY2024, according to real estate consultancy firm PropEquity on Saturday. Similarly, housing supply dropped to 85,765 units in Q4CY24 …

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Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

Daily Mail

Beleaguered retailers are suffering a 'gloomy festive period' according to figures that add to the broader picture of economic woe in the wake of the Budget. CBI principal economist Martin Sartorius said: 'Retailers have endured a gloomy festive period, with annual sales declining for a third consecutive month. Gloom: The CBI's retail survey found that sales this month were 'poor' …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Big Lots conducts going-out-of-business sales after sale of company falls through

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Discount chain Big Lots is conducting going-out-of-business sales at its remaining locations after a sale of the company didn’t materialize. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which sells furniture, home decor and other items, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early September and said private equity firm Nexus Capital Management LP had agreed to acquire “substantially all of …

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The £4.4MILLION watch collection: British auctioneers reveal their 20 most expensive sales as global shortage of new items drives demand

Daily Mail

The 20 most expensive watches to go under the hammer on an online auction site have been revealed, as a scarcity in brand-new luxury watches fuels a surge in bidding for second-hand timepieces. The iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus – a watch worn by Thierry Henry and Hailey Bieber – was first created in 1976, but its discontinuation in 2021 has …

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Labour's economic nightmare before Christmas as shoppers close their wallets: Retailers blame the Budget as sales fall for the third month in a row while families wait for bargains

Daily Mail

Labour's Budget is being blamed for a sluggish Christmas shopping period as shops struggle to get hard-pressed families to part with their cash. Food sales underpinned a 0.2 per cent rise in business, lower than the 0.5 per cent rebound forecast by economist, after retail sales fell 0.5 per cent in October. British retailers returned to growth last month, up …

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'The answer cannot always be more money': Rachel Reeves vows no blank cheques for public sector and tells workers to be 'better and faster' amid questions over economic growth

Daily Mail

Rachel Reeves today vowed to keep public finances under a tight rein as she faced questions over the impact of her Budget on the UK economy. Writing for MailOnline the Chancellor warned the public sector 'the answer cannot always be more money' after a wave of above-inflation pay rises for medics and train drivers. In a new forecast, the Bank …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

India Today

Two of the world’s giant carmakers, Nissan and Honda, are taking steps towards a merger. While Honda’s net profit slumped by 19.7 per cent, Nissan’s fell drastically by 93.5 per cent. Rise of EVs “Electric car sales keep rising and could reach around 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide," the Global EV …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

California’s effort to put new gas cars in the rearview gets greenlight from EPA

LA Times

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. In an aerial view, electric vehicles recharge at a charging station on Feb. 15, 2023, in Corte Madera, Calif. ‘Step up’ or ‘get left behind’ With the EPA’s approval, California will join Canada, the United Kingdom and the 27 countries of the European Union with policies that ban new gasoline …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — American farmers are hoping that aid to agriculture will be revived as Congress struggles to pass a short-term spending bill that would keep the federal government funded and avert a looming partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday night. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great …

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J Lo's latest film tanks at UK box office: Movie that made just £3,000 on opening weekend is latest in a line of flops for newly-divorced singer

Daily Mail

She's regarded as one of the most influential Latin singers of all time having sold millions of records worldwide. So, it might come as a surprise that LA-based singer Jennifer Lopez, 55, has suffered major career flops this year, including low ticket sales, and most recently, her new film tanking in the UK box office. Jennifer Lopez is likely looking …

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Kia Syros sports utility vehicle unveiled in India

The Hindu

Kia India unveiled its highly-anticipated compact SUV, the Syros, marking the fifth addition to its SUV line-up for the Indian market. The petrol variant features a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine delivering 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Other features offered on the Syros include a panoramic sunroof, wireless …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Apple Moves Closer to Lifting iPhone 16 Ban in Indonesia

Deccan Chronicle

Apple is reportedly close to lifting the ban on iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia as the country's President gave nod to accept $1 billion investment from the tech giant. However, the Indonesian government has not yet given a timeline to Apple on when the ban on iPhone 16 sales will be lifted. The Indonesian government said the reason for the …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

Why does a first class stamp now cost £1.65 when they were 27p in 2000?

Daily Mail

The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas …

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Tax hike on used small car sales: Is the 'margin between original and resale price' calculation justified?

Dutch home sales prices show largest jump in two years, Up 12% to €462,000

Over 200 tobacco shops opened since ban on tobacco sales for supermarkets

'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

‘Sonic 3' bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Odisha Govt. Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales

'Hiring' Of Helicopters By Andaman & Nicobar Admin Not Exigible To Tax Under Central Sales Tax Act: Delhi High Court

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

Housing sales, supply decline in top nine cities in Q4CY24: PropEquity

Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

Big Lots conducts going-out-of-business sales after sale of company falls through

The £4.4MILLION watch collection: British auctioneers reveal their 20 most expensive sales as global shortage of new items drives demand

Labour's economic nightmare before Christmas as shoppers close their wallets: Retailers blame the Budget as sales fall for the third month in a row while families wait for bargains

'The answer cannot always be more money': Rachel Reeves vows no blank cheques for public sector and tells workers to be 'better and faster' amid questions over economic growth

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

California’s effort to put new gas cars in the rearview gets greenlight from EPA

New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision

J Lo's latest film tanks at UK box office: Movie that made just £3,000 on opening weekend is latest in a line of flops for newly-divorced singer

Kia Syros sports utility vehicle unveiled in India

Apple Moves Closer to Lifting iPhone 16 Ban in Indonesia

Why does a first class stamp now cost £1.65 when they were 27p in 2000?