The government is ensuring social security for gig workers and implementing labour codes to extend protection, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that maternity benefits cannot be denied for tenure roles, and the SBI has introduced a new FD scheme with higher interest rates. The government is also reviewing the progress of the PM-SYM scheme and labour codes. Additionally, the DA/DR from July 2026 has been confirmed at 63% and the labour department is organizing stakeholder awareness programmes on labour codes.

Budget 2026 introduces a staggered compliance calendar to ease the rush of income tax return filings, with new deadlines for different categories of taxpayers, including salaried and non-business individuals, and those requiring audit, the new deadlines are 31 July for ITR-1 and ITR-2, and other dates for ITR-3 and ITR-4, this move is expected to reduce the last-minute rush and make the filing process more manageable for taxpayers

The Budget 2026 has introduced a staggered compliance calendar to ease the rush of income tax return filings, with new deadlines set for different categories of taxpayers, including salaried and non-business individuals, as well as those requiring audit, the new deadlines are 31 July for ITR-1 and ITR-2, and other dates for ITR-3 and ITR-4, this move is expected to reduce the last-minute rush and make the filing process more manageable

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has reopened the CA Final November 2026 exam application window and invites stakeholder feedback on the review of CA education and training scheme. Additionally, there are updates on Ind AS 118 and income tax filing deadlines, with the government stating that the portal is ready for the last-minute rush and individuals with capital gains or rental income from multiple house properties not requiring a tax audit needing to file their returns by the deadline.

Three Odisha startups showcased their homegrown innovations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, representing India's grassroots innovation ecosystem, these startups were nurtured under the Odisha government's startup initiative, they have made significant contributions to the country's innovation landscape, demonstrating the potential of homegrown talent and the government's efforts to support entrepreneurship

The Consumer Commission has ordered Indian Oil Corporation Limited and a distributor to pay Rs 1 lakh to a consumer over a kitchen fire, the commission has also ordered a resort developer to refund an advance payment after a wedding cancellation due to COVID-19, these orders were made to provide relief to consumers who have been affected by the actions of companies

A consumer commission in Punjab has directed the State Bank of India to refund Rs 1.64 lakh to a complainant who alleged that he lost the amount in an online fraud, the bank has also been ordered to pay an additional amount, the decision was made after the complainant approached the consumer court alleging that the bank had failed to provide him with adequate security for his online transactions, the court ruled in favor of the complainant and directed the bank to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future

The National Highways Authority of India has secured a major arbitration win over the Bareilly–Sitapur Highway, with legal advisers indicating the ruling validates robust contract management, the decision is seen as a significant victory for NHAI and is expected to have a positive impact on the development of the country's highway infrastructure, this ruling comes as a part of the preparations for the RAHSTA Expo 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the Commonwealth Peace Mediation and Rule of Law Conference in Jaipur, a three-day event focused on promoting peace and mediation, the conference aims to bring together experts from around the world to discuss the importance of rule of law and mediation in achieving peace and stability, Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for effective mediation and rule of law in maintaining social harmony and promoting economic growth

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant cautions against leaving online mediation to artificial intelligence, stating that AI has a human voice but cannot display empathy, during an event in Jaipur, emphasizing the importance of human interaction in mediation processes, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was also present at the event, where CJI Surya Kant highlighted the limitations of AI in mediation, suggesting that human involvement is necessary to ensure empathy and understanding in the mediation process

Recent court rulings and updates in India include the Supreme Court staying a Delhi High Court order declaring NSE a public authority under RTI, and consumer courts ordering refunds and compensation in various cases. The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, cautioned against leaving online mediation to artificial intelligence, and the National Highways Authority of India won an arbitration case over the Bareilly-Sitapur highway. Additionally, a consumer commission ordered IOCL and a distributor to pay Rs 1 lakh over a kitchen fire, and the Supreme Court said no coercive action should be taken against minor protestors.

IIT ISM Dhanbad has been granted an Indian patent for an electrochemical technology that enables the recovery of copper, the patent is a significant development in the field of metallurgy and could have major implications for the environment and industry

IIT Dhanbad has been granted an Indian patent for an electrochemical technology that enables the recovery of copper. This technology is a significant development in the field of metallurgy and could have major implications for the industry.

IIT-ISM Dhanbad researchers have patented an innovative electrochemical reactor for sustainable copper recovery from wastewater, a significant development in the field of environmental science and technology, with potential applications in various industries, the patent grant is a recognition of the institution's research excellence and its contribution to the country's growth and development

Researchers at IIT-ISM Dhanbad have been granted an Indian patent for an electrochemical reactor designed to recover copper from industrial wastewater, a significant development in sustainable copper recovery, the reactor is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution, it can recover up to 90 percent of copper from wastewater, this innovation has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities

The Patent Office, Government of India, recently granted a patent to TMI Group for their workforce performance system, a move that is expected to enhance the company's credibility and competitiveness in the market, the patent is a significant milestone for TMI Group as it recognizes the company's innovative approach to workforce management and performance evaluation, the system is designed to improve employee productivity and efficiency

Recent patent grants in India include TMI Group's workforce performance system, IIT-ISM Dhanbad's electrochemical reactor for copper recovery, and Resolve360's proprietary rehabilitation methodology. The Indian government has also been active in intellectual property cases, with the Supreme Court staying a Delhi HC ruling that would have brought the NSE under the RTI Act. Additionally, there have been developments in trademark disputes, including a case involving Times Now Navbharat's 'Desh Ki Pathshala' trademark. India has also been expanding its global export push, with the export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana to Canada.

The Reserve Bank of India held a townhall meeting in Srinagar to encourage entrepreneurs to utilize formal banking services, highlighting the importance of Udyam Registration, CGTMSE, and TReDS for small and medium-sized enterprises, the Centre has also been urged to assess the impact of climate change on the Changpa community in Ladakh

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced a new portal called FOSCOS, which eliminates the need for FSSAI license renewal, making the process more efficient and streamlined for food businesses in India. This new system aims to reduce the regulatory burden on the food industry and improve compliance with food safety standards.

The income tax filing deadline for July 31 is approaching and professional bodies have made representations to the CBDT for an extension, citing various reasons such as the complexity of the new tax slab and the need for more time to file returns, experts are weighing in on the possibility of an extension and its potential impact on taxpayers