Indian Government: News
24 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan's opposition holds Khan-government responsible for 'diplomatic debacle' with India
Pakistan's two major opposition parties have questioned the "haste" shown by PM Imran Khan in making efforts to mend ties with India and held him responsible for "diplomatic debacle", saying he should have done his "homework" before approaching for the meeting.
23 Sep 2018
IndiaInform foreigners, OCIs about blacklisting in advance: HC to Center
The Delhi High Court has deprecated the "disturbing and unreasonable" practice of authorities of not informing Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders or foreigners in advance about they being blacklisted.
22 Sep 2018
IndiaUnited Nations chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres will travel to India early next month, his first trip to the country as the UN Secretary-General.
15 Sep 2018
LondonCongress's charges against Jaitley over Mallya meeting 'ridiculous': Sena
The Shiv Sena today hit out at the Congress saying its allegations against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over fugitive tycoon Vijay Mallya's claims on meeting him were "ridiculous".
15 Sep 2018
IndiaAll your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
14 Sep 2018
IndiaUS: Ajit Doval to hold meetings with Trump administration officials
A week after the successful India-US 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Washington to hold meetings with top officials of Trump Administration.
13 Sep 2018
IndiaGovernment brings in new rules to prevent pet-trade abuse
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change notified a new Prevention of Cruelties to Animals (Pet Shops) Rule to prevent the abuse in India's pet trade.
13 Sep 2018
IndiaGovt. bans 328 FDC drugs including Saridon, Panderm etc.
In a move aimed at curbing the use of fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, the Union Health Ministry has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 328 FDC drugs, with immediate effect.
12 Sep 2018
LondonVijay Mallya to appear before UK court for extradition hearing
Vijay Mallya will appear before a London court today for a hearing in his extradition case, during which the judge is expected to review a video of the Mumbai jail cell prepared by the Indian authorities for the embattled liquor tycoon.
09 Sep 2018
Petrol Diesel PricesPetrol, diesel prices hiked again. Here are revised fuel rates
Petrol and diesel prices set new records today as they continued their upward march on fall in rupee and surge in global crude oil rates.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaChidambaram blames NDA govt for rise in fuel prices
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today blamed the NDA government for the rise in petrol and diesel prices, saying it was happening due to excessive taxes.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaMedia should stop using the word "Dalit", says government
In a letter, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed media outlets to refrain from using the word "Dalit" henceforth.
31 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi to inaugurate India Post Payments Bank tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow launch the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) that seeks to leverage the expansive network of the postal department to ensure financial inclusion for the masses.
27 Aug 2018
Pakistan News1981 Air India Flight Hijack: Delhi court acquits two accused
A Delhi court today acquitted two men, Tajinder Pal Singh and Satnam Singh, accused of hijacking a New Delhi-Srinagar Air India flight.
27 Aug 2018
IndiaSeries of reforms by Modi govt transformed economy: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has cited IMF reports to highlight how the Narendra Modi-led government through a series of reforms has transformed the "weak economy" it inherited from UPA government.
19 Aug 2018
IndiaUK: Dawood's key aide Jabir Moti arrested at London hotel
Jabir Moti, a key aide of India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, has been arrested by British police at London's Hilton Hotel on Friday.
18 Aug 2018
Edward SnowdenIndian Govt must slap penalty for Aadhaar misuse: Edward Snowden
The government must slap a penalty on anyone using Aadhaar data for purposes other than public services, whistle-blower Edward Snowden said.
18 Aug 2018
KeralaUN chief 'saddened' over destruction caused by floods in Kerala
UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness over the flooding and extensive damage and displacement caused in rain-battered Kerala.
17 Aug 2018
United States of AmericaIndian banks, insurance companies increasingly embracing digitization: US tech expert
Indian banks and insurance companies are increasingly embracing digitization in line with the government's "Digital India" initiative, according to an American technology expert.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia set example for South Asia by supporting democracy: Pompeo
India has set an example for South Asia and the world by supporting democracy, diversity, and the rule of law, the US said today while greeting the country on its Independence Day.
14 Aug 2018
IndiaRupee fall due to external factors, nothing to worry: Govt
The government today blamed external factors for the rupee's fall to an all-time low against the US Dollar and said there is nothing to worry at this stage.
11 Aug 2018
Scheduled Castes#CareerBytes: Top Central Schemes for scholarships you should know about
The Center awards several scholarships to students pursuing various courses based on merit, community, and family income among other things.
10 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia's elderly population to cross 340 million by 2050
The Indian Government is taking steps to ensure proper care of India's elderly people whose population will cross 340 million by 2050, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel on Friday said.
08 Aug 2018
EducationCentral government scholarships for engineering, medical students
Both engineers and doctors play equally significant roles in the development of the country.
05 Aug 2018
IndiaAll your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
03 Aug 2018
Social MediaGovernment withdraws social media monitoring hub proposal after SC rebuke
The Centre is withdrawing its proposal of creating a social media monitoring hub, it told the SC, weeks after the apex court termed the move akin to "creating a surveillance state."
29 Jul 2018
IndiaGovt took several measures to protect tiger habitats: Environment Minister
India has taken several measures, including bringing out guidelines for tiger safaris to reduce the pressure of eco-tourism, protect tiger habitats, and conserve their population, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today on International Tiger Day.
27 Jul 2018
Crime Against WomenDelhi: Man uploads woman's intimate photos to get wedding cancelled
A Delhi-based man decided to upload on the internet intimate photos of a woman he had promised to marry, in order to get the wedding cancelled.
26 Jul 2018
EducationUniversities told to fill up all teaching-vacancies in 3yrs: Govt
Concerned over the rise in vacancies of college and varsity teachers, the government today said it has asked all universities to fill them up within three-years.
25 Jul 2018
IndiaNarendra Modi led-NDA saved Rs. 59cr/aircraft in Rafale Deal: Report
As the political controversy around Rafale Deal is widening, a report claims that NDA government got a better price than the previous UPA rule.
20 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaGovt rejects SC-recommendation of Aniruddha Bose as Delhi-HC Chief Justice
The Central government has rejected a recommendation of the SC collegium to appoint Aniruddha Bose, a judge of the Calcutta HC, as the chief justice of the Delhi HC.
19 Jul 2018
IndiaThis website is all you need for government-schemes, jobs, exams
The central and state governments roll out several schemes, implement various initiatives and policies for citizens.
18 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaOver 200 central govt officers punished for non-performance, says govt
As many as 225 central government officers have been punished for non-performance.
18 Jul 2018
IndiaGovt to release unemployment data in next 2 months
The government today informed the Rajya Sabha that it will come out with unemployment data from 2016 in the next two months.
18 Jul 2018
IndiaMonsoon session: Lok Sabha accepts no-confidence motion against NDA
On the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, a no-confidence motion was moved and accepted against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
17 Jul 2018
IndiaIllegal adoption row: Government orders inspection of childcare homes
After cases of alleged illegal adoptions carried out by childcare homes run by Mother Teresa-founded Missionaries of Charity (MoC) surfaced recently, the Indian Government has ordered all the states to get MoC homes inspected immediately.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaGovt to issue unique identification number to each arm license-holder
The names of all arms license holders (new or old) will be included in a national database from April 2019 and they will be issued a unique identification number (UIN), said the Home Ministry.
14 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiTN opposes Higher Education Bill; says no to scrapping UGC
The Tamil Nadu government today strongly opposed the Center's draft Bill on setting up a Higher Education Commission and wanted the existing arrangement with the University Grants Commission at the helm to continue.
11 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaOn decriminalizing Section-377, Centre leaves judgment to 'wisdom of SC'
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing plea on decriminalization of Section 377. While there are renewed hopes from these proceedings, there were many concerns about the Centre's position on it.
08 Jul 2018
IndiaModi-govt needs to shed 'obsession' with economic-growth: Economist Jean Dreze
The Narendra Modi government needs to shed its "obsession" with economic growth and take a broader view of what development is about, argues noted economist Jean Dreze.
