Indian Government: News
28 Nov 2023
DelhiAll petrol, diesel car curbs in Delhi removed: Here's why
The Indian government has lifted Stage III restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to a significant improvement in air quality.
25 Nov 2023
Ashwini VaishnawIndia, EU collaborate on semiconductor supply, innovation: Key takeaways
The Indian government and the European Union (EU) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration in the semiconductor ecosystem.
24 Nov 2023
IndiaCentre holds discussion to boost private sector R&D spending
The Indian government is looking for ways to boost private sector investment in research and development (R&D) as it prepares for the Union Budget 2024.
24 Nov 2023
AfghanistanAfghanistan permanently shuts down its Indian embassy over 'policy,' 'interests'
The Afghan Embassy officially announced its permanent closure in New Delhi on Friday over "persistent challenges from the Indian government."
23 Nov 2023
Ashwini VaishnawGovernment to bring regulations to tackle deepfakes: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the government plans to work on the development of a dedicated regulation aimed at addressing the issue of deepfakes.
23 Nov 2023
Electric VehiclesARAI, ICAT officials under probe for mishandling FAME II subsidy
The Indian government has launched an investigation into officials from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) for allegedly granting FAME II subsidies to a total of seven electric vehicle (EV) makers who violated the norms.
21 Nov 2023
TeslaTesla's factory in India to come up by 2025
Tesla is reportedly nearing a deal with India, which would enable the US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to import its cars here starting next year, and set up a production facility within two years.
16 Nov 2023
Ministry of FinanceFinance Ministry to present concise economic report before Interim Budget
The Indian Finance Ministry is planning to release a concise report outlining the nation's economic status prior to the Interim Budget on February 1, Moneycontrol has reported.
14 Nov 2023
IndiaWhy Centre is inviting bids for 20 critical mineral blocks
The Indian government is gearing up to open bidding for 20 essential mineral deposits, including lithium and graphite, within the next two weeks, as stated by Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao.
13 Nov 2023
E-commerceProcurement from Government e-Marketplace crosses Rs. 2L crore this year
India's Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal has reached a notable milestone, as the procurement of goods and services surpassed Rs. 2 lakh crore in the current fiscal year.
13 Nov 2023
TeslaIndia considers lowering EV import tariffs to attract Tesla
The Indian government is contemplating Tesla's proposal to reduce import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to 15%, potentially accelerating its entry into the nation, the Financial Times has reported.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre to request SC for clubbing GST online gaming cases
The Indian government may ask the Supreme Court to club all Goods and Services Tax (GST) online gaming cases, currently in litigation on the grounds of a single principle, reported Moneycontrol.
07 Nov 2023
Department of TelecommunicationsGovernment to issue unique Aadhaar-like customer ID to mobile users
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is putting the finishing touches on a new plan to assign unique customer IDs to mobile users.
06 Nov 2023
Piyush GoyalCentre to sell 'Bharat Atta' at Rs. 27.50 per kg
In response to rising food prices and in preparation for the festive season, the Indian government, led by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, is introducing measures to ensure affordable access to essential food items.
06 Nov 2023
HamasIndia not planning to ban Hamas, radicalization a concern: Sources
India has no plans to ban the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, News18 reported citing top intelligence sources.
02 Nov 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection BillIAMAI seeks two-year extension to comply with Data Protection Act
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), representing over 550 domestic and international tech firms, has asked the Indian government for a two-year extension to comply with specific provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
01 Nov 2023
GSTOctober GST collection touches second-highest ever at Rs. 1.72L crore
The Ministry of Finance revealed that the Centre's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for October 2023 reached Rs. 1.72 lakh crore.
31 Oct 2023
Ministry of FinanceCentre's fiscal deficit widens to Rs. 7L crore in April-September
The Indian government's fiscal deficit expanded to Rs. 7.02 lakh crore during April-September, up from Rs. 6.43 lakh crore in April-August, as reported by the Controller General of Accounts.
27 Oct 2023
MaldivesIncoming Maldives president confirms talks with India on troops removal
The Maldives has begun talks with India regarding the removal of its military presence from the island nation, President-elect Mohamed Muizzu revealed during an interview with Bloomberg News on Friday.
27 Oct 2023
Narendra ModiIndia will lead in 6G technology, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's intention to become a global leader in 6G technology, during the 7th annual India Mobile Congress.
27 Oct 2023
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentre to bring new rules to limit online betting ads
The Indian government is planning to address the overwhelming flood of online betting ads by introducing new rules in the Information Technology Regulations.
24 Oct 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Why Centre is keeping PPF interest rate lower than formula
Despite the fluctuating market interest rates, the Indian government has deliberately kept the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate steady at 7.1% due to the tax advantages it provides, reported Moneycontrol, citing a senior government official.
23 Oct 2023
ToyotaToyota urges India to cut taxes on hybrid cars
Toyota Motor Corporation, the Japanese automaker, is urging the Indian government to slash taxes on hybrid vehicles by up to 21%, stating that they produce significantly less pollution than gasoline-powered cars but do not receive equal policy support.
20 Oct 2023
IndiaWork on Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre to start in 2024
The Indian government is gearing up to kick off the Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre (BSRC) project in 2024.
18 Oct 2023
IndiaWorld Food India 2023: Centre anticipates Rs. 75,000 crore investment
The Indian government is expecting more than Rs. 75,000 crore in investments for the food processing sector, during the second edition of World Food India.
18 Oct 2023
Stock MarketHUDCO shares plummet 10% following Centre's stake sale announcement
Shares in the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) fell by nearly 10% today (October 18).
18 Oct 2023
IndiaSugar export restrictions extended in India beyond October 31
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that the Indian government will extend its restriction on sugar exports past October 31.
16 Oct 2023
Electric VehiclesGovernment to bring another PLI scheme to boost EV adoption
The Indian government is coming out with another production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for batteries, aiming to cut costs and boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation, said Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh.
14 Oct 2023
IsraelOperation Ajay: 2nd flight carrying 235 Indians from Israel arrives
The second flight under Operation Ajay—a mission launched by the Government of India to bring back Indian citizens stranded in war-torn Israel—landed in New Delhi from Tel Aviv on Saturday morning. It has been learned that 235 Indian nationals, including two infants, were on board.
13 Oct 2023
Pakistan NewsIndia slips in 2023 Global Hunger Index, government questions findings
India has been ranked 111 out of 125 nations in the 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI), a significant drop from its position in 2022, when it was ranked 107 (out of 121 countries).
12 Oct 2023
ChinaIndia tightens business regulations for 'hostile countries'
To tighten economic security regulations amid national security concerns, the Centre has reportedly prohibited any domestic or international company having any commercial arrangement with hostile countries like China and Pakistan from "directly" participating in public projects.
12 Oct 2023
IsraelOperation Ajay to bring home Indians stuck in war-torn Israel
As the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas gets deadlier, the Indian government has launched Operation Ajay to bring back Indians stranded in the war-torn country.
09 Oct 2023
Electric ScootersCentre demands $60 million refund from e-scooter makers: Here's why
The Indian government is calling on six electric scooter manufacturers, including Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt, to return $60 million (nearly Rs. 500 crore) in subsidies for breaking localization rules, Bloomberg reports.
09 Oct 2023
Justin TrudeauNijjar row: Trudeau discusses India-Canada issue with UAE president
In an interesting development, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed discussing the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday.
29 Sep 2023
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)Indian government expected to monetize Rs. 2tn worth of highways
The Indian government is expected to monetize around Rs. 2 trillion ($24 billion) worth of highways in the coming years, as reported by CareEdge Ratings.
25 Sep 2023
KhalistaniAll you need to know about Overseas Citizenship of India
The Indian government is reportedly in the process of canceling the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) registration of several people who are allegedly involved in pro-Khalistan activities and anti-India propaganda.
25 Sep 2023
CybersecurityCentre urges defense personnel to be vigilant against Pakistani cyberattacks
The Indian government has issued a cybersecurity warning that Pakistani cyberattackers are targeting Indian defense personnel using websites registered under the .IN domain.
22 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningCentre mulling GPU cluster to support AI start-ups: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Indian government is planning to establish a major graphics processing unit (GPU) cluster.
22 Sep 2023
CanadaNijjar row: Canada claims allegations based on Indian diplomats' communications
Canada's allegations of the Indian government's involvement in the killing of Canada-based Khalistani "activist" Hardeep Singh Nijjar is based on "human and signals intelligence" gathered in a months-long investigation, CBC News reported.
21 Sep 2023
IndiaReceived an emergency alert on phone? Here's what it means
Today, several smartphone users received a flash message, accompanied by a loud beep, causing confusion.