Indian Government: News

28 Nov 2023

Delhi

All 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 Vaishnaw

India, 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

India

Centre 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

Afghanistan

Afghanistan 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 Vaishnaw

Government 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 Vehicles

ARAI, 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

Tesla

Tesla'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 Finance

Finance 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

India

Why 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-commerce

Procurement 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

Tesla

India 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.

Centre 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.

Government 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 Goyal

Centre 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

Hamas

India 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.

IAMAI 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

GST

October 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 Finance

Centre'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

Maldives

Incoming 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 Modi

India 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.

Centre 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.

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

Toyota

Toyota 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

India

Work 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

India

World 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 Market

HUDCO 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

India

Sugar 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 Vehicles

Government 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

Israel

Operation 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 News

India 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

China

India 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

Israel

Operation 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 Scooters

Centre 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 Trudeau

Nijjar 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.

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

Khalistani

All 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

Cybersecurity

Centre 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.

Centre 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

Canada

Nijjar 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

India

Received 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.