Fauci contempt vote clears key Senate committee in COVID probe; why is he being questioned now?A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This action stems from his refusal to answer questions during a...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Bill enabling Centre to allow UPI charges, MDR on digital paymentsThe Lok Sabha approved amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This change empowers the government to permit charges on digit...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Higher EPS pension: Will existing pensioners get a higher pension due to the increase in the minimum EPF wage ceiling from ₹15k to ₹25k?A potential EPF wage ceiling increase to ₹25,000 is generating significant employee interest. Read on to know if existing pensioners will r...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant paymentsParliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by all...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
67% higher EPS pension? How Rs 25,000 EPF wage ceiling could increase your monthly payoutEPF wage ceiling: The Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling may increase to Rs 25,000. This change will bring more employees under the EPF ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Manish Tewari submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defectionsCongress MP Manish Tewari sought to suspend parliamentary business for urgent discussion. He proposed a new anti-defection law to curb oppo...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial businessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation s...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Lok Sabha passes SC Judges Amendment Bill in 10 mins amid dinThe Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the strength to thirty-eight judges. This legisl...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data: FTThe report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - Britain's independent judicial body - over...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender i...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG for land sale of Rs 92 lakh invited tax notice; Gujarat HC ruled in her favour after 9 years fight; Know whyLady got tax notice after selling land for Rs 92 lakh and reporting Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG in ITR; Know how Section 55A(a) helped her win case ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Companies may soon get to retain legal identity in flipbacksA parliamentary panel proposes a new statutory framework for inward re-domiciliation. This would allow overseas companies to migrate to Ind...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
ET explainer: Centre's 4-month extension to ease compliance burden for realty companies, ensure project completionThe government has advised state RERAs to extend project deadlines by four months. This advisory addresses disruptions caused by the West A...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Supreme Court of the United States asked to freeze $656 million verdict — Why Palestinian authority warns of West Bank falloutPalestinian authorities have asked the US Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment. This massive award stems from deadly attacks which...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdownThe Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday. This important bill was approved by voice vot...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Consulted a delegation on Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, says govtThe government consulted one transgender delegation before framing the amendment bill. This consultation process has been revealed by the m...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.44 AM IST