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Press release on Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 -Mandatory Registration of Bulk Waste Generators
The Greater Chennai Corporation vide P.R.No. 169, issued Press release on Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 -Mandatory Registration of Bulk Waste Generators. Please refer the press release for more details.
Notification of the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Ports, shipping and Waterways vide G.S.R. 408(E), issued Notification of the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Draft Notification for Amendment to the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) Notification, 2019 regarding Permitting Storage of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), N-Paraffin and Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS) in ICRZ Areas (excluding CRZ-IA)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide S.O. 2664(E), issued Draft Notification for Amendment to the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) Notification, 2019 regarding Permitting Storage of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), N-Paraffin and Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS) in ICRZ Areas (excluding CRZ-IA). Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft Notification for Amendment to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019 regarding Permitting Storage of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), N-Paraffin and Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS) in CRZ Areas (excluding CRZ-IA)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide G.S.R.410(E), issued Draft Notification for Amendment to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019 regarding Permitting Storage of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), N-Paraffin and Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS) in CRZ Areas (excluding CRZ-IA). Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The FSSAI vide F. No. RCD-02002/1/2025-Regulatory-FSSAI, issued Draft notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft Amendment notification of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission vide No. L-1/260/2021/CERC, issued Draft Amendment notification of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The FSSAI vide F. No. SS-T0T1(NOTI)/1/2025-Standard-FSSAI, issued Notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Draft notification of the Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Draft) (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Government of Rajasthan Vide G.S.R.14, has released Draft notification of the Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Draft) (Amendment) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Notification of the Drugs (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide G.S.R. 407(E), issued Notification of the Drugs (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
The Jharkhand Minimum wages Notification – Apr 2026
The Government of Jharkhand Vide No-02/MW-2071/2010(Part-3), has declared Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) payable from 01.04.2026.Please refer the notification for more details.
Discussion Paper on Determination of tariff for procurement of power by Distribution Licensees and others from Small Hydro Power Projects in the State of Gujarat, 2026
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Discussion Paper on Determination of tariff for procurement of power by Distribution Licensees and others from Small Hydro Power Projects in the State of Gujarat, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Notification of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas vide G.S.R. 406(E), issued Notification of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Draft notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The FSSAI vide F.No. SS-T0FA(NOTI)/4/2025-Standard-FSSAI, issued Draft notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Multiple Notification under Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018
The BIS vide HQ-PUB015/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1539), issued Multiple Notification under Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. Please refer the notification for more details.
Various notifications regarding final amendment directions on cooling-off period for directors of Co-operative banks
The Reserve Bank of India vide various notification notified final amendment directions on cooling-off period for directors of Co-operative banks. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding certain provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India vide notification no. S.O. 2625(E ) notified that certain provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 come into effect from 26th May 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Circular on Clarification to the New Amnesty Scheme, 2025
The Employees State Insurance Corporation Vide P-11/14/Amnesty Scheme/2023-Rev II, has issued Circular on Clarification to the New Amnesty Scheme, 2025. Please refer the circular for more details.
Draft notification of the Uttarakhand Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Code Rules, 2026
The Government of Uttarakhand Vide No.649(1)/VIII-1/2026-38(Labour)2018, has released Draft notification of the Uttarakhand Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Code Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Draft Notification of the Chandigarh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Govt. of Chandigarh vide No. LD-2026/9212, issued Draft Notification of the Chandigarh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Jammu and Kashmir) Rules, 2026
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Vide S.O 121, has released Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Jammu and Kashmir) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Multiple notification under the Cinematograph Act, 1952
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide G.S.R. 385(E), issued Multiple notification under the Cinematograph Act, 1952. Please refer the notification for more details.
Various notifications regarding anti-dumping duty on the Monoisopropylamine, Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade
The Ministry of Finance vide various notifications notified anti-dumping duty on the Monoisopropylamine, Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade . Please refer the notifications for more details.
Notification regarding working hours under Factories Act in West Bengal
The Government of West Bengal Vide No.LABR/773071(LW/MW)/2026, has released Notification regarding working hours under Factories Act in West Bengal. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification of the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Vessels) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Ports, shipping and Waterways vide G.S.R. 378(E), issued Notification of the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Vessels) Rules, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Draft Regulations of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission vide No. L-1/261/2021/CERC, issued Draft Regulations of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft notification of the Central Motor Vehicles (………. Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide G.S.R. 382(E), issued Draft notification of the Central Motor Vehicles (………. Amendment) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
Draft Notification on Rationalisation of Environmental Clearance Validity for Ports and Harbours
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide S.O. 2593(E), issued Draft Notification on Rationalisation of Environmental Clearance Validity for Ports and Harbours. Please refer the draft for more details.
Multiple notification under the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018
The BIS vide HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1535), issued Multiple notification under the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notifications of the Merchant Shipping (Radio communication) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Ports, shipping and Waterways vide G.S.R. 376(E), issued Notifications of the Merchant Shipping (Radio communication) Rules, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Multiple Notification under Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018
The BIS vide HQ-PUB-BIS (1536), issued Multiple Notification under Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. Please refer the notification for more details.
Advisory on Heat Wave and preparatory action for Heat wave season 2026
The Government of Haryana Vide No.1613-1793, has released Advisory on Heat Wave and preparatory action for Heat wave season 2026. Please refer the advisory for more details.
Notification on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Notification on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Notification on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Notification regarding appointment of Officers under Code on wages, 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh Vide No. LAE/46/2026(Computer e-file No.295228)/770, has released Notification regarding appointment of Officers under Code on wages, 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh. Please refer the notification for more details.
Circular regarding grant of regulatory clearances to the projects based on paddy Straw / agro residues requiring allocation of command area
The PCB, Punjab vide SEE(HQ-21)/F.no.493/2026/9561-79, issued Circular regarding grant of regulatory clearances to the projects based on paddy Straw / agro residues requiring allocation of command area. Please refer the circular for more details.
Notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The FSSAI vide F. No. 01/SP-02/S&S/Notification Contaminants/2021-22, issued Notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Please refer the draft for more details.
The Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification ( April 2026)
The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1129/2025-P3(1),The Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of Apr 2026 as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act. Please refer press release for more details.
Circular regarding the Regular Updation of Beneficiary List under ESIC Pensioners Medical Scheme 2006 & Sharing with Empanelled Hospitals
The Employees State Insurance Corporation Vide No.I/3907801/2026/(1437799), has released Circular regarding the Regular Updation of Beneficiary List under ESIC Pensioners Medical Scheme 2006 & Sharing with Empanelled Hospitals. Please refer circular for more details.
Notification regarding corrigendum to the amendment of Customs notification G.S.R. 330 (E) (align them with changes made vide Finance Act, 2026)
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 375(E ) notified corrigendum to the amendment of Customs notification G.S.R. 330 (E) (align them with changes made vide Finance Act, 2026). Please refer the notification for more details.
Circular regarding revision of Monthly Cumulative Report (MCR) format
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. HO/24/11/24(62)2026-IMD-RAC4/I/11872/2026 notified revision of Monthly Cumulative Report (MCR) format. Please refer the circular for more details.
Draft notification of the Code on Social Security (Mizoram) Rules, 2026
The Government of Mizoram Vide No. B.14015/6/2019-LESDE, Aizawl, the 11th May, 2026, has released Draft notification of the Code on Social Security (Mizoram) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Draft notification of the Industrial Relations (Mizoram) Rules, 2026
The Government of Mizoram Vide No. B.14015/8/2022-LESDE, Aizawl, the 11th May, 2026, has released Draft notification of the Industrial Relations (Mizoram) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Advisory regarding Use of Customary Units as Supplementary Declarations alongside Standard SI Units under the Legal Metrology Framework
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution vide I-9/1/2026-W&M Section, issued Advisory regarding Use of Customary Units as Supplementary Declarations alongside Standard SI Units under the Legal Metrology Framework. Please refer the advisory for more details.
Public notice regarding amendments in para 2.88 and Para 2.91 of Handbook of Procedures(List of Free Trade Agreements and Obtain a Certificate of Origin )
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.09/2026-27 made amendments in para 2.88 and Para 2.91 of Handbook of Procedures(List of Free Trade Agreements and Obtain a Certificate of Origin ) . Please refer the public notice for more details.
Various notifications regarding amendment of directions on investment fluctuation reserve
Notification on the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Sixth Amendment Directions, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India vide notification no. RBI/2026-27/90 notified the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Sixth Amendment Directions, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Various notifications regarding amendment of directions under Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures
The Reserve Bank of India vide various notifications made amendment of directions under Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures. Please refer the notification for more details.
News and Updates regarding filing of annexure-B for refund applications involving accumulated ITC using the offline utility in GST portal
Notice regarding the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) calling upon industries and concerned stakeholders to comply with environmental regulations and pollution control measures under applicable environmental laws
The PCB, Andhra Pradesh issued Notice regarding the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) calling upon industries and concerned stakeholders to comply with environmental regulations and pollution control measures under applicable environmental laws. Please refer the notice for more details.
Notification regarding amendment in import policy of silver covered under ITC (HS) codes 71069221 and 71069229 of Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 2537(E ) amended import policy of silver covered under ITC (HS) codes 71069221 and 71069229 of Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy). Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification appointing 1st July, 2026 as the date of commencement of provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 relating to the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying vide S.O. 2531(E), issued Notification appointing 1st July, 2026 as the date of commencement of provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 relating to the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009. Please refer the notification for more details.
Public notice regarding insertion of SION notes below the SIONs M1 to M8
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.11/2026-27 made insertion of SION notes below the SIONs M1 to M8 .Please refer the public notice for more details.
Circular regarding permitted use of fresh borrowings for InvITs where net borrowings exceeds forty-nine percent of the value of InvIT assets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD-2/ I/11700/2026 notified permitted use of fresh borrowings for InvITs where net borrowings exceeds forty-nine percent of the value of InvIT assets. Please refer the circular for more details.
Circular regarding status of SPVs post conclusion or termination of concession agreement
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD-2/I/11698/2026 notified status of SPVs post conclusion or termination of concession agreement. Please refer the circular for more details.
Notification regarding Revised SOP Issued for Identification and Rescue of Bonded Labourers
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide F. No.S-11011/01/2026-BL(e-194581), has released Notification regarding Revised SOP Issued for Identification and Rescue of Bonded Labourers. Please refer the notificaion for more details.
Press release on Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The TRAI vide Press Release No. 61 / 2026, issued Press release on Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. Please refer the press release for more details.
Amended Guidelines for Implementation of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP)
The Ministry of Ports, shipping and Waterways vide SY-1 6023/6/2Ol 5-SBR (e367820), issued Amended Guidelines for Implementation of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP). Please refer the guidelines for more details.
Notification specifying the monetary ceiling i.e. the maximum remuneration amount up to which a person will be considered an audio visual worker under the OSH and WC Code 2020
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide S.O. 2492 ( E ), has released Notification specifying the monetary ceiling i.e. the maximum remuneration amount up to which a person will be considered an audio visual worker under the OSH and WC Code 2020. Please refer the notification for more details.