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PM-Kisan 2026 update: Farmer ID, e-KYC now mandatory for 22nd instalment

As the government prepares to release the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment, farmers must now complete e-KYC and obtain a mandatory Farmer ID to remain eligible for upcoming payments in 2026

Why the Union Budget matters for your household finances

Every year, the Union Budget decides far more than government spending priorities. It quietly shapes how much you earn, spend, save, borrow, and invest.

Gross GST collections rise 6% to over ₹1.74 trillion in December 2025

Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, on slow growth in revenues from domestic sales following the sweeping tax cuts, according to government data released on Thursday. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2 per cent to over Rs 1.22 lakh crore, while revenues from imported goods were up 19.7 per cent at Rs 51,977 crore during December, 2025. Refunds were up 31 per cent to Rs 28,980 crore in December. Net GST revenues (after adjusting refunds) stood at over Rs 1.45 lakh crore, up 2.2 per cent year-on-year. Cess collection last month dipped to Rs 4,238 crore, as against Rs 12,003 crore collected in December 2024. Effective September 22, 2025, GST rates on about 375 items were slashed, making goods cheaper. Also, a compensation cess levy is levied only on tobacco and related products, as against luxury, sin and demerit goods earlier. The

Govt launches ₹4,531 cr market access support scheme for exporters

The Centre has launched a ₹4,531 crore market access support scheme for FY26-31 to boost exporters' global reach, with an MSME bias and support for trade events and new markets

NBEMS exam schedule 2026 out: Check timetable for FMGE, GPAT & other exams

The NBEMS has released the 2026 exam timetable on Dec 29, 2025. Candidates can check and download the exam schedule under the "Notices" section on the official website at natboard.edu.in

DSSSB MTS Recruitment 2025: Apply for 714 vacancies, know all details here

The DSSSB has begun the online application process for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) today, Dec 17. Candidates must note that the last date for online application is January 15, 2026

Govt 'under pressure' on issues of election reform, Vande Mataram: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hailed his party MPs' performance during the debates on Vande Mataram and election reforms in the House, and told them that the government seemed "under pressure" from opposition on both the issues, sources said. Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, chaired a meeting with Congress MPs in the Lower House and also heard the views of the party legislators besides taking their feedback. The Leader of Opposition stated at the meeting that the government seemed "under pressure" from the opposition on both Vande Mataram and election reforms debates, party sources said. Deputy Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said it was discussed during the meeting that the party was successful in raising the current problems of the people such as IndiGo flight disruptions, air pollution and labour codes issue. "It was also discussed how during the debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Mallikarjun Kharge Ji in the Rajya Sabha

We set own air standards; global rankings not official, says govt

Government tells Parliament that India relies on its own air-quality standards and city-level assessments

Parl panel asks govt to scale up Bharat Small Modular Reactors platform

It has recommended that NPCIL, with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), fast-track the development and deployment of advanced indigenous reactors

Blame govt, not just IndiGo for aviation crisis: CPI-M leader Rahim

CPI-M leader A A Rahim on Wednesday held the union government responsible for the recent IndiGo crisis, arguing that it was the direct result of unchecked privatisation and deregulation that has turned India's aviation sector into a duopoly. He urged the government not to dilute Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules to accommodate the airline. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Rahim said the crisis was not IndiGo's alone. "The sole culprit behind this huge crisis is the Union government. This is the direct outcome of the government's neo-liberal economic policies, privatisation and deregulation of the Indian aviation sector," he said. Pointing to market concentration, Rahim said IndiGo now operates 65.6 per cent of all flights while Air India handles 25.7 per cent. "More than 90 per cent of the Indian aviation sector is controlled by just two bosses, IndiGo and Tata," he said. The CPI-M leader dismissed the government's promise that Air India's privatisatio

Trump security plan urges improved India ties, continued Quad cooperation

Released last week, President Trump's security strategy calls for working with India to secure the Indo-Pacific, the South China Sea, and US interests in the Western Hemisphere

Govt prepares framework for Indian carbon market under CCTS, sets up panel

The government has framed the structure for the Indian carbon market under CCTS, with a National Steering Committee to guide it and several sectors already moving to the compliance regime

Participate in rare-earth magnet manufacturing scheme, says Bhupender Yadav

Minister urges industry to invest in rare earth magnet manufacturing to boost green tech and EV value chains

To bridge trade gap, India and Russia may cut duties, ease barriers

Russia eyes mobility pact, duty cuts and sanctions-proof oil trade; major defence deals unlikely at annual summit

Review medium-term debt target, make it more ambitious: IMF to Centre

In its Article 4 review, the Fund called for broader debt anchors, stronger state-level reforms and careful monitoring of tax cuts as India continues fiscal consolidation

18 nations and rising: India builds global support for its Pharmacopoeia

Industry representatives argue that global acceptance of Indian Pharmacopoeia could significantly reduce export costs and make Indian drugs more affordable to developing nations

India proposes anti-dumping duties on met coke imports from six countries

DGTR flags heavy dumping from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia, citing losses and shutdowns for domestic producers

Export subsidies will help but we should aim to be globally competitive

The scheme will be implemented through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Rising committed expenditure squeezing states' development spending: PRS

PRS Legislative Research says states spend over 60 per cent of revenue on salaries, pensions, and subsidies, limiting room for growth and welfare spending

India considering $12 billion plan to bail out state power distributors

The Power Ministry and the Ministry of Finance are discussing the final details of the bailout, with an announcement expected in the February budget, said two of the government sources