Ministry of Labour Warns Against Fake PMVBRY Recruitment Websites
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) portal to facilitate registration for employment opportunities as announced by the Prime Minister on Independence Day. Alongside this, fake websites have surfaced, impersonating the government’s recruitment platform and inviting applications for job opportunities across India.
FAQ on GST Rate Changes as per 56th GST Council Meeting
The 56th meeting of the GST Council recommended changes to GST rates on various goods and services with the objective of rationalising rates, addressing classification disputes, and promoting sectors like healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and transport. The changes aim to harmonise rates, remove cascading tax effects, and balance benefits between consumers and producers. The FAQ clarifies common concerns regarding the applicability of revised rates, input tax credit, transitional provisions, and sector-specific benefits.
Karnataka Ports (Landing and Shipping Fees) (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Karnataka Ports (Landing and Shipping Fees) Act, 1961 governs the collection and regulation of landing and shipping fees at ports in the State. To address changing economic conditions and ensure proper revision of fees, the Act has been further amended through the Karnataka Ports (Landing and Shipping Fees) (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Karnataka Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Karnataka State Legislature has amended the Karnataka Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors Act, 2012 to align safety and regulatory provisions with updated national guidelines and to streamline administrative procedures. The amendment aims to replace references to the Chief Inspector of Lifts, Escalators & Passenger Conveyors with “authorised officer” and update technical regulations as per recent standards.
Advisory to file pending returns before expiry of three years
The Finance Act, 2023 introduced a provision restricting the filing of GST returns beyond three years from the due date. This amendment aims to ensure timely compliance and proper reconciliation of tax liabilities. The rule, effective from October 1, 2023, and implemented through Notification No. 28/2023 – Central Tax dated July 31, 2023, is being enforced from the September 2025 tax period.
CBDT further extends due date of ITR filing for AY 2025-26 to 16th September 2025
CBDT has further extended the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2025-26 from September 15, 2025, to September 16, 2025.
Exclusion of Voglibose & Metformin Hcl FDC from Unapproved List
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) issued communication regarding the manufacturing and marketing of unapproved Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs). This follows earlier guidance issued on April 11, 2025
CDSCO Allows Stickering of Revised MRP on Medical Devices Following GST Rate Reduction
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an order following the government’s decision to rationalize the Goods & Services Tax (GST) rate structure, which has resulted in a reduction of GST rates on drugs and formulations. To ensure a smooth transition for implementing the new prices, the authority has permitted a provisional measure for relabeling products.
Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2025
The Central Government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued the Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2025 under the Boilers Act, 2025. These rules replace the earlier Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2021 and aim to establish a structured process for investigating boiler-related accidents, particularly those resulting in fatalities.
Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has issued amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 to improve the framework for apprenticeship training across sectors
