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DFS Hosts PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, hosted the two-day PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi on 17–18 August 2026. The event brought together around 125...
Ministry of Mines Holds Roadshow for Critical Mineral Auctions
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is holding a promotional roadshow in Patna, Bihar, on 17 August 2026 for the 8th tranche of Critical and Strategic Mineral...
Government to Allow Trading of Major Minerals on Exchange
The Government of India has announced a regulated electronic exchange for trading major minerals from the next financial year. The first phase will cover iron ore, limestone, manganese,...
Income Tax Department Rolls Out Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme
The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme, 2026, under Chapter IV of the Finance Act, 2026. The scheme provides an online...
PM Modi Announces ₹85,000 Crore for Samudra Manthan
Samudra Manthan is the National Offshore Exploration Scheme under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The Union Cabinet approved it on 31 July 2026 as a Central...
India Cuts Windfall Tax on Petrol Exports to Zero
India reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on 15 August...
Government Removes 12-Minute Ad Cap for TV Channels
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting removed the 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap for television channels on 14 August 2026. The change applies to the advertising limit that had operated...
Sprite Tejas Express Becomes India’s First Brand-Named Train
The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express, train numbers 82501 and 82502, will run as the Sprite Tejas Express under a commercial branding arrangement. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation...
Tamil Nadu Signs 97 MoUs for ₹67,452 Crore Investment
Tamil Nadu signed 97 fresh Memoranda of Understanding in Chennai on 13 August 2026 with a total investment commitment of ₹67,452 crore. The agreements were signed at the...
Widow and Orphan Cess on Fuel Begins in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh introduced a Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and high-speed diesel under Section 6-A of the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2005. The State Taxes...
India Raises Urea Imports From Alternative Suppliers
India increased urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia in 2026 to support domestic fertiliser availability during supply disruptions linked to the West Asia war. During April...
