Indian Government: News
02 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaIndia responds to Kolkata dancer Amarnath Ghosh's murder in US
The Indian government on Saturday announced that it has taken up the murder case of renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh with St. Louis Police for investigation.
02 Mar 2024
Ashwini VaishnawDelisting Indian apps cannot be permitted: Vaishnaw on Google-start-ups row
The Indian government is pushing back against Google's recent removal of several Indian apps from its Play Store.
26 Feb 2024
Union Home MinistryAmid Pannun case, India-US to hold security talks this week
A government delegation of the United States (US) will be in India on Wednesday for the Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) with officials of the Union Home Ministry.
25 Feb 2024
FastagFASTag KYC deadline set for February 29: How to update
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently launched the "One Vehicle, One FASTag" program to improve toll collection efficiency and reduce traffic jams.
23 Feb 2024
Ministry of FinanceI-Soon leak: Chinese hackers target India's government offices, corporates
A Chinese hacker group with ties to the Beijing government has reportedly targeted key Indian government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, and corporates like Reliance Industries and Air India.
05 Feb 2024
MaldivesMaldives president Muizzu says Indian troops to exit by May
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on Monday, told the parliament that the island nation will not allow "any country to interfere with or undermine their sovereignty;" recalling his pre-election promises.
31 Jan 2024
Nirmala SitharamanImport duty on phone components lowered from 15% to 10%
Indian government has slashed import duties on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%.
25 Jan 2024
Republic Day75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu announced the annual gallantry/service awards.
22 Jan 2024
Budget SessionBudget 2024: Agri-credit target may rise to Rs. 22-25L crore
The Indian government is planning to raise the agricultural credit target to Rs. 22-25 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring that every eligible farmer can access institutional credit, reported PTI.
21 Jan 2024
IndiaCentre will increase capex for economic growth in Budget 2024-25
The Indian government is gearing up to focus on boosting capital expenditure (capex) in the 2024-25 Budget.
20 Jan 2024
Nirmala SitharamanCentre planning new NBFC to ease credit for infrastructure projects
The Indian government is looking into creating a new non-banking financial company (NBFC) to make it easier for infrastructure projects to get credit financing.
16 Jan 2024
AgricultureWhy India has imposed 50% export duty on molasses
In the wake of a sugarcane shortage due to unpredictable monsoon rains, the Indian government has imposed a 50% export duty on molasses, a sugarcane by-product.
15 Jan 2024
National Education PolicyAPAAR ID: What it is and how to use
The Indian government has unveiled a plan to unify all school students' education records under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
08 Jan 2024
GSTSC seeks Centre's response on 28% GST on online gaming
The Supreme Court has called on the Indian government to address a petition from online gaming companies regarding "retrospective" tax demands totaling Rs. 1.5 lakh crore.
07 Jan 2024
AppleAfter Google, Apple removes these eSIM apps from App Store
Apple has removed two international eSIM apps, Airalo and Holafly, from the Indian App Store following orders from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aimed at combating cyber fraud.
02 Jan 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsChakka Jam: Centre begins talks with truck drivers, transport union
In response to the ongoing drivers' strike, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
01 Jan 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaPro-Khalistani gangster, Moose Wala murder accused Goldy Brar declared 'terrorist'
The Indian government on Monday designated Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar a terrorist under the 1967 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
31 Dec 2023
Ministry of FinanceArvind Panagariya appointed as 16th Finance Commission Chairman
The Indian government has appointed Arvind Panagariya, a former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman and Columbia University professor, as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
29 Dec 2023
KhalistaniCanada: Hindu temple president's house allegedly fired upon by pro-Khalistanis
In a major development in Canada, Khalistani extremists allegedly attacked the residence of the Laxmi Narayan Temple President Satish Kumar on Wednesday (local time) in British Colombia's Surrey.
29 Dec 2023
Amit ShahCentre, Assam government, ULFA insurgents ink historic tripartite peace accord
The Centre and Assam Government have signed a historic peace deal with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
28 Dec 2023
CanadaNijjar murder suspects still in Canada, under police surveillance: Report
Two men believed to have shot Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar dead in June 2023 in Surrey, Canada, have never reportedly left the country and will soon be arrested.
28 Dec 2023
QatarQatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report
Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.
28 Dec 2023
AppleIndian government pressured Apple to soften iPhone hack warnings: Report
After Apple's warnings in October about potential hacking attempts by 'state-sponsored attackers' on iPhones, the Indian government urged the company to soften its message, the Washington Post reported.
26 Dec 2023
BusinessIndian government readying new PLI scheme for steel sector
In an interview with PTI, Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste, confirmed that the Indian government is actively working on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme 2.0 for the steel sector in 2024.
24 Dec 2023
FranceWorking with France after plane with 300 Indians grounded: India
India has said it is working with the French government for an early solution after a charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, was detained by France on Friday.
22 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution worsens: CAQM bans construction, suggests online classes
The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III anti-pollution measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) amid a decline in air quality to "severe" levels.
21 Dec 2023
MetaTelecom Bill: Meta fears Indian government might regulate internet apps
Meta, the tech giant behind popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is concerned about India's Telecommunications Bill, 2023, Moneycontrol reported.
20 Dec 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)Cheaper gas to women's reservation: Major policy reforms in 2023
In 2023, the Indian government initiated groundbreaking policy reforms.
20 Dec 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITIndia's digital transformation in 2023: Advancements in infrastructure and initiatives
The year 2023 marked a digital revolution for India. The Indian government introduced several initiatives under 'Digital India,' to transform the nation's digital landscape.
18 Dec 2023
ParliamentAfter Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations
The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.
18 Dec 2023
FAME IIFAME subsidy removal on electric two-wheelers under consideration: Expected impact
The Indian government is likely to discontinue subsidies for electric two-wheelers in the coming weeks.
15 Dec 2023
SamsungGovernment issues security advisory for Samsung phones: What it means
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded the alarm for Samsung mobile users.
14 Dec 2023
TeslaBlow to Tesla: India unwilling to cut EV import tax
The Indian government has revealed that it has no plans to reduce taxes on imported electric vehicles (EVs), which could impact Tesla's entry into the market.
12 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiGovernment announces AI Mission to aid start-ups with 'compute power'
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new AI Mission at the Global Partnership for AI Summit in New Delhi.
09 Dec 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharOver 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018
Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
08 Dec 2023
IsraelCentre responds to Kerala MP's question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday that the decision to designate an organization a terrorist is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and is considered by relevant government departments.
07 Dec 2023
QatarQatar: Indian envoy meets 8 ex-navy officers sentenced to death
India's ambassador in Qatar was granted consular access to meet the eight former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death on December 3.
01 Dec 2023
IndiaCentre reduces windfall tax on crude oil to Rs. 5,000/ton
The Centre today announced a decrease in the windfall tax on crude oil, lowering it from Rs. 6,300 per ton to Rs. 5,000 per ton.
29 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaIndia forms high-level probe committee over Pannun's alleged assassination plot
The Centre has set up a high-level investigation committee to examine allegations of a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States.
28 Nov 2023
KhalistaniSFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.
