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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicCompanies Act

Topic: Companies Act

Centre clarifies Companies Act doesn’t apply to Sikkim as Rajya Sabha returns Manipur GST Bill

MoS Harsh Malhotra was responding to MP D T Lepcha’s query on Sikkim stakeholders' issues with company registration, filings & MCA21 compliance due to poor connectivity & lack of facilitation centres.

‘Unlimited corporate contributions to parties contrary to free & fair elections,’ says SC

Striking down electoral bonds scheme, SC said ‘chief reason for corporate funding of political parties is to influence political process which may in turn improve company’s performance’.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.