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Opinion | 2025: The Year India Boarded The 'Reform Express'
In the last few weeks, a flood of new laws - including allowing 100% FDI in insurance, opening up of the nuclear sector to private players - and a slew of free trade agreements (FTAs), suggest that the NDA is more than willing to walk its talk on ref
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Income Tax Rule 2026: How Will New Changes Affect Taxpayers
After GST and income tax, the government's focus will be on customs reforms. In the 2025-26 budget, the customs tariff slabs have been reduced to eight.
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Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector
Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring that opening up sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers.
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India's Workforce Gets A Health Upgrade Under New Labour Codes: Key Benefits Explained
India's newly enforced labour codes require employers to provide annual free health checkups for all workers over 40, part of a broader reform to boost preventive care, extend social security and improve workforce well-being.
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Thailand Tightens Alcohol Rules, Imposes Hefty Fines For Drinking Outside Legal Hours
A mid-day bottle of beer in Thailand can now cost much more than your budget trip to the country.
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Bank Customers Can Add 4 Nominees In Their Accounts From November 1
Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system.
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Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
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Powers Of Collector Stayed, Non-Muslims On Boards Limited: Waqf Case Recap
The Supreme Court temporarily halted key provisions in the government's new Waqf laws, including one demanding potential donors be a 'practicing Muslim' for five years and another nominating non-Muslim individuals to federal and state Waqf boards.
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Big Supreme Court Order On Waqf Amendment Act, Key Provisions Stayed
Big Supreme Court Order On Waqf Amendment Act, Key Provisions Stayed
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Rajiv Shukla Gives Big Update On Team India's Jersey Sponsors: "Will Be Finalised In..."
Team India is without a shirt sponsor in the ongoing Asia Cup after the BCCI's deal with Dream11 was cut short, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill.
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Opinion | 2025: The Year India Boarded The 'Reform Express'
In the last few weeks, a flood of new laws - including allowing 100% FDI in insurance, opening up of the nuclear sector to private players - and a slew of free trade agreements (FTAs), suggest that the NDA is more than willing to walk its talk on ref
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Income Tax Rule 2026: How Will New Changes Affect Taxpayers
After GST and income tax, the government's focus will be on customs reforms. In the 2025-26 budget, the customs tariff slabs have been reduced to eight.
-
Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector
Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring that opening up sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers.
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India's Workforce Gets A Health Upgrade Under New Labour Codes: Key Benefits Explained
India's newly enforced labour codes require employers to provide annual free health checkups for all workers over 40, part of a broader reform to boost preventive care, extend social security and improve workforce well-being.
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Thailand Tightens Alcohol Rules, Imposes Hefty Fines For Drinking Outside Legal Hours
A mid-day bottle of beer in Thailand can now cost much more than your budget trip to the country.
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Bank Customers Can Add 4 Nominees In Their Accounts From November 1
Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system.
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Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
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Powers Of Collector Stayed, Non-Muslims On Boards Limited: Waqf Case Recap
The Supreme Court temporarily halted key provisions in the government's new Waqf laws, including one demanding potential donors be a 'practicing Muslim' for five years and another nominating non-Muslim individuals to federal and state Waqf boards.
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Big Supreme Court Order On Waqf Amendment Act, Key Provisions Stayed
Big Supreme Court Order On Waqf Amendment Act, Key Provisions Stayed
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Rajiv Shukla Gives Big Update On Team India's Jersey Sponsors: "Will Be Finalised In..."
Team India is without a shirt sponsor in the ongoing Asia Cup after the BCCI's deal with Dream11 was cut short, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill.
