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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PNGRB Consumer Protection
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These Regulations have been notified to strengthen consumer rights across India’s oil and gas sector. These Regulations ensure safety, quality supply, fair trade practices, timely grievance redressal, and consumer education, while preserving rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill
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Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, passed by the Rajya Sabha, aims to unify recruitment and service rules while strengthening command, coordination, and governance across CAPFs.

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Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules
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Aviation Ministry has notified Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2026 addressing safety risks near airports.

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Income-tax (Amendment) Rules
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Finance Ministry has notified the Income-tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026, clarifying GAAR exclusion for pre-April 2017 investments.

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Income-tax Amendment Rules 2026 ITR Forms
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On 30-3-2026, the Ministry of Finance notified a series of amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 1962, primarily updating various Income-tax Return (ITR) forms. These changes will apply to returns filed for Assessment Year 2026—27 and impact taxpayers across categories, including individuals, HUFs, firms, companies, and charitable entities.

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Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules
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Delhi Government notified the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules, to ensure long-term empowerment and financial security of girl children, with cumulative benefits of Rs. 1 lakh or more through milestone-linked support.

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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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Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill
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Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha to propose wide-ranging reforms to the Companies Act, 2013 and the LLP Act, 2008, focusing on decriminalisation, ease of doing business, improved governance, and compliance rationalisation.

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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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Amendment Bills introduced in Rajya Sabha
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During the Budget Session of 2026, several significant amendment Bills were introduced in the Rajya Sabha through Private Members.

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13 Bills Introduced in Rajya Sabha 2026
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Rajya Sabha witnessed the introduction of 13 significant Bills aimed at creating new legislative frameworks across diverse sectors including agriculture, digital governance, urban development, education, labor welfare, and social justice.

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