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.
15 May 2025
GreeceCentre 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
XModi 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 PradeshIndia 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
GoogleWhat 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 EnergyModi 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
RajasthanIndia 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.
08 May 2025
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingIndia 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 VehiclesForget 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
IndiGoAirports, 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 KashmirCentre 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
CybersecurityHow 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 ArmyIndia 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.
06 May 2025
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysCentre 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 AffairsSeveral 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 AkhtarIndia'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
SamsungSamsung 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 IndiaAir 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
IndiaIndia 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
AfghanistanSaffron 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.
30 Apr 2025
Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)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 GovernmentModi 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.
29 Apr 2025
CanadaWhat Liberal Party's victory means for India-Canadian relations
Mark Carney and the Liberal Party's win in the Canadian elections signal a possible revival of one of the country's most strained foreign ties: with India.
28 Apr 2025
India'Nothing...left for us in Pakistan': Families in India facing deportation
Many Pakistani Hindu families are reeling from the possibility of being deported to Pakistan after a recent order by the Indian government.
28 Apr 2025
ChinaModi government might allow 26% Chinese stake in electronics JVs
The Indian government is considering a policy change, that may permit Chinese companies to own a minority stake of up to 26% in joint ventures (JVs) for certain critical electronics components.
28 Apr 2025
YouTubeCentre bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels with 63 million subscribers
The Indian government has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly sharing provocative and sensitive content.
27 Apr 2025
US GovernmentIndia seeks equal tech-access as US allies in trade talks
In the upcoming bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations, India is likely to seek equal access to critical technologies from the US government.
26 Apr 2025
SwiggySwiggy Instamart to introduce dedicated 'Cooperative' category: What's the reason?
To boost the online presence and sales of cooperative dairy products, the Ministry of Cooperation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swiggy Instamart.
26 Apr 2025
Ashwini VaishnawSarvam AI to create India's 1st indigenous foundational AI model
The Indian government has selected Sarvam AI to build the country's first indigenous foundational artificial intelligence (AI) model.
24 Apr 2025
BollywoodDisha Patani's sister calls for 'war on Pakistan' post-Pahalgam
Khushboo Patani, a former Indian Army officer and Bollywood star Disha Patani's sister, has openly demanded war against Pakistan after the recent Pahalgam, Kashmir terror attack.
22 Apr 2025
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI warns users about deepfake videos promoting AI investment platform
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a public cautionary notice, warning its customers and the general public about a rise in deepfake scam videos on social media.
22 Apr 2025
Aadhaar CardAadhaar now must for subsidies under Modi government's eNAM scheme
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made Aadhaar compulsory, for those wanting benefits and subsidies under the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) scheme.
21 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiWhy LG and Samsung have sued Modi government
South Korean tech giants LG and Samsung have filed a lawsuit against the Indian government. The suit seeks to challenge a policy requiring higher payments to electronic waste recyclers.
20 Apr 2025
TechnologyIndia could soon develop cutting-edge chips using new-generation semiconductor materials
A group of 30 scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has pitched a project to the government, one that would involve the creation of 'angstrom-scale' chips.
20 Apr 2025
IndiGoPrices in India 'most competitive globally'—IndiGo CEO defends rising airfares
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has addressed consumers concerns regarding rising airfares in India.
20 Apr 2025
XBeware of fake messages about 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025'
A hoax social media message has caused a ruckus, falsely claiming that the Indian government is giving away free 5-star ACs under a scheme called 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025.'
19 Apr 2025
State Bank of India (SBI)Government-owned MTNL defaults on loans worth over ₹8,300cr
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-owned telecom operator in India, has defaulted on loans worth over ₹8,300 crore. The revelation was made in an exchange filing on Saturday.
14 Apr 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaModi government's ₹10,000cr start-up fund to target tech, AI sectors
The Indian government had announced a Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore, earlier this year.
12 Apr 2025
Ministry Of Home AffairsMany Indian government websites are now accessible via Hindi URLs
Several Indian government websites have switched to a Hindi web address.
10 Apr 2025
Tihar JailAdvocate Narendra Mann appointed special public prosecutor for 26/11 case
The Indian government has appointed advocate Narendra Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor for the 26/11 attack case for three years.
08 Apr 2025
Aadhaar CardModi government launches app to make Aadhaar detail sharing safer
The Indian government has launched a new Aadhaar verification app that improves user privacy and makes sharing Aadhaar details digitally easier.
07 Apr 2025
Vijay MallyaBanks recovered properties worth ₹14,000cr, twice I owe: Vijay Mallya
Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya has claimed Indian banks have recovered properties worth ₹14,131.6 crore from him.
07 Apr 2025
Hardeep Singh PuriModi government increases excise duty on petrol, diesel by ₹2/liter
The Indian government has hiked the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per liter, owing to fluctuations in global oil prices.
07 Apr 2025
Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaModi government is eyeing divestment from LIC this fiscal
The Indian government is gearing up to carry out a series of offer for sale (OFS) transactions in the ongoing fiscal.
05 Apr 2025
Indian NavyIndia set to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets
The Indian government is set to clear the acquisition of 26 Rafale-M maritime strike fighters.
04 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiModi government clears ₹18,658cr railway projects for these 3 states
The Union Cabinet, headed by PM Narendra Modi, has cleared four railway multitracking projects.
03 Apr 2025
SpiceJetSpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh announces new seaplane service in India
Ajay Singh, the promoter of SpiceJet, has announced plans to launch a new seaplane service in India under the brand name SkyHop.
02 Apr 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedModi government loses ₹1,757cr as BSNL fails to bill Jio
The Indian government has incurred a loss of ₹1,757.56 crore due to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s failure to bill Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL) for a decade, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed.
31 Mar 2025
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)Modi government to raise auto PF withdrawal limit to ₹5L
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning to raise the auto settlement limit of advanced claim (ASAC) from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
27 Mar 2025
Narendra ModiHow Modi government's 'Sahkar Taxi' will disrupt ride-hailing industry
The Indian government is all set to launch a new taxi service called "Sahkar Taxi."
25 Mar 2025
Lok SabhaLok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025: What are the changes?
The Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill for 2025, which has 35 amendments proposed by the Indian government.
25 Mar 2025
Union Cabinet8th Pay Commission to go live in India next month
The Indian government is moving closer to setting up the Eighth Pay Commission, with its terms of reference likely to be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval by early next month.
25 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpModi government mulling tariff cuts on US imports worth $23B
The Indian government is considering a major cut in tariffs on over half of its imports from the United States, worth $23 billion.
25 Mar 2025
United States of AmericaModi government wants to scrap 'Google Tax': What is it?
The Indian government has proposed the abolition of the 6% equalization levy (EL) on digital advertisements (also known as 'Google Tax'), as part of amendments to the Finance Bill, 2025.
24 Mar 2025
Elon MuskYour phone bills in India are about to go down
The Indian government is scrapping spectrum usage charges (SUC) on airwaves bought by telecom companies before September 2021, the Times of India has reported.
24 Mar 2025
ChinaTrump effect: Modi government mulls easing trade restrictions on China
The Indian government is planning to relax trade and investment curbs on China, imposed after the 2020 Galwan clash, as per The Indian Express.
23 Mar 2025
IndiaIndia's manufacturing push attracts $19B investment despite incentive lapse
India's flagship manufacturing scheme has managed to draw investments worth nearly $19 billion till November last year, the trade ministry said in a statement.
23 Mar 2025
VolkswagenScrapping Volkswagen's $1.4B tax bill will be 'catastrophic': Modi government
The Indian government has vehemently opposed Volkswagen's plea to overturn a $1.4 billion tax bill, cautioning of possible "catastrophic consequences."
21 Mar 2025
FoxconnModi government's $23B manufacturing gamble did not pay off
India's ambitious $23 billion initiative to boost domestic manufacturing and compete with Chinese factories is ending after four years, according to Reuters.
20 Mar 2025
GSTNew GST rules effective April 1: Key changes for businesses
The Indian government has announced major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules, effective April 1, 2025.
20 Mar 2025
XMusk's X sues Modi government over content blocking orders
X has challenged the Indian government's content-blocking process in Karnataka high court, as per Hindustan Times.
18 Mar 2025
IndiaGovernment tightens traffic rules; fines violators 10 times more
From March 1, 2025, the Indian government will bring in stricter traffic rules with penalties increased up to 10 times for severe offenses.
17 Mar 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Centre approves Chandrayaan-5: India, Japan to collaborate on the mission
The Indian government has officially greenlit the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission for lunar exploration.
14 Mar 2025
Elon MuskControl center, call interceptions—Modi government sets demands for Starlink's launch
India's central government has asked Elon Musk's satellite venture, Starlink, to establish a control center in the country, as per a TOI report.
06 Mar 2025
InflationCentral government employees may get DA hike ahead of Holi
The Indian government is planning a dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) increase, which could benefit over 12 million central government employees and pensioners.
