If the extension is approved, officials said the publication of the finaldraft rolls could be pushed to February 21. Referring to the trade deals India agreed to with various countries, the Prime Minister said India is seen as a “trusted partner for growth”. A new and simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the over six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961, will come into effect from April 1. The Income Tax department has sought comments from stakeholders on the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, and forms by February 22. T20 World Cup 2026 | Skipper Suryakumar saves the day for Men in BlueThe captain rose to the fore and the host prospered at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday (February 7, 2026) night.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2026 01:42 UTC