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.

21 Nov 2024

Adani Group

Adani charged with bribery, fraud in US; arrest warrant issued

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, has been indicted in New York for his involvement in an alleged multi-billion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme.

20 Nov 2024

Canada

Canada to increase screening for travelers to India

Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations with India, Canada has introduced stricter security protocols for passengers traveling to the country.

19 Nov 2024

Electric Vehicles

PM e-Drive scheme: Modi government reinstates subsidies for electric 3-wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reinstated subsidies for electric three-wheelers under the PM E-Drive scheme.

Modi government to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector: Report

The Indian government is gearing up to introduce major reforms in the insurance sector, including allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a Times of India report.

ISRO to launch its communication satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch its latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from the US.

How to update your KYC for PM Jan Dhan account

As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts near their 10-year mark, a new Know Your Customer (KYC) update is due.

11 Nov 2024

Apple

Trump effect: iPhones worth $30B could be made in India

Apple's annual iPhone production in India, which is currently worth about $15-16 billion, could double to over $30 billion in the next two years.

07 Nov 2024

Space News

Indian space start-ups set to get ₹1,000cr funding from government

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) is gearing up to make its first investment from a ₹1,000 crore venture fund within this fiscal year.

06 Nov 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal musician charged for killing chicken, drinking blood on stage

Arunachal Pradesh musician Kon Waii Son has been booked for animal cruelty after a controversial act during a live performance in Itanagar.

05 Nov 2024

Delhi High Court

Centre issues notice to Wikipedia after complaints of bias, inaccuracies

The Indian government has sent a formal notice to Wikipedia, citing bias and inaccuracies on the platform.

02 Nov 2024

Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police move to extradite Anmol Bishnoi after US alert 

The Mumbai Police are on the lookout to extradite Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States.

31 Oct 2024

Ajit Doval

Canada's allegations against Amit Shah 'concerning': US

The United States has voiced concern over Canada's allegations against India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

30 Oct 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

India's fiscal deficit narrows to ₹4.75L crore in H1 FY25

India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the ongoing financial year (April-September) has been pegged at ₹4.75 lakh crore, or 29.4% of annual estimates. This is a notable decline from last year's 39.3%.

30 Oct 2024

Maharashtra

Modi government to notify data protection rules before Maharashtra polls

The Indian government will soon announce its long-awaited administrative rules on personal data protection, a top lawmaker said to the Economic Times.

26 Oct 2024

Diwali

How to buy genuine gold, silver online this Dhanteras

Dhanteras, an important Hindu festival celebrated two days ahead of Diwali, is an auspicious occasion to buy gold and silver. This year, the festival is being celebrated on October 29.

19 Oct 2024

Canada

All Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.

India plans to restrict tech imports to boost domestic production

India is gearing up to restrict the import of laptops, tablets, and PCs from next year.

18 Oct 2024

Canada

US charges ex-Indian government employee in plot to assassinate Pannun 

The United States has formally charged Vikash Yadav, a former officer of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for his alleged role in a failed murder plot.

17 Oct 2024

Canada

Explained: Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case that strained India-Canada ties 

Judicial proceedings against the four people arrested for the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023, have made little progress.

16 Oct 2024

British Government

Cooperation with Canada 'right next step': UK to India

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India over the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the United Kingdom has asked New Delhi to cooperate with Canada's legal proceedings.

16 Oct 2024

Canada

Police make this request to Sikhs amid Canada-India diplomatic rift

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reached out to the Sikh community in Canada for details regarding the alleged links of the Indian government to crimes in the country.

15 Oct 2024

Khalistani

Indian 'agents' collaborated with Bishnoi gang: Canada police's big charge

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has alleged that agents of the Indian government are working with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to create a climate of fear in Canada.

Modi government mulls ₹8,000cr infusion to revive debt-ridden MTNL: Report

The Indian government is mulling a financial revival plan for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), as per CNBC-TV18.

India rejects Trudeau's claim of 'brief exchange' with PM Modi 

The Indian government has denied Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion of a "brief exchange" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Laos.

09 Oct 2024

Inflation

Will central government employees get DA hike before Diwali?

Central government employees across India are eagerly awaiting an announcement regarding a potential hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR).

08 Oct 2024

BYD

BYD's $1 billion EV investment plan in India awaits approval

Chinese automaker BYD is eager to set up a car manufacturing base in India. However, it has not received any clear signal from the Indian government, on a possible relaxation of strict investment rules for Chinese companies.

Release Diljit's 'Punjab '95' without cuts: Activist's family to CBFC 

Paramjit Kaur Khalra, the wife of late human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has publicly criticized the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) demand for nearly 120 cuts in the biopic Punjab '95.

02 Oct 2024

Electric Vehicles

PM E-DRIVE: Modi government to issue certificates highlighting EV subsidies

The Indian government has rolled out the PM E-DRIVE scheme, a ₹10,900 crore initiative to boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

01 Oct 2024

GST

No new GST anti-profiteering investigations starting April 1, 2025

The Indian government has made a big announcement: no new anti-profiteering investigations under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will kick off after April 1, 2025.

30 Sep 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Will India participate in Champions Trophy? Rajeev Shukla gives update

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, has confirmed that the Indian government will decide on Team India's participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy next year.

29 Sep 2024

Mauritius

Modi government planning regulatory mechanism for monitoring FDIs

The Indian government is mulling over setting up a foreign investment regulatory mechanism.

27 Sep 2024

Google Chrome

Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome

The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning to Google Chrome users, due to critical vulnerabilities detected in the browser. These flaws could potentially expose their systems to cyberattacks.

23 Sep 2024

Google

Google will expand AI applications in India: CEO Sundar Pichai

Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, has expressed his commitment to exploring more applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in India.

22 Sep 2024

Netflix

Netflix under government's scanner for alleged visa violations, racial discrimination

The Indian government is currently investigating allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination against Netflix's local operations.

21 Sep 2024

Drones

Garuda Aerospace to establish dedicated defense drone facility in Chennai

Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a dedicated defense drone facility in Chennai.

21 Sep 2024

Business

Modi government to financially support waste recycling start-ups

The Indian government has announced its commitment to financially support waste recycling start-ups.

18 Sep 2024

Haryana

India sends notice to Pakistan, demands Indus Water Treaty review

India has sent a formal notice to Pakistan, demanding a review of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT).

16 Sep 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Modi government to launch NPS-Vatsalya scheme on September 18

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the NPS-Vatsalya scheme in Delhi on September 18.

16 Sep 2024

Gujarat

REInvest: Torrent Power pledges ₹64,000cr investment in renewable energy projects

Torrent Power, a prominent player in the utilities sector, has pledged an investment of over ₹64,000 crore toward renewable energy projects by 2030.

Modi government may form panel to regulate online gaming platforms

The Indian government is considering the establishment of an inter-departmental committee, to regulate online gaming platforms.

CNG, hybrid vehicles are outperforming EVs in India

The Indian automotive market is witnessing a surge in the popularity of CNG and hybrid vehicles, surpassing electric cars.

Modi government's subsidized onion scheme eases price burden on consumers

The Indian government's subsidized onion sale initiative, launched on September 5, has successfully reduced onion prices in several major cities.

13 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

Port Blair renamed to 'Shri Vijaya Puram' by Centre

The central government has announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to "Shri Vijaya Puram."