MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Centre set to tighten oversight of pharma packaging materialsIndia is set to implement a mandatory registration for printed pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers to combat counterfeit drugs. This mov...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
SC seeks ECI, Centre responses on plea against Aadhaar use beyond identity proofThe Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizensh...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases draft rules to 'consolidate' broadcasting sectorThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft rules to bring television, radio, DTH, HITS, and IPTV services under the Te...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Saudi Arabia issues new property ownership rules for foreign companiesSaudi Arabia has updated rules for foreign companies wanting to buy property. These companies do not need to conduct business in the Kingdo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
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
RBI courts overseas investors as oil prices and capital outflows weigh on rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new measures to draw foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the country's finances and suppo...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Pakistan signs $1.2 million US lobbying deal months after Operation SindoorPakistan has hired a Washington-based firm for a multi-million dollar contract. The agreement aims to boost Pakistan's engagement with US l...
31 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Visa overstayers caught: Delhi Police crack down on Bangladeshi nationals after tip offDelhi police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their visas. The arrests followed a tip about suspicious individuals sp...
30 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Singapore, US, UK lead in foreign cos entering IndiaForeign companies are increasingly setting up shop in India. Singapore, the US, the UK, South Korea, and Germany are leading this trend. Re...
23 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST