Indian Government: News
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.
Why WhatsApp is asking Indian users their date of birth
WhatsApp has started asking some Indian users for their date of birth, according to reports.
Government clearance delay halts ISRO's 2 major satellite launches
India's space program has hit an unexpected snag, with two key satellites, NVS-03 and GISAT-1A, awaiting government approval for launch.
Will India's FDI rule change boost exports of handicrafts?
The Indian government has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow e-commerce firms with foreign stakes to hold inventory for export purposes.
Petrol would cost ₹125/l in Delhi sans ethanol blending: Centre
The Indian government has claimed that petrol prices would have hit ₹125 per liter in Delhi if ethanol blending wasn't used during the recent spike in global crude oil prices.
Centre releases additional ₹1.09L crore tax devolution to states
The Indian government has announced an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments on August 1, 2026.
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinders now cheaper by over ₹200
The Indian government has slashed the prices of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by over ₹200 in Delhi and Kolkata.
Faster internet for specialized services might soon be available
The Indian government is considering a review of its net neutrality framework to allow telecom operators to offer differentiated internet connectivity and speeds, as per Economic Times.
BS-III vehicles may need rubber part replacement for E20 fuel
The Indian government has flagged that some rubber parts and gaskets in Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles manufactured before 2016 may need to be replaced when using E20 fuel.
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Air India, Modi government partner to promote Indian tourism globally
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India.
Centre clears RBI proposal to test ₹10, ₹20 plastic banknotes
The Indian government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.
Inspired by CJP? 'E20 Janta Party' emerges protesting ethanol-blending policy
Weeks after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) made headlines with its protest over the NEET paper leak issue, another online citizens' movement has emerged.
Cockroach Janta Party urges government to fulfill commitments
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged the Indian government to fulfill its commitments following reports of detentions across the country.
Indian government bonds see rally today: What's the reason?
Indian government bonds witnessed a major rally at the start of the week today, recovering from last week's losses.
E20 backlash: Taxi union marching to Parliament on August 4
The Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association has announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4.
Major win for Amazon: India relaxes FDI-norms for e-commerce firms
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.
Nepal urges India to accept biometric ID for cross-border travel
Nepal has formally requested India to accept its biometric National Identity (NID) card as a valid travel document for cross-border trips.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
E20 petrol safe for vehicles, government clarifies amid concerns
The Indian government has reiterated that E20 petrol is safe for use in petrol vehicles.
E20 can lower mileage of your older vehicle by 3-5%
The Indian government has revealed that the new 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) may lead to a slight reduction in fuel efficiency for some older vehicles.
Modi government won't scrap LTCG tax on equities anytime soon
The Indian government has confirmed that it has no plans to scrap the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions.
Overpaying for medicines? This government tool helps check official prices
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) offers a government-backed tool, Pharma Sahi Daam, to help consumers check the official price of medicines.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Centre wants ethanol to become your next cooking fuel
The Indian government is working on a policy to promote ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel.
How Gautam Adani got US bribery and fraud charges dropped
Billionaire Gautam Adani has been exonerated from bribery and securities fraud charges by US prosecutors.
Govt extends exemption for renewable energy projects
The Indian government has extended the exemption timeline for net metering and open access renewable energy (RE) projects till December 31, 2026.
CAFE III draft: What's changing and why it matters
The Indian government is gearing up to tighten fuel-efficiency norms for passenger vehicles, with the release of a new draft for the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III regulations.
Govt rolls out 'White Rabbit' tech to secure IST
The Indian government has launched a demonstration network using "White Rabbit" precision timing technology to provide a secure and tamper-resistant national time signal.
Government may charge big businesses on UPI payments above ₹2,000
The Indian government is mulling the reintroduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for large merchants.
Reliance Jio's satellite internet project gets key approval
Reliance Jio has received technical approval from India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for its ambitious plan to deploy a constellation of 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
Centre tightens exit rules for ISRO scientists amid growing resignations
The Indian government has tightened its resignation policy for scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Centre considers new rules for WhatsApp, Telegram username feature
The Indian government is reviewing the legal implications of the username feature introduced by WhatsApp and Telegram.
Modi government to issue ₹28,000cr nuclear power tender soon
India is gearing up to issue its largest-ever Nuclear Island Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) tender.
Centre approves ₹1.27 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
The Indian government has approved the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0), with a budget allocation of ₹1.275 lakh crore. This is significantly higher than the first phase's allocation of ₹76,000 crore.
Zeenat Aman urges Indian government to talk to Sonam Wangchuk
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has voiced her support for educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike.
Modi government mulls common rules for usernames across messaging platforms
The Indian government is considering a unified regulatory framework for username-based identities on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, as per Moneycontrol.
Indian government bonds see a decline today: What's the reason?
Indian government bonds fell in early trade today, mirroring a selloff in US Treasuries.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
India changes rules for alcohol-based cough syrups, oral medicines
The Indian government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, to include all oral formulations with over 12% ethyl alcohol in bottles larger than 30 milliliters (ml) under Schedule H1.
Centre reviews WhatsApp's reply over username feature concerns
Meta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
India probes Meta's new AI image generator amid privacy concerns
The Indian government is set to review Meta's latest Muse artificial intelligence (AI) image generator.
FPIs invest record ₹41,773cr in government bonds this June
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a record net investment of ₹41,773 crore in Indian government bonds under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in June.
India offering e-OCI cards from today: How it affects you
The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has announced that the Indian government will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) cards to new applicants from today.
Audit EVs, connected cars for cybersecurity risks: Modi government
The Indian government has asked auto manufacturers and component makers to conduct a thorough audit of the software and electronic systems in connected cars and electric vehicles (EVs).
Centre may delay E25 petrol rollout amid E20 concerns
The Indian government is likely to delay the rollout of petrol blended with 25% ethanol, or E25. The decision comes amid concerns over vehicle compatibility and mileage issues.
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets extension to answer government concerns
The Indian government has given Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, an additional three-day extension to respond to its concerns over the proposed username feature.
Modi government seeks clarification on WhatsApp usernames by July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the deadline for Meta's response on the WhatsApp username issue by three days.
Did Bhutan reject E20 fuel offer? Modi government clarifies
The Indian government has refuted claims that Bhutan turned down a proposal to import E20 fuel from India.