Articles for category: India

April 28, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

May 1 LPG Rule Changes 2026

May 1 LPG Rule Changes 2026: New Cylinder Prices, Subsidy Update

From May 1, 2026, LPG consumers across India under Indane (Indian Oil), Bharat Gas (BPCL), and HP Gas (HPCL) face a sweeping set of new rules covering booking intervals, OTP-based delivery, mandatory KYC updates, PNG-linked connection restrictions, and a widely anticipated further revision in 14.2 kg domestic cylinder prices. May 1 LPG Rule Changes 2026: New Cylinder Prices, Subsidy Update The May 1 LPG Rule Changes 2026 mark one of the most comprehensive overhauls to India’s domestic cooking gas framework in recent years, with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directing Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) — Indian Oil (Indane),

April 28, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026

RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026 @ rrbcdg.gov.in – Direct Link Here

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) officially released the RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026 on April 27, 2026, for candidates appearing in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 for 3,058 Undergraduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts under CEN 07/2025 with the CBT 1 scheduled across 11 exam days from May 7 to June 21, 2026, and admit cards expected from May 3, 2026, onward. RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026 @ rrbcdg.gov.in The RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026 was officially released on April 27, 2026, by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for all registered candidates appearing in the CBT 1

April 27, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Self Enumeration Census 2026

Self Enumeration Census 2026 — How to Fill Your Form Online

The self enumeration census 2026 marks a defining shift in how India counts its population, allowing citizens across the country to record their own household and personal data through a government-approved digital platform for the first time. The census, officially administered by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (ORGI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was delayed from its originally scheduled 2021 cycle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2026 exercise is the first census conducted entirely through digital infrastructure. What Is the Self Enumeration Census 2026? The self enumeration census 2026 is a process by which

April 26, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

HPCL Recruitment 2026

HPCL Recruitment 2026 OUT – High Salary PSU Jobs – Apply Now Before Deadline!

HPCL Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), one of India’s largest Navratna public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, inviting eligible Indian nationals to apply for 731 posts across engineering, finance, HR, legal, information systems, and executive assistant roles. The online application window ran from February 25 to March 25, 2026, and the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is now confirmed for May 3, 2026. Admit cards were released from April 25, 2026, and are available for download on the official HPCL careers portal at hindustanpetroleum.com. Also Read: BPCL Recruitment 2026: 250 Vacancies, Salary Up to ₹1.4 Lakh

April 20, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

BPCL Recruitment 2026

BPCL Recruitment 2026: 250 Vacancies, Salary Up to ₹1.4 Lakh

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has officially launched BPCL Recruitment 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 250 entry-level posts across engineering, accounts, quality assurance, and official language disciplines. The online application window opened on April 18, 2026, and closes on May 17, 2026, at 23:59 hours. Interested candidates must apply exclusively through the official BPCL website at bharatpetroleum.in. BPCL Recruitment 2026: Overview BPCL Recruitment 2026 covers posts under two pay grades Junior Executive and Associate Executive offered by one of India’s largest public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The notification was published on the official

April 15, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Mumbai local train

Indian Railways to Launch Non-AC Closed-Door Local Train in Mumbai Soon

India’s first non-AC closed-door Mumbai local train has arrived at Kurla car shed, marking a landmark moment in suburban railway safety across the country. Central Railway will operate this 12-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) rake on the Mumbai suburban network making it the first time in Indian Railways history that a General Class train carries the automatic door-closing system previously exclusive to air-conditioned services. The new train addresses one of Mumbai’s most persistent and deadly commuter safety problems: passengers falling from overcrowded open-door trains, particularly during peak hours. Officials describe this launch as part of a larger plan to introduce

April 15, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Name Wise: Date, Link, and How to Download Marksheet

The CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 declaration date is not publicly disclosed as of March 26, 2026, but reports suggest the board is targeting a May 2026 release window consistent with historical patterns in which CBSE announces Class 10 results between the second and fourth week of May each year. Over 22 lakh students who appeared for the CBSE Class 10 board examinations held from February 15 to March 18, 2026 are now awaiting their scores. The result will be accessible simultaneously on multiple official portals including cbseresults.nic.in, results.cbse.nic.in and the UMANG app, as well as through SMS and DigiLocker for digital

April 14, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

IBC Amendments 2026

IBC Amendments 2026: New Rules Aim to Speed Up Insolvency Cases, Boost Recoveries

The IBC Amendments 2026 mark the most sweeping reform to India’s insolvency law since the original Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force in 2016. The Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on March 30, 2026, and the Rajya Sabha cleared it on April 1. The Act received Presidential assent on April 6, 2026, making the new provisions legally binding across all NCLT benches and appellate forums. The government introduced the Bill originally in August 2025, and then referred it to a Select Committee of Parliament, whose recommendations have been substantially incorporated into the final

April 14, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Gold Silver Price 14 April 2026

Gold Silver Price 14 April 2026: Today’s 22K, 24K Gold & Silver Rate Update

Gold Silver Price on 14 April 2026 reflects a modest but clear downward trend, with 24K gold dipping to approximately ₹15,245 per gram and ₹1,52,450 per 10 grams in India. This marks a decline of roughly ₹380 per 10 grams compared to April 13. The 22K gold variant, used most widely in jewellery, now trades at ₹13,974 per gram. Silver faces sharper selling pressure today, dropping to around ₹255 per gram or ₹2,55,000 per kilogram on major market benchmarks. Why Are Prices Falling Today? Two key macro factors drive today’s decline in precious metal prices. First, the U.S. dollar has

April 12, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Seafarer Repatriation Update

Seafarer Repatriation Update: 2,000+ Indians Brought Back Safely

The latest Seafarer Repatriation Update from India’s maritime authorities confirms the successful return of over 2,000 Indian seafarers stranded across multiple geopolitical hotspots, including vessels caught in Red Sea disruptions and cases of ship abandonment across Gulf, Southeast Asian, and European ports. Reports suggest the coordinated operation involved the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Indian diplomatic missions at multiple overseas locations. The repatriation drive reflects India’s growing resolve to protect its maritime workforce the largest national group in global shipping, contributing over 12% of the world’s total seafarer supply. Seafarer Repatriation Update: Why Thousands Were

April 12, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

 Income Tax Rules 2026 

India Introduces New Income Tax Rules 2026 Under Revised Tax Law

The Income Tax Rules 2026 came into force on April 1, 2026, replacing the six-decade-old Income-tax Act, 1961 with a fully restructured framework applicable from Tax Year 2026–27 onwards. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued the new rules following the enactment of the Income Tax Act, 2025, which received Presidential assent on August 21, 2025. This overhaul does not change core tax rates but rewrites how individuals, businesses, and investors calculate, report, and comply with direct tax obligations across India. Income Tax Rules 2026: The New Legislative Structure The Income Tax Act, 2025 reorganises all provisions into 23 simplified chapters, replacing

April 12, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

EPFO 3.0 Withdrawal Rules

EPFO 3.0 Withdrawal Rules 2026: New PF Claim Process Explained

The EPFO 3.0 Withdrawal Rules mark the most significant overhaul of India’s provident fund system in decades, directly changing how over 70 million active EPF members access their savings. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is rolling out this upgrade in phases through the first half of 2026, with the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) already granting approval for the full framework. Key changes include ATM-based withdrawals, UPI integration, consolidated claim categories, and a dramatically faster auto-settlement system. EPFO 3.0 Withdrawal Rules: The Three New Categories The old EPF withdrawal structure required members to navigate 13 separate claim provisions, each with its own

April 12, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

PPF Withdrawal Rules 2026 

PPF Withdrawal Rules 2026: When and How Much You Can Withdraw

The PPF Withdrawal Rules 2026 remain one of the most searched personal finance topics in India, and for good reason millions of families park their savings in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) each year, often without a clear picture of when they can access that money. The scheme carries a 15-year lock-in period, but that does not mean your funds are completely frozen for a decade and a half. The government provides structured, stage-wise access to your corpus through partial withdrawals, premature closure, and post-maturity options each with its own eligibility criteria. The 15-Year Lock-In: What It Actually Means PPF operates on

April 12, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Big Change in Gratuity Rules! Check If You Benefit in 2026

Gratuity Rules 2026 just changed the financial lives of crores of Indian employees and most workers haven’t realised it yet. The Ministry of Labour and Employment officially activated the landmark Code on Social Security, 2020 on November 21, 2025, replacing 29 old labour laws in a single stroke and fundamentally rewriting who gets gratuity, how much they get, and how fast they get it. If you work on a fixed-term contract, earn a restructured salary, or changed jobs in the last two years, these new Gratuity Rules 2026 apply directly to you. The Biggest Shift: From 5 Years to Just

April 10, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

Free Electric Scooty Telangana scheme

Free Electric Scooty in Telangana? What the New Scheme Could Mean for Thousands

Free Electric Scooty Telangana scheme has emerged as one of the most discussed welfare initiatives under the state government’s broader women’s empowerment and green mobility agenda, with reports suggesting that the Congress-led government is finalising the implementation framework to distribute electric scooters to eligible women students and working women across the state. The initiative, if fully rolled out, could benefit hundreds of thousands of women across Telangana’s 33 districts who currently face daily mobility challenges due to limited and unreliable public transport in semi-urban and rural areas. Reports suggest the scheme draws inspiration from similar programmes implemented in Rajasthan and

April 9, 2026

Farhana Bhatt

10 Lakh Health Insurance Scheme

Punjab ₹10 Lakh Health Insurance Scheme: How to Apply Online in Minutes

₹10 lakh health insurance scheme officially known as the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) or Mukhyamantri Sehat Bima Yojana is Punjab’s landmark universal health coverage programme that guarantees cashless medical treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh per family per year at government and empanelled private hospitals across the state. Launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in Mohali in January 2026, the scheme is India’s first true universal health insurance programme with no income cap, no employment classification, and no colour-coded eligibility card requirement. Every bonafide resident of Punjab whether a farmer, labourer, government employee, pensioner, or businessperson is eligible.