Indian Government: News
Nyaya Setu: Government is offering free legal advice on WhatsApp
The Indian government has launched a new initiative, the Nyaya Setu Chatbot, to provide free legal assistance via WhatsApp.
Indian citizens urged to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela
The Indian government has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela, following the recent developments in the South American country.
Stuck with dead EV? India plans rescue hubs on highways
The Indian government is mulling the establishment of dedicated control and command centers for electric vehicles (EVs) on access-controlled expressways.
Fix Grok within 72 hours: Modi government to X
The Indian government has ordered Elon Musk's social media platform, X, to make immediate changes to its AI chatbot, Grok.
EV batteries to get Aadhaar-like number for tracking
The Indian government has proposed guidelines for a unique identification system called Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN).
India approves PLI proposals for 22 electronics projects worth ₹42,000cr
The Indian government has approved 22 investment proposals under the Electronics Component Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Defense contracts worth ₹1.8L crore signed in FY26
The Indian government has signed defense contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, till December-end.
India proposes 90-day work rule for gig workers' social security
The Indian government has proposed a new set of rules under the new Social Security Code, aimed at providing social security benefits to gig workers.
Tobacco stocks crash as India imposes new excise duty
Shares of major tobacco companies, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips India, have witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday.
Cigarettes to get costlier as India imposes new excise duty
The Indian government has announced an excise duty on cigarettes, effective February 1.
Centre keeps small savings interest unchanged for 7th quarter
The Indian government has decided to keep the interest rates unchanged for major small savings schemes, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC).
Modi government notifies draft rules for new labor codes
The Indian government has issued draft rules for four new labor codes, inviting public feedback within 45 days.
Modi government inks defense contracts worth ₹4,666cr
The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines and heavyweight torpedoes.
AI could add $1.7T to Indian economy by 2035
The Indian government has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute as much as $1.7 trillion to the country's economy by 2035.
Modi government mulling ₹25,000cr fund to revive stalled infra projects
The Indian government is mulling the establishment of a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund for infrastructure projects.
Defense stocks rally 19% in 2025: Will the momentum continue?
Defense stocks have emerged as a major market player in India this year, with the Nifty India Defense pack surging 19%.
How Modi government plans to democratize AI infrastructure in India
The Indian government has unveiled a plan to democratize access to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Indian government to borrow ₹3.84L crore via treasury bills
The Indian government has announced plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore through short-term treasury bills in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year.
Modi government approves defense procurement proposals worth ₹79,000cr
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defense procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore.
GST, income tax, labor laws: India's biggest reforms in 2025
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has introduced a series of major reforms in 2025. These changes are aimed at strengthening the Indian economy amid global uncertainties.
India mulls higher import duties to reduce reliance on China
The Indian government is considering raising customs duties and offering targeted incentives for certain products.
Modi government gives an update on Data Protection Board's formation
The Indian government is fast-tracking the formation of the Data Protection Board, according to IT Secretary S Krishnan.
India's start-up ecosystem raised $11B in 2025
India's start-up ecosystem attracted $10.5 billion in funding in 2025. However, the number of deals decreased significantly as investors became more selective about their risk-taking.
India bets big on shipbuilding with ₹44,700cr development schemes
The Indian government has launched the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), with a total outlay of ₹44,700 crore.
₹660cr in frauds averted: How India's financial risk indicator works
The Indian government recently revealed that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has prevented digital payment frauds worth ₹660 crore in just six months of FRI's rollout in May 2025.
Indian government-RIL's $247M oil block dispute to be resolved soon
The long-standing financial dispute between the Indian government and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) over the KG-D6 oil block is likely to be resolved in early 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Centre planning ₹1T boost for farm infrastructure
The Indian government is likely to announce a major increase in the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in the upcoming Union Budget, according to Mint.
India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner second time in week
The Indian government has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week.
Soon, AI-generated content will have to be labeled: IT Secretary
The Indian government is all set to introduce rules for mandatory labeling of AI-generated content.
Trade unions call nationwide strike in February over labor codes
A joint platform of 10 central trade unions and sectoral federations has called for a one-day nationwide strike on February 12, 2026.
Gold ETF v/s RBI bonds: Which is better inflation hedge?
With inflation on the rise, investors are looking for ways to protect their wealth.
India's tax searches expand to emails, social media from 2026
The Indian government is gearing up to give its income tax department a major digital upgrade.
India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol: What it means
India has achieved a major milestone by blending 20% ethanol with petrol in November 2025.
iPhones worth $2B exported from India in November
Apple has achieved a major milestone by exporting iPhones worth a whopping $2 billion from India last month.
Modi government denies US accusations of dumping basmati rice
India has strongly rejected the US's allegations of "dumping" rice into its market.
SHANTI Bill: India's new legislation to boost nuclear sector
The Indian government has introduced a new bill, the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill), in Parliament.
VB-G Ram G replaces MGNREGA: What the new framework entails
The Indian government has introduced the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025.
Why WhatsApp is facing uncertainty in India
WhatsApp, Meta's popular messaging platform, is facing a major challenge in India.
India warns of retaliation as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs
India has strongly opposed Mexico's sudden decision to raise import tariffs on goods from countries without free trade agreements.
'India sets own air quality norms...WHO guidelines only advisory': Centre
The Indian government has clarified that it sets its own air quality standards and that global air quality rankings released by various organizations carry no official sanction.