EPFO Circular on Submission of APAR for FY 2025–26 through SPARROW
The circular states that Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APARs) for the year 2025–26 for all cadres, except certain categories such as MTS, Electrician, Lift Operator, Driver and similar cadres, are required to be filed through the Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW).
Bureau of Indian Standards Notification on Establishment of Indian Standards
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards notifies that the Indian Standards listed in the Schedule have been established on the dates indicated in the third column.
BIS Notification – Amendments to Indian Standards (April 2026)
In pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards issued a notification regarding amendments to Indian Standards.
CERC (Power Market) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026 (Draft)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a draft notification to amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) Regulations, 2021.
Rajasthan RERA – Revision in Threshold for Suo-moto Proceedings for QPR Default
Vide order no. 1166 dated July 31, 2025, it was provided that failure to submit three consecutive Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR’s) would trigger suo-moto proceedings for non-compliance.
Update on single filing system through API-based integration between Stock Exchanges
This has reference to NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2024/28 & BSE Notice No. 20240930-60 dated September 30, 2024, with respect to single filing system through API-based integration between Stock Exchanges.
Implementation of Prior Intimation System for Form CT-05 (Export Purpose)
In pursuance of Gazette Notification G.S.R. 50(E) dated January 21, 2026, amendments were made to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 introducing a system of prior intimation to come into force after ninety (90) days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Withdrawal of Facility for Pull Back for Editing QPRs
Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority issued this order with reference to its earlier order dated January 01, 2021, which had allowed promoters to “pull back” Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) for editing upon payment of prescribed processing fees.
Extension of Relaxation for Use of Alternate Fuels in NCR
Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas issued this order in continuation of its earlier order dated March 13, 2026, which permitted temporary use of alternate fuels due to disruption in natural gas supply.
GSTR-3B Due Date Extended by 1 day from April 20, 2026 to April 21, 2026
A system-generated message displayed on the GST portal states that technical difficulties were experienced in return filing on the previous day.