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Business Centre Extends GSTAT Appeal Deadline to July 31 After Portal Glitches
The Centre has extended the GSTAT appeal deadline to July 31, 2026 due to portal glitches from a surge in filings. Over 30,000 appeals were filed in the last 15 days. Taxpayers are advised to file early to avoid congestion.
Technology Critical Deadline Looms for Windows and Linux Secure Boot Certificates Expiring June 24
Three Microsoft-signed cryptographic certificates that underpin Secure Boot for Windows and Linux will expire on June 24. Without updated keys, systems become vulnerable to UEFI bootkits—malware that loads before the operating system and survives reinstallation. The article traces the history of bootkits and explains the urgency for enterprise IT teams.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8: last chance to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Thousands of early-stage startups have already applied. Selected founders will pitch live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, with a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. Alumni have collectively raised over $32 billion and achieved 250 exits.
Logistics UPS Meets Deadline for Retrofitting 2,000 Delivery Vans with AC, Teamsters Say
UPS met its obligation to retrofit 2,000 parcel delivery vans with air conditioning in the hottest parts of the U.S. by June 1, Teamsters union President Sean O'Brien announced. The company also launched a pilot to cool cargo compartments. The progress resulted from enforcement of the 2023 national contract, which includes a standing arbitrator for grievances.
Regulations & Compliance Platforms Must Register Gig Workers by June 21
The government has mandated digital platforms like Swiggy and Uber to register gig workers on the eShram portal by June 21. This move aims to ensure social security benefits for workers. Non-compliance will result in penalties under the Social Security Code.
Technology FCC Grants Amazon Extension for Satellite Launch
The FCC has granted Amazon an extension for launching its Leo satellite constellation due to rocket capacity issues. This decision, opposed by SpaceX, allows Amazon more time to deploy its satellite internet service.