India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Operational since 7 March 2019, the Scheme provides remission of eligible embedded State and Central taxes and levies that are not refunded through other mechanisms. Anchored in the principle of zero-rating of exports, it seeks to ensure that such domestic tax incidences do not burden exported products, thereby strengthening the global competitiveness of India's apparel and made-ups sector. During 2025-26, the Scheme benefited mo...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is gearing up to undertake Special Campaign 6.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters has been organised annually since 2021 with the objective of institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency, strengthening record management, promoting responsible disposal of e-waste and ensuring optimum utilisation of office space ...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Need for the Act Key Features The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 modernises India's legal system governing admissibility of banking records as evidence. It comes into force on October 1 2026, and replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891. The Act introduces a technology-neutral framework covering physical, electronic and digital records, with standardised provisions for their authentication and certification. It strength...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A clean city is often noticed through what is no longer visible. Waste no longer lies on the street. Drains no longer remain clogged. Sanitation facilities are available when they are needed. But behind this visible change are journeys that deserve to be seen too. They are the journeys of women creating livelihoods from waste, leading cleanliness efforts in their communities and turning everyday challenges into opportunities. Alon...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Water Treatment at Dehlawas Plant The plant discharging treated water into the Dravyavati River Water Treatment Plants in Surat Sewage Treatment in Navi Mumbai Water Treatment Plant in Tirupati In growing cities, the water cycle does not end when water is used. What flows away from homes, businesses and neighbourhoods does not have to become waste. With the right systems, used water can be collected, treated, recycled and re...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Sixth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health was held on 30 September 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan 3, New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. At the outset, substantial progress made in operationalising the One Health approach beyond its initial convergence framework was noted. Prof. Sood underscored the importance of clear institutional o...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain equity share capital in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited by BNP Paribas Cardif. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of certain equity share capital in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (Target) by BNP Paribas Cardif (Acquirer). The Acquirer is a company incorporated in France and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP ...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain equity shareholding in Continuum Green Energy Limited by Chubu Electric Power Company Netherlands B.V. The Proposed Combination comprises acquisition of certain equity shareholding in Continuum Green Energy Limited (Target) by Chubu Electric Power Company Netherlands B.V. (Acquirer) by way of both primary subscription and secondary purchase of the e...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an acquisition of a majority of the shares and voting rights in Everllence SE by funds managed and/or advised by Bain Capital Investors, LLC. The proposed combination involves the indirect acquisition of a majority of the shares and voting rights in Everllence SE (Everllence/Target) and a number of its direct and indirect subsidiaries by funds managed and/or advised by Bain C...
India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of 100% shareholding of FMC India Private Limited by Crystal Crop Protection Limited. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of 100% shareholding of FMC India Private Limited (FMC India) on a fully diluted basis by Crystal Crop Protection Limited (Crystal Crop) from FMC Netherlands Holdings II B.V. and its affiliates (Proposed Combination). Crystal C...