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Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 To Decriminalise Minor Offences, Boost Ease Of Doing Business

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026, aimed at decriminalising minor offences and rationalising regulatory provisions to enhance ... Read More


BCGCL, MCL Sign Pact For Coal-To-Ammonium Nitrate Project In Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) have signed land leasing agreement for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhan... Read More


DGFT Clears Bulk of Pending Certificates Under AA, EPCG Schemes

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has completed a month-long special drive to expedite the issuance of Export Obligati... Read More


Govt Mandates Use Of Recycled Plastic In Packaging Under New Waste Management Rules

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Government has notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, mandating the use of recycled plastic in packaging by producers, importers and brand owners. ... Read More


SMEs Face Rising Costs & Liquidity Pressure Due To Inverted Duty Structure: Empower India

New Delhi, April 2 -- Indias small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing financial stress due to the inverted duty structure (IDS) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, an Empow... Read More


Department of Defence Production To Enable Private Access To DRDO Testing Facilities; Process To Go Digital Soon

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Department of Defence Production (DDP) has initiated steps to improve ease of doing business and boost domestic manufacturing in the defence sector, including plans to automa... Read More


RoSCTL Scheme Extended to Boost Textile Exports, Support MSMEs

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for exports of apparel and made-ups till September 30, 2026. The extensio... Read More


The Malayan Union reminder

Kuala Lampur, April 2 -- Bizarre to say the least that the 80th anniversary of the Malayan Union yesterday went without mention. That seminal moment in this country about to start its jog to independ... Read More


WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

PUTRAJAYA, April 2 -- Federal civil servants stationed in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya as well as Selangor and all state capitals with a one-way commute exceeding eight kilometres are eligible to work from... Read More


Kunal Kemmu's relatable 'middle-class' view on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sparks fresh debate as old clip resurfaces, watch

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- A glossy road trip, exotic adventures, and emotional breakthroughs in picturesque locations-films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara have long sold a dream many love to watch but fe... Read More