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Rule changeTraffic New Rule: पुराने e-Challan नहीं भरे तो बढ़ेगी परेशानी, Vehicle Services पर लग सकती है रोकSupreme Court ने unpaid traffic e-challans की वसूली को लेकर सख्त निर्देश दिए हैं। बकाया चालान वाले वाहनों के registration renewal, PUC, fitness certificate और ownership transfer जैसी services रोकने की कार्रवाई की जा सकती है।
From 1 October 2026PPF, SSY, NSC, SCSS Interest Rates for October–December 2026: UnchangedSmall savings interest rates for Q3 FY 2026-27 (1 October – 31 December 2026) are unchanged: PPF 7.1%, SSY 8.2%, SCSS 8.2%, NSC 7.7%, KVP 7.5% and more. Full table.
From 22 September 2025GST 2.0 Explained: 12% and 28% Slabs Removed — New 5%, 18% and 40% RatesFrom 22 September 2025 GST has two main slabs, 5% and 18%, plus 40% for luxury and sin goods. What moved where, what it means for your invoices, and the 1 February 2026 tobacco change.
From 1 April 2026HRA Exemption: 50% Limit Now for 8 Cities — Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad AddedFrom 1 April 2026 the Income-tax Rules 2026 extend the 50% HRA limit to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad. See the new list, the formula and a worked example.
From 21 November 2025New Labour Codes: The 50% Wage Rule and What It Means for Your Salary, PF and GratuityIndia’s four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025. Basic + DA must now be at least 50% of pay, which can raise PF and gratuity and lower take-home pay. Examples inside.
From 1 April 2026New Income-tax Act 2025 Is in Force: What “Tax Year” Means and What Stays the SameThe Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the 1961 Act from 1 April 2026. “Tax Year” replaces FY and AY; slabs, the ₹12 lakh rebate and standard deduction stay. Plain-English guide.