CBDT Notifies GAAR Clarifications Under Income-tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026
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: Key Changes in ITR Forms for AY 2026-27
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: Rs. 1 Lakh Promised for the Girl Child
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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How the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 Is Driving Growth in Biodiversity-Linked IPR Filings
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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Strengthening Corporate Governance and Compliance: Highlights of the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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: Revives Inspection-Based Approval of Law Colleges
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 is Still 25 Days, Not 35; Govt Calls Viral Claims ‘Misleading’
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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Petrol and Diesel Export Tax Benefits Revised: What Remains and What Has Been Withdrawn
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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Punjab Government Scraps ₹80 Fee; FIR Downloads Now Free on Sanjh Portal
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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New Govt Order Mandates Households to Adopt PNG in Connected Areas; LPG Supply May Stop After 3 Months
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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What’s New in Trademark Law: CGPDTM Publishes 13 New Well Known Trademarks
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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Your Rights as a Flyer: What the New DGCA Directions Mean for You
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: Maharashtra Grants One-Time Relaxation for March 2026 Deadlines
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 Clarification on PAN Linking to Establishment Profile & Manual Verification for Name Mismatch
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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From Land Acquisition to Education Reform: Amendment Bills introduced in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of 2026
During the Budget Session of 2026, several significant amendment Bills were introduced in the Rajya Sabha through Private Members.
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From Parent Care Leave to Free Education: 13 New Bills Introduced in Rajya Sabha
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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Bill introduced in Lok Sabha to revise the definition of “transgender person”
On 13-3-2026, 2 amendment Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha—one to amend the law relating to the protection of transgender persons and the other to authorize additional government expenditure for the financial year 2025—26.
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Premium Speed Post announced: India Post introduces 24/48-hour services
The Ministry of Communications has notified a new set of premium services designed to speed up document and parcel delivery across metropolitan cities.
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LPG Amendment Order 2026: PNG Users Barred from Domestic LPG Connections
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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FSSAI Licensing & Registration Amendment Regulations, 2026 — Key Changes Explained
The amendment redefines petty food businesses, streamline registration and licensing norms, introduce indefinite validity of licenses subject to compliance, and establish a risk-based system of inspections and audits, including third-party audits when directed by authorities.
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