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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regulatory compliance
spectrum usage charge (suc)
supreme court order
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vodafone idea limited
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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valuables
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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india
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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...
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...
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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non-profit organizations
registration cessation
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...
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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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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india economy
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rajya sabha
tax revenue
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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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trade facilitation
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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economic development
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foreign portfolio investment (fpi)
india
industry
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rupee depreciation
russian oil
taxation
trade agreement
united states
wealth gap
west asia
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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infrastructure
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narendra modi
strategic petroleum reserve
west asia
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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pandora leaks
paradise leaks
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undisclosed income
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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investor protection
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sebi (securities and exchange board of india)
securities market manipulation
social media
social media platforms
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...
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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diplomacy
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food security
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india-middle east relations
indian citizens abroad
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oil and gas supply
parliamentary support
renewable energy
shipping safety
strategic petroleum reserves
trade routes
west asia crisis
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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foreign policy
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india
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israel
loksabha
lpg shortage
maritime movement
narendra modi
persian gulf
ujjwala scheme
west asia conflict
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...
amit shah
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corporate compliance
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corporate social responsibility (csr)
decriminalisation of corporate offences
ease of doing business
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joint parliamentary committee
limited liability partnership (llp) act
loksabha
one person companies
parliamentary standing committee
regulatory processes
small companies
startup companies
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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claims settlement
grievance redressal
health and family welfare
health insurance
health sector
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hospital empanelment
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patient rights
pmjay
state health agencies
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...