Government of India: News
20 Dec 2021
Labour MinistryNew labor codes likely in India from FY2022-2023
India is projected to implement four new labor codes on social security, wages, industrial relations, and occupational safety starting the financial year 2022-23, a senior government official reportedly said.
17 Dec 2021
ZomatoGig workers threaten large protest over better pay, benefits
Gig workers in India have threatened large protests over their demands for better pay and benefits.
16 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCabinet clears proposal to raise marriage-age for women to 21
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 years to 21, reports said.
15 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCentre clears Rs. 76,000cr scheme to push semiconductor chip production
The Indian government on Wednesday approved a scheme worth Rs. 76,000 crore to push designing and production of semiconductor chips and display boards in the country.
08 Dec 2021
PunjabFarmers to end protest tomorrow as Centre agrees to demands
Farmers are set to call off their protest against the central government's agricultural laws after taking a final call on Thursday noon.
22 Nov 2021
Republic DayIndia approaches BIMSTEC leaders to be Republic Day guests: Report
India is planning to invite the leaders of BIMSTEC to New Delhi for the 2022 Republic Day celebrations.
22 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiLegalize MSP, sack Minister: Farmers' demands to PM Modi
Farmers protesting at Delhi's borders wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi listing their remaining demands after the central government agreed to repeal the controversial agricultural laws.
15 Nov 2021
Venkaiah NaiduPM Modi divides Ministers into 8 groups to improve governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government has divided the 77 Union Ministers into eight groups with an aim to improve overall governance.
14 Nov 2021
MumbaiPetrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for 10th straight day
The rates of petrol and diesel remained unchanged for the tenth straight day on Sunday after touching record highs earlier this month.
05 Nov 2021
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Petrol, diesel prices dip as more states cut VAT
Petrol and diesel prices in several cities across the country saw a sharp decline on Friday after more states announced cuts to the Value-Added Tax (VAT).
03 Nov 2021
Ministry of FinancePetrol, diesel made cheaper before Diwali; excise duty slashed
The central government on Wednesday announced a reduction in the excise duty on petrol and diesel.
30 Oct 2021
West BengalCentre's warning to Assam, West Bengal as COVID-19 cases rise
The central government has issued a warning to the governments of Assam and West Bengal keeping in view rising COVID-19 cases and weekly positivity rates and decreasing testing numbers there.
28 Oct 2021
Ministry Of Home AffairsCOVID-19 guidelines extended till November 30. What's allowed, what's not?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the current guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic until November 30.
27 Oct 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC orders Pegasus probe; says Centre 'cannot get free pass'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered an independent probe into the Pegasus snooping scandal involving allegations of widespread surveillance of politicians, journalists, activists, etc.
22 Oct 2021
Supreme Court Of India39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission after SC order
Thirty-nine women officers secured Permanent Commission in the Indian Army, the central government told the Supreme Court on Friday.
18 Oct 2021
Farmers ProtestFarmers stage 'Rail Roko' today to seek Union Minister's resignation
Farmers will today hold a "Rail Roko" protest to call for the sacking and arrest of Union Minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
15 Oct 2021
India7 new defense companies inaugurated by PM. Which are they?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched seven new defense companies carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which was dissolved earlier this month.
13 Oct 2021
IndiaPower companies allowed to import 10% of their coal requirement
In a bid to mitigate the supply issues faced by India's coal-fired power plants, the Power Ministry on Tuesday reportedly allowed the power producers using domestic coal to import up to 10% of their coal requirement.
12 Oct 2021
Ministry of Civil AviationNo restrictions on domestic flight capacity from October 18: Centre
Amid the improving COVID-19 situation in the country, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday permitted domestic airlines to function at their full capacity from October 18 onwards.
11 Oct 2021
Amit ShahAmit Shah meets Coal, Power Ministers amid coal shortage concerns
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday met his colleagues handling the Coal and Power Ministries amid concerns of coal shortage and power outage in several parts of India.
01 Oct 2021
Delhi'You have strangulated entire city': Supreme Court slams farmers' body
The Supreme Court today criticized a farmers' group protesting against the central government's three new agricultural laws, saying they have "strangulated the entire city (Delhi) and blocked highways."
01 Oct 2021
Air India'Incorrect': Government denies report on Tata winning Air India bid
The Indian government has denied reports that the Tata Group has won the bid for Air India.
27 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCannot introduce changes last minute: SC to Centre on NEET-SS
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Centre for announcing last-minute changes to the pattern of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Post-Graduate Super Specialty exam 2021 (NEET SS 2021).
27 Sep 2021
DelhiMassive traffic jams near Delhi amid farmers' Bharat Bandh
Farmers protesting the central government's three new agricultural laws have called a "Bharat Bandh" or nationwide strike today as part of their months-long agitation.
23 Sep 2021
Delhi High CourtPM-CARES not a government fund, Centre tells Delhi HC
The Centre informed the Delhi High Court that the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM-CARES) Fund is not a government fund.
22 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaStates to provide Rs. 50,000 to each COVID-19 victim: Centre
The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that state governments will provide financial compensation of Rs. 50,000 to the families of those who die of COVID-19.
22 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaAllow women to appear for November NDA entrance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to allow women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled in November.
21 Sep 2021
Amazon'Zero tolerance'; Government probing claims of Amazon lawyers bribing officials
The government is investigating allegations that Amazon's legal representatives bribed officials in India, clarifying that it has a "zero-tolerance" policy toward corruption.
18 Sep 2021
ZomatoSwiggy, Zomato will now collect GST. Does it affect you?
Food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato will collect 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from customers instead of the restaurants they pick up orders from, the GST Council decided in a meeting on Friday.
03 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court pulls up Centre over compensation for COVID-19 victims
The Supreme Court of India on Friday criticized the central government for the delay in framing guidelines regarding payment of compensation to the families of COVID-19 victims.
01 Sep 2021
LPG CylinderLPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 25 again. Check rates
Prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders have been increased once again, with effect from today (September 1).
27 Aug 2021
TalibanAfghan Sikhs, Hindus fear delayed evacuation after Kabul airport blast
After Thursday's tragic bombing at the Kabul airport, the fate of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus waiting to be evacuated remains uncertain.
26 Aug 2021
Jyotiraditya ScindiaDrone Rules 2021: Centre eases rules for usage of drones
The Centre on Thursday passed the Drone Rules 2021 to "liberalize" the norms governing drone usage in India.
25 Aug 2021
AfghanistanAfghanistan's Taliban takeover sends dry fruit prices soaring in India
Ahead of India's festival season, the prices of dry fruits are shooting up by up to 70%. The reason behind the sudden uptick in dry fruit rates is the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, a major dry fruit exporter.
25 Aug 2021
AfghanistanAll Afghans must travel to India on e-Visa: Government
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday announced that all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa in view of the prevailing situation in Afghanistan.
24 Aug 2021
Afghanistan78 people, evacuated from Afghanistan, land in Delhi today
A special Air India flight carrying 78 people, including 25 Indian nationals, reached New Delhi from Tajikistan's Dushanbe on Tuesday.
23 Aug 2021
Nirmala SitharamanSitharaman launches National Monetization Pipeline to monetize under-utilized assets
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched the National Monetization Pipeline worth Rs. 6 lakh crore.
23 Aug 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19 third wave by October; panel says pediatric facilities inadequate
An expert committee set up on the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said that the third wave of COVID-19 may hit the country by October.
21 Aug 2021
Zydus CadilaZydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine approved. What you need to know
Zydus Cadila's three-dose coronavirus vaccine has received the emergency use authorization from India's top drug regulator, becoming the sixth jab to get the nod in the country.
21 Aug 2021
Afghanistan150 Indians were questioned by Taliban, have now reached airport
Nearly 150 Indian nationals, who were said to have been "abducted" by the Taliban this morning, were actually taken to a police station in Kabul for questioning, top government sources confirmed to NDTV and News18.
