October 8, 2026: The 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi approved major changes to GST enforcement, including scrapping the arrest powers of tax officers and raising the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. The government also approved ₹993.64 crore for development of National Highway-10 in Sikkim.
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- GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers of Tax Officers; Prosecution Threshold Raised to ₹5 Crore
The GST Council has removed the power of arrest available to tax officers and raised the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. The punishment, whether fine or imprisonment or both, will be left to judicial discretion in each case. - 57th GST Council Meeting Held Under FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Chairmanship
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 57th GST Council meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Chief ministers and senior representatives from several states participated in the meeting. - ₹993.64 Crore Approved for NH-10 Development Between Rangpo and Ranipool in Sikkim
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of ₹993.64 crore for development of National Highway-10 between Rangpo and Ranipool in Sikkim. The project is expected to upgrade the corridor into a two-lane highway with paved shoulders. - PM Modi to Visit Chennai on October 11, Inaugurate Metro and Railway Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on October 11 to dedicate a metro rail project and participate in other programmes. He is scheduled to inaugurate the 14.6-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch and Amrit Bharat Stations at Palani, Paramakudi and Namakkal. - Government Committed to Strengthening Wind Energy Manufacturing Sector: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the government is committed to supporting manufacturing in the non-conventional wind energy sector. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Windergy 2026 conference in Chennai. - Maharashtra CEO Announces Measures to Ensure No Eligible Voter Is Left Out
The Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer’s office has announced special measures to ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral roll and no ineligible person remains on it. The measures are being implemented through voter registration offices. - President, PM Modi Condole Demise of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s Mother
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who passed away at the age of 80. The President recalled her work for the empowerment and welfare of tribal communities. - India Must Focus on Technology Self-Reliance and Innovation: Satish Chandra Dubey
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey stressed the need to promote indigenous technology, research and innovation to strengthen India’s position in global technology and manufacturing. - NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Unsafe Government School Building in Bihar
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report concerning an unsafe government primary school building in Kiratpur, Darbhanga. The school roof is reportedly being temporarily supported by wooden benches, desks and bricks. - Tripura Police Team Begins Motorcycle Rally from Agartala to Kevadia
A 12-member Tripura Police team embarked on a motorcycle rally from Agartala to Kevadia in Gujarat on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The rally was flagged off by Tripura Director General of Police G. S. Rao.
