Indian Government: News
Major win for Amazon: India relaxes FDI-norms for e-commerce firms
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.
Nepal urges India to accept biometric ID for cross-border travel
Nepal has formally requested India to accept its biometric National Identity (NID) card as a valid travel document for cross-border trips.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
E20 petrol safe for vehicles, government clarifies amid concerns
The Indian government has reiterated that E20 petrol is safe for use in petrol vehicles.
E20 can lower mileage of your older vehicle by 3-5%
The Indian government has revealed that the new 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) may lead to a slight reduction in fuel efficiency for some older vehicles.
Modi government won't scrap LTCG tax on equities anytime soon
The Indian government has confirmed that it has no plans to scrap the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions.
Overpaying for medicines? This government tool helps check official prices
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) offers a government-backed tool, Pharma Sahi Daam, to help consumers check the official price of medicines.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Centre wants ethanol to become your next cooking fuel
The Indian government is working on a policy to promote ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel.
How Gautam Adani got US bribery and fraud charges dropped
Billionaire Gautam Adani has been exonerated from bribery and securities fraud charges by US prosecutors.
Govt extends exemption for renewable energy projects
The Indian government has extended the exemption timeline for net metering and open access renewable energy (RE) projects till December 31, 2026.
CAFE III draft: What's changing and why it matters
The Indian government is gearing up to tighten fuel-efficiency norms for passenger vehicles, with the release of a new draft for the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III regulations.
Govt rolls out 'White Rabbit' tech to secure IST
The Indian government has launched a demonstration network using "White Rabbit" precision timing technology to provide a secure and tamper-resistant national time signal.
Government may charge big businesses on UPI payments above ₹2,000
The Indian government is mulling the reintroduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for large merchants.
Reliance Jio's satellite internet project gets key approval
Reliance Jio has received technical approval from India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for its ambitious plan to deploy a constellation of 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
Centre tightens exit rules for ISRO scientists amid growing resignations
The Indian government has tightened its resignation policy for scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Centre considers new rules for WhatsApp, Telegram username feature
The Indian government is reviewing the legal implications of the username feature introduced by WhatsApp and Telegram.
Modi government to issue ₹28,000cr nuclear power tender soon
India is gearing up to issue its largest-ever Nuclear Island Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) tender.
Centre approves ₹1.27 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
The Indian government has approved the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0), with a budget allocation of ₹1.275 lakh crore. This is significantly higher than the first phase's allocation of ₹76,000 crore.
Zeenat Aman urges Indian government to talk to Sonam Wangchuk
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has voiced her support for educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike.
Modi government mulls common rules for usernames across messaging platforms
The Indian government is considering a unified regulatory framework for username-based identities on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, as per Moneycontrol.
Indian government bonds see a decline today: What's the reason?
Indian government bonds fell in early trade today, mirroring a selloff in US Treasuries.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
India changes rules for alcohol-based cough syrups, oral medicines
The Indian government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, to include all oral formulations with over 12% ethyl alcohol in bottles larger than 30 milliliters (ml) under Schedule H1.
Centre reviews WhatsApp's reply over username feature concerns
Meta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
India probes Meta's new AI image generator amid privacy concerns
The Indian government is set to review Meta's latest Muse artificial intelligence (AI) image generator.
FPIs invest record ₹41,773cr in government bonds this June
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a record net investment of ₹41,773 crore in Indian government bonds under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in June.
India offering e-OCI cards from today: How it affects you
The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has announced that the Indian government will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) cards to new applicants from today.
Audit EVs, connected cars for cybersecurity risks: Modi government
The Indian government has asked auto manufacturers and component makers to conduct a thorough audit of the software and electronic systems in connected cars and electric vehicles (EVs).
Centre may delay E25 petrol rollout amid E20 concerns
The Indian government is likely to delay the rollout of petrol blended with 25% ethanol, or E25. The decision comes amid concerns over vehicle compatibility and mileage issues.
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets extension to answer government concerns
The Indian government has given Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, an additional three-day extension to respond to its concerns over the proposed username feature.
Modi government seeks clarification on WhatsApp usernames by July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the deadline for Meta's response on the WhatsApp username issue by three days.
Did Bhutan reject E20 fuel offer? Modi government clarifies
The Indian government has refuted claims that Bhutan turned down a proposal to import E20 fuel from India.
India intensifies oversight on Chinese herbicide imports
India is intensifying its scrutiny of glufosinate and its salts, a key herbicide from China.
India lifts emergency natural gas supply controls
The Indian government has lifted the emergency natural gas supply controls it had imposed earlier this year.
Why Modi government canceled auction of 9 strategic mineral blocks
The Indian government has canceled the auction of nine critical and strategic mineral blocks. The move comes due to a lack of investor interest and qualified bidders.
Government issues notice to Meta over child sexual exploitation ads
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over paid advertisements promoting content related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM), NDTV reported, citing sources.
Why Bhutan does not want E20 petrol from India
In a major deviation from India's ethanol blending policy, Bhutan has turned down an offer from Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to supply E20 fuel.
Centre orders Telegram to curb pirated films, OTT content
The Indian government has issued a notice to popular messaging platform Telegram, seeking immediate action against the rampant distribution of pirated films and OTT content.
Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal over anonymous messaging features
India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, seeking clarification on their measures for protecting users who wish to communicate anonymously.