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RBI Proposes New Loan Interest-Rate Framework, Tighter Rules for Floating-Rate Loans

14-Aug-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a comprehensive new framework governing interest rates on loans and advances.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM): Transforming Public Procurement in India

13-Aug-2026

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has completed 10 years of its launch (9 August 2016–9 August 2026). Over the last decade, GeM has emerged as India's largest digital public procurement platform, enabling transparent, paperless and efficient procurement while supporting Digital India, Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Vocal for Local and Ease of Doing Business.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Awards 2024–2025: President to Honour 115 Performing Artists

13-Aug-2026

The President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2024 and 2025 on 13 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: Recent Reform Proposals for Strengthening Protection, Relief and Rehabilitation

13-Aug-2026

The Union Government is considering significant reforms to strengthen the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

BRICS Nations Discuss Linking Payment Systems and CBDCs to Boost Cross-Border Payments

13-Aug-2026

Members of the BRICS grouping are discussing the possibility of linking their respective fast payment systems and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and more efficient.

National Biodiversity Authority Releases ₹15.52 Crore ABS Proceeds from Mustard Genetic Resources

13-Aug-2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹15.52 crore as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) proceeds from M/s. Pioneer Overseas Corporation, which developed 10 commercial hybrid varieties of mustard (Brassica juncea) using India's biological resources.

What is Phulkari? – History, Features, GI Tag and Significance

11-Aug-2026

Despite receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, Punjab's traditional embroidery Phulkari continues to face challenges such as declining artisan incomes, competition from machine-made products, and inadequate market recognition. The issue has once again highlighted the need to preserve India's traditional handicrafts and support artisan livelihoods.

Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026: Modernising Banking Evidence in the Digital Era

11-Aug-2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the 135-year-old Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891

E-Samudra Digital Platform: Government Launches Single Digital Window for Maritime Governance

11-Aug-2026

The Government of India has launched E-Samudra, a comprehensive digital maritime platform aimed at modernising maritime governance and providing a single digital window for services related to seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders. 

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: What Changes for UPI Transactions, Offshore Funds and Data Centres?

10-Aug-2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, replacing the June 5, 2026 Ordinance. The Bill amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income Tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026.

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