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No FSSAI Norms Yet for Nutrition Warning Labels on Packaged Foods Date: August 29, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Safety & Consumer Affairs News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has yet to finalize regulations mandating nutrition warning labels on packaged...

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Has the Promised Zero Penalty Privilege for Small Taxpayers Been Taken Away in the New Tax Act 2025? Here’s What Experts Say Date: August 29, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Policy Updates

The recently enacted New Tax Act 2025, which replaces the decades-old Income Tax Act of 1961, has sparked debate among...

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Trump’s India Tariffs Take Effect: Which Sector Will Be Hit, What’s Exempt? Date: August 27, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | International Business Reports

The United States has officially implemented new tariffs on key imports from India, marking a significant turn in bilateral trade...

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Instant e-PAN to Go Offline for Two Days Next Week: Here’s the Impact on You Date: August 27, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Business Standard

The Income Tax Department has announced that its instant e-PAN service will remain unavailable for two days, from August 30...

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Chennai to Face 3-Day Water Supply Disruption in 7 Zones Date: August 25, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Urban Infrastructure & Public Services News

Residents of Chennai are bracing for a three-day water supply disruption across seven zones, as the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply...

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GCC Unveils Tough Street Vending Rules to Curb Hawker Menace Date: August 25, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Urban Governance & Compliance News

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has introduced stricter street vending regulations aimed at addressing the growing challenges of unregulated hawking...

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GeM to Add Rate Contracts & Global Tendering Date: August 24, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Public Procurement & Governance News

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is set to introduce two major features—Rate Contracts and Global Tendering—to enhance efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness...

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Govt Proposes Immediate License Suspension for Substandard Drug Manufacturing Date: August 24, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Pharma & Regulatory News

The government has proposed stringent new measures to address quality lapses in India’s pharmaceutical sector, including the immediate suspension of...

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Minister Thangam Thennarasu Urges Protection of States Revenue in GST Reforms Date: August 22, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Federal Finance News

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu has called for strong safeguards to protect States’ revenue interests while implementing upcoming reforms...

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Tamil Nadu Will Achieve Self-Reliance in Silk Yarn Production, Says MSME Minister Date: August 22, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | MSME & Textile Industry News

Tamil Nadu is on track to achieve self-reliance in silk yarn production, according to the State’s MSME Minister. Speaking at...

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19 Bills, Including New Income Tax Act, Passed Without Protesting Opposition Date: August 21, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Parliamentary & Legal Affairs News

In a significant development, Parliament cleared 19 bills in the current session, including the landmark New Income Tax Act, 2025....

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FSSAI Seizes Adulterated Ghee Stock and Initiates Further Action Following Inspection at Rajkot Dairy Unit Date: August 21, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Safety & Compliance News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized large quantities of adulterated ghee during an inspection at...

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MSMEs Are the Backbone of India’s Economy, Poised to Lead Global Trade – Vijender Gupta at MSME Global Summit 2025 Date: August 20, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | MSME & Trade News

At the MSME Global Summit 2025, Chief Guest and Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized the critical role of Micro, Small, and...

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Labour Laws in India: A 2025 Compliance Guide Date: August 20, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Labour & Employment Law News

India’s labour law landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, with new codes and compliance guidelines designed to simplify...

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MedPlus Subsidiary Faces Drug License Suspensions at Three Stores, Potential Revenue Loss of Rs 6.89 Lacs Date: August 19, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Business & Compliance News

MedPlus Health Services Ltd, one of India’s largest pharmacy chains, has reported that its subsidiary has faced drug license suspensions...

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Publication of Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2025 Date: August 19, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Intellectual Property & Legal Updates

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2025, inviting feedback...

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Income Tax Bill 2025 Changes: Key Updates on Pension, House Property Income, Nil TDS, and More Date: August 18, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Compliance News

The recently passed Income Tax Bill, 2025, has introduced several important changes impacting individuals, salaried employees, and property owners. The...

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ET Soonicorns Summit 2025: Unicorn Panel Explores Building Real Defensibility in AI Moats Date: August 18, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Startups & Technology News

At the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025, leading unicorn founders and investors came together to discuss one of the most pressing...

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ACCC Puts Franchisors on High Alert for Franchising Code Breaches Date: August 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Corporate & Compliance News

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a strong warning to franchisors, urging strict compliance with the Franchising...

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FSSAI Holds National Meet to Review Food Labelling Rules; Experts Propose Front-of-Pack Warning Labels Date: August 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Safety & Compliance News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently convened a national consultation to review existing food labelling regulations,...

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Call for Tiered GST on Soft Drinks Based on Sugar Content

September 30, 2024

The Indian Beverage Association has proposed a tiered GST structure for carbonated soft drinks, aiming to incentivize healthier consumption. A report by ICRIER suggests that soft drinks with moderate or low sugar should be...

GST Relief: Conditional Waiver on Interest and Penalty for Non-Fraudulent Cases

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