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New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to provide faster resolutions, reduce case backlog and strengthen the financial ecosystem. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote, while it was passed by the Lok Sabha on March 30. Replying to a short discussion on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the IBC has contributed to the health of the Indian banking sector and helped recov ...Read More >
Moscow/New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit, Manturov is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Secretary of the General Council of the Edinaya Rossia Party and First Deputy Chairman of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the criminal defamation complaint filed by ex-AAP MLA Somnath Bharti's wife against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying there was no imputation against the complainant. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal described the complaint as a 29-letter word "floccinaucinihilipilification", meaning something valueless or worthless, while observing that the 'complaint is nothing but the word, wherein a valueless or worthless ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Parliament on Wednesday passed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to provide faster resolutions, reduce case backlog and strengthen the financial ecosystem. The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote. It had received the Lok Sabha approval on March 30. Replying to a short discussion on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the IBC has contributed to the health of ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, directed the Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to accelerate the ongoing peace process and further strengthen the growing bonhomie among different communities in the state, officials said. An official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Union Home Minister held a detailed discussion on the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur with the Chief Minister Khemchand S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening will review with a group of senior cabinet ministers the situation arising due to the West Asia conflict and the availability of critical needs including food, energy and fuel security of common people. The meeting is expected to be held after the prime minister returns from Assam, where he has gone for campaigning in the assembly election there, this evening, official sources said. The Union ministers who are expected to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Congress MP Hibi Eden called it a "draconian law" that could affect minorities and NGOs across the country. Also Read | 'Memorable Experience': PM Narendra Modi Visits Tea Garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, Lauds Workers for Their Hardwork (See Pics). Speaking to ANI, Eden said, "It is a draconian law which w ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the Centre's intentions behind the proposed "rigged" Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Centre's proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "rigged" and raising questions about the legitimacy of funds received by the BJP through the PM CARES Fund, electoral bonds and NGOs. In an X post, Yadav as ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Congress MP Hibi Eden called it a "draconian law" that could affect minorities and NGOs across the country. Speaking to ANI, Eden said, "It is a draconian law which will hamper the interests of not just the minorities but many NGOs running in India...We will strongly condemn and object, and demand withdr ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is set for a packed agenda, with key legislative and financial matters on the table, including the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 and the levy of Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Union Home Minister Amit Shah to move that the Bill further to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, be taken into consideration. A significant focus will be on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, mov ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The rupee gained 15 paise to 94.70 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and retreating American currency overseas. The local currency, however, remained under pressure due to higher crude oil prices and sustained withdrawal of foreign funds even as banks moved to cut their net open position in the currency following the RBI mandate, forex traders said. Through its circular dated March 27, 2026, RBI capped the Net ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manifesto ...Read More >
Guwahati: Setting an ambitious tone for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled its 31-point 'Sankalp Patra', promising a flood-free Assam within two years, two lakh government jobs, and a broad push on welfare, infrastructure and indigenous rights. The manifesto was released in Guwahati by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. The docum ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (UNI) Pledging to enforce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within three months and end 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad', the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. The document, christened "Sankalpa Patra", also promises to pump in Rs 5 lakh crore to elevate Assam as the country's Eastern Gateway. The "Sankalpa Patra", containing 31 promises, was released by union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence o ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for the Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from "Bangladeshi Miyas", implementing the Uniform Civil Code, and creating employment opportunities for youths. The manifesto pledged to protect the land, h ...Read More >
Guwahati/Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News): It is known that the assembly elections will be held in Assam on April 9. In this context, the BJP has announced its election manifesto. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and others released the manifesto at an event held in the capital Guwahati on Tuesday. In this manifesto, titled Sankalpa Patra, it has promised the people to send Bangladeshis from the state and also on the UCC Act. Here To Join ...Read More >
Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 to speed up insolvency cases, boost creditor rights, enable cross-border resolution, and strengthen India's financial system. To strengthen the financial system of India, Lok-Sabha have passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill on March 30, 2026. This reform aims to speed up the insolvency resolutions, reduce delays and the improve creditor confidence. While announcing the speech of Nirmala Sitharaman highlig ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen on Tuesday, along with other BJP candidates and leaders, grooving on stage to the party's poll song during a campaign rally in the Nagaon constituency. A video from the rally is going viral on social media. However, this is not the first time CM Sarma has been seen grooving with his party colleagues. Earlier, on 27 March, he was also seen dancing in the Bihpuria constituency. Earlier, during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he was seen d ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, paving way for effecting changes in tax provisions. This Act gives effect to financial proposals of the central government for 2026-27, a gazette notification dated March 30 issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information," it said. Also Read: Union Budget 2026 gets Parliament nod; Finance Bill appr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With the FY26 fiscal set to end on Tuesday, investors are gearing up for several reforms, including revised Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rules that will come into effect from April 1. Many brokers, traders and demat account holders are concerned about the sharp increase in STT on futures and options (F&O) trades, following revisions announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget FY26-27. She had also proposed a significant increase in charges on options. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, paving way for effecting changes in tax provisions. This Act gives effect to financial proposals of the central government for 2026-27, a gazette notification dated March 30 issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information," it said. Last week, Parliament approved the Finance Bill 2026 w ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the FY26 fiscal set to end on Tuesday, investors are gearing up for several reforms, including revised Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rules that will come into effect from April 1. Many brokers, traders and demat account holders are concerned about the sharp increase in STT on futures and options (F&O) trades, following revisions announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget FY26-27. She had also proposed a significant increase ...Read More >
Banks use locker scarcity to pressure customers into investments. A customer at a private bank walked in to request a locker, a fairly routine banking need. He was ready to meet the formal requirements, including maintaining a fixed deposit linked to the locker. But instead of a simple application process, he was given a choice. Buy a ULIP worth around Rs 1 lakh. Or take a term insurance policy of about Rs 40,000. Only then, he was told, could his locker request be considered. The customer ( ...Read More >
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the next month's Assam assembly polls and promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the next three months if elected to power again. The BJP's 'Sankalp Patra', released by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, comprises 31 promises, including bringing an effective law to end 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad'. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Banks in India cannot see, record or inspect the valuables customers store in bank lockers, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour on 30 March 2026. She said this would violate banking regulations and customer privacy, and ruled out the possibility of differential insurance coverage based on the contents of lockers. Under the current framework, standard insurance compensation for locker loss is capped at 100 times the annual locker rent, and ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, promising the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and a significant increase in financial aid for women under the Orunodoi scheme, raising it to Rs 3,000 per month. 31 Promises To Shape Assam's Future Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the party has outlined 31 commitments aimed at transforming Assam into a leading state. He stressed that the vision is to make Ass ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, released its Sankalp Patra for the April-9 Assam Assembly elections, outlining a broad development agenda centred on economic growth, welfare expansion and governance reforms. The manifesto was unveiled at Vajpayee Bhawan in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state BJP president Dilip Saikia, among other senior leaders. Addressing t ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its manifesto, called the 'Sankalp Patra', for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the document, outlining the party's key promises for the state. The manifesto focuses on development, employment, education, healthcare, and the protection of Assamese identity and indigenous communities. Key Focus: Protecting Identity and Culture One of the main highlights of the BJP's manifesto is the pro ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (March 31) released the poll manifesto in Guwahati for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Union Minister Sarbanda Sonowal, state BJP Chief Dilip Saikia, and other leaders were also present at the event. The BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from "Bangladeshis", bringing in the Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state ...Read More >
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