Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 1 July 2026
Union Cabinet has approved a 3% DA and DR hike, increasing the rate from 60% to 63% with effect from 1 July 2026.
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Maharashtra brings Lift and Escalator Safety Regime into force from 1 November
Maharashtra Government has notified 1 November 2026 as the date on which the Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017 will come into force across the State, introducing a dedicated framework for the licensing, inspection, safety and regulation of lifts, escalators and moving walks.
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CGST amendments on discounts and refunds to take effect from 1 November
Centre has notified 1 November 2026 as the commencement date for key GST amendments introduced through Sections 153 to 155 of the Finance Act, 2026, bringing into force revised provisions relating to post-supply discounts, credit notes and GST refunds under the CGST Act.
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Coastal Shipping (Licencing of Foreign Flag Vessels) Rules, 2026: Overview, Key Provisions and Implications
The Coastal Shipping (Licensing of Foreign Vessels) Rules, 2026 establish a strict regulatory and licensing framework for foreign-flagged vessels operating in Indian coastal, export-import (EXIM), and offshore waters.
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SEBI amends SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014; permits Depository Receipts and revises unitholder approval thresholds
SEBI has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to permit the issuance of depository receipts on InvIT units, revise the methodology for obtaining specified unitholder approvals, and introduce an exit option for dissenting unitholders when a sponsor exits an InvIT with multiple sponsors.
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Goa Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified: Goa Government omits Rule 310(A) Facilitation Fee provision and amends Registration Framework
Goa has streamlined its Motor Vehicles Rules by removing the facilitation fee framework for vehicle inspections at dealer premises and deleting certain existing regulatory provisions.
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NMC de-notifies MSMER-2023; Annual Disclosure Report filing requirement to continue
NMC has withdrawn the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023, while preserving ADR filing requirements and existing approvals, rights, obligations and pending proceedings.
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What could change in insurance distribution? IRDAI proposes major reforms; comments till 25 October
IRDAI has released a consultation paper proposing a comprehensive restructuring of insurance distribution by simplifying distribution architecture, recalibrating commissions and expenses, strengthening consumer safeguards, curbing mis-selling and expanding digital platforms such as Bima Sugam.
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Union territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 notified to govern adjudication of court-fee and stamp-related violations
The Union Territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 establish a formal procedure for investigating and penalising certain violations of court-fee stamp rules in Union Territories, and for appealing against the penalties imposed.
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Centre notifies Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026; 90-day timeline prescribed for awards
The Central Government has notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026, prescribing the qualifications for appointment of Tribunal members and establishing timelines for disposal of references and submission of awards.
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SEBI amends SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; mandatory listing requirement rationalised for non-convertible debt securities
SEBI has amended Regulation 62-A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, simplifying the mandatory listing requirement by restricting it to debt securities issued after a listed entity’s debt securities have been listed on a stock exchange.
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GPRA (Amendment) Rules 2026: New Allotment Deadlines, Default Penalties and Revised Licence Fee Provisions
The GPRA (Amendment) Rules, 2026, primarily seek to strengthen compliance with allotment deadlines, clarify the consequences of default, and revise the timelines governing offers of alternative accommodation and the accrual of licence-fee liability.
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ESIC notifies ₹20,000 funeral benefit under Social Security Code: Who can claim it
ESIC has notified ₹20,000 as the amount payable towards funeral expenses to eligible family members or other eligible claimants of a deceased insured person under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
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India—New Zealand FTA: Certification, Origin Criteria and Tariff Rules Notified
The Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand) Rules, 2026 seek to facilitate bilateral trade while preventing misuse of tariff concessions.
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Pension scheme rules revised; EPS wage ceiling fixed at ₹15,000
Central Government has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, fixing the pensionable wage ceiling at ₹15,000 per month for calculating contributions under the Scheme.
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Centre Notifies Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026; BIS Certification Made Mandatory for Specified Feed Products
The Centre has notified the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, mandating BIS certification for specified animal feed products.
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AIBE-XXII syllabus: BCI announces subject-wise weightage
AIBE-XXII syllabus is out, prescribing 100 questions across 19 legal subjects, with Constitutional Law, CPC and Criminal Procedure carrying the highest weightage.
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Centre issues Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026 to clarify consent and audit provisions
Centre has issued a removal-of-difficulties order under the DPDP Act, 2023, clarifying consent requirements for persons with disabilities and specifying that periodic audits by Significant Data Fiduciaries are “data audits”.
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EPFO extends September 2026 ECR filing and PF contribution deadline to 31 October
EPFO has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remittance of statutory provident fund contributions for the wage month of September 2026 from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
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Supreme Court’s new sequencing of matters in cause list: fresh and early-hearing matters in Part A, after-notice in Part B
SCBA informs the revised arrangement of Cause List, to be published in 2 parts, ending the practice of assigning a sequence to matters at 10:30 a.m.
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