Government of India: News
17 Apr 2024
Congress PartyExplained: Row over envoy's 'single dynastic party' jab at Congress
The Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, has come under the Congress's fire for his comments criticizing the party and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rejoinder to an article in a foreign publication.
17 Apr 2024
Ashwini VaishnawVodafone Idea secures ₹5,400 crore from anchor investors
Vodafone Idea has successfully raised ₹5,400 crore from anchor investors.
10 Apr 2024
CanadaNo Indian interference in 2021 Canada polls: Inquiry
A recent official investigation into potential foreign interference in Canada's 2021 elections has exonerated India.
31 Mar 2024
InfosysInfosys to get Rs. 6,300 crore tax refund from government
Infosys, a prominent software services provider in India, is set to receive a significant tax refund of Rs, 6,329 crore from the Indian government's income tax department.
28 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)How ISRO is pushing boundaries of space technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making waves in the world of space exploration with its plans to develop advanced launch vehicles.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi announces Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana: What is it?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme that will boost India's self-reliance in the energy sector.
01 Jan 2024
IndiaIndia's mineral production index rises by 13.1% in October 2023
India's mineral production index saw a notable 13.1% increase in October 2023, compared to the same month last year, according to the Union Ministry of Mines.
29 Dec 2023
FinanceInterest rates raised on select small savings schemes for Jan-Mar
The Government of India has announced an uptick in interest rates for two small savings schemes in the January-March 2024 quarter.
24 Nov 2023
IndiaCentre permits online bond platform providers to form industry body
The Indian government has given the green light to online bond platform providers to establish their industry body, the 'OBPP Association.'
15 Nov 2023
CanadaIndo-Canadian organization urges action against Khalistani secessionist group SFJ
The Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) in Canada has called on the country's law enforcement agencies to address the alleged threats by the Khalistani separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)'s founder Gurpatwant Singh against Air India flights.
28 Oct 2023
National Human Rights CommissionNHRC recommends tweaks in POCSO against online child sexual abuse
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly recommended modifications to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, to protect children.
18 Oct 2023
Dearness AllowanceBonus for government employees: Centre hikes DA by 4%
The Union Cabinet has approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners.
28 Sep 2023
IndiaIndia aims to issue 1L patents annually in 18 months
India aims to significantly boost its patent issuance capacity to 1 lakh per year within the next 18 months, said Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
28 Sep 2023
IndiaCentre greenlights cable TV infrastructure sharing with broadband service providers
The Indian government has updated the Cable Television Network Rules-1994, allowing multi-system operators (MSOs) to team up with broadband service providers.
25 Sep 2023
IndiaIndia's 500GW renewables goal to be fulfilled before 2030 deadline
The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh, has announced that India is set to achieve its ambitious 500GW renewable energy target ahead of the 2030 deadline.
21 Sep 2023
KolkataONDC's mobility project crosses over 5,000 rides/day in Kolkata
The Indian government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is making waves in India's ride-hailing sector.
30 Aug 2023
Electric Vehicles in IndiaPLI scheme extended till 2028, Tata Motors and Mahindra benefit
The Indian government has extended the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automotive sector by one more year, until March 2028.
27 Aug 2023
State Bank of India (SBI)Retirement age extension for LIC, PSB executives proposed
The Centre is currently discussing a proposal to extend the retirement age of top executives at the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), State Bank of India (SBI), and other public sector banks (PSBs).
17 Aug 2023
World Health OrganizationWHO conducts first-ever traditional medicine summit in Gujarat
The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting its first summit on traditional medicine in Gujarat today. The event will end tomorrow.
09 Aug 2023
Centre for Science and EnvironmentCentre cracks down on 8 YouTube channels spreading fake news
The Indian government has banned eight YouTube channels with a combined 23 million subscribers for spreading fake news.
30 Jun 2023
PAN CardDeadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking ends today: How to complete process
The deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar ends today (June 30), as per the announcement by the Ministry of Finance.
27 Jun 2023
Jammu And Kashmir'Through the Ages': ICHR to hold exhibition on J&K, Ladakh
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is planning an exhibition showcasing the history of Jammu and Kashmir and its links to ancient India, the Hindustan Times reported.
23 Jun 2023
IndiaNew rules: Power 20% cheaper during day, higher during night
New electricity rules will allow up to 20% cuts in power tariffs during the day and up to 20% increases during peak night hours, the Power Ministry said on Friday.
28 May 2023
YouTubeYouTube 'Like and Subscribe' scam: How to protect yourself
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, scams related to part-time jobs have risen, affecting hundreds and thousands of people. One such scam is related to YouTube and it has already trapped so many people.
22 May 2023
Electric VehiclesFAME-II revision: Electric two-wheelers to become costlier from June 1
Get ready to pay more for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India starting June 1.
10 May 2023
WhatsAppCentre to review charges against WhatsApp over mic privacy
Things don't seem to be going well for WhatsApp.
08 May 2023
MeitYCentre makes FM radio mandatory on smartphones: Here's why
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made FM radio mandatory for all smartphones.
03 May 2023
LGBTQ+Centre to form panel to look into LGBTQIA+ community issues
The central government has agreed to set up a committee to address "genuine human concerns" faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community in their day-to-day lives, according to the news agency ANI.
10 Apr 2023
Nobel Prize102-year-old Indian-American mathematician honored with Math 'Noble Prize'
Well-known Indian-American mathematician and statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao will be felicitated with the 2023 International Prize in Statistics.
27 Mar 2023
IndiaVehicle Scrappage Policy in India: Criteria and incentives explained
With the Bharat Stage 6 Phase 2 emission norms coming into effect in India this April, automakers have been introducing their updated models.
19 Mar 2023
PAN CardWhy do you need to link PAN card with Aadhaar
Your PAN card holds a crucial significance, and linking it with your Aadhaar card is mandatory if you want your income tax return to be processed.
15 Mar 2023
Bar Council of IndiaBCI allows foreign lawyers to practice in India; conditions apply
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India, according to The Indian Express.
02 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Not flawed': Supreme Court upholds government's 2016 decision of demonetization
Upholding the Centre's 2016 decision of demonetization, the Supreme Court on Monday junked all 58 petitions challenging it, saying the financial decision taken by the government can't be overturned.
12 Dec 2022
Parliamentary Standing CommitteeParliamentary Standing Committee proposes ban on sale of loose cigarettes
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has reportedly proposed a ban on the sale of loose cigarettes across the country in order to curb tobacco use.
28 Nov 2022
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingAiring of 'national interest' content daily mandatory from January 1
The policy of mandating TV channels to air content of 'national interest' for 30 minutes every day is likely to come into effect from the beginning of 2023.
20 Nov 2022
HomosexualityPromotion delayed due to my [homo]sexuality: Advocate Saurabh Kirpal
Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal accused the government of India of delaying his promotion because of his homosexuality, India Today reported
14 Oct 2022
Ministry Of Home AffairsCensus to be conducted digitally via mobile apps, web portal
After being stalled by the pandemic for two years now, the government is finally gearing up to conduct the Census 'digitally.'
13 Oct 2022
Education MinistryEducation loan guarantee limit will be Rs. 10 lakh: Report
The Government of India is considering raising the guarantee limit for education loans from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh, according to The Indian Express report.
30 Aug 2022
EducationFive scholarships for PhD candidates in India
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are pursued by postgraduate holders who seek a career in research.
07 Aug 2022
Tamil NaduMeet scientist Nallathamby Kalaiselvi, India's first woman to head CSIR
Senior scientist Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has become the first woman to head India's top scientific body, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
02 Aug 2022
Income Tax Department of IndiaITR verification time limit reduced from 120 to 30 days
The time limit for the e-verification or hard copy filing of the ITR-V (Income Tax Return-Verification), which is done after filing taxpayer returns, has been reduced from 120 days to 30 days, with effect from Monday (August 1), by the Income Tax Department.
28 Jul 2022
Aadhaar CardVoter enrolment: 17-year-olds can register in advance, says Election Commission
Youngsters above the age of 17 can now apply in advance to be enrolled into voters' list, a statement by the Election Commission of India (EC) said.
18 Jul 2022
ParsiGovernment boosts Parsi online dating via 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme
The government has revamped a nine-year-old scheme to boost the Parsi population, but with an 'online' twist.
18 Jul 2022
Education5 scholarships for every engineering student
Engineering is one of the most popular streams of study opted by Indian students.
11 Jul 2022
ExamsSSC CGL Exam: Format, eligibility, fees, and more details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds a variety of national-level examinations for recruitment into various government organizations, departments, and offices.
02 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGood news! Centre to promote 8,089 employees, considers reservation provisions
The Union government has passed an order promoting 8,089 officials, including giving reservations in the promotion to people from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), as per officials familiar with the development.
27 Jun 2022
Labor CodesNew labor laws: How your salary, work timings may change
The Union government is planning to implement new labor laws in India from July 1.
15 May 2022
Narendra ModiTesla suspends India entry plan after impasse over lowering tariffs
Tesla has decided to put on hold its plan to sell electric cars in India as it failed to secure lower import taxes. The company has stopped looking for showroom space and even reassigned some of its India team.
10 May 2022
Ministry Of Home AffairsSedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre on whether filing sedition cases in the future would be suspended until it reexamines IPC Section 124A.
04 May 2022
OROPIdentification delay stalls pensions of 58,000+ retired armed forces personnel
The Defence Ministry said 58,275 former servicemen—who didn't receive their April pension—will have the same credited to their bank accounts by Wednesday night.
23 Apr 2022
GujaratWHO's first global traditional medicine center in Gujarat by 2024
World Health Organization's (WHO) first-of-its-kind Global Center for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is set to open in Gujarat's Jamnagar by 2024, reported News18.
30 Mar 2022
Dearness AllowanceDA, DR for central government employees, pensioners hiked by 3%
In a major relief for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike the dearness allowance (DA) by 3%.
28 Feb 2022
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaMadhabi Puri Buch becomes first woman chairperson of SEBI
The Indian government on Monday appointed Madhabi Puri Buch as the new chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)—the country's market regulatory body.
28 Feb 2022
Directorate General of Civil AviationIndia extends ban on international flights 'until further orders'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has extended the suspension of scheduled international passenger flights to and from India until further orders.
17 Feb 2022
Press Information Bureau'Fallacious': Centre slams paper claiming higher COVID-19 deaths in India
The central government on Thursday rejected a research paper claiming that India had a much higher COVID-19 death toll than officially reported.
09 Feb 2022
Jammu And KashmirWhy are big brands apologizing to Indian people?
Several major companies have joined the chorus in issuing public apologies to Indian people over controversial posts on Kashmir.
02 Feb 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman'Nal se Jal' scheme gets budgetary boost. What is it?
The Indian government has allocated Rs. 60,000 crore to the "Har Ghar Nal se Jal" scheme for the financial year 2022-2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the annual budget in Parliament.
11 Jan 2022
Kumar Mangalam BirlaGovernment becomes largest shareholder in Vodafone Idea under new plan
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Ltd. has decided to convert its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues into government equity.
10 Jan 2022
Aadhaar CardGovernment to provide consent form for sharing of Aadhaar details
The central government is expected to share a consent form with citizens seeking their permission for the sharing of their Aadhaar details.
02 Jan 2022
DronesFirst aerosports policy drafted as India aims high for 2030
India's civil aviation ministry unveiled a draft National Aerosports Policy (NASP 2022) on Saturday.
