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Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session productivity among lowest in 22 years: PRS dataParliament's Lok Sabha saw very low productivity during its recent Monsoon session. This session's functioning level matches the Winter ses...- ET Graphics | Parliament Report Card: Low productivity, more Bills passed in Monsoon SessionParliament's Monsoon Session concluded with sharply lower productivity in both Houses. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen percent of its...
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to minersParliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...
- US Congress advances penny phaseout bill: What it means for you, the rounding rules, and how cash transactions could changeCongress is moving to end the production of one-cent coins for general circulation. The proposed Common Cents Act allows retailers to round...
- 'You don't want people of this country to remain healthy': SC pulls up FSSAI, Centre over front-of-pack warning labelsThe Supreme Court has strongly criticized the government and FSSAI for delaying warning labels. These labels are intended for packaged food...
- Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost critical mineral explorationParliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance mineral ...
- MSME rules next month, focus on global value chainsThe MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing...
- Expired idli rava, coconut powder found in Bengaluru canteen during food safety checkKarnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were disc...
- Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...
- Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill to boost cooperative sector fundingIn a significant move, the Rajya Sabha has approved the National Co-operative Development Corporation Amendment Bill, enabling the NCDC to ...
- PM Modi, Trump will work out Russian oil-related 100 per cent tariff issue, says US officialUS official Peter Navarro believes US President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will resolve tariff differences. He recalled past criticism r...
- India’s physical AI boom outpacing law: ExpertsIndia does not have a dedicated framework to govern physical AI. Existing laws covering product liability, consumer protection, workplace s...
- States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...
- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powersThe Centre has proposed limiting states’ powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking ...
- Parliament passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill to recognise digital banking records as legal evidenceParliament has approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, marking a significant advancement in accepting digital records within the b...
- Centre proposes to curb powers of states to tax mineralsThe central government is poised to restrict state authority concerning taxation on mining activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ...
- Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi spar on issue of implementation of women's quotaCongress and BJP leaders exchanged sharp words regarding women's reservation and delimitation legislation. Rahul Gandhi questioned the dela...
- US Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionThe US Senate approved a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. This action occurred nearly two months before the fisca...
- India's next crypto policy: What a balanced regulatory framework should look likeIndia currently lacks a well-defined legal framework for virtual digital assets, even though these assets are recognized for tax purposes. ...
- 'We are not democracy, but two-horse system with arbitrary executive', says Manish TewariManish Tewari stated India is no longer a democracy, calling institutions redundant. He described a two-horse system of arbitrary executive...
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