Indian Government: News
17 Aug 2024
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC considers including cricket in 2030 Youth Olympics
According to Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to collaborate with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to introduce cricket at the 2030 Youth Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
Electric ScootersGogoro postpones India expansion plans, launches bike-taxi pilot with Rapido
Taiwanese electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Gogoro, has decided to postpone its ambitious expansion plans in India.
16 Aug 2024
FarmersGovernment launches satellite system to deliver crop-related insights to farmers
The Indian government has launched a satellite-based agricultural decision support system, known as Krishi-DSS.
14 Aug 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedIndia unable to export 5G tech because of BSNL
The Indian government's ambitious plan to export locally developed 4G and 5G network technologies has hit a roadblock, due to delays in BSNL's 4G network rollout.
12 Aug 2024
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingStakeholders asked to return copies of proposed broadcasting bill: Report
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has instructed stakeholders to return copies of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, according to Moneycontrol.
Inaugural National Household Travel Survey to be conducted in 2025
The Indian government is preparing to conduct its inaugural National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) in 2025.
10 Aug 2024
BR AmbedkarCentre counters Supreme Court, turns down SC/ST creamy layer exclusion
The central government has hinted that it will not implement the Supreme Court's suggestion for a creamy layer within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) reservations.
09 Aug 2024
Health & WellnessIndia waives local trials for drugs approved by global regulators
The Indian government has waived the requirement for local clinical trials for drugs and vaccines, already approved by regulatory agencies in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the EU.
09 Aug 2024
Revolt MotorsEV makers who paid FAME penalties can claim subsidies again
The Indian government has resumed providing subsidies to EV makers, who have settled penalties imposed for breaching the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme.
07 Aug 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Now you will receive fewer spam calls
The Indian government is on the verge of finalizing guidelines aimed at curbing unsolicited calls.
06 Aug 2024
InstagramWhy Modi government's proposed broadcast bill is raising eyebrows
The Indian government's Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024, has stirred controversy among online content creators and policy activists.
04 Aug 2024
LiquorUp to ₹50L fine for alcohol promotion via surrogate ads
The Indian government is preparing to enforce a ban on surrogate advertising by liquor manufacturers.
04 Aug 2024
AppleCERT-In issues high-risk vulnerability warning to iPhone, iPad users
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Indian government has issued a high-severity vulnerability warning to users of Apple products.
04 Aug 2024
ParliamentCentre to introduce bill to curb Waqf Board powers
The central government is expected to introduce a bill in Parliament aimed at curbing the "unfettered" powers of Waqf Boards in declaring any property a "waqf asset" and assuming control over it next week.
03 Aug 2024
JP MorganForeign investment in Indian government securities surpasses $9B in 2024
Foreign investment in Indian government securities (G-secs) via the fully accessible route (FAR), has exceeded $9 billion within the first seven months of this year.
02 Aug 2024
Arunachal Pradesh300 families evacuated in Sikkim as land sinks toward river
Nearly 300 families were forced to evacuate from the Mangan district in Sikkim after multiple buildings collapsed due to land subsidence toward the Teesta River, PTI reported on Friday.
31 Jul 2024
BusinessWhy indexation benefits on property transactions may be retained
The Indian government is currently reviewing proposals to modify indexation benefits for real estate transactions, according to CNBC-TV18.
28 Jul 2024
Ministry of FinanceTraveling overseas? Centre says tax clearance certificates are not mandatory
In response to public backlash on social media, the Indian government clarified today that tax clearance certificates are not mandatory for all overseas travelers.
26 Jul 2024
AppleApple's supply chain shuffle: Foxconn plans iPad production in India
Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer, is reportedly planning a significant expansion of its operations in India.
22 Jul 2024
EthereumWazirX offers $23M bounty to recover $230M in stolen crypto
Mumbai-based cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, has launched a bounty program offering $23 million (approximately ₹192 crore) to recover the $230 million (roughly ₹1,964 crore) lost in a wallet breach last week.
22 Jul 2024
Union BudgetBudget 2024: Auto industry eyeing higher scrappage incentives, FAME 3
The Indian auto industry is eagerly awaiting the Union Budget 2024, set to be tabled tomorrow, with hopes of key measures to stimulate growth.
17 Jul 2024
Companies ActCentre mulls decriminalization of several provisions in key corporate acts
The Indian government is contemplating the decriminalization of 14 provisions in three significant corporate laws, according to Moneycontrol.
12 Jul 2024
App StoreCentre is accusing Apple of misusing dominant app market position
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused Apple of exploiting its dominant position in the app market, according to a confidential report viewed by Reuters.
12 Jul 2024
Agnipath SchemeGood news for former Agniveers as CISF, BSF announce reservation
In a bid to bolster its security forces, the Indian government has announced that 10% of constable roles in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border Security Force (BSF) will be set aside for former Agniveers.
11 Jul 2024
iPhoneIndia Post scam alert: Scammers 'smishing' to fool iPhone users
The Indian government has issued a warning to iPhone users about a transnational scam, that tricks individuals into giving away their personal or financial information on malicious links.
08 Jul 2024
MeitYIndia boosts AI mission with ₹5,000cr investment in NVIDIA GPUs
The Indian government plans to invest around ₹5,000 crore of the total ₹10,372 crore budgeted for the India AI Mission, into Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
08 Jul 2024
AppleApple considers reviving plans to manufacture iPads in India
Apple is reconsidering its plans to manufacture iPads in India, encouraged by the Indian government's efforts to attract more supply chains, according to a Moneycontrol report citing people aware of the development.
07 Jul 2024
Ayushman BharatCentre considers doubling AB-PMJAY beneficiaries, insurance amounts in 3 years
The Indian government is contemplating a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, AB-PMJAY, over the next three years.
04 Jul 2024
TechnologyDPDP Act: Social media platforms jittery as India prepares rules
As the Indian Government drafts rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, social media platforms are voicing significant concerns.
30 Jun 2024
BollywoodMadhuri Dixit under fire for association with blacklisted promoter
Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit Nene is facing backlash on social media due to her association with Pakistani promoter Rehan Siddiqi, who has been blacklisted by the Indian Government.
29 Jun 2024
State Bank of India (SBI)FSIB proposes MD Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as next SBI Chairman
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), an autonomous body under the Indian government, has nominated Challa Sreenivasulu Setty for the position of Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI).
28 Jun 2024
Union BudgetBudget 2024: Centre mulls measures to support textile industry
The upcoming Union Budget is expected to introduce several initiatives aimed at strengthening textile exports and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian products, as per CNBC-Awaaz.
27 Jun 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsHacker claims to have breached India's eMigrate labor portal
A hacker has reportedly infiltrated the Indian government's eMigrate portal, a platform designed to aid the country's blue-collar workforce in legally emigrating overseas.
24 Jun 2024
Stock MarketMazagon Dock shares soar amid talks of ₹35,000cr submarine deal
Stocks of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, India's largest shipbuilder, surged by 4% following advanced discussions about the acquisition of extra Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines for the Indian Navy.
22 Jun 2024
GSTIndia's GST cess to deliver ₹70,000 crore bonanza to Centre
The Indian government is projecting a substantial surplus of approximately ₹70,000 crore from Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation cess collections.
22 Jun 2024
TechnologyCentre to partially implement new Telecom Act from June 26
The Indian government has partially implemented the new Telecommunications Act, set to take effect on June 26.
18 Jun 2024
BusinessIndia's FY25 advance tax collection surges 27% to ₹1.48L crore
The Indian government has reported a significant rise of 27.6% in advance tax collection for the current financial year up to June 15, reaching ₹1.48 lakh crore.
17 Jun 2024
Space NewsIN-SPACe announces pre-incubation program for space startups
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a pre-incubation entrepreneurship development program.
17 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiIndia's Budget 2024: Centre considers lowering personal tax rate
The Indian government is considering a reduction in personal tax rates for certain income groups, aiming to stimulate consumption in Asia's third-largest economy, according to two government sources who spoke to Reuters.
17 Jun 2024
IndiaNew fuel efficiency norms may hike car prices in India
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India has proposed new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) rules, which could lead to a rise in car prices.
