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Government Extends Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's Tenure By One Year Until July 2027
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (300+ words) New Delhi, July 02: The Government of India has approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, allowing the senior diplomat to continue in office until July 14, 2027, beyond his original tenure scheduled to conclude on July 14, 2026. According…...
Whats App Clarifies Usernames Are Optional, Adds Safeguards Against Impersonation Ahead Of Rollout - Sarkaritel - Government News, Ministries, PSUs, Policies & Diplomacy Updates
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (461+ words) Meta-backed Whats App has clarified that its upcoming username feature will be completely optional, addressing concerns over privacy, impersonation and misuse as the company prepares for a wider rollout later this year. The messaging platform issued the clarification through a…...
Centre Pauses Whats App Username Rollout In India | Sarkaritel - Government News, Ministries, PSUs, Policies & Diplomacy Updates
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (483+ words) The Central government has put the rollout of Whats App's proposed username feature on hold in India, directing Meta to provide a detailed explanation within three days while asking the company not to launch the feature until consultations with the…...
Supreme Court Set Guidelines On Income Tax In Accident Cases | Sarkaritrel. com
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (608+ words) The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark judgment that provides uniform guidelines for determining the income of deceased victims in motor accident compensation cases, aiming to ensure fair and reasonable compensation for victims" families under the Motor Vehicles Act....
Government Raises Petrol Export Tax, Reduces Diesel Levies
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (384+ words) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has revised the windfall tax on petroleum product exports, increasing the levy on petrol while reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The revised Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) came into…...
Adani Green Energy Becomes India's First Renewable Company To Cross 20 GW Operational Capacity
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (499+ words) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has become the first renewable energy company in India to surpass 20 GW of operational renewable energy capacity, generating over 52 billion units of clean electricity annually. The milestone strengthens India's clean energy transition and supports the…...
Maruti Suzuki Crosses 2 Lakh June Sales; Toyota And Hyundai Report Strong Vehicle Demand
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (398+ words) India's passenger vehicle market closed June 2026 on a strong note, with Maruti Suzuki surpassing 2 lakh total vehicle sales, Toyota Kirloskar Motor registering 7% year-on-year growth, and Hyundai Motor India reporting over 51, 000 sales despite a temporary production disruption. Strong domestic demand and…...
Cabinet Approves "7, 145 Crore Kanpur Kabrai Highway Project
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (343+ words) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 117. 7-km Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled greenfield highway at an estimated cost of "7, 145. 14 crore. The ambitious infrastructure project will form a crucial section of…...
GST Collections Rise 14% To Rs 1. 95 Lakh Crore In June On Strong Import Tax Growth
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) India's gross GST collections increased 13. 9% year-on-year to Rs 1. 94 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by a sharp 34. 6% rise in GST revenue from imports. Net GST collections climbed 11. 2% to Rs 1. 62 lakh crore, while cumulative GST revenue for the April-June quarter reached Rs…...
Oil Marketing Companies Slash Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices By Up To Rs 183. 5 From July 1 - Sarkaritel - Government News, Ministries, PSUs, Policies & Diplomacy Updates
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (383+ words) State-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a significant reduction in the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, bringing relief to businesses that rely heavily on cooking gas, including restaurants, hotels, eateries, catering services and commercial kitchens. The revised prices…...