In 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs implemented reforms to simplify compliance and improve governance, including increased thresholds for small companies.
Uttar Pradesh authorities restore Anjana's home within 24 hours after alleged land encroachment, underscoring swift action against land mafia and support for vulnerable citizens.
Excise Duty on Cigarettes and Pan Masala Increased
The government raises excise duty on cigarettes and introduces a health cess on pan masala, effective February 1, impacting tax structures significantly.
Fastpass Enables Rapid Online Building Plan Approvals In Lucknow
The Lucknow Development Authority introduces Fastpass to speed online approvals for small residential and commercial plans, detailing eligibility, fees, and data checks.
Digital System for Rs 2 Lakh Crore Subsidy Launched
The NFRA has released its second Audit Practice Toolkit to assist small and medium practitioners in assessing risks of material misstatement in revenue.
Hero MotoCorp is selling the Xtreme 250R in the naked sports category against rivals like the KTM Duke 250. This bike nearly matches the KTM, and in some areas, it even manages to outperform the Austrian motorcycle. So, let us check out the top reasons to buy the Hero Xtreme 250R over the Duke 250.
The 2026 Dakar Rally marks the 48th edition of the world's toughest rally-raid and returns to Saudi Arabia for the seventh consecutive year, taking competitors across vast deserts, technical canyons and unpredictable terrain in a colossal loop that begins and ends in Yanbu on the Red Sea.
Skoda Records Best-Ever Sales In 2025 - 107% Growth
Skoda Auto India recorded its highest-ever annual sales performance in calendar year 2025, closing the year with total wholesale volumes of 72,665 units, representing a 107 per cent year-on-year increase over the 35,166 units sold during calendar year 2024.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper has recorded a top speed of 180 km/h during testing, indicating the performance envelope being assessed for upcoming overnight train services. The sleeper variant is being developed to handle longer journeys that existing daytime Vande Bharat operations cannot cover.Unlike current Vande Bharat trains, which are configured with chair cars for daytime use, the sleeper version is intended for overnight travel. The aim is to serve routes where passengers board late in the evening and arrive the following morning without extending into multi-day journeys.
2026: Top Auto Brands Expected To Make A Strong Impact
2026 has begun, and it will be an exciting year for the Indian automobile market. Several brands are anticipated to perform strongly, particularly in the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment. Here is a look at some of the automobile brands expected to make headlines in 2026.