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.

Indian government close to finalizing deep tech start-up policy

The Indian government is establishing a dedicated policy to foster the growth of deep technology start-ups, as per Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

17 Mar 2024

India

India emerges as new toy manufacturing hub for global brands

India's toy industry has seen a significant surge between FY15 and FY23, with exports skyrocketing by 239% and imports dropping by 52%.

Centre revokes AI deployment approval requirement, raises concerns on deepfakes

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has rescinded its previous mandate requiring artificial intelligence (AI) models, large language models (LLMs), and algorithms to obtain explicit government permission before deployment.

15 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

India slashes EV import taxes, boosting Tesla's market entry plans

In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has decided to reduce import taxes on electric vehicles (EVs).

Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for 'vulgar content'

India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked 18 OTT platforms like Dreams Films, Voovi, and Yessma, on Thursday for "publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content."

12 Mar 2024

Tejas

Tejas crash: Everything to know about India's indigenous fighter jet

Indian Air Force(IAF)'s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas crashed near a student hostel in Jaisalmer on Tuesday, while on an operational training sortie.

10 Mar 2024

Foreign Investment

FPIs invest over Rs. 6,100cr in Indian equities in March

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) inflows have demonstrated an upward trend in March so far compared to the preceding month.

India signs $100B trade deal with EFTA countries

India has inked a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

09 Mar 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches India's fastest router with 2.4tbps speed

India's Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has unveiled the country's fastest router in Bengaluru.

06 Mar 2024

Stock Market

Centre to raise Rs. 2,200cr by offloading NLC India stake

The Indian government is set to sell up to a 7% stake in coal mining company NLC India, via an offer for sale (OFS) this week.

Using 'Chakshu' portal, you can curb online fraud: Here's how

The Indian government has launched a new 'Chakshu' portal as part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.

India responds to Kolkata dancer Amarnath Ghosh's murder in US

The Indian government on Saturday announced that it has taken up the murder case of renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh with St. Louis Police for investigation.

02 Mar 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Delisting Indian apps cannot be permitted: Vaishnaw on Google-start-ups row

The Indian government is pushing back against Google's recent removal of several Indian apps from its Play Store.

26 Feb 2024

Union Home Ministry

Amid Pannun case, India-US to hold security talks this week

A government delegation of the United States (US) will be in India on Wednesday for the Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) with officials of the Union Home Ministry.

25 Feb 2024

Fastag

FASTag KYC deadline set for February 29: How to update

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently launched the "One Vehicle, One FASTag" program to improve toll collection efficiency and reduce traffic jams.

23 Feb 2024

Ministry of Finance

I-Soon leak: Chinese hackers target India's government offices, corporates

A Chinese hacker group with ties to the Beijing government has reportedly targeted key Indian government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, and corporates like Reliance Industries and Air India.

05 Feb 2024

Maldives

Maldives president Muizzu says Indian troops to exit by May

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on Monday, told the parliament that the island nation will not allow "any country to interfere with or undermine their sovereignty;" recalling his pre-election promises.

31 Jan 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Import duty on phone components lowered from 15% to 10%

Indian government has slashed import duties on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%.

25 Jan 2024

Republic Day

75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel

On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu announced the annual gallantry/service awards.

22 Jan 2024

Budget Session

Budget 2024: Agri-credit target may rise to Rs. 22-25L crore

The Indian government is planning to raise the agricultural credit target to Rs. 22-25 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring that every eligible farmer can access institutional credit, reported PTI.

21 Jan 2024

India

Centre will increase capex for economic growth in Budget 2024-25

The Indian government is gearing up to focus on boosting capital expenditure (capex) in the 2024-25 Budget.

20 Jan 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Centre planning new NBFC to ease credit for infrastructure projects

The Indian government is looking into creating a new non-banking financial company (NBFC) to make it easier for infrastructure projects to get credit financing.

16 Jan 2024

Agriculture

Why India has imposed 50% export duty on molasses

In the wake of a sugarcane shortage due to unpredictable monsoon rains, the Indian government has imposed a 50% export duty on molasses, a sugarcane by-product.

APAAR ID: What it is and how to use

The Indian government has unveiled a plan to unify all school students' education records under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

08 Jan 2024

GST

SC seeks Centre's response on 28% GST on online gaming

The Supreme Court has called on the Indian government to address a petition from online gaming companies regarding "retrospective" tax demands totaling Rs. 1.5 lakh crore.

07 Jan 2024

Apple

After Google, Apple removes these eSIM apps from App Store

Apple has removed two international eSIM apps, Airalo and Holafly, from the Indian App Store following orders from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aimed at combating cyber fraud.

Chakka Jam: Centre begins talks with truck drivers, transport union

In response to the ongoing drivers' strike, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi.

01 Jan 2024

Sidhu Moose Wala

Pro-Khalistani gangster, Moose Wala murder accused Goldy Brar declared 'terrorist'

The Indian government on Monday designated Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar a terrorist under the 1967 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

31 Dec 2023

Ministry of Finance

Arvind Panagariya appointed as 16th Finance Commission Chairman

The Indian government has appointed Arvind Panagariya, a former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman and Columbia University professor, as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

29 Dec 2023

Khalistani

Canada: Hindu temple president's house allegedly fired upon by pro-Khalistanis

In a major development in Canada, Khalistani extremists allegedly attacked the residence of the Laxmi Narayan Temple President Satish Kumar on Wednesday (local time) in British Colombia's Surrey.

29 Dec 2023

Amit Shah

Centre, Assam government, ULFA insurgents ink historic tripartite peace accord

The Centre and Assam Government have signed a historic peace deal with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

28 Dec 2023

Canada

Nijjar murder suspects still in Canada, under police surveillance: Report

Two men believed to have shot Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar dead in June 2023 in Surrey, Canada, have never reportedly left the country and will soon be arrested.

28 Dec 2023

Qatar

Qatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report

Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.

28 Dec 2023

Apple

Indian government pressured Apple to soften iPhone hack warnings: Report

After Apple's warnings in October about potential hacking attempts by 'state-sponsored attackers' on iPhones, the Indian government urged the company to soften its message, the Washington Post reported.

26 Dec 2023

Business

Indian government readying new PLI scheme for steel sector 

In an interview with PTI, Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste, confirmed that the Indian government is actively working on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme 2.0 for the steel sector in 2024.

24 Dec 2023

France

Working with France after plane with 300 Indians grounded: India

India has said it is working with the French government for an early solution after a charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, was detained by France on Friday.

22 Dec 2023

Delhi

Delhi air pollution worsens: CAQM bans construction, suggests online classes

The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III anti-pollution measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) amid a decline in air quality to "severe" levels.

21 Dec 2023

Meta

Telecom Bill: Meta fears Indian government might regulate internet apps

Meta, the tech giant behind popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is concerned about India's Telecommunications Bill, 2023, Moneycontrol reported.

Cheaper gas to women's reservation: Major policy reforms in 2023

In 2023, the Indian government initiated groundbreaking policy reforms.

India's digital transformation in 2023: Advancements in infrastructure and initiatives

The year 2023 marked a digital revolution for India. The Indian government introduced several initiatives under 'Digital India,' to transform the nation's digital landscape.

18 Dec 2023

Parliament

After Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations

The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.

18 Dec 2023

FAME II

FAME subsidy removal on electric two-wheelers under consideration: Expected impact

The Indian government is likely to discontinue subsidies for electric two-wheelers in the coming weeks.

15 Dec 2023

Samsung

Government issues security advisory for Samsung phones: What it means

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded the alarm for Samsung mobile users.

14 Dec 2023

Tesla

Blow to Tesla: India unwilling to cut EV import tax

The Indian government has revealed that it has no plans to reduce taxes on imported electric vehicles (EVs), which could impact Tesla's entry into the market.

12 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Government announces AI Mission to aid start-ups with 'compute power'

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new AI Mission at the Global Partnership for AI Summit in New Delhi.

09 Dec 2023

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Over 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018

Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

08 Dec 2023

Israel

Centre responds to Kerala MP's question on Hamas's terrorist designation

Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday that the decision to designate an organization a terrorist is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and is considered by relevant government departments.

07 Dec 2023

Qatar

Qatar: Indian envoy meets 8 ex-navy officers sentenced to death

India's ambassador in Qatar was granted consular access to meet the eight former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death on December 3.

01 Dec 2023

India

Centre reduces windfall tax on crude oil to Rs. 5,000/ton

The Centre today announced a decrease in the windfall tax on crude oil, lowering it from Rs. 6,300 per ton to Rs. 5,000 per ton.

India forms high-level probe committee over Pannun's alleged assassination plot

The Centre has set up a high-level investigation committee to examine allegations of a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States.

28 Nov 2023

Khalistani

SFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.