Govt scraps capital gains tax on foreign investment in bondsIndia has eliminated long-term capital gains tax on FII investments in government securities, effective April 1, 2026, to attract foreign c...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief...
17 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Government bill puts Vande Mataram at par with anthem, disruption punishableThe Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to include Vande Mataram under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. This move ...
06 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Cabinet nod to raise SC strength to 37 plus CJIThe Union Cabinet has approved increasing the number of Supreme Court judges. The strength will rise to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of ...
06 May, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Cabinet approves proposal to increase number of Supreme Court judgesThe Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court judges. The strength will rise from 34 to 38, including t...
05 May, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
DEA notifies FDI easing for foreign cos with up to 10 pc Chinese stake under FEMANew rules allow overseas firms with up to 10 percent Chinese ownership to invest in India automatically. This applies to sectors open for f...
02 May, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
FDI easing for foreign cos with up to 10 pc Chinese stake to be notified soon under FEMAIndia is on the verge of a significant policy alteration, planning to loosen foreign investment regulations for firms that include Chinese ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
BJP's gerrymandering attempt through delimitation in the garb of women reservation defeated in parliament: Aga RuhullahSrinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah stated his party, the National Conference, has ceased advocating for the restoration of Article 370 and ...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
At Cabinet meeting, PM Modi tells ministers to expose opposition's 'anti-women' mindset before people: SourcesPrime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that political parties opposing the women's reservation bill will face consequences. He urged Union...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
No reservation to Muslims; quota on basis of religion unconstitutional: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has made waves by declaring that reservations based on religion for Muslims breach constitutional principles....
17 Apr, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Explained: Women’s reservation, delimitation and Nari Shakti; inside govt’s three-act play in special April 16-18 sessionParliament will hold a special session to amend the women's reservation law from April 16-18. The government aims to implement the Nari Sha...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O'Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitationTrinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien accused the Centre of "mocking Parliament" over the women's reservation and delimitation bills. He ...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Union Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation ActThe Union Cabinet has approved a draft bill to amend the Women's Reservation Act. This amendment will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Union cabinet gives nod to amend Arms ActThe Bill, sources said, seeks to introduce four different categories of offences into 1959 Arms Act prescribing jail term of 10 years besid...
28 Nov, 2019, 09.02 AM IST
Union Cabinet approves amendment to the 1926 Trade Union ActThe amended legislation will be tabled in Parliament and once passed labour ministry will issue new rules and regulations prescribing the m...
02 Jan, 2019, 06.26 PM IST
Union Cabinet clears arbitration amendment lawThe ordinance had run into problems —over the cap on fees and time to dispose of the cases — from lawyers and judges who felt these were im...
06 Aug, 2015, 05.33 AM IST
Union Cabinet defers decision on Arbitration Act amendmentWhile no official reason was given, a senior minister said that the bill could be taken up in the Cabinet meeting next week, with a changed...
16 Jul, 2015, 03.56 PM IST