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.
India's aviation maintenance industry set to hit $5.7B by 2030
India's aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is set for unprecedented growth.
India invokes Essential Commodities Act, orders near real-time oil-gas data
The Indian government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, mandating oil and gas companies to share their data with the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Centre launches ₹500cr relief scheme as US-Iran war disrupts exports
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has resulted in major shipment delays for Indian exporters.
Why Modi government has launched an anti-dumping probe against China
The Indian government has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of ethyl chloroformate from China.
Why Indian import of diamond-studded gold jewelry is being curbed
The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the import of gold and silver jewelry studded with low-value diamonds.
Why Modi government is restarting privatization process of IDBI Bank
The Indian government is likely to restart the privatization process of IDBI Bank from scratch, as financial bids fell short of the reserve price.
Modi government proposes locally-made solar ingot, wafer use by 2028
The Indian government has proposed that all clean energy companies use domestically produced solar ingots and wafers from June 2028.
Airlines must offer 60% seats for free selection: Centre
The Indian government has mandated that at least 60% of seats on all flights must be made available for free selection.
IDBI Bank stocks down 20% in 2-days: What's the reason?
Shares of IDBI Bank have witnessed a massive fall of nearly 20% to ₹74.83 apiece in just two trading sessions.
India rejects US commission's report on religious freedom violations
The Indian government has strongly rejected a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
Modi government gives a lifeline to electric bus, truck makers
In a major relief for manufacturers of electric trucks and buses, the Indian government has extended the localization requirements under the PM e-DRIVE scheme by six months.
India's iPhone output may hit $70B amid export surge
Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones worth around $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26.
Modi government urged to use cooking oil for making aviation-fuel
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association has suggested using used cooking oil (UCO) to produce sustainable aviation fuel in India.
Households with piped cooking gas can't have subsidized LPG connections
The Indian government has prohibited households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or getting subsidized domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections.
Govt notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: How it'll help industry
The Indian government has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The new rules were introduced after extensive stakeholder consultations.
Modi government urged to extend PM e-DRIVE incentives for electric-2Ws
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended extending the PM E-DRIVE Scheme outlay and expanding incentives to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India.
JSW wants to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is in talks with a number of investors, including Singapore's ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group, for a possible equity partnership.
Government amends minimum public offer requirements for IPOs
The Indian government has amended the rules for minimum public offer (MPO) requirements for companies looking to list on stock exchanges.
Netflix to hire 300 people for new India studio
Netflix is expanding its footprint in India with the opening of a new Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad.
India's FDI tweak could unlock billions from global funds
India's proposed changes to the Press Note 3 (PN3) regulations could be a game changer for large institutional funds from the US and European Union.
Modi government makes it easier for Chinese companies to invest
The Indian government has amended Press Note 3 of 2020, easing foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for companies from countries sharing land borders with India.
LPG prioritized for households, no need to panic buy: Centre
The Indian government has assured citizens that the supply of crude oil remains secure and has asked people not to panic about the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
No LNG shortage in India, assures Modi government
Amid fears of a gas shortage, the Indian government has confirmed that two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes are on their way to the country.
India's gas stocks up by 20% today: What's the reason?
Shares of city gas distribution and gas infrastructure companies witnessed a major spike today.
Your data usage in India might soon be taxed
The Indian government is mulling the introduction of a tax on data usage, as part of its revenue generation strategy.
Petrol, diesel prices in India unlikely to go up soon
The Indian government has no plans at present to release crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency (IEA), as per CNBC-TV18.
India rejects Pakistani claim it gave Israel Iranian ship's location
The Indian government has rejected claims that it shared the location of the Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Dena, with Israel.
Why sugar stocks are surging despite broader market selloff
Shares of Indian sugar companies have witnessed a major surge today, defying the broader market trend.
Alert! Govt flags fake 'e-PAN card' phishing email circulating online
The Indian government has issued a warning about a fake email that is being circulated in the name of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
No fuel price hike for now, government eyes Russian LNG
The Indian government has assured that there will be no immediate increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel.
UPI records over 800M transactions in a day
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone, crossing 800 million transactions in a single day on March 2.
Supabase, a developer database platform, banned in India
Supabase, a leading developer database platform, has been blocked in India on the orders of the Indian government, according to TechCrunch.
India makes E20 RON 95 fuel mandatory: What is it?
The Indian government has mandated the sale of petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95, across all states and Union Territories.
'Rafale absolutely key': Macron backs India's 114-jet co-production deal
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended India's proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets, saying the deal will strengthen India and deepen strategic ties with France.
Centre extends India AI Impact Summit by a day
The Indian government has announced an extension of the AI Impact Summit 2026 by one day.
These ministry officials have to attend India AI Impact Summit
The Cabinet Secretariat has directed all officers at and above the level of Deputy Secretary in ministries and departments, to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Bharat-VISTAAR, AI advisor for farmers, launches tomorrow
The Indian government is set to launch Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), an AI-powered multilingual tool, on Tuesday.
AI Impact Summit: Minister says India leads in AI skill-penetration
Union Minister Jitin Prasada has said that India leads the world in artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration.
ChatGPT has 100M weekly active users in India: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India is one of the company's largest markets, with a whopping 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users.
How India's new AI framework targets risks, bias and misuse
Ahead of the five-day AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian government has unveiled its first set of comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) governance guidelines.
Former President hails India as world's 3rd-largest start-up ecosystem
Former President Ram Nath Kovind has hailed India as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with over two lakh recognized start-ups.
PM RAHAT scheme launched for cashless treatment of accident victims
The Indian government has launched the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme.
Modi government approves ₹10,000cr FoF to boost deep-tech start-ups
The Indian government has approved a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) to mobilize venture capital and support deep-tech start-ups and early-growth stage enterprises.
Can you open multiple PPF accounts? Know the rules
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term investment scheme backed by the Indian government.
India partners with Alibaba to boost exports, support small businesses
The Indian government has partnered with Alibaba.com, a leading Chinese e-commerce platform, to promote exports.
Government mulls 20-year cooling-off period for ex-officials before publishing books
The Indian government is contemplating a 20-year cooling-off period for former senior officials, including military officers, before they can publish books after retirement.
India has over 25,000 active pilots: Government
The Indian government has revealed that the country has a total of 25,001 active pilots. This includes 10,261 ATPL (Airlines Transport License) holders.
Centre bans 25 OTT platforms for circulating 'obscene, vulgar content'
In a major crackdown, the Indian government has blocked 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for allegedly violating provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Modi government might sell 5% stake in BHEL for ₹4,500cr
The Indian government is planning to divest up to a 5% stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) through an Offer for Sale (OFS).
NSE hopes Modi government will reconsider STT hike on derivatives
India's leading stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange (NSE), is hopeful that the government will reconsider its decision to raise the securities transaction tax (STT) on index and single-stock futures.
8th Pay Commission: Employees, pensioners can now submit submissions
The Indian government has launched the official website for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a platform where central government employees and other stakeholders can provide their inputs on salary, pension, and allowances.
PAN might become necessary for hotel bills above ₹1L
The Indian government has proposed major changes in the new Income Tax Rules, 2026.
Harley-Davidson bikes may get cheaper in India
As part of the interim trade agreement between India and the US, Harley-Davidson is likely to be the biggest beneficiary.
UP's first economic survey released: What are the highlights?
The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled its Economic Survey, outlining a strategy to transform the state into a $1 trillion economy.
Taxpayers in these cities may soon get 50% HRA exemption
The Indian government is considering expanding the list of cities eligible for a 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the old tax regime.
How Embraer is strengthening its supply chain in India
Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has announced plans to strengthen its supply chain in India.