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The Government of India acts as the executive, legislative and judicial authority of the Republic of India. Created by the Constitution of India, it is located in New Delhi, India. The main powers are exercised by the Prime Minister, the Supreme Court and the Constitution in Parliament. It consists of two houses in the legislative branch, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

30 Jun 2025
Apple

Modi government eyes 2D materials for making semiconductor chips here

The Indian government is considering two-dimensional (2D) materials as a potential game-changer in chip manufacturing here, as per CNBC-TV18.

30 Jun 2025
Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea's stocks up 9% in 5 sessions: Here's why

Vodafone Idea, a major telecom service provider in India, has witnessed a significant surge in its shares. The company's stock has gained nearly 9% over the last five trading sessions.

30 Jun 2025
Canara Bank

Government asks PSU banks to list subsidiaries via IPOs

The Indian government has directed public sector banks to expedite their plans for listing subsidiaries and joint ventures.

28 Jun 2025
Air India

Air India crash: Government provides armed security to investigation chief

The Union government has provided armed security to GVG Yugandhar, the Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), according to PTI.

28 Jun 2025
Article 370

Indian government appoints Parag Jain as new R&AW chief

The Indian government has appointed Parag Jain as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).

You should soon get 2 helmets with every new 2-wheeler

The Indian government has proposed a new rule to improve road safety.

27 Jun 2025
Union Cabinet

Modi government waives ₹6L crore spectrum dues for defense, railways

The Indian government's Union Cabinet has approved a major one-time waiver of over ₹6 lakh crore in spectrum dues for certain government departments, including Defense, Railways, and Space.

26 Jun 2025
Amitabh Bachchan

Irritated by Bachchan's cybercrime caller tune? It's been removed today 

The Indian government has removed the caller tune featuring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan's voice, which warned people about cybercrimes.

24 Jun 2025
Vedanta

India to counter China's rare-earth ban with ₹1,000cr production scheme

The Indian government is planning to launch a ₹1,000 crore scheme to promote domestic production of rare earth magnets.

23 Jun 2025
Technology

Why Modi government ordered internet service providers to adopt IST

The Ministry of Telecommunications has ordered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to adopt Indian Standard Time (IST).

23 Jun 2025
Technology

Modi government offering 100% subsidy for foundational AI model development

The Indian government is offering a 100% subsidy on the compute infrastructure costs for companies developing foundational AI models, according to Moneycontrol.

23 Jun 2025
Elon Musk

Musk's Starlink set to launch in India—How much you'll pay 

The Government of India (GOI) has approved Starlink to operate in the country.

22 Jun 2025
China

Over 21,000 jobs at stake as China restricts rare earths

The audio electronics industry in India is facing a major crisis, with over 21,000 jobs at stake. This comes after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth metals.

22 Jun 2025
Italy

India's coffee exports jumped to $1.8B in last 11 years

India's coffee exports have witnessed a massive growth of 125% in the last 11 years, raking in $1.8 billion.

22 Jun 2025
Technology

Modi government to screen 70M people for sickle cell disease

The Indian government has announced a major initiative to screen 70 million people under the age of 40 for sickle cell disease by 2025-26.

21 Jun 2025
Donald Trump

Iran-Israel conflict: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi government for 'silence'

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Indian government's silence on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

17 Jun 2025
Karnataka High Court

Modi government mulls uniform GST levy on Indian cab aggregators

The Indian government is looking into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of cab aggregators.

16 Jun 2025
Donald Trump

What's in the 'early tranche' of the India-US trade deal?

India and the United States are on the verge of finalizing an 'early tranche' of their proposed bilateral trade agreement.

14 Jun 2025
Smartphones

Chinese players start exporting 'Made in India' smartphones to West

Chinese smartphone and electronics companies have begun exporting products from India to West Asia, Africa, and the US, markets that have long been served almost exclusively by China and Vietnam.

12 Jun 2025
MediaTek

Beware! These MediaTek-powered devices could put your data at risk

The Indian government has issued a major security alert over vulnerabilities in a range of MediaTek chipsets.

11 Jun 2025
Inflation

Your cooking oil in India should become cheaper soon

In a major move, the Indian government has slashed the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils such as soybean, sunflower, and palm oil from 20% to 10%.

Your UPI payments in India may soon attract a fee

The Indian government is considering the imposition of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-ticket Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

07 Jun 2025
China

Modi government slaps anti-dumping duties on imports from China, EU

The Indian government has slapped anti-dumping duties on the imports of Vitamin-A Palmitate and Insoluble Sulphur from China, Switzerland, Japan, and the European Union (EU).

07 Jun 2025
E-commerce

Online shopping in India might become safer for you soon 

India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has asked all e-commerce platforms to perform self-audits within three months.

06 Jun 2025
China

How China's rare earth export restrictions affect India's EV ambitions

India's electric vehicle (EV) sector is facing a major hurdle due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals.

06 Jun 2025
COVID-19

Centre answers why census was pushed to 2027 

The Indian government announced that the long-overdue census will be conducted in two phases before March 1, 2027, last week.

04 Jun 2025
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Attention! Modi government will not withdraw ₹500 notes from circulation

A viral YouTube video has claimed that the Indian government will withdraw ₹500 notes from circulation starting March 2026.

02 Jun 2025
Electric Vehicles

Imported EVs might become cheaper in India soon

The Indian government is set to open applications for its flagship electric vehicle (EV) policy, aimed at luring global car manufacturers.

31 May 2025
Malaysia

Your cooking oil in India is about to become cheaper

In a major move to control food inflation and support the domestic refining sector, the Indian government has lowered the basic import tax on crude edible oils. The new duty is now set at 10%.

28 May 2025
India

How to apply for Ayushman Vay Vandana card in India

The Indian government has launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, a new initiative under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

25 May 2025
United Kingdom

India's auto duty concession to UK depends on engine, price

India's proposal to the United Kingdom, in terms of duty concessions in the automobile sector under their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is complex and detailed.

25 May 2025
Microsoft

Attention! Your Windows device may be at high-risk of cyberattacks

The Indian government has recently issued a high-severity cybersecurity warning for users of Microsoft products, specifically those using Windows on their laptops and desktops.

Modi government confirms 8.25% interest rate on EPF for FY25

The Indian government has officially confirmed an interest rate of 8.25% on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the fiscal year 2024-25.

21 May 2025
Uber

Why Modi government has issued a notice to Uber

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent a notice to Uber, questioning its 'Advance Tip' system.

20 May 2025
Stock Market

Bharat Electronics eyes defense orders worth ₹27,000cr in FY26

Indian government-owned defense electronics manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is optimistic about winning orders worth at least ₹27,000 crore in the fiscal year 2026.

20 May 2025
Bengaluru

British-Kashmiri professor alleges India canceled overseas citizenship for 'anti-India activities' 

Nitasha Kaul, a British Kashmiri Professor of Politics and International Relations at London's University of Westminster, has claimed that her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) was canceled by Indian authorities for alleged "anti-India activities."

19 May 2025
Reliance Jio

Your Wi-Fi connection at home should become stronger, faster soon

The Indian government has proposed new rules to delicense the lower part of the 6GHz spectrum band.

19 May 2025
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Modi government mulls stricter foreign ownership rules for companies

The Indian government is gearing up to tighten rules on foreign ownership of companies, as per Reuters.

UPI users may receive instant discount on every purchase

The Indian government is reportedly considering a new initiative to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions more appealing by offering direct discounts to consumers.

15 May 2025
Greece

Centre cancels security clearance of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation

The Indian government has canceled the security clearance of Turkish ground handling company, Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd.

14 May 2025
X

Modi government blocks Turkish news platform TRT World on X

The Indian government has blocked the X account of Turkish public broadcaster, TRT World.

14 May 2025
Arunachal Pradesh

India blocks X accounts of Chinese media 'Global Times,' 'Xinhua'

India has blocked the X accounts of Global Times and Xinhua, Chinese state-run media outlets, over their publication of "disinformation" concerning 'Operation Sindoor.'

13 May 2025
Google

What is Google's 'AI First' program for Indian start-ups?

Google has started accepting applications for the 'Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First' program, in India.

12 May 2025
Solar Energy

Modi government removes MD of Solar Energy Corporation of India

The Indian government has dismissed the services of former IAS officer Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.

10 May 2025
Rajasthan

India strikes back, targeting four key Pakistan airbases in retaliation

In a decisive retaliation, India has targeted at least four air bases in Pakistan. The move comes after a series of provocations from across the border in the last two days.

India blocks Pakistani content on OTT in new directive

In a major development, the Indian government has advised Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms to refrain from streaming Pakistani content.

08 May 2025
Electric Vehicles

Forget cables! India just developed a wireless charger for EVs

The Indian government is pushing for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with more than 45 lakh registered EVs in the country. As part of this effort, the government is also improving charging infrastructure and technology.

08 May 2025
IndiGo

Airports, schools shut in border states; Punjab cancels officers' leaves  

The Indian government has directed a temporary shutdown of 21 airports in North and Northwestern India a day after it launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a massive military campaign against terrorist networks in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

08 May 2025
Jammu And Kashmir

Centre calls all-party meeting today after 'Operation Sindoor' 

The Indian government has called an all-party meeting at 11:00am on Thursday.

07 May 2025
Cybersecurity

How Modi government is handling cyber threats post 'Operation Sindoor'

The Indian government has stepped up its cybersecurity after a series of coordinated cyberattacks on defense-related institutions and academic platforms.

07 May 2025
India

'More Pahalgam-like attacks were planned': India after launching 'Operation Sindoor'  

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi addressed the media on Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam attack.

07 May 2025
Indian Army

India targets 9 terror bases in Pakistan, PoK; 80 killed 

India targeted nine facilities linked to terrorist outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen early on Wednesday across Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), killing 80 to 90 terrorists, India Today reported.

Centre notifies ₹1.5L cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims  

The Indian government on Tuesday notified a scheme offering cashless medical treatment to victims of road accidents nationwide.

05 May 2025
Ministry Of Home Affairs

Several states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday—first since 1971 

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Indian government has ordered a security drill in several states on Wednesday (May 7).

05 May 2025
Shoaib Akhtar

India's YouTube ban leaves Pakistani cricketers, content creators struggling

The Indian government blocked 16 YouTube channels owned by Pakistani cricket stars and popular content creators last month.

04 May 2025
Samsung

Samsung India challenges $520M tax demand, drags Jio into dispute

Samsung has challenged a $520 million tax demand from the Indian government, claiming it has been wrongly accused of misclassifying imports of networking equipment.

02 May 2025
Air India

Air India faces $600M loss over Pakistan airspace closure

Air India has estimated an additional cost of about $600 million, owing to a possible year-long closure of Pakistan's airspace.

01 May 2025
India

India modifies deadline; allows Pakistanis to leave until further orders  

The Indian government has modified its April 24 order, asking Pakistanis to leave the country by April 30.

30 Apr 2025
Narendra Modi

'Vote bhi kiya': Pakistani man claims he has Aadhaar card  

A Pakistani national, Osama, has claimed that he has voted in Indian elections and possesses an Indian voter ID, Aadhaar card and ration card.

30 Apr 2025
Afghanistan

Saffron prices soar to unprecedented ₹5L/kg: Here we decode why

The recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has sent saffron prices in India soaring, touching an unprecedented ₹5 lakh per kilogram. The surge is almost equal to the price of 50g of gold.

National Security Advisory Board revamped after Pahalgam attack  

The Indian government has reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) with Alok Joshi, former Chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), as its new head.

29 Apr 2025
Pakistan Government

Modi government might pause exports of e-commerce goods to Pakistan

The Indian government is considering curbs on the export of electronics and e-commerce goods to Pakistan, as per CNBC-TV18.