August 6, 2026

Year: 2026

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce 53 Amendments to Finance Bill Ahead of New Tax Regime

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce 53 amendments to the Finance Bill, which will have a major impact on the country's tax structure and new income tax regime, aiming to simplify taxation and reduce compliance burdens on taxpayers.

Mumbai Politician Files Zero FIR in Bengaluru Over Alleged Threats in Sushant Singh Rajput Case

In a significant development in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, NCP MLA Rohit Pawar has filed a zero FIR in Bengaluru, alleging threats and citing inaction by Maharashtra police, potentially leading to increased cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal of Medical Treatment, Man in Vegetative State for 13 Years Passes Away at AIIMS

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana, who had been in a vegetative state for 13 years, highlighting the complexities of end-of-life care and the judiciary's role in such cases.

India Moves to Strengthen Natural Gas Infrastructure Amid Transition to PNG

India is moving to strengthen its natural gas infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to transition towards Piped Natural Gas (PNG), a cleaner and more efficient alternative to LPG, with the goal of reducing the country's carbon footprint and promoting a more sustainable energy mix.

Bird Flu Outbreak in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur Claims 4,400 Chickens, Surveillance Intensified

A recent bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has resulted in the death of 4,400 chickens at a government poultry farm, prompting local authorities to intensify surveillance and take measures to prevent the spread of the disease and support affected farmers.