news

Union Budget 2026–27: Special Economic Zones at the Core

Official Press

28 Mar 2026

The Union Budget for 2026-27 introduces significant reforms for India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) aimed at bolstering their global competitiveness and growth. Recognizing the importance of SEZs in boosting exports, attracting investments, and creating jobs, the budget proposes new measures including concessional sales within the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) for SEZ manufacturing units. It also highlights the establishment of SEZs specifically for semiconductor and electronic components manufacturing to enhance India's technological capabilities.

Source: Original Link

Ministry of Culture Launches Nationwide Swachhta Pakhwada Initiative

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is conducting Swachhta Pakhwada from 16 to 30 April 2026 as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. This involves a variety of cleanliness and awareness activities across the nation, spearheaded by cultural institutions under the Ministry. The initiative includes mass participation events

Union Budget 2026-27: Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce

The Union Budget 2026–27 underscores the importance of skilling initiatives to boost India's workforce productivity and economic growth. It highlights significant investments across sectors like education, healthcare, textiles, and tourism to modernize infrastructure, align skills with emerging demands, and enhance employability. The Economic Survey 2025–26 emphasizes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights Citizen's Duty to Strengthen Democracy

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of record voter turnout to fortify democracy, citing a Sanskrit Subhashitam about a true representative's resolve. He addressed the citizens' role in building a prosperous nation by ensuring active participation in democratic processes, shared on social media. Source: Original

CBDT's Mega Outreach Programme in New Delhi Aims to Simplify Taxation

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) conducted a significant outreach event themed ‘Bridging Borders, Building Trust’ in New Delhi to enlighten stakeholders about the new Income-tax Act, 2025, and Income-tax Rules, 2026, focusing on International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and Advance Pricing Agreements. The initiative, part of the PRARAMBH series,

Read more

Ministry of Culture Launches Nationwide Swachhta Pakhwada Initiative

Union Budget 2026-27: Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights Citizen's Duty to Strengthen Democracy

CBDT's Mega Outreach Programme in New Delhi Aims to Simplify Taxation