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India's Gross GST Collections Jump 15.4% to Rs2.11 Lakh Crore in July

India, Aug. 1 -- India's gross GST collections rose 15.4% year-on-year to Rs2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, marking the fastest growth in 14 months. Strong domestic consumption, higher business activity... Read More


Over 5.5 Crore ITRs Filed for AY 2026-27 as July 31 Deadline Nears

India, July 31 -- The Income Tax Department on Friday said that more than 5.5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, with over 42 lakh returns submitted on J... Read More


Centre Revamps Urban Affairs Ministry with Two-Department Structure

India, July 31 -- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been restructured into two separate departments to strengthen urban governance and improve administrative efficiency. Union Mini... Read More


Cabinet Approves PM-KISAN Scheme Extension Till 2030-31 with Rs3.15 Lakh Crore Outlay

India, July 31 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a to... Read More


PM Surya Sarovar Yojana Gets Rs5,070 Crore Cabinet Approval

India, July 31 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs5,070 crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar power projects with integrated energy storage systems. The scheme aims ... Read More


Ministry of Ayush, IndiaAI Sign MoU to Drive AI Innovation in Traditional Medicine

India, July 31 -- The Ministry of Ayush and IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate Artificial Inte... Read More


UPI Now Accepted for Online Burj Khalifa Bookings, Boosting Convenience for Indian Travellers

India, July 30 -- Indian travellers can now use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make online bookings for At the Top, Burj Khalifa through the attraction's official website. With this launch, Burj ... Read More


India Expands Digital Public Infrastructure Partnerships with 24 Countries

India, July 30 -- The Government of India has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 24 countries to promote Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and support global digital transformation. The... Read More


Only Some Pre-2016 BS-III Vehicles May Need Minor Changes for E20 Fuel: Nitin Gadkari

India, July 30 -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified that most vehicles do not require engine modifications to use E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol. However, some B... Read More


Income Tax Department Urges Taxpayers to Reconcile Documents, File ITR Before July 31 Deadline

India, July 30 -- With the July 31, 2026 deadline approaching, the Income Tax Department has urged eligible taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR-1 and ITR-2) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-2... Read More