Income Tax Rules 2026 & Income Tax Act 2025: Major Reforms Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Unified Tax Year and Higher Allowances Simplify Taxation, Boost Disposable Income
Unified Tax Year and Higher Allowances Simplify Taxation, Boost Disposable Income
Digital Census 2027: Self‑Enumeration Starts 1 April 2026, Transforming Data Collection.
Supreme Court’s review of post‑facto clearances could reshape India’s environmental governance framework.
Polity, Governance & International Relations
Supreme Court’s review of post‑facto clearances could reshape India’s environmental governance framework.
Read full analysisRajya Sabha clears CAPF Bill, mandating IPS deputation in senior paramilitary posts
Read full analysisJan Vishwas Bill de‑criminalises 717 offences, boosting ease of business; IBC amendments aim for faster insolvency resolution.
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Read full analysisTrump threatens US NATO exit over allies' inaction in Iran‑Israel war
Read full analysisMake‑in‑India drives indigenous production of Israeli NEGEV LMGs, bolstering defence self‑reliance
Read full analysisIndia declared Naxal‑free, spotlighting the security‑development nexus for UPSC.
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Read full analysisCentre-State synergy curbs Bihar's LWE, blending security infrastructure with development spend
Read full analysisIranian drone strike on Kuwait airport fuels raises Gulf security and energy concerns for India
Read full analysisIran’s Rial toll on Hormuz and US‑Israeli ban reshapes energy security and sanctions policy.
Read full analysisTrade‑union backlash over Labour Codes tests India’s industrial‑relations framework
Read full analysisAmaravati declared sole permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh – implications for federal polity
Read full analysisIndia’s BRICS chairmanship amplifies its energy‑security role amid Russia’s oil pledge and gasoline ban
Read full analysisSupreme Court halts Tamil Nadu minister's corruption trial, underscoring judicial review in anti‑corruption enforcement.
Read full analysisNew border‑area schemes showcase convergent funding to boost security‑linked development.
Read full analysisProposed 50% Lok Sabha boost risks federal imbalance, prompting Congress criticism
Read full analysisChina’s mediation in Pakistan‑Afghanistan talks reshapes South‑Asian security dynamics
Read full analysisState‑level implementation of Mooshahary reforms crucial as 2023 evidence & procedure laws embed its recommendations
Read full analysisDelay in FIR filing nullifies 498A dowry case, highlighting procedural safeguards in matrimonial disputes
Read full analysisSupreme Court empowers tribunals to admit fresh evidence, strengthening voter‑rights safeguards
Read full analysisSupreme Court’s 2026 textbook ban spotlights clash between contempt powers and academic freedom.
Read full analysisSupreme Court mandates fast‑track trials for racial discrimination, reinforcing Article 15 and time‑bound justice
Read full analysisSupreme Court orders fact‑finding on state pension age gaps, urging uniform civil service reforms.
Read full analysisBombay HC warns Republic TV: curb sensational language in defamation case, testing free speech limits
Read full analysisBoosting forensic capacity: ₹960 crore for 8 new CFSLs under NFIES
Read full analysisDelhi Police modernisation underscores tech‑driven policing & central‑state fiscal partnership
Read full analysisSupreme Court penalises Union for frivolous SLP, highlighting need to curb government litigation
Read full analysisSupreme Court revives criminal case on fraudulent sale of trust land, underscoring public‑interest standing
Read full analysisReal‑time prison data via ICJS boosts transparency and strengthens criminal‑justice governance.
Read full analysisSupreme Court backs High Court review of ASI video, highlighting natural‑justice in heritage disputes.
Read full analysisSupreme Court mandates 10× penalty for deficient stamp duty, limiting judicial discretion
Read full analysisRising NDPS case registrations (2019‑23) underscore need for data‑driven drug‑policy reforms
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Unified Tax Year and Higher Allowances Simplify Taxation, Boost Disposable Income
Read full analysisDigital Census 2027: Self‑Enumeration Starts 1 April 2026, Transforming Data Collection.
CMS COP15 flags alarming migratory species decline, urging India’s trans‑border conservation action
Read full analysisINSPIRE revamp fuels rural STEM talent, strengthening India's knowledge economy.
Read full analysisNCRMP’s ₹4,300 crore coastal resilience drive showcases effective centre‑state disaster coordination.
Read full analysisINSPIRE Scheme expands talent pipeline, boosting rural scientific participation across India
Read full analysisMoST’s SC‑focused R&D schemes and faculty recruitment drive inclusive innovation ecosystem.
Read full analysisNBA’s post‑2023 amendment surge in IPR filings ties biodiversity protection to innovation and benefit sharing.
Read full analysisGovt caps domestic airline fuel surcharge as LPG and jet‑fuel prices soar, straining OMC finances
Read full analysisOil shock strains India’s fiscal space, testing GST‑centric revenue and growth outlook.
Read full analysisOne‑time duty relief for SEZ units aims to boost exports while protecting domestic industry.
Read full analysisHigh Indian tariffs & NTBs risk WTO breach, urging policy overhaul
Read full analysisImport‑driven GST surge masks domestic demand weakness, urging policy rethink.
Read full analysisNorth Korean hackers exploit open‑source supply chain, urging India to tighten cyber‑security safeguards.
Read full analysisSeedless grapes via gene editing boost horticulture exports and farmer incomes
Read full analysisLt Gen Dhiraj Seth’s VCOAS appointment signals accelerated Army modernisation and joint operations
Read full analysisEastern Command leadership change underscores India’s focus on China‑border readiness
Read full analysisSelf‑healing organic crystals promise durable smart materials for defence and infrastructure
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