Indian Government: News
Modi government reduces windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports
The Indian government has announced a reduction in the windfall tax on diesel as well as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports.
Modi government launches special disclosure scheme for foreign assets, income
The Indian government has launched a special disclosure scheme for taxpayers to declare specific foreign assets and undisclosed income.
Tata Sons's $120B investment strategy at risk after Chandrasekaran's exit
The resignation of Natarajan Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons has raised questions over the conglomerate's $120 billion investment strategy.
India plans anti-theft feature for hallmarked gold jewelry
The Indian government is mulling a system to prevent the sale of stolen gold jewelry.
Centre approves trials of ₹10, ₹20 polymer notes
The Indian government has approved a proposal to conduct field trials of one billion polymer banknotes each in the denominations of ₹10 and ₹20.
Ethanol-blended diesel failed safety test, says Modi government
The Indian government's plan to introduce 20% ethanol blending in diesel has hit a major roadblock. The initiative has been marred by many safety concerns.
PM E-Drive subsidy for electric two-wheelers extended till FY28
The Indian government has decided to extend the subsidies for electric two-wheelers under the PM E-Drive scheme till FY28.
Modi government says airport operators can invest in airlines
The Indian government has clarified that there is no policy preventing major airport operators from holding significant equity in or running scheduled airlines.
Modi government raises ₹45,306cr via disinvestment, asset monetization in FY26
The Indian government has raised a whopping ₹45,306 crore through disinvestment and asset monetization in the fiscal year 2025-26.
China slams India's naming of places in Arunachal Pradesh
China has slammed India's decision to officially name 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh on its map.
Modi government might raise CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals
The Indian government is mulling a proposal to increase the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals that need Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approval.
Meta must follow Indian laws, not just global policies: Government
The Indian government has made it clear that Meta's platforms must adhere to Indian laws and not just the company's global policies.
Environmental clearance is not mandatory for all data centers: Government
The Indian government has clarified that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers do not automatically require environmental clearance.
PhonePe, Razorpay back UPI charges on bigger merchants
Leading Indian fintechs, PhonePe and Razorpay, have supported the industry's push for merchant charges on larger businesses.
LIC explores investments in fintech, health insurance sectors
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is considering investments in health insurance and financial technology (fintech) sectors.
Solar, wind projects within 1km of Indian borders banned
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines.
Centre blocks nearly 5,000 Telegram channels in anti-piracy crackdown
In a major crackdown on film piracy, the Indian government has ordered the blocking of 7,393 URLs.
Global satellite firms may need to coordinate with Indian players
India is gearing up to welcome satellite internet services from global players like Starlink and OneWeb.
WhatsApp begins age checks in India
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows Indian users to add their date of birth.
LIC's massive $3.3B share sale kept bankers in the dark
The Indian government has successfully raised $3.3 billion by selling additional shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
No HRA if one spouse gets official accommodation: Modi government
The Indian government has clarified its policy on House Rent Allowance (HRA) for central government employees.
Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Meta's CSAM, operational blunders in India
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfake content on his company's platforms.
Centre warns restaurants against levying unlawful service charges
The Indian government has warned hotels and restaurants against levying automatic service charges on customers' bills.
Will UPI payments become chargeable? Centre moves to enable MDR
The Indian government has introduced a bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
India to overhaul tax framework to boost manufacturing, foreign investment
The Indian government is planning a major overhaul of its tax framework, with the aim of boosting manufacturing and attracting foreign investment.
Why WhatsApp is asking Indian users their date of birth
WhatsApp has started asking some Indian users for their date of birth, according to reports.
Government clearance delay halts ISRO's 2 major satellite launches
India's space program has hit an unexpected snag, with two key satellites, NVS-03 and GISAT-1A, awaiting government approval for launch.
Will India's FDI rule change boost exports of handicrafts?
The Indian government has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow e-commerce firms with foreign stakes to hold inventory for export purposes.
Petrol would cost ₹125/l in Delhi sans ethanol blending: Centre
The Indian government has claimed that petrol prices would have hit ₹125 per liter in Delhi if ethanol blending wasn't used during the recent spike in global crude oil prices.
Centre releases additional ₹1.09L crore tax devolution to states
The Indian government has announced an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments on August 1, 2026.
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinders now cheaper by over ₹200
The Indian government has slashed the prices of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by over ₹200 in Delhi and Kolkata.
Faster internet for specialized services might soon be available
The Indian government is considering a review of its net neutrality framework to allow telecom operators to offer differentiated internet connectivity and speeds, as per Economic Times.
BS-III vehicles may need rubber part replacement for E20 fuel
The Indian government has flagged that some rubber parts and gaskets in Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles manufactured before 2016 may need to be replaced when using E20 fuel.
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Air India, Modi government partner to promote Indian tourism globally
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India.
Centre clears RBI proposal to test ₹10, ₹20 plastic banknotes
The Indian government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.
Inspired by CJP? 'E20 Janta Party' emerges protesting ethanol-blending policy
Weeks after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) made headlines with its protest over the NEET paper leak issue, another online citizens' movement has emerged.
Cockroach Janta Party urges government to fulfill commitments
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged the Indian government to fulfill its commitments following reports of detentions across the country.
Indian government bonds see rally today: What's the reason?
Indian government bonds witnessed a major rally at the start of the week today, recovering from last week's losses.
E20 backlash: Taxi union marching to Parliament on August 4
The Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association has announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4.