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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...
Centre eases metrology rules for first-time violators; says fix it first, face action laterUnder the Legal Metrology Act, businesses can address minor first-time procedural errors without incurring immediate penalties. The newly i...
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...
Govt focusing on 'automation' of explosives units for safer operations: OfficialThe Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is prioritizing automation in explosives manufacturing. This move aims to signif...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
India very well placed globally on ease of doing business, competitiveness: Union MoS Jitin PrasadaIndia is a leading global destination for investment. The nation offers a strong environment for ease of doing business and international c...
Delhi high street retailers push NDMC to rework property taxAt the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) under which these markets come, the property tax is up to 25% of the rent collected while in ...
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
Kashmiri Pandits' departure was biggest loss to this region: Farooq AbdullahNational Conference President Farooq Abdullah called for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their ancestral home, emphasizing that Kashmir i...
Key Jan Vishwas provisions effective from May 15New Delhi will see key provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act come into effect on May 15. This landmark legislation aims to reduce the criminali...
FTAs to help boost exports, generate jobs: Piyush GoyalIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that new free trade agreements will boost exports and create lakhs of jobs. A recent pact ...
Woking on Jan Vishwas bill 3 to further improve business environment: Piyush GoyalIndia is preparing for a third Jan Vishwas Bill. This initiative aims to simplify business processes and reduce compliance burdens. The gov...
'No courtroom for 50 million minor cases', says Piyush Goyal; urges closure after Jan Vishwas Amendment BillIndia is tackling its overloaded courts by decriminalizing minor offenses. The Jan Vishwas Bill aims to clear millions of pending cases. Th...
No jail for honking or smoking in metro: How Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 ends imprisonment for everyday violationsThe Jan Vishwas Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to decriminalize minor offenses across many central laws. It r...
Unauthorised sale in Delhi Metro to attract penalty up to Rs 5,000 under amended Jan Vishwas BillSelling items without permission in Delhi Metro will soon cost up to Rs 5,000. Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas Bill, changing minor offen...
Parliament nod to Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) BillJan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill: Replying to the discussion on the Bill, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that i...
Seven states embrace Jan Vishwas governance reforms: Trust in Centre’s initiative growsThe Jan Vishwas reforms introduced by the Centre are gaining traction as various Indian states take proactive steps toward decriminalizing ...
Seven states enact laws on lines of Jan Vishwas Act to encourage businessIn a bid to cultivate a more favorable business environment, seven states under NDA governance are reforming laws in line with the Jan Vish...