Drug Brand Name Extensions
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CDSCO has invited stakeholder feedback on drug brand name extensions amid concerns over therapeutic confusion and patient safety, with comments due by 17 July 2026.

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Special Deposit Scheme interest rate
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Finance Ministry has announced that deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for non-government provident, superannuation and gratuity funds will continue to earn 7.1% interest during July—September 2026.

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EPF EPS EDLI contribution rates
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Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the statutory contribution rates for the Employees’ Provident Funds, Pension and Deposit Linked Insurance Schemes, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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State-wise Wage Rates Revised
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Ministry of Rural Development has notified State-wise wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective from 1 July 2026.

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Mandatory use of TReDS by CPSEs
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MSME Ministry has mandated CPSEs to route all MSME invoice settlements through RBI-authorised TReDS platforms.

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Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme 2026
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 and strengthening the statutory deposit-linked insurance framework for employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)

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Improvement Notice mechanism
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Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, enabling businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural non-compliances before penal action.

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Government withdraws petrol and diesel restrictions
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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has withdrawn the temporary restrictions on the retail sale and distribution of petrol and diesel through Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies with effect from 1 July 2026.

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GSTAT Appeals Deadline Extended
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The Government has extended the last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) from 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026, citing technical difficulties arising from a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal.

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Court Fees Act Reforms Under Jan Vishwas
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With effect from 8 July 2026, the Jan Vishwas reforms to the Court Fees Act, 1870 replace criminal penalties for stamp-related violations with civil penalties and establish administrative adjudication and appeal mechanisms.

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CCPA Penalises Misleading 100% Claims
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CCPA has penalised Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors with a ₹1 lakh fine each for misleading “100%” advertising, reinforcing that absolute claims must be truthful, verifiable, and consumer-centric.

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Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order
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MHA has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2026, redefining OCI status, easing permit rules, and revising protected areas in Rajasthan.

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Timelines for ISTS Projects
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The Ministry of Power has approved standardized timelines for ISTS projects to improve planning, coordination, and timely execution across India’s transmission network.

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SHe-Box 2.0 Launched for Safer Workplaces
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Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched SHe-Box 2.0 to strengthen digital redressal mechanisms and promote safe, inclusive workplaces for women.

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DGS Advisory for Indian Seafarers in Gulf
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DGS issues advisory directing Indian seafarers and RPSL and shipping companies to exercise heightened caution and limit deployment in Gulf conflict zones during rising security threats.

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SEBI Revises Merchant Banker Deadlines
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SEBI has extended SBU, net worth and liquidity compliance deadlines for merchant bankers, responding to industry concerns and aligning key regulatory milestones with the financial year-end.

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BCI Announces 24th Qualifying Examination
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BCI has announced the 24th Qualifying Examination for Indian nationals with foreign law degrees, to be held from 15 July to 21 July 2026.

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GPCB online document submission XGN Portal
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The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has mandated exclusive online submission of key documents through the XGN Portal from June 5, 2026, discontinuing physical submissions.

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Senior Citizens Welfare Fund interest rate 6.85%
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The Ministry of Finance has more than doubled the interest rate applicable to the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund from 3.35% to 6.85% for FY 2025—26. The revision, notified on 8 June 2026, directly strengthens the fund’s capacity to support healthcare, financial security and livelihood initiatives for the elderly.

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eShram Deadline for Aggregators
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has directed all online aggregators to complete onboarding and API integration on the eShram portal by 21 June 2026, warning that non-compliance may attract penalties under Section 133 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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