Loading...

Top
Help
×

By creating an account you can:

Logo TaxTMI
Call Us / Help / Feedback

Contact Us At :

E-mail: [email protected]

Call / WhatsApp at: +91 99117 96707

For more information, Check Contact Us

FAQs :

To know Frequently Asked Questions, Check FAQs

Most Asked Video Tutorials :

For more tutorials, Check Video Tutorials

Submit Feedback/Suggestion :

Email :
Please provide your email address so we can follow up on your feedback.
Category :
Description :
Min 15 characters 0/2000
Make Most of Text Search
  1. Checkout this video tutorial: How to search effectively on TaxTMI.
  2. Put words in double quotes for exact word search, eg: "income tax"
  3. Avoid noise words such as : 'and, of, the, a'
  4. Sort by Relevance to get the most relevant document.
  5. Press Enter to add multiple terms/multiple phrases, and then click on Search to Search.
  6. Text Search
  7. The system will try to fetch results that contains ALL your words.
  8. Once you add keywords, you'll see a new 'Search In' filter that makes your results even more precise.
  9. Text Search
Add to...
You have not created any category. Kindly create one to bookmark this item!
Create New Category
Hide
Title :
Description :
❮❮ Hide
Default View
Expand ❯❯
Close ✕
🔎 News - Adv. Search
TEXT SEARCH:

Press 'Enter' to add multiple search terms. Rules for Better Search

Search In:
Main Text + AI Text
  • Main Text
  • Main Text + AI Text
  • AI Text
Category: ?
Categorized by AI
---- All Categories ----
  • ---- All Categories ----
  • Income Tax
  • GST
  • Customs, DGFT & SEZ
  • FEMA & RBI
  • Corp. Laws, SEBI & IBC
  • PMLA, Black Money & ED
  • Budget
  • News and Press Release
  • PTI News
Month:
---- All Months ----
  • ---- All Months ----
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Year:
---- All Years ----
  • ---- All Years ----
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
Sort By: ?
In Sort By 'Default', exact matches for text search are shown at the top, followed by the remaining results in their regular order.
Relevance Default Date
    Punjab Assembly passes nine key bills
    Mumbai court denies nod to Nirav Modi's sister to record her statement via video link in PNB case
    'Organised loot' of Rs 2.86 lakh crore from people's pockets: Surjewala accuses govt
    Naresh Goyal seeks discharge from money laundering case; court asks prosecution to reply to plea
    Parliamentary panel seeks details on Railways’ efforts to boost domestic bullet train capabilities
    Haryana CM Saini launches MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026
    TCS receives employee data leak alerts; says no impact to customer info
    APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of Mustard Honey by Dergang FPO from Tripura to Dubai
    Parliament passes The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026
    DRI uncovers another clandestine drug manufacturing unit in Maharashtra
    Delhi HC gives Kejriwal 4 weeks to respond to ED pleas against acquittal in two cases
    Pesticide residues found in 58 food samples tested in Kerala, says Minister Siddique
    DGFT Removes Physical Duty Payment Challans for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate Applications under Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion ...
    TRAI directs use of 1601-series for service, transactional calls by utilities, logistics cos
    Nagaland tax revenue rises to Rs 1,597 crore in FY'26
    India's Russian crude imports hit record for second straight month
    Stolen phone of 88-year-old leads Delhi Police to bust interstate cyber-fraud syndicate; 9 held
    Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.28 against US dollar on firm crude oil prices
    Loan Utsav 2026: Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Now Comes with an Exclusive Reward Bundle for Eligible Customers
    Freedom to Spend Smarter: AU Small Finance Bank Credit Cards Bring Rewards, EMI Flexibility and Lounge Access to India''s Biggest Shopping Month
❯❯
Maximize Maximize Maximize
0 / 200
Expand Note
Add to Folder

No Folders have been created

+

Are you sure you want to delete "My most important" ?

NOTE:

News
Showing Results for :
Reset Filters
Results Found:
Show All Summaries Hide All Summaries
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
GST refund facilitation expands provisional input tax credit refunds and removes the minimum threshold for export-related IGST refunds.
Punjab's GST amendments facilitate voluntary compliance and reduce procedural burdens by allowing a 90 per cent provisional input tax credit refund in inverted duty structure cases and removing the minimum threshold for IGST refunds on exported goods. Additional measures cap annual fee increases by private unaided educational institutions, establish digital open universities for technology-enabled higher education, protect trees and green cover, and address common infrastructure, panchayati raj, and contractual engagement of outsourced State personnel.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Video-conference statements for an approver application were declined, requiring the accused's statement to be recorded before consideration.
Special CBI Court rejected an accused's request to record her statement through video conferencing in a bank-fraud prosecution. The accused had sought to become an approver, and her statement was required to be recorded before consideration of that application. She and her husband had previously become approvers in a related money-laundering matter involving alleged fraudulent Letters of Undertaking.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Fuel price transparency highlights allegations over excise duty, consumer retail costs, and profit disclosures by state-run oil marketing companies.
Fuel pricing, central excise duty and profits of state-run oil marketing companies are examined through allegations that retail fuel prices and tax policy imposed excessive costs on consumers while generating substantial company profits. The criticism contrasts high crude-price periods with lower retail prices and lower excise duty against a later period in which reduced crude prices were allegedly not passed through to consumers. Profit-margin disclosure is also raised as a transparency issue, with parliamentary information described as covering oil prices, global crude prices and company profits.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Discharge in money-laundering proceedings turns on whether pre-charge material sufficiently establishes the alleged offence.
Discharge in a money-laundering prosecution was sought before a special PMLA court concerning alleged siphoning and laundering of loans advanced to Jet Airways by Canara Bank. The prosecution was directed to respond, subject to the applicant not seeking adjournment. Discharge is available after filing of a chargesheet and before framing of charges where the material before the court is insufficient to establish the alleged offence. The proceedings arise from a CBI FIR concerning alleged bank fraud involving Jet Airways and associated persons.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
High-speed rail indigenisation and infrastructure performance monitoring require skills development, comparative planning, measurable station assessments and freight-terminal dashboards.
Parliamentary oversight calls for accelerated indigenisation of high-speed rail components, capacity-building through international expertise, and comparative study of successful high-speed rail systems for future corridors. Redeveloped stations should be assessed through measurable indicators concerning passenger use, accessibility, cleanliness, commercial occupancy, maintenance and feedback, with completed-project practices documented and shared. Operational cargo terminals and cargo-related facilities should be monitored through a digital dashboard covering utilisation, rake performance, mechanisation, connectivity, safety compliance and customer satisfaction.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
MSME and export promotion framework expands finance, technology, infrastructure, sustainability and global-market support for enterprise growth.
Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 creates a five-year framework for MSME growth through financial incentives, institutional support, industrial infrastructure, technology adoption and export facilitation. Identified thrust-sector enterprises may receive capital and interest subsidies, stamp duty reimbursement, employment assistance, insurance support, and incentives for automation, artificial intelligence, testing and research. Proposed venture capital and credit guarantee funds seek to improve institutional and collateral-free finance. Export support covers international certifications, credit, insurance, freight, e-commerce, trade fairs, documentation, compliance and buyer connections, alongside sustainability and inclusive entrepreneurship measures.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Employee data exposure alerts trigger review of alleged password spraying and MFA fatigue, with customer and operational systems unaffected.
Employee data exposure alerts prompted TCS to review allegations concerning limited basic employee information that appears to be more than four years old. No indication exists that customer data, customer systems, or operational systems have been affected. The alleged vectors involve password spraying and multi-factor authentication fatigue. TCS states that safeguards against these techniques have been in place for more than two years, its controls remain effective, and monitoring and further assessment will continue.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Mustard honey export demonstrates FPO-led aggregation, quality-focused production and industry collaboration for international agricultural market access.
Mustard honey export from Tripura to Dubai marks the first international shipment by Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation, supported through export-oriented aggregation and market linkage initiatives. The export creates overseas market access for local beekeepers and farmers, diversifies the honey value chain, and encourages quality-focused production. Industry collaboration supported bee production and an export-oriented supply chain, while capacity building, quality assurance, value addition and market linkages can strengthen agricultural exports and farmer participation in international markets.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Digital banking evidence gains recognition through a modernised framework for physical and electronic records, with privacy and security safeguards.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, modernises the evidentiary framework for bankers' books by permitting banking records to be produced in physical or electronic form in legal proceedings. It recognises electronic, digital and virtual records and enables the Central Government to extend the regime to other regulated financial entities, supporting a uniform financial-sector evidentiary framework. The framework seeks secure and transparent use of banking records while safeguarding customer privacy, confidentiality and data security.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Illicit opioid medicine exports exposed through concealed cargo, clandestine manufacturing, repacking, and attempted transnational trafficking to Nigeria.
Illicit manufacture and attempted export of controlled opioid medicines were detected in a network producing, concealing, storing and exporting Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets to Nigeria. A consignment declared as Pregabalin capsules contained concealed Tramadol Hydrochloride and Tapentadol tablets. Investigation identified clandestine manufacture, repacking and preparation for export, with searches yielding tablet-compression machinery and raw materials. Tramadol is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, while Tapentadol is regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and its rules.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Summons compliance under anti-money-laundering law faces appellate scrutiny after acquittal over unproven email service allegations.
Delhi High Court required Arvind Kejriwal to reply to Enforcement Directorate petitions challenging his acquittal in proceedings concerning alleged non-compliance with summonses. The trial court found that the agency had not proved intentional disobedience, service of summons through email, or lawful issuance of electronic summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The appellate challenge concerns proof of service, validity of electronic summons, and intentional non-compliance.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Pesticide residue concerns drive organic farming, school agriculture initiatives, infrastructure financing and climate-resilience support for farmers.
Food-safety concerns arising from pesticide residues and toxic substances are to be addressed through organic vegetable farming, household cultivation and the Kathir school-farming initiative. Kathir provides for institutional farming, teacher and committee support, markets, student training and clubs, with possible academic weightage for agricultural participation. Agricultural infrastructure financing supports post-harvest management, value addition, processing, packing, marketing and exports. Additional measures include banking support, agricultural technology adoption, women-farmer support and schemes addressing climate-related floods and drought.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Digital EODC processing removes physical duty challans through authenticated payment verification for export authorisation closure.
Export Obligation Discharge Certificate processing under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods schemes no longer requires physical duty-payment challans for voluntary customs-duty payments made on or after 1 August 2026. Authenticated licence-wise payment information is electronically transmitted from Customs/ICEGATE to DGFT systems and mapped to the relevant authorisation. Exporters can verify payment details on the customer portal, while Regional Authorities use corresponding back-office records, replacing manual submission and verification for authorisation closure.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Trusted service-call numbering requires verified utilities and logistics entities to use dedicated numbers exclusively for transactional and service communications.
The 1601-series is introduced for verified utilities, courier and logistics entities making service and transactional voice calls. Numbers must be allocated directly to eligible entities, not intermediaries or aggregators, following verification by telecom service providers and an undertaking of exclusive use. Promotional voice calls are prohibited on this series and remain associated with the 140-series. The framework separates these calls from the 1600-series reserved for regulated financial-sector and government-to-citizen communications, supporting consumer recognition of legitimate calls and reducing impersonation risks.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
GST revenue collection drives tax growth while data scrutiny, taxpayer verification, and compliance capacity remain key administrative priorities.
GST constituted the principal component of tax revenue for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Tax administration faces staff shortages, information-technology upgrade needs, and increased workloads from taxpayer registrations and return filings. Compliance oversight requires GST data scrutiny, risk assessment, identification of unregistered taxpayers, tax-evasion detection, and field verification of high-risk taxpayers. Long-term revenue planning sets progressively higher collection targets through 2063.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Russian crude imports reshape India's refining trade as processed petroleum products reach sanctioning jurisdictions despite import restrictions.
Indian imports of Russian crude oil reached a second consecutive monthly record in July 2026, with Russian crude forming the dominant share of India's Russian fossil-fuel purchases and more than half of total crude imports. Higher receipts through smaller terminals offset reduced volumes at Paradip. Indian refineries processing Russian crude also exported refined petroleum products to sanctioning jurisdictions, including the European Union, Australia and the United States, despite the European Union prohibition on imports of oil products made from Russian crude.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Cyber-fraud through stolen phones allegedly used mule accounts, banking credentials and coordinated technical operations to divert victims' funds.
Investigation into unauthorised withdrawals after theft of a mobile phone uncovered an alleged interstate cyber-fraud network using stolen devices, linked banking credentials and mule bank accounts. The scheme allegedly involved phone theft, supply of accounts and banking instruments, and a technical operation that accessed victims' accounts and routed funds for withdrawal or transfer. Digital surveillance, transaction mapping, seized devices, victim data and transaction records are being examined to identify linked complaints and the extent of funds allegedly diverted.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Rupee depreciation reflected stronger dollar, elevated crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty, while portfolio inflows and equity gains provided support.
The rupee depreciated against the US dollar amid a stronger dollar, higher global crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding West Asia-related negotiations. Concerns over crude oil's potential impact on the trade deficit weighed on the currency, while positive domestic equity markets and foreign portfolio investment inflows provided support. Market caution remained focused on forthcoming US inflation data, dollar-index movements and Brent crude prices. Foreign-exchange reserves increased during the reported period.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Collateral-free personal loans offer extended repayment flexibility, conditional reward benefits, and online application subject to eligibility and disbursal requirements.
Loan Utsav 2026 provides eligible Bajaj Finance Personal Loan applicants an exclusive reward bundle where the loan is successfully disbursed during the campaign period. The collateral-free facility supports personal expenses, offers repayment tenures from 12 to 108 months, and may enable lower monthly EMI obligations through a longer selected tenure. Interest rates depend on eligibility, credit assessment, financial profile and lending criteria. Online applications require personal and financial details and required documents, with disbursal for eligible applicants possible after verification and approval.
August 10, 2026
Show AI Summary
Credit card payment flexibility supports seasonal shopping and travel through eligible EMIs, rewards, tracking tools and conditional merchant benefits.
Credit-card spending features include conversion of eligible purchases into EMIs, selected no-cost EMI options, reward points, cashback, merchant discounts and payment flexibility. Travel-related benefits may include domestic airport lounge access, travel-booking discounts, fuel-surcharge waiver and anniversary-linked rewards. The AU 0101 application enables transaction tracking, balance and interest-rate monitoring, EMI conversion and bill-payment management. Features and offers are subject to change, customer eligibility, internal policies and partner-merchant terms.

News

Back

All News

Showing Results for :
Reset Filters
No Records Found

News

Back

All News

Showing Results for : Reset Filters
News and Press Release

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan Evaluates 293 Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹13.59 Lakh Crore

August 5, 2025

Contents
Summary
Note

Note

-

Bookmark

Print

Print

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP) was launched in October 2021. Since the launch, substantial progress has been made, which includes development of the geospatial platform, integration of multiple georeferenced data, provision of planning tools/software for planning infrastructure projects (including socio-economic infrastructure), and capacity building. Mechanism of Network Planning Group(NPG) has been institutionalised, under which infrastructure projects are evaluated for integrated planning, multimodality, inter-modality, synchronization of efforts, whole of Government approach and Last-mile connectivity in and around the project catchment area. So far, 293 infrastructure projects amounting to Rs. 13.59 Lakh Crore have been evaluated through the NPG mechanism.

Under PM GatiShakti initiative, as on date, 57 Central Ministries/Departments including 8 Infrastructure, 22 Social and 27 Economic & other Ministries/Departments have been onboarded on PMGS NMP. 36 States/UTs have also been onboarded on PMGS NMP. About 1700 data layers, including 969 layers from States/UTs and 731 layers from Central Ministries/Departments, have been mapped and integrated on the PMGS NMP. Year wise progress made under PMGS is given in Annexure-A

The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has no specific or separate fund allocation. However, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure through Part- II of the "Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022- 23" made a provision of ₹ 5000 crores for disbursement among the States for PMGS related infrastructure development.

36 new Ministries/Departments, in addition to initial 21, have been included in the PMGS-National Master Plan. As on date, total 57 Central Ministries/Departments have been onboarded on PMGS NMP. The details are given in Annexure-B

This information was given by the Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

 ANNEXURE-A

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 2658 FOR ANSWER ON 01.08.2025.

Year 2021 - 2022

  • PMGS NMP was launched.
  • Institutional mechanism of NPG was set up.
  • Initiation of onboarding of Infrastructure Ministries.
  • Mapping of assets of infrastructure Ministries and planning of infrastructure projects on the PMGS NMP platform.
  • Training and Capacity Building exercise for PM GatiShakti started. Five workshops/training sessions conducted for training and capacity building of officers, wherein about 500 officers participated.

Year 2022 - 2023

  • 8 Key infrastructure Ministries onboarded.
  • Mapping of assets of infrastructure Ministries and planning of infrastructure projects on the National Master Plan portal.
  • 71 infrastructure projects of Central Ministries evaluated in NPG.
  • A digital learning course on PM GatiShakti launched on iGoTKarmayogi platform.
  • About 50 workshops/training session, including 05 regional/state level workshops, conducted for training and capacity building of officers wherein more than 5000 officers participated.

Year 2023 - 2024

  • 2 Social Sector Ministries/Departments onboarded.
  • Mapping of assets of Social Sector Ministries on the PMGS NMP portal.
  • 73 infrastructure projects of Central Ministries evaluated in NPG.
  • Social sector project planning by Ministries on the PMGS NMP portal.
  • An MoU was signed with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, which was set up in December 2022.
  • A digital learning course on National Logistics Policy launched on iGoTKarmayogi platform.
  • About 100 workshops/training sessions, including 10 regional/state level workshops, conducted for training and capacity building of officers wherein more than 10000 officers participated.

Year 2024 - 2025

  • 20 Economic sector Ministries onboarded.
  • 05 other Ministries/Departments onboarded.
  • Mapping of assets of Economic Ministries on the PMGS NMP.
  • 121 infrastructure projects of Central Ministries evaluated through the NPG mechanism.
  • District Master Plan (DMP) launched for 28 aspirational districts to enable geospatial data driven planning by adopting the Area Development Approach at district level.
  • Digital learning courses on PM GatiShakti- Roles and Responsibilities and PM GatiShakti for effective infrastructure planning and development, launched on iGoTKarmayogi platform.
  • More than 100 workshops/training sessions, including 10 regional/state level workshops, conducted for training and capacity building of officers wherein more than 10000 officers participated.

Year 2025 - 2026

  • 02 other Ministries/Departments onboarded.
  • Standard Operating Process (SOP) for 50 no. of Ministries/Departments finalized/revised.
  • A group of JS level officers including existing NPG members, BISAG-N, MeitY and MoHUA has been set up for technical upgradation and technical issue resolution of PMGS NMP.
  • A single Sign-On User Management System using NIC JanParichay has been implemented through which access of PMGS NMP was provided to States/UTs.
  • 28 infrastructure projects of Central Ministries evaluated through the NPG mechanism.
  • About 25 workshops/training sessions (Ministry wise) conducted for training and capacity building of officers wherein 100 officers participated. Under the Capacity Building initiative, more than 25000 officers got trained cumulatively.

ANNEXURE-B

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) & (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 2658 FOR ANSWER ON 01.08.2025.

List of Ministries onboarded on PMGS NMP

INFRASTRUCTURE (8 Ministries/Departments)

Sr. No

Name of Ministry

Department

1.

Ministry of Railway (MoR)

 

2.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)

 

3.

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)

 

4.

Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)

 

5.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)

 

6.

Ministry of Communication

Department of Telecommunication (DoT)

7.

Ministry of Power (MoP)

 

8.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

 

 

SOCIAL (22Ministries/Departments)

1.

Ministry of AYUSH

 

2.

Ministry of Culture

 

3.

Ministry of Education

Department of Higher Education,

Department of School, Education & Literacy

4.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfares Facilities

Department of Health Research

5.

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

6.

Ministry of Labour and Employment

 

7.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

 

8.

Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)

 

9.

Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)

 

10.

Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)

 

11.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

 

12.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department of Social Justice

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

13.

Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MoSYA)

Department of Sports

Department of Youth Affairs

14.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)

 

15.

Ministry of Tourism

 

16.

Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)

 

17.

Ministry of Communication* *Ministry already counted in Infra ministries

Department of Post

 

ECONOMIC (20 Ministries/Departments)

1.

Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Department of Commerce

2.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

 

3.

Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers

Department of Fertilizers

Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals

Department of Pharmaceuticals

4.

Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution

Department of Food and Public Distribution

Department of Consumer Affairs

5.

Ministry of Coal

 

6.

Ministry of Earth Science

 

7.

Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MEITY)

 

8.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying

Department of Fisheries

9.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

 

10.

Ministry of Heavy Industries

 

11.

Ministry of Mines

 

12.

Ministry of Steel

 

13.

Ministry of Textile

 

14.

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

 

15.

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

OTHER (7 Ministries/Departments)

1.

Ministry of Defence

 

2.

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

 

3.

Ministry of Co-operation

 

4.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

 

5.

Ministry of Home Affairs

 

6.

Ministry of Information Broadcasting

 

7.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

 

Topics

Acts Income Tax