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Draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework unveiledThe framework will apply to all electricity sector data created and maintained by power generating companies, transmission licensees, distr...
Electoral roll: Door-to-door SIR exercise starts in KarnatakaKarnataka has launched a door-to-door house enumeration for electoral roll purification, aiming for a flawless voter list. The state govern...
Leading Indian brokerages gear up to offer seamless access to global stocks via GIFT CityIndian investors can now easily buy foreign stocks like Apple and Nvidia through GIFT City, thanks to major discount brokers like Groww and...
Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, chargesThe Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons...
Platforms, IAMAI move Karnataka HC against gig workers welfare lawThe petitions come after the state government did not respond to IAMAI's request to defer the levy of the gig workers' welfare fee until th...
UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic boomsChennai's Nagapattinam Port is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of duty-free retail shops at its international passenger...
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
Arizona cop beats 9-month-pregnant woman, faces charges for ‘use-of-force incidents’; here’s what we knowAn Arizona officer, Carri Carrico, faces trial for aggravated assault after allegedly punching a nine-month-pregnant woman in late 2025. Bo...
Trump threatens 100% tariff on nations taxing US tech giants, warns trade deals won't matterUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, threatening a hefty 100% tariff on all goods from nations implementing digital servic...
GSTAT extended relaxed scrutiny guidelines for filing appeals till December 31, 2026; Know how this helps taxpayersThe Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has extended its relaxed scrutiny guidelines for filing appeals until December 31, 20...
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
CCPA fines Storia Foods, English Oven Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims on food labelsTwo prominent food companies, Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities, have been fined Rs 1 lakh each by the Central Consumer Prote...
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...
Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission orderA man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled th...