One-Time Window for Submission of Backdated Apprenticeship Termination Requests
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Apprenticeship Training Division) addressed backdated termination requests received from users through Zoho Ticketing Support and decided to provide a one-time submission window for such requests.
Caution to Regulated entities and listed companies- Boss Scam
Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) intimated SEBI about an emerging cybercrime trend termed the “Boss Scam” or CEO/MD impersonation fraud, targeting CEOs or high-ranking officials via email, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or other social media platforms.
Cost Inflation Index for Financial Year 2026-27
Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers under Section 72(8)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, specifies the Cost Inflation Index for the financial year mentioned in the notification.
Amendment to Duty Drawback Rates on Chapter 71 (Precious Metals/Stones)
The notification further amends the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 77/2023-Customs (N.T.), dated October 20, 2023 (G.S.R. 792(E)), which was last amended by Notification No. 41/2026-Customs (N.T.), dated April 24, 2026 (G.S.R. 309(E)).
Customs Duty Exemption for Goods of United Kingdom Origin (India–UK FTA)
Central Government, being satisfied it is necessary in the public interest, exempts specified goods imported into India from the United Kingdom from customs duty, Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), and Health Cess in excess of specified rates, subject to proof of UK origin under the cited Rules of Origin.
Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Vessels) Rules, 2026
Central Government, in exercise of the cited powers read with Section 143, made these rules, superseding the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Rules, 2010, except as respects things already done or omitted to be done before such supersession.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Adds Navi Mumbai as Testing Location Under Drugs Rules, 1945
The draft rules were published on January 28, 2026 vide G.S.R. 66(E), inviting objections and suggestions within thirty days; no objections or suggestions were received.
BIS Establishes Eight Indian Standards Including Thermometers, Protein Testing and Footwear Sizing
The Bureau of Indian Standards issued this notification under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.
Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2026
Following consideration of objections/suggestions received on the draft rules (published vide G.S.R. 154(E) dated 27.02.2025), the Central Government has notified rules requiring eligible persons (companies/LLPs subject to FDI policy, licensed trade/business entities, Government agencies, or holders of licences under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Possession) Rules, 1965) to obtain portal-based authorisation to possess radio equipment, either for manufacture/purchase/import/hire/repair/testing/demonstration, or solely for testing/demonstration, on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000.
Draft Code on Wages (Manipur) Rules, 2026
In supersession of previous gazette notification No. 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt-3) dated 19/11/2021, the Government of Manipur has proposed draft rules to be called the Code on Wages (Manipur) Rules, 2026, applicable to the State of Manipur.
