MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to miners
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
In 1988, USDA scientists released just 88 flea beetles in North Dakota; their descendants multiplied into hundreds of millions across North AmericaIn North Dakota, a targeted release of flea beetles marked the beginning of a successful biological control initiative. These beetles flour...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
CBI flags major security lapses in NEET-UG 2026 exam preparation by NTAThe CBI has identified significant security flaws within the NTA's NEET-UG 2026 examination process. Experts were involved in multiple stag...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefitsThe government is creating a customs playbook for key imported goods. This initiative aims to standardize the faceless customs regime acros...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
FISME seeks GST overhaul to ease MSME complianceFISME seeks Goods and Services Tax reforms to ease MSME compliance burdens. They propose a safe harbour for input tax credit and faster GST...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
PoK elections: Amnesty condemns crackdown in Rawalakot as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackoutGlobal watchdogs condemn escalating state violence and press restrictions in Rawalakot. Amnesty International and CPJ Asia demand an end to...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Can housing societies charge separately for facilities like gyms or swimming pools in addition to maintenance fees? Know what the law saysAre housing societies allowed to impose user charges for facilities like gyms or swimming pools separately from maintenance? Know what the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Can housing societies deny common facilities to smaller flats because of lower maintenance fees? Know what the law saysCan a housing society stop access to common facilities by residents of smaller flats on the ground of smaller maintenance? Know what the la...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Housing ministry issues advisory to State RERAs to give project extension due to West Asia crisisThe Ministry of Housing has advised State RERAs to grant developers a four-month extension. This advisory addresses disruptions in global s...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by Benjamin Millepied: "Freedom of expression, in the moment, with individuality, with imagination..." — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, self-discovery, purpose, and why true freedom begins when you trust your own voice by the French choreographer and filmmaker known for redefining contemporary balletQuote of the Day by Benjamin Millepied: Benjamin Millepied's quote, "I really would like it to be a place for experimental movement... free...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
From placards to punchlines: How Gen Z turned the CJP protest into a social media movementProtests at Jantar Mantar quickly moved online with Gen Z's unique humor. Participants mixed political messages with viral internet trends ...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking chargesAndrew and Tristan Tate, well-known social media figures, are currently contesting extradition to the United Kingdom. They stand accused of...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
America's most dangerous grave is buried beneath layers of lead & concrete: True story behind US's only grave that can never be exhumedArmy Specialist Richard McKinley rests in a unique grave at Arlington National Cemetery. His burial involved a double lead-lined casket and...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearingThe Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS offic...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Income tax return: How to report capital gains correctly to avoid ITR filing mistakesAll disclosure of capital gains must be filed in Schedule CG. This schedule houses separate sections for different types of gains. For accu...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST