The Ministry of Law and Justice Must Always Hold a Union Cabinet Rank Date: October 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Governance & Legal Affairs

A recent opinion in legal circles has reignited debate over the constitutional importance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, emphasizing that the ministry must always hold a Union Cabinet…

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FSSAI Directs States to Ensure Removal of ‘ORS’ from Product Labels and Brand Names Date: October 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food & Health Regulation News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all state and union territory food safety departments to remove the term “ORS” (Oral Rehydration Salts) from the labels…

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Income Tax Refunds Drop 16% as Filters Tighten; Direct Tax Collections Rise 2.4% Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Finance News

India’s income tax refunds have declined by 16% year-on-year, even as net direct tax collections rose by 2.4%, signaling tighter refund scrutiny by the Income Tax Department (ITD). The move…

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MedPlus Subsidiary Faces 7-Day Drug License Suspension in Andhra Pradesh Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Pharma & Compliance News

A subsidiary of MedPlus Health Services Ltd, one of India’s largest pharmacy retail chains, has been handed a seven-day suspension of its drug license by the Andhra Pradesh Drugs Control…

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MSME Industry Bodies Urge RBI to Extend ECLGS to Tackle US Tariff Impact Date: October 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Business & Trade News

In light of the recent US tariff hikes on select Indian exports, leading MSME industry bodies have appealed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the Emergency Credit…

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PF/ESI Due Date Relief: ITAT Remands Verification of Employee Contribution Linked to Actual Salary Payment Date: October 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Tax & Compliance News

In a significant development, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has directed a reassessment of cases concerning delays in Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) deposits. The tribunal…

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Home Rent Rule 2025: Big Changes in Deposit, Lease Terms & Rent Hike Limits Date: October 14, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Real Estate & Housing News

The central government has introduced the Home Rent Rule 2025, marking one of the most significant overhauls in India’s rental housing framework. The new regulation aims to create a fair…

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Mandatory Service of GST Notices: Much required Amendment in Section 169 Date: October 14, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Tax & Compliance News

The government has proposed a crucial amendment to Section 169 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, making the service of GST notices and orders to taxpayers mandatory…

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Modification of Annual Municipal Charges for trades for the service of e-Trade License has been extended for further period of two weeks Date: October 13, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Governance & Compliance News

The government has announced an extension of two weeks for the modification of Annual Municipal Charges applicable to various trades under the e-Trade License service. This decision aims to provide…

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FSSAI Bans PFAs, BPA in Food Packaging Draft Date: October 13, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Regulatory & Compliance News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft regulation proposing a complete ban on the use of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs) and Bisphenol A…

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