National Mental Health Programme postpartum mothers
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NMHP is a programme to strengthen mental healthcare services, with a focus on primary level care and special support for maternal and postpartum mental health.

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Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported a rise in biodiversity-linked IPR filings, as recorded by the National Biodiversity Authority.

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BCI Withdraws Three-Year Moratorium
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BCI has formally clarified that the three-year moratorium on law colleges has ended, and approvals will now be decided through inspections under the Rules of Legal Education, 2008.

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LPG Booking period
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Petroleum Ministry has confirmed LPG refill booking rules remain unchanged, clarifying that the minimum booking interval continues to be 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas, dismissing claims of a 35-day gap.

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Central Excise (Amendment) Rules
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Finance Ministry has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2026, revising export tax benefits for petrol, diesel and ATF, while preserving strategic exports by PSU oil companies to select neighbouring countries.

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No Fee for FIR Copies
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Punjab Government has announced that FIR downloads from the Sanjh Portal and copies from Sanjh Kendras will now be free of charge, with the earlier ₹80 service fee withdrawn with immediate effect.

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households to switch to PNG
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Petroleum Ministry has notified an order mandating households in PNG-connected areas to switch to piped natural gas, with LPG supply liable to cease after three months if the switch is not undertaken.

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well known trademarks
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CGPDTM has published 13 new well known trademarks in accordance with their statutory publication under Rule 124(5) of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.

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rights of air passengers
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Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued passenger centric guidelines on seating, baggage, and transparency to enhance convenience, uniformity, and trust in civil aviation.

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Profession Tax
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Maharashtra GST Department has announced temporary relief for Profession Tax compliances due in March 2026, with PTRC payments due by 15 March, PTEC payments by 31 March, and delayed registrations allowed till 30 April 2026.

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EPFO PAN linking clarification
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EPFO has clarified the process for linking PAN with the establishment profile on the EPFO Unified Portal and introduced a new manual verification facility for cases involving minor name mismatches between EPFO records and the PAN database, easing compliance for employers.

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LPG Amendment Order 2026 PNG LPG dual connection ban
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LPG Amendment Order bars PNG consumers from retaining or obtaining domestic LPG connections, mandating surrender and prohibiting dual connections by Government oil companies.

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Extension of Export Obligation period
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DGFT has issued a public notice announcing the extension of Export Obligation period, till 31 August 2026, providing relief to exporters.

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Delhi Shops and Establishments Amendment Act
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Delhi Government has notified Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, to improve labour regulations by enhancing work practices and employee protection.

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Come Early Go Early
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Maharashtra Government has announced a “Come Early — Go Early” initiative that supports public sector working women in the MMR, allowing up to 30 minutes of flexible early departure to ease commute-related challenges.

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Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order
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MoPNG has notified Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to secure priority sectors and ensure equitable distribution of LNG in response to supply crisis.

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LPG production
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MoPNG has directed the oil refineries to increase LPG production, divert the surplus to households, and implement a 25-day LPG booking rule.

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Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026
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The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 offers a one-time chance for defaulting and inactive companies to file overdue annual documents at reduced fees. The scheme supports companies in completing pending filings, obtaining dormant status, or applying for strike-off with significant fee concessions and limited immunity for delayed submissions.

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Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act
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Delhi Govt has notified the Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act 2026 revising Section 16 and removing Section 16 A to streamline the court-fee refund process.

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20 % ethanol blended petrol
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Petroleum Minitry has issued a notification mandating the oil companies to sell up to 20% ethanol blended motor spirit (E20) meeting higher RON standards, effective from 1 April 2026.

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