Monthly review of accounts of Government of India upto May 2026 (FY 2026-27)

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The monthly accounts of the Government of India upto the month of May, 2026 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: - The Government of India has received Rs.7,18,669 crore (19.7% of corresponding BE 2026-27 of Total Receipts) upto May, 2026 comprising Rs.3,48,138 crore of Tax Revenue (Net to Centre), Rs.3,50,867 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs.19,664 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Rs.1,75...


Government extends full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products in view of ongoing conflict in West Asia till 15th July 2026

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government had earlier provided a full Customs Duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products till 30th June 2026, as a temporary and targeted relief in view of the conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains. The exemption was provided to ensure sufficient availability of petrochemicals in the domestic market as Indian petroleum companies had been asked to concentrate on the prod...


DRI busts trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seizes 15 kg smuggled gold; four arrested

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major operation the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully dismantled a trans-border gold smuggling syndicate and seized 15 kg foreign-origin smuggled gold, valued at approximately Rs. 21.40 crore, operating from Delhi. DRI officers intercepted an international courier consignment originating from Thailand at Courier Terminal, Delhi. The consignment was in the name of a firm linked to a foreign...


Government extends last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal to 31st July 2026

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has extended the due date for filing of appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) under Section 112(1) read with Section 112(3) to 31.07.2026. By an earlier notification dated 17.09.2025, the Government had notified 30.06.2026 as the last date for filing of appeals before GSTAT. The Government has extended the due date in view of the recent representations from various stakeholders, highl...


Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Addresses the 10th Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today addressed the 10th Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi. Addressing the graduating students, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda described the convocation as a momentous occasion in their academic and professional journey. Congratulating the graduating class, he said that they were privileged to receive their degrees from a glo...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card in New Delhi. On this occasion, Union Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and several other senior officials were present. On this occasion, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said in his address that both the new initiatives launched today will prove ...


Technology succeeds when it reaches people and is easy for communities to use: Shri C.R Patil

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.R Patil said that technology becomes truly successful only when it reaches people and is easy for communities to use. Addressing the Innovation Challenge Grand Finale of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) held today in New Delhi, the Union Minister highlighted that the Jal Jeevan Mission, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has transformed the lives of rural...


Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs 198th Meeting of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at New Delhi

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the 198th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at New Delhi today. The Corporation deliberated upon and approved several key agenda items aimed at strengthening ESIC's healthcare infrastructure, expanding medical education, and improving organisational efficiency and service delivery. Direct Management of New ...


Clarification regarding media reports on the proceedings before the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the BPCL's Special Leave Petition on Ethanol allocation matter

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Attorney General for India has noticed certain media reports published on 30 June 2026 which have incorrectly reported the submissions made by the learned Attorney General before the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the proceedings arising out of the Special Leave Petition filed by the Oil Marketing Companies (BPCL) in ethanol allocation matter. The reports state that the Government's 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) Prog...


Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Reviews MSME Schemes in Ladakh, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive and Sustainable Growth; He is the First MSME Minister to visit the State

India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, reviewed implementation of various flagship schemes of the Ministry of MSME in Ladakh during a high-level meeting held at the DC Conference Hall, Leh during 29th - 30th June 2026. The review meeting was attended by Jt Secretary (A&T), Ministry of MSME, Shri Vinamra Mishra; Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Minister, Shri Surendra Prasad Pant; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shri Romil Singh...