CBIC rolls out green channel to speed emergency imports during oil spill crisesIn a significant move to bolster environmental protection, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a dedicated 'green ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker arrested in UK; family seeks government interventionAn Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu DhabiAir India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
CBI arrests Pune school headmistress in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case; total accused rises to 11The CBI has arrested a Pune school headmistress in the NEET-UG 2026 Physics paper leak. This brings the total accused to eleven. The headmi...
23 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
West Bengal govt bars employees from sharing official information with media sans prior sanctionWest Bengal government has reissued some rules for its employees. These rules prohibit sharing official information with the media without ...
21 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CBIC allows remote clearance for sea cargoThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has introduced new procedures for vessel entry and departure. Customs officers will now gra...
21 May, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Why Tata Sons is facing pressure to go public | An explainerTata Sons is under pressure to list on the stock market. This comes from its shareholders and potential Reserve Bank of India rules. A boar...
16 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Import tariff values for gold, silver raisedIndia's customs board has increased import tariff values for gold and silver. This move aims to manage import costs due to global commodity...
16 May, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hikeRevenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India rai...
13 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India, Kenya discuss possibility of trade settlement in local currenciesIndia and Kenya are exploring trade settlements in their own currencies. Discussions also covered digital payment systems like UPI. A joint...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Goods moved from SEZs to domestic markets treated as imports; duty drawback applicable on re-exportsNew Delhi has clarified a key point for exporters. Goods moved from SEZ units to the domestic market, after paying duties, will now be cons...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Government extends due date for March GSTR-3B filing to April 21The deadline extension comes after taxpayers experienced "technical difficulties" in return filing on April 20. In a notification on Tuesda...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Direct vs indirect taxes: Key differences and how they impact taxpayers and prices in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 9...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST