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    Telecom Department Reviews Vodafone Idea's Adjusted Gross Revenue

    New Delhi, April 7 The telecom department expects that the reassessment of AGR for Vodafone Idea – which recently received government relief for its dues and liabilities – will be completed by June, sources said.The reassessment was initially targeted for completion by March 31.Sources said...
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    Finance Minister Clarifies Locker Insurance Rules

    Bank Locker Insurance Coverage Set at 100 Times Annual Rent New Delhi, March 30 – The standard insurance coverage for bank locker holders is set at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of any loss, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Standard Insurance Policy Details The...
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    Insolvency Code Amendments Boost Banking Health

    IBC Boosts Banking Sector Recovery, Sitharaman Says Key Improvements in NPA Recovery New Delhi, March 30 – Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a key and very important factor in...
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    Revised Cattle Trespass Bill Shifts to Civil Enforcement

    Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Proposes Major Overhaul of Cattle Trespass Act, Decriminalizes Key Offences Government Moves to Modernize 153-Year-Old Law with Civil Penalties Framework New Delhi, March 27: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday...
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    Fertilizer Reserves Adequate: Minister Assures Farmers

    India Has Adequate Fertilizer Stocks, No Need to Panic Amid West Asia Tensions: J P NaddaNew Delhi, March 27: Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda on Friday assured that India has sufficient fertilizer reserves to meet farmers’ needs, stating there is no reason for concern...
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    Government Creates Authority for Managing Foreign Funds in New Bill

    New Delhi, March 25 A bill brought by the government to amend the FCRA will significantly tighten its oversight of foreign-funded organizations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their license.The Foreign Contribution...
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    FCRA Amendment: New Authority for Managing NGO Assets

    New Delhi, March 25 A bill brought by the government to amend the FCRA will significantly tighten its oversight of foreign-funded organizations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their licenses.The Foreign Contribution...
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    Finance Bill Amendment: 12% Surcharge on Share Buybacks

    New Delhi, March 25 A flat 12 per cent surcharge will be levied on capital gains earned by individual or corporate shareholders from selling shares in company buyback offers, starting April 1, as per the amendments to the Finance Bill approved by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The government...
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    India's Finance Bill 2026 Moves Forward with Government Amendments

    Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 Amendments New Delhi, March 25 – The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026, accompanied by 32 government amendments, on Wednesday. The passage of the Finance Bill 2026 marks the completion of the Lok Sabha’s part of the budgetary approval process. The...
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    Finance Bill 2026: Reforms Focused on MSMEs, Farmers, and Trade

    India Pursues Reform Path with Conviction, Sitharaman Says New Delhi, March 25 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Wednesday that India is firmly on a path of economic reform, driven by conviction and a clear strategy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing...
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    Opposition Targets Government Over Foreign Policy, Economy in Lok Sabha Debate on Finance Bill 2026

    Opposition Targets Government Over Foreign Policy, Economy in Lok Sabha Debate on Finance Bill 2026 Sharp Political Divide Emerges During Finance Bill Discussion New Delhi, March 24: A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as opposition leaders accused the government of compromising...
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    India's Development Momentum Amid Global Challenges

    New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that India has transformed every sector and is now moving forward at a rapid pace of development, with visible results replacing the slow progress of the past.Addressing an event here, the Prime Minister said that India today...
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    Black Money Tax Cases Rise, Total Assessments Exceed ₹41,257 Cr

    New Delhi, March 23 The income tax department has imposed a tax of ₹4,009.64 crore on undisclosed foreign income and assets under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax, 2015, over the nine months of the current fiscal year until December 2025.During the...
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    Investor Protection: Sebi Takes Action Against Securities Market Content

    Sebi Escalates 1.33 Lakh Instances of Manipulative Securities Content to Social Media Platforms New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has escalated 1.33 lakh instances of misleading or manipulative content related to the securities market to social media...
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    179 Government-Owned Companies Lack Female Directors, Government Says

    179 Government-Owned Companies Lack Female Directors, Government Says New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – As many as 179 government-owned companies, including public sector enterprises (PSEs), do not have a female director on their boards, the government stated on Monday.Under the Companies Act, 2013...
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    PM Modi Calls for Diplomacy to Resolve West Asia Crisis, Assures Energy and Food Security

    New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict, calling attacks on commercial ships and disruptions of the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable. He assured the Lok Sabha that the...
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    West Asia Conflict Sparks Economic Concerns and LPG Shortages in India

    Modi Addresses Lok Sabha on West Asia Conflict, LPG Shortage Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia “worrisome” as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Modi is expected to address the Lok Sabha around...
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    Bill Aims to Ease Corporate Compliance, Faces Opposition

    Lok Sabha Referrals Corporate Laws Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee New Delhi, March 23 – The Lok Sabha referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on Monday following a voice vote. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman initiated the...
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    Government Report: Ayushman Bharat Scheme Sees Significant Growth

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme Sees 11.69 Crore Hospital Admissions Authorized New Delhi, March 23 – As of February 28, 2026, a total of 11.69 crore hospital admissions have been authorized under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the Parliament was informed on Monday.Hospital Admissions Breakdown According...
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    Budgetary Plans & Corporate Reform: Key Bills to be Introduced

    Finance Bill, Corporate Laws Amendment Bill Introduced in Parliament Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Finance Bill, 2026, and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday.Finance Bill 2026 The Finance Bill, 2026, aims to implement the...
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