Union Budget 2026–27 Gets Cabinet Nod, Focus on Capex and Reforms
Union Budget 2026–27 approved with Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex push. FM Sitharaman lists 3 Kartavyas, focus on infra, reforms, MSMEs and strategic manufacturing.
Consumer Protection Reforms 2025: e-Jagriti, NCH and BIS Drive Faster Redressal
India’s consumer protection reforms in 2025 saw digital courts, e-Jagriti rollout, BIS standards and faster grievance redressal, says government.
New Tax Regime for Tobacco and Pan Masala to Take Effect From Feb 1
New tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco and pan masala begins Feb 1, replacing GST cess with excise duty and new health cess
India–France Project New Delhi AI Summit as Shift in Global AI Governance
India and France say the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi will reshape global AI governance with focus on inclusion and outcomes.
8th Pay Commission Rollout in FY27 Unlikely as Report Timeline Extends
Over 1.1 crore central government employees await Budget 2026 cues, but implementation of the 8th Pay Commission in FY27 appears unlikely.
