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ITAT is a quasi judicial institution set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals under the Direct Taxes Acts. The orders passed by the ITAT are final, an appeal lies to the High Court only if a substantial question of law arises for determination. Starting in 1941 with six Members constituting three Benches - one each at Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta) and Mumbai (Bombay),...

Compliance of order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of Shri Anuj Goyal vs UOI & Ors

Government of India press release: Central Silk Board’s CSGRC-Hosur Organizes National Seminar on Seri-Genetic Resources...

Government of India press release: JIPMER Organises Comprehensive National Hand Surgery Course

Government of India press release: Janaushadhi Kendra Owners Honoured on 8th Janaushadhi Diwas

Government of India press release: 8th Janaushadhi Diwas Celebrated Across the Country with Enthusiastic Participation

Government of India press release: Central Bureau of Communication organises Integrated Communication and Outreach Progr...

In the research report which summarised the speeches of top executives of the participant companies, Iran was mentioned only once and was not part of the 100 most used words of over 7000 words that were analysed

According to experts, the current rate hike reflects a partial transmission of the impact caused by an energy supply crunch in West Asia.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu praised Indians as top diplomats globally, highlighting their integration skills and India's growth potential amid stable governance.

West Asia crisis: 52,000 Indians returned following partial opening of airspace

Govt moves to cushion consumers amid global oil turbulence

Cleared Class 10 but jobless? Bengal offers Rs 1,500 monthly allowance

Government of India press release: Prime Minister congratulates successful candidates of Civil Services Examination, 202...

All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, the institute of the State government, has registered an increase in results owing to Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.

ED attaches properties worth Rs 441 crore in Andhra liquor scam

Government of India press release: ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’ to be Organised on Kartavya Path on International Wom...

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 Result: In his first attempt, Abhishek Chauhan cleared both the preliminary and main stages in 2025 and appeared for the interview in 2026, where he answered the panel's questions confidently.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, sect head's lawyer Jitender Khurana said.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: Speaking to NDTV, Rajeswari said her motivation to become an IAS officer stems from the opportunity to transform lives through effective governance

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: Ruchi Singh, daughter of Inspector Ram Shankar Singh from Mahendrapur village in Matihani block, Begusarai, has brought pride to her family and district by securing the 171st rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

UPSC CSE Final Result Top Ranks 2025: Of the 958 successful candidates, 317 belong to the General category, 104 to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 306 to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 73 to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana high court in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

Kerala: Five held for smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan; DTO among accused

The ED attached properties worth ₹441.63 crore linked to accused in a ₹3,500 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati.

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Government of India press release: Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER), MHA, organizes 3rd Seminar o...

Government of India press release: Prime Minister shares an article on the role of Nari Shakti in nation-building

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Resident of Manzpora in the Naidkhai area of the north Kashmir district, secured an all-India rank (AIR) of 957, bringing pride and celebrations to the frontier district

Police inspected commercial establishments and shops suspected of illegally displaying advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products

The court directed the State to make efforts for the repatriation of the appellant back to his country of origin, Bangladesh

Oracle and ​OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans ‌to expand a ​flagship artificial ⁠intelligence data centre in Texas

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: The recommendations are based on the results of the written examination held in August 2025 and the Personality Test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.

CBSE SST Paper Analysis: The paper followed the updated CBSE competency-based pattern, incorporating a balanced mix of objective, assertion-reasoning, case-based, and descriptive questions

This is the second time the high court has acquitted Ram Rahim Singh in a high-profile 2002 murder case linked to the Dera.

UPSC CSE Result Provisional Status: Around one-third of the recommended candidates have their candidature marked as provisional.

According to police, the incident took place on February 19 when Shafi allegedly lured Puttaraju on the pretext of participating in a gold auction conducted by a finance company.

Justice N Mala of the Madurai bench of the high court made the remarks while dealing with the case arising from a relationship between two teenagers.

Dubai, UAE war news LIVE: Authorities in Dubai dealt with a minor incident caused by the debris of an intercepted missile on Saturday. Meanwhile, flights hovered above the Dubai airport for a while before heading towards it again, data from FlightRadar24.com showed.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday remarked that courts cannot afford to view every developmental project as suspect due to environmental concerns.Such a stance will impede legitimate developmental aspirations of the country, he opined.CJI Kant was speaking at the Punjab and Haryana High Court before inaugurating a refurbished library in honour of Justice Kuldip Singh, a former Supreme Court judge, who came to be known a India's green judge for his seminal judgments on environme

Govt says no petrol-diesel price hike for now, may consider buying Russian LNG

Sharad Pawar set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed, sparks tensions in Uddhav Sena camp

The total value of the movable and immovable properties is worth around Rs.4 crore: ACB

‘Lord of the Rings’ director to be honoured for his extraordinary artistic vision at the festival’s opening ceremony on May 12.

Searches carried out in Karimnagar; cash and key documents reportedly seized in disproportionate assets probe.

The Minister said artificial intelligence is transforming the role of technology in organisations—from a cost centre into a strategic value-creation engine that drives growth, innovation and better financial decision-making

His visit paid respects at Sree Narayana Guru's samadhi, highlighting the Congress party's link to the state's social reform history.

‘Association of owners formed under KAOA is the right body to manage residential apartments, not cooperative societies’

‘Women founders continue to build resilient, high-potential businesses, yet the share of capital reaching them remains disproportionately small’

Commenting on U.S. announcing a ‘waiver’ to India for importing Russian oil, the National Conference leader states that India is a sovereign country and does not need anyone’s permission

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has pushed for a symbolic puja at the hilltop Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, even as contempt proceedings continue over the alleged failure to implement earlier court orders.

Gujarat: Three held for exporting etomidate disguised as aloe vera powder, personal care ingredient

Citizens need to send photographs along with the location details while reporting sanitation complaints.

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37°C and 20°C respectively.

Nagalakshmi said that her husband had wished that their son should become an IAS officer. She said the wish has now been fulfilled.

Padmavathi's success story, which began as a hobby four years ago, drew horticulture officials from Sikkim

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Source: News on Air Subject: Security Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet tragically crashed at Inglong Ekopi Hill in Assam during a routine training mission on March 5, 2026. About The Sukhoi Su-30MKI: What it is? The Sukhoi Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a heavy, all-weather, long-range, two-seater multirole air superiority … Continue reading "The Sukhoi Su-30MKI" The post The Sukhoi Su-30MKI appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam

Government of India press release: PRESS COMMUNIQUE

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy

How Global Ayyappa Conclave expenses exceeded sponsorship amounts: Kerala HC to TDB

Rule-based world order collapsing, replaced by 'force-based order': Harish Salve

A collection of articles about Tamil Nadu’s progress

Andhra Pradesh's CM Naidu unveils a new "Population Management Policy" to address declining fertility rates, offering incentives to encourage larger families.

Karnataka Lokayukta police raided eight officials, uncovering ₹35.6 crore in disproportionate assets across 42 locations linked to them.

Over 2,800 child trafficking cases are pending trial in India, with Tamil Nadu having the highest at 748. The Supreme Court demands swift action.

Andhra shifts from family planning to "population care" due to declining fertility rates, proposing incentives to boost birth rates and workforce participation.

The US issued a general license to allow for some Russian oil sales to India, giving the nation more options to purchase fuel

A Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge seeks Karnataka HC's help to remove defamatory online content, claiming it harms his international reputation.

A Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge has petitioned Karnataka High Court to remove defamatory online content and block URLs, claiming damage to his reputation.

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed a criminal case registered in 2024 against Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over a Facebook post against certain Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, which allegedly contained morphed and provocative content.Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav passed the interim order on a plea by Shivakumar to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The Court also sought the response of the State in the matter. Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav, Karnataka High

Trademark protection and luxury brandsThe Delhi High Court’s decision in Hermes International v. Macky Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. (2025) represents a major development in Indian trademark jurisprudence, particularly from the perspective of protection granted to luxury brands renowned worldwide. The present dispute arose out of a trademark infringement suit filed by Hermes International, along with its Indian subsidiary, against Macky Lifestyle Private Limited. Justice Tejas Karia, who formally declared

Kochhar & Co Partner Mohit Kundu has joined Dhaval Vussonji & Associates as a Partner in Real Estate practice.Kundu is a 2008 graduate of the University of Mumbai. He earned his LLM in Corporate Governance from The University of Manchester in 2009.He has extensive experience advising developers, corporates, financial institutions, investors, etc. on a diverse range of real estate transactions across India. His expertise spans land acquisitions, project development, title diligence, leasi

RN Ravi to Bengal, ex-diplomat in Delhi: What changed in major Governor reshuffle

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions on a daily basis. Regular Practice would help one overcome the fear of CSAT too.We are naming this initiative as Insta– DART – Daily … Continue reading "UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 6 Mar 2026" The post UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 6 Mar 20

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Gazette notification: Indian Nursing Council

The Lok Sabha is likely to take up the notice to move a resolution to remove Mr. Birla from office for allegedly acting in a ‘blatantly partisan’ manner; the House will witness a rare moment when he will not chair the proceedings but will be seated among the members

Anuj Agnihotri has topped the civil services examination.

In a five-page order passed earlier this week, Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar, Tabasum, directed that the matter be listed on March 12 for framing of charges

UPSC CSE Final Result Top Ranks 2025: A total of 958 candidates have qualified for the 1087 posts of IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), and IFS (Indian Foreign Service) and other services posts.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Central Services in Group 'A' and Group 'B'.

The interviews for candidates began in January 2026, and were conducted at the UPSC headquarters in New Delhi.

In the fertile belt along the Narmada River, where rows of lush banana plantations stretch across the landscape, farmers usually look forward to the months leading up to Ramadan.

UPSC announced the results for the CSE 2025 examinations earlier today, wherein Agnihotri emerged as the holder of All India Rank (AIR 1).

Anuj Agnihotri said that this was his third attempt and just learnt about the results.

The second and third ranks were bagged by Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull, respectively.

The court found him guilty of the crime, and also fined the accused ₹10,000.

Unrest in many West Asian nations and shipping restrictions resulted in lower participation from shippers

At present, certification exists mainly for organic produce, which follows strict chemical-free standards.

The aviation crisis follows a coordinated US-Israeli strike against Iran on February 28.

Assets belonging to Kesireddy Rajasekhara Reddy. Booneti Chanakya and Donthireddy Vasudeva Reddy attached under PMLA as probe points to alleged ₹3,500 crore loss to State exchequer during previous regime

Both the BJP and the Congress have issued whips mandating their members’ presence in the House from March 9 to 11, in anticipation of the resolution by 118 Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha seeking Birla’s removal for partisan behaviour slated for debate

Can courts intervene when an election is already underway? In 1952, a rejected candidate from Namakkal took this question to the Supreme Court in the landmark N.P. Ponnuswami v. Returning Officer case.

M.V. Jayarajan cites the discrepancy between the voter rolls prepared by the State Election Commission and the final roll published by the Election Commission of India following the SIR to highlight the party’s concerns

The order has been issued in view of the “unwarranted sensationalism” in reporting the ongoing war in West Asia involving the U.S., Israel and Iran

Sreeja J.S. from Naruvamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram secures 57th rank in her first attempt, overcoming several oddsTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM

UPSC 2025 Topper List: Kota's Anuj Agnihotri, a doctor by profession, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the prestigious examination. Rajeshwari Suve M and Akanksha Dhull have secured the second and third ranks, respectively.

UPSC Topppers 2025: Despite working in the fields, Anita's mother ensured that she could continue her studies. She also provided financial support and helped send her to Delhi for further education.

UPSC CSE Toppers: Explaining his decision to shift from medicine to civil services, he shared that he wanted to create a larger impact through administrative work.

Move aims to ensure that cross-border tax transparency keeps pace with the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape

India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena's sinking

Lok Sabha may debate motion to remove Speaker next week, BJP issues whip

Sarpanch shot dead in Punjab's Moga, had received threats a day earlier

Andhra CM announces Rs 25,000 incentive for 2nd, 3rd child to lift fertility rate

Why Trump doesn't want India to become rival like China

The ball was chasing me tonight: Axar Patel

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Government of India press release: Vice-President Participates as Chief Guest at the Inauguration of Rajagopuram, Kalasa...

Government of India press release: Policy Reforms That Transformed Business Environment

Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita said, "Leaders and functionaries from other parties are joining the BJP today. They are showing their support for our ideology"

India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.

Comprehensive insolvency resolution framework consolidating existing laws. Created NCLT/NCLAT for resolution, IBBI as regulator, and Insolvency Professionals. Set strict 180-day timeline for resolution. Transformed India's credit culture.

Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.

Provided legislative backing for the Aadhaar project, defining it as proof of identity for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services. Passed as a money bill. Established data protection and authentication framework.

Established the institution of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries including the Prime Minister (with safeguards).

Replaced the colonial-era Land Acquisition Act of 1894. Required consent of 80% of landowners for private projects and 70% for PPP projects, social impact assessment, enhanced compensation (2-4x market value), and mandatory rehabilitation.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

Established the National Green Tribunal for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and enforcement of environmental legal rights. One of few dedicated environmental courts globally.

Establishment of UIDAI under Nandan Nilekani to issue unique 12-digit identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. Became the world's largest biometric ID system, later underpinning Direct Benefit Transfer and digital governance.

Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.

Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.

Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.

Legislation to institutionalise fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and eliminating revenue deficit. Established a framework for responsible fiscal management by the central government.

Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.

Established legal framework to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from laundered money. Created Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and empowered Enforcement Directorate.

Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.

India's first comprehensive cyber law providing legal recognition for electronic commerce, digital signatures, and establishing cybercrime penalties. Created the legal framework for India's digital economy.

Constitutional amendment that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women (one-third), and devolution of powers to local self-government bodies across rural India.

Constitutional amendment providing constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities), mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, and decentralisation of urban governance.

Established SEBI as a statutory regulatory body to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote the development of the stock exchange. Key institution for India's capital market development.

Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.