72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government dataKakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered under the "Economic, E...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypassKerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The oppositio...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Govt approves proposal to amend Khadi and Village Industries Commission ActThe government has approved amendments to the KVIC Act, 1956, to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector. These changes aim to bo...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Indian Railways to hike penalties: Ticketless travel, women's coach entry, misuse of facilities to attract higher finesNew Railway Act amendments, effective July 2026, significantly hike penalties for common travel offenses. Travelling without a ticket now i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Govt to amend Mumbai Police Act to plug loopholes misused by dance bars: Maha CM Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to amend the Mumbai Police Act during the ongoing monsoon session to prevent d...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for European Central Bank to act, sources sayEuropean Central Bank policymakers are less pressured to raise interest rates next month due to a swift drop in oil prices. While a hike is...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Akal Takht gives AAP govt one month to amend lawAkal Takht has directed the Punjab government to amend its anti-sacrilege law within a month, keeping it in abeyance until then. The highes...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
West Bengal assembly passes 4 key bills including anti-social activities lawWest Bengal Assembly passed four significant bills, including one to control anti-social activities and public property destruction. Amendm...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Sacrilege row: Akal Takht directs Punjab government to address objections on anti-sacrilege law within one monthAkal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has given the Punjab government a month to amend the anti-sacrilege law, citing objections t...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to amend the NDPS Act to combat drug syndicates, emphasizing a strict approach against peddle...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Finance ministry, NFRA officials brief Par panel on corporate laws amendment billParliament's joint committee received briefings on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, from Finance Ministry officials and the Natio...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
India waives excise duty on petrol with higher ethanolIndia's government is giving consumers a break by waiving excise duty on petrol. This move is tied to the increased use of ethanol blended ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST