Ocean ecosystem accounting integration promotes national accounts alignment with SEEA through capacity building and a state implementation roadmap.
The workshop advanced integration of ocean ecosystem information into national accounts aligned with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) and forthcoming SNA guidance, stressing that ocean accounts-capturing extent, condition, services and assets-improve GDP transparency and policy decisions. Technical discussions highlighted data standardisation, use of fisheries statistics, remote sensing, and climate impacts, and concluded with a roadmap to strengthen institutional coordination, build state-level capacity, and establish a national framework for credible, policy-relevant Ocean Accounts.

Government fiscal review shows composition of receipts and transfers shaping budgetary resource allocation and expenditure patterns.
Monthly consolidation reports central government receipts-tax revenue (net), non tax revenue and non debt capital receipts-and records increased Devolution of Share of Taxes to states. Expenditure is presented as Revenue Expenditure (including interest payments and major subsidies) and Capital Expenditure, with percentage shares of the budgeted estimates realised to date and principal drivers of fiscal outgo identified.

Data protection and competition coordination advances through regulator consultation to harmonise digital market oversight for consumer welfare.
The Competition Commission of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology discussed the regulatory interface between the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and competition law in digital markets, noting that data-driven models implicate competition, privacy, and consumer welfare. They committed to a consultative regulatory approach to harmonise data governance and competition principles, with regular interaction to coordinate policy and enforcement, support innovation-friendly conditions, and protect consumer and business interests.

Bilateral investment cooperation to advance targeted sectoral investments and institutional ties, including sovereign fund office establishment.
Bilateral investment cooperation was advanced through a high-level stakeholders' meeting focused on promoting Qatari investments across priority sectors, including infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, health, semiconductors and finance. Both sides reaffirmed a prior commitment by a Qatari sovereign investor to establish an on the ground presence and pursue a major investment programme, and agreed to continue targeted dialogues between the sovereign investor and domestic stakeholders to scope investments and promote specific projects and companies.

Trade law capacity building strengthens government negotiation, drafting, rulemaking and dispute settlement capabilities.
CRIT Centres, led by CTIL, enhance government capacity in trade and investment law by safeguarding confidentiality in negotiations and building in house expertise. CTIL provides operative legal inputs for trade negotiations, legislative drafting, rulemaking, and dispute settlement, and conducts experiential training like TradeLab. The Centre also produces research and publications to support policy and negotiation strategy.

Combination approval for acquisition of shareholding in a luggage manufacturer by private equity funds and individual investors.
Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in V.I.P. Industries Limited by Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity Gift Fund IV, Samvibhag Securities Private Limited and two natural persons; a detailed order will follow. The acquirers include Category II Alternative Investment Funds and related managed vehicles belonging to the Multiples group, an investment portfolio company, and individual investors; the Target is a listed manufacturer and seller of luggage, handbags and travel accessories.

Change of control via additional share acquisition enables full ownership in maritime terminal services, subject to regulatory order.
The Competition Commission of India approved a combination whereby PSA India Pte. Ltd. will acquire additional shareholding in PSA Bharat Investments Pte. Ltd. from AIN Investment Ltd., resulting in the Acquirer obtaining full equity ownership of the Target. The Acquirer holds investments in the maritime supply chain in India, while the Target holds investments in India-domiciled subsidiaries providing container terminal services. A detailed order of the Commission will follow.

Drug seizure enforcement uncovers narcotics concealed in courier parcels, prompting searches and arrest under NDPS Act.
Seizure by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence under Operation "Rainbow" followed intelligence on concealment of cocaine in soft toys and use of courier networks; coordinated searches in a congested Delhi locality recovered cocaine, hashish, MDMA tablets and amphetamine packaged for distribution, and one person was apprehended under the NDPS Act, with investigations pointing to an international syndicate using foreign nationals and courier networks.

Transparent public procurement empowers inclusive supplier participation and strengthens accountability in government purchasing through a digital marketplace.
GeM functions as a digital public procurement platform that broadens access for diverse sellers-MSEs, startups, women-led enterprises, SC/ST enterprises and SHGs-by reducing entry barriers and embedding transparency and accountability through technological and policy measures. Its operative priorities include deepening supplier inclusivity, simplifying procurement processes, fostering innovation, and driving digital adoption to enhance procurement efficiency and equitable participation in government purchasing.

Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement talks advance; parties continue virtual negotiations to seek a balanced trade framework.
The 11th round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement negotiations advanced discussions on Goods, Services and Mobility, Digital Trade, Rules of Origin, Legal and Institutional Provisions, and cross cutting issues such as Environment, Labour, and Gender. Parties achieved greater convergence on remaining provisions, reaffirmed commitment to a balanced, mutually beneficial framework aligned with national priorities, and agreed to continue negotiations via virtual intersessional meetings to maintain momentum toward early finalisation.

Unclaimed dividends resolution: one stop camps streamline claims processing and KYC updates while enabling direct investor-company engagement.
A one-stop investor outreach camp provides direct facilitation of long-held unclaimed dividends and shares, on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and resolution of pending claim issues. The event removes intermediaries by enabling direct interaction between investors, companies, and Registrars and Transfer Agents and offers an immediate redressal mechanism through dedicated stakeholder kiosks.

Land allotment approvals under AURIC expand industrial capacity subject to feasibility, environmental, and SPV governance conditions.
The Land Allotment Committee of Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited and the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation approved industrial plot allotments under Priority and Expansion categories following assessment of project feasibility, turnover, land needs and expansion plans; two projects received Mega Project status, environmental conditions such as a zero-discharge requirement were incorporated into approvals, and the allotments are implemented within AURIC's SPV governance framework designed to provide integrated infrastructure and single-window facilitation.

NDPS Act enforcement curbed organized hydroponic cannabis smuggling; coordinated seizures and arrests disrupted syndicate networks.
A coordinated enforcement operation targeted an organized syndicate smuggling hydroponic cannabis, producing multiple interceptions, seizures of controlled substance and recovery of alleged illicit proceeds, and arrests executed under the NDPS Act; the syndicate recruited via social media and enforcement relied on simultaneous railway and site searches and follow-up tracing of associates.

Accreditation under ISO 15189:2022 streamlined through NABL's new portal, reducing application timelines and enhancing transparency.
NABL launched a Medical Application Portal to streamline accreditation under ISO 15189:2022, redesigning the application flow with standardized templates, a pre registration checklist, an intuitive interface, and multi user, role based access to accelerate data entry, enhance oversight, and shorten processing timelines.

Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 replaces many criminal sanctions with warnings and civil penalties and creates adjudication and valuation mechanisms.
The Bill decriminalises numerous minor offences across multiple statutes by substituting warnings, improvement notices and civil penalties for criminal sanctions; mandates periodic revision of fines and penalties; establishes adjudication and appellate mechanisms with appointed adjudicating officers and appellate authorities; and overhauls municipal property taxation by creating a Municipal Valuation Committee, base unit area values, self-assessment, objection and revision procedures, recovery powers and transitional safeguards, while empowering rule-making for procedural and administrative implementation.

Economic transformation agenda accelerates developed nation roadmap through business reform and expanded trade access for producers and exporters.
The communication sets a focused economic transformation agenda for the next 100 days to fast track progress toward developed nation objectives by 2047 through process reforms that improve ease of living and ease of doing business, reduce regulatory burdens and compliances, and support industry investment and competitiveness. It pairs these governance reforms with trade policy measures-concluded and ongoing free trade agreements-to expand market access while protecting sensitive domestic sectors and advancing benefits for MSMEs, farmers and animal husbandry, underpinned by supply chain resilience initiatives.

Project monitoring group oversight accelerates inter ministerial issue resolution to expedite implementation of mega infrastructure projects.
The Project Monitoring Group, chaired by the Principal Economic Advisor, DPIIT, reviewed 28 implementation issues across 23 mega infrastructure projects in Maharashtra and directed central, state and private stakeholders to use the PMG institutional mechanism for proactive, inter ministerial coordination to expedite issue resolution and advance project implementation.

Seizure of psychotropic substance leads to dismantling of clandestine manufacturing network, arrests and ongoing probe.
Enforcement under the NDPS Act disrupted a clandestine Alprazolam manufacturing facility in Atchuthapuram, yielding seizures of finished psychotropic material, in process precursors, large volumes of illicit raw materials, manufacturing equipment and documents. Eight persons, including alleged masterminds, chemists and financiers, were arrested and remanded; initial interrogation indicates an organized conspiracy formed during detention to manufacture and transport the substance for adulteration and distribution. Further forensic examination and investigation are ongoing to support prosecution under the NDPS framework.

Illicit drug manufacturing disrupted, significant Mephedrone seizure and multi-state arrests targeting the supply and funding network.
A coordinated multi-state enforcement operation dismantled a clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing facility, seizing substantial quantities of the psychotropic substance, precursor chemicals and processing equipment, and arresting seven operatives who were involved in manufacture, supply, transport and hawala-based fund transfers; the substance is identified as controlled under the NDPS Act and the action targets the wider syndicate and its supply chain.

Decriminalisation of minor regulatory defaults: shift to administrative penalties and advisory regime to ease compliance and adjudication.
The Bill replaces imprisonment for minor, technical, or procedural defaults with monetary penalties or warnings, establishes an advisory or warning regime for first-time contraventions, rationalises penalties with graduated sanctions for repeat offences, empowers designated officers to adjudicate and impose administrative penalties, and provides for automatic periodic revision of fines to preserve deterrence.