July 2026 New Rules: LPG Cheaper, Passport Costlier, Railway Fines Doubled

The picture shows a kitchen cylinder with '19 kg' written on it. As soon as Indian Oil released the new prices this morning, there was a stir at the cooking gas shops. In Delhi, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 183.50 to Rs 2930. It is Rs 3227 in Patna and Rs 3052.50 in Lucknow. The hotels and restaurants which are directly affected by this have got this big relief. Imagine how much a restaurant owner would save!

This image shows the official mobile app of UIDAI on a smartphone. From July 1, people will be able to update their email ID in their Aadhaar card completely free of cost. Earlier, the fee was Rs. 75. UIDAI has given this relief for the next six months. This change will make it easier to access digital services. Have you linked your email with Aadhaar?

The picture shows a ticket checking scene at a railway station. From July 1, it has become even more expensive to travel by train without a ticket. The minimum fine has been increased from Rs 250 to Rs 500. That is, if you are caught without a ticket, you will have to pay double the fine beforehand. More importantly, it has become even more difficult to travel on a ticket in someone else's name, because by doing so, the ticket will be immediately confiscated and the full fare plus Rs 500 will be charged.

In this photo, a security check is seen at the railway station. Now there will be a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for carrying dangerous goods in trains. In severe cases, they can even be jailed. This step has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers. Usually people used to avoid carrying gas cylinders or flammable substances, but now the rules have become stricter. Well, this change was necessary in terms of security.

In the picture, a bank manager is seen explaining the documents to the customer. The RBI's new rules, which came into effect from July 1, are aimed at preventing fraudulent sale of insurance, mutual funds or other financial products by banks. If a bank is found selling the wrong product to the customer, it will have to pay compensation. That is, if this has also happened to you, then you can complain and get your money back. Have you ever sold a product that you didn't need?

This picture shows a long queue of people in a passport office, which is now going to be more expensive. There has been a huge increase in passport fees since July 1. A 36-page new or renewed passport will now cost Rs 2,500 as against Rs 1,500 earlier. The 60-page passport is priced at Rs 3,500. Talking about the instant passport, now you have to pay Rs 5000. That is, if you plan to get a passport, be prepared to loosen your pockets.

The image shows a person scanning a QR code on the packaging of a medicine. From July 1, QR codes have been made mandatory on vaccines, antimicrobial and anti-cancer drugs. Earlier, this facility was only applicable to the top-300 pharmaceutical brands. Now every pharmaceutical company will have to print a barcode or QR code on the primary packaging. This will prevent the spread of fake medicines. Imagine how dangerous it can be if a fake medicine goes into a serious disease like cancer!

The image shows the SBI credit card with the PhonePe app. From July 1, the reward points rules on SBI's PhonePe co-branded credit card have changed. Rewards on many spending categories have been reduced. If you also use this card, keep an eye on your reward points, you may not get as much benefit as before. Of course, credit card companies make these adjustments from time to time.

In this picture, an airport premium lounge is seen where there is a great seating arrangement. HDFC Bank has put a new minimum spend condition for airport lounge facility on some of its credit cards. Now it can be difficult to enjoy the lounge without spending a certain amount of money. Those who often use the airport lounge will now have to re-read the terms of their card. Maybe the facility that used to be free will now be paid.

This picture is showing the work of laborers in a rural area, who are now entering a new era. The 20-year-old MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) has come to an end from July 1. In its place, the 'Developed India - Guarantee Mission for Employment and Livelihood (VB-G Ram Ji) Act' has come into force. Under the new Act, rural households will get 125 days of statutory wage employment. The special thing is that in place of the old job cards, now 'Smart Job Cards' will be given, which will have the facility of facial recognition. The payment will be made directly to the bank or post office accounts.