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As the West Asia war entered its fifth week, the government on Wednesday implemented concessions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) announced during the Union Budget 2026-27. SEZ manufacturers have been facing pressures amid global geopolitical tensions and the US tariff impact from last year. This "one-time concession" will remain in place from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the government said. ".. to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the SEZs due to ongoing global tr ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with much devotion and joy at the Hanuman Temples across Bhopal on Saturday. A Maha Aarti was performed at famous famous Khedapati Hanuman Temple, where flocks of devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings. Several devotees, including women and children, celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman by cutting a dry-fruit cake at the temple. Many pictures of the celebration at the temple have surfaced on social media. The i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favour of a well-known spiritual leader, restraining the misuse of his identity through AI-generated deepfake content across social media platforms. The order was passed by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela in a suit filed by Dr. Aniruddha Dhairyadhar Joshi, who is widely revered by followers as "Aniruddha Bapu." The Court noted that the plaintiff has made out a strong prima facie case, observing that his personali ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Millions of central government employees and pensioners are awaiting an official announcement regarding the first Dearness Allowance (DA) revision of 2026. While the hike is typically announced in March, the decision has been delayed past the Holi festival, leading to widespread speculation. Current indicators suggest the government will approve a 2 per cent increase in April, raising the allowance from 58 per cent to 60 per cent. This revision is particularly significant as it ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Four people were killed and 17 others injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees to a Ram Navami 'nahan mela' overturned into a canal in Kushinagar district on Thursday. The accident occurred near the Sisva Gopal regulator in the Khadda police station when the hook connecting the tractor and trolley reportedly snapped, causing the vehicle to lose control and plunge into the Gandak canal.According to officials, around 50 devotees -- mostly women -- were travelling from Mahan Khor ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As a one-time relief for SEZ (Special Economic Zone) units, govt has allowed them to sell up to 30% of their turnover in the domestic tariff area, or the Indian market, by paying concessional duty.A minimum 20% value addition within the SEZ has been prescribed for units to get the concession that is available during the current financial year. A list of sectors has also been notified, covering major sectors and keeping sensitive sectors out."The measure is expected to benefit around 1 ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Union government for continuing its pattern of relentless litigation and consequentially, burdening the top court with avoidable appeals. A bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan imposed a penalty of ₹25,000 on the Centre for challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment reinstating a CISF constable. Dismissing the special leave petition (SLP), it questioned why the Union had chosen to carry the matter to the apex court despite concu ...Read More >
The Congress on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. LPG and fuel crisis LIVE on April 1, 2026 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 1 Apr: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis." In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The government's decision to extend limited duty concessions to manufacturing units in special economic zones (SEZs) for selling goods in the domestic market is a one-time relief measure and not a permanent policy change, finance ministry sources said on Wednesday. The emphasis of these zones is and will continue to remain on exports, they said. The government has provided duty concessions to SEZ manufacturing units for one year till March 2027 for sale of notified goods ...Read More >
Bhopal, Apr 1 (PTI) Combine harvesters used for agricultural purposes will now be exempted from toll payment at plazas operated by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corp (MPRDC) as part of the state's commitment towards farmer welfare, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. Numerous decisions are being taken in the interest of agriculturists to realise the vision of "Prosperous Farmers, Prosperous State" in the Farmer Welfare Year 2026. As part of pro-farmer initiatives, combine harvesters ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The government's decision to allow Special Economic Zones (SEZs) units to sell in the domestic market has triggered concern among local manufacturers, who fear cheaper SEZ goods could undercut them at home. Finance Ministry sources, however, told ANI that the relief measure comes with a robust three-pillar safeguard framework -- designed specifically to ensure the domestic industry is not disadvantaged. SEZ units already enjoy significant structural advantages ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has coffee farmers leaving them grappling with an unexpected and severe crisis. Coffee exports have been disrupted by logistical challenges and trade uncertainties, triggering a sharp decline in prices. The Robusta cherry variety, which earlier ranged between Rs 260 and Rs 280 per kilogram, is now fluctuating between Rs 180 and Rs 205, dealing a significant blow to farmers' incomes. Left in the lurch, the farmers are now urging the government to int ...Read More >
Ghaziabad/Meerut, April 1 (PTI) "We knew there could be an attack on the way, but we had to take that chance," said 27-year-old Ketan Mehta, recalling the moment he and fellow Indian sailors decided to flee a war zone in Iran after weeks of detention and uncertainty. What began as a routine voyage turned into a months-long ordeal that saw them first held on suspicion of smuggling and later caught in the middle of the West Asia conflict, before they finally made their way back home. On December ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Wednesday introduced a special one-time relief measure for eligible units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to facilitate the sale of manufactured goods to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional rates of duty. The move comes in pursuance of the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) due to ongoing global trad ...Read More >
‎New Delhi, April 1 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of the Modi government, alleging that its economic policies have led to a rise in the cost of essential goods and services, placing a growing burden on ordinary citizens. ‎In a post on X, Kharge claimed that the government has "severely damaged the country's strategic and economic policies," adding that the impact is being felt by "1.4 billion Indians." He said that from today, prices of sever ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis". In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, "The M ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025, and its accompanying 2026 rules officially come into force on April 1, 2026, marking the start of the 2026-27 financial year. While income tax slabs remain unchanged under both the Old and New regimes, the new legislation introduces substantial revisions to corporate perquisites, tax collection rates, and investment levies. Salaried professionals, particularly those opting for the Old Tax Regime, will see a significant recalibration of tax-exempt ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has extended fiscal benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for exporters by six months, until September 30, amid disruptions to global trade caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, launched in 2021, provides for a refund of taxes, duties and levies that are incurred by exporters in the process of manufacturing and distribution of goods, and not being reimbursed under any other mechanism at the Centre, st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The government has extended fiscal benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for exporters by six months, until September 30, amid disruptions to global trade caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, launched in 2021, provides for a refund of taxes, duties and levies that are incurred by exporters in the process of manufacturing and distribution of goods, and not being reimbursed under any other mechanism at th ...Read More >
The Punjab government has approved industrial reforms to simplify converting leasehold industrial plots and sheds into freehold. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora said the conversion fee is set at 5 per cent, with a one-time stamp duty exemption for conversions completed by 30 April 2026. Measures also streamline documentation and post-allotment services. The Punjab government cleared a set of industrial reforms that changed how industrial plots and sheds were managed. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Aro ...Read More >
Biharsharif: At least nine devotees, including eight women, lost their lives and more than 12 others sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple near Maghra village under Deepnagar police station area in Nalanda district on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred when the district and police administration were engaged in security and law and order arrangements for the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to attend the convocation of Nalanda University as c ...Read More >
Biharsharif: Administrative lapses and inadequate crowd management are said to have contributed to the tragic stampede that occurred at the Sheetla Mata Temple near Maghra village under Deepnagar police station area in Nalanda district on Tuesday, leaving at least nine devotees dead and more than a dozen others injured.According to sources, the incident took place during the morning prayer ritual when approximately 25,000 devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers. The crowd reportedly ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: In a significant relief to homebuyers and developers, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27, maintaining status quo across the state amid global uncertainties and rising construction costs. Consultations and industry feedback Officials said the annual rate-setting process involved consultations with construction professionals, document writers, and public representatives at the district level to ensur ...Read More >
Mumbai: Citing continued disruptions from the West Asia conflict, the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit window, allowing up to 450 days for pre- and post-shipment finance on disbursals made till June 30. The facility, introduced in November 2025 amid tariff-related uncertainties, was earlier available up to March 31, 2026. "Given the continuing logistical disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it has been decided to extend the enhanced export credit period o ...Read More >
Indore, March 31: In an emotional turn of events, the family of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, has welcomed a baby boy and named him "Raja," believing he has been reborn into the family. The child was born to Raja's elder brother Sachin on Sunday, bringing a sense of comfort to a grieving household still coping with the tragic loss. The belief in rebirth stems from a claim made by Sachin, who said a priest from the Kamakhya Temple had pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of several devotees in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple premises in Bihar's Nalanda. She expressed her deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that may God grant peace to the departed souls, and bestow strength upon their families to bear this boundless sorrow. Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday, Delhi CM said that the news was extremely heartbreaking. She also wish ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's tax landscape shifts gears on Tuesday. The Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961, comes into force from April 1, 2026, alongside a clutch of budgetary measures that will be felt by traders, tourists, technology firms and ordinary taxpayers alike. The new Act is not a reinvention of tax policy so much as a tidying up of it. Gone is the unwieldy distinction between the assessment year and the previous year; in its place comes a single "tax year" framewor ...Read More >
Krishna ( Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): At least 4 police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, sustained injuries on Tuesday morning after seized firecrackers accidentally exploded at the Challapalli Police Station in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. According to the police, an explosion occurred at Challapalli Police Station in Krishna district. The police had earlier seized illegally stored firecrackers and were supposed to submit them in court. On Tuesday morning, when court c ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar)[India], March 31 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief on the Nalanda Sheetla Mata Temple stampede and announced Rs 4 lakhs each from Disaster Management Department and Rs 2 lakhs each from CM relief fund (a total of Rs 6 Lakhs each) for the next of kin of deceased, according to a press release. The release stated, "Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences over the deaths of devotees in a stampede that occurred at the Sheetla Devi Te ...Read More >
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