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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Income-tax Amendment Ordinance
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Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 provides a tax exemption on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FIIs and BIS, to boost foreign investment and market liquidity, effective from 1 April 2026.

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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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Mental Healthcare Amendment Rules 2026 Permanent Registration
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The amendment replaces the concept of provisional registration with a streamlined system of registration for mental health establishments by the Central Authority and introduces a new Rule 12-A.

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IBBI CIRP Third Amendment Regulations 2026
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The amendment enables early dissolution in unviable cases and allows restoration of CIRP before liquidation, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and value maximization in insolvency proceedings.

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Supreme Court AI regulations draft
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The Supreme Court has released the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026, allowing AI to improve efficiency while firmly reserving adjudication, sentencing, and credibility assessment as core judicial functions, grounded in trust, transparency, and institutional accountability.

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IBBI 2026 personal guarantor bankruptcy amendment
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The Amendment introduces a structured framework for coordinating asset transfers when a personal guarantor is under bankruptcy.

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FSSAI Vegan Food Amendment Regulations
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FSSAI has notified Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, mandating standardized vegan labeling, logo specifications, and stricter certification norms to strengthen transparency and consumer trust.

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Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act 2025
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Bihar Governor promulgates the Bihar Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Repeal) Ordinance, 2026, repealing the 2025 Act to streamline labour laws.

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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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BCI constitutes Election Tribunals
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Following directions from the Supreme Court in Savita Devi v. Union of India finding the existing dispute resolution mechanism for State Bar Council elections inadequate, the Bar Council of India has notified two new Election Tribunals, headed by Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Hima Kohli respectively.

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₹15000 Wage Ceiling
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Labour Ministry has announced a ₹15,000 wage ceiling for EPF coverage under the Code on Social Security.

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Revised Salary Structure under India’s Labour Codes
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This article examines the key features of the revised salary structure, the statutory provisions governing it, and its implications for both employers and employees.

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Companies CSR Amendment Rules
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MCA has notified the Companies CSR Policy Amendment Rules, 2026 to enable CSR funding through Social Stock Exchange instruments and modernize CSR implementation.

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CDSCO Prohibits Injectable Cosmetics
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CDSCO issued a notice clarifying cosmetic use, reaffirming that cosmetics are not medicines, are limited to external use, and cannot be injected.

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Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Amendment Act 2026
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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, effective from 25 May 2026, revises key definitions, removes the explicit right to self-perceived gender identity, and updates provisions on identity certification and gender change procedures.

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Madhya Pradesh compound traffic offences 2023
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The Madhya Pradesh Government’s notification dated 6 March 2023 outlines a comprehensive list of compoundable offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, replacing all previous notifications on the subject.

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High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes India
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study shifts in population patterns across India, particularly those linked to illegal immigration and other factors.

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National Shipping Board Rules 2026 India
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The National Shipping Board Rules, 2026 aim to strengthen India’s maritime governance by establishing a structured and effective advisory body.

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acid attack victims definition RPWD Act 2026
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India has revised the definition of “acid attack victims” under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanding its scope beyond external disfigurement caused by violent assaults.

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