Indian Government: News
18 Sep 2023
IndiaCentre's direct tax collections increase 23.5% to Rs. 8.65L crore
The Indian government has reported a 23.5% increase in provisional direct tax collections, reaching Rs. 8,65,117 crore as of September 16, 2023.
18 Sep 2023
Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaCentre announces new welfare measures for LIC agents and employees
The Indian government has announced a slew of welfare measures for over 13 lakh agents and one lakh regular employees of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
15 Sep 2023
IndiaReceived emergency notification? Don't panic, government is testing alert system
Earlier today, many mobile users in India received a severe emergency alert from the government. If you did too, there is nothing to panic.
08 Sep 2023
BusinessCentre rolls out third phase of mandatory jewelry hallmarking
The Indian government has announced the third phase of mandatory hallmarking for gold jewelry and artifacts, extending the system to an additional 55 districts. It will be implemented starting today.
05 Sep 2023
E-commerceONDC revises incentive scheme: Here's what has changed
Indian government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has introduced a revamped incentive scheme aimed at empowering buyer-side applications with more flexibility while extending support to smaller cities.
25 Aug 2023
Nitin GadkariLoud horns to be a thing of past in India
The Indian government is taking a significant step to reduce noise pollution on its roads by enforcing a 50-decibel limit for vehicle horns.
17 Aug 2023
Ashwini VaishnawPolice verification mandatory for SIM card dealers, bulk connections discontinued
Indian government has now made police verification mandatory for SIM card dealers and has discontinued bulk connections, in an effort to combat fraudulent activities.
16 Aug 2023
Electric Vehicles in IndiaCentre approves $7 billion electric bus proposal for greener future
The Indian government has recently approved an ambitious plan to deploy 10,000 electric buses across 169 cities, with the primary goal of transforming public transportation and reducing air pollution.
05 Aug 2023
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Centre exploring direct-to-mobile live TV broadcasting sans internet
The Indian Government is examining the potential of D2M (direct-to-mobile) technology, which would enable mobile users to watch live TV channels on their smartphones without an internet connection.
31 Jul 2023
IndiaCentre rolls out eDAR to tackle road fatalities in India
The Indian government has launched electronic detailed accident report (eDAR), an application designed to collect real-time data on road crashes and generate live heat maps.
30 Jul 2023
Electric Vehicles in IndiaCentre demands subsidy refund; EV makers in turn ask customers
The Indian government has demanded a refund of Rs. 469 crore from seven EV makers for allegedly claiming incentives while not complying with the FAME 2 norms.
30 Jun 2023
XKarnataka High Court dismisses Twitter's lawsuit against Indian government
Last year, Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Indian government seeking a review of some of the content takedown orders by New Delhi.
08 Jun 2023
Nitin GadkariGovernment's road safety plan falls short, Nitin Gadkari reveals shortcomings
India will not be able to achieve the target of reducing road accidents by 50% by 2024, as per Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India.
31 May 2023
GoogleGoogle imposes new rules on personal loan apps in India
Predatory lending by loan apps has been a major issue in India. There have been calls to deal with lenders that harass borrowers.
29 May 2023
Battle RoyaleBGMI servers now live in India: How to access game
Krafton has officially activated the servers for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in India after the government unbanned it recently.
27 May 2023
Latest Tech News'Daam' malware attack on Android: How to protect your smartphone
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding malware 'Daam,' which is spreading rapidly and infecting Android mobile devices.
24 May 2023
TeslaTesla is 'absolutely' interested in India, says CEO Elon Musk
EV maker Tesla has had an uneasy relationship with the Indian government over the years. Lately, however, there have been signs of changing dynamics between the two.
22 May 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Rs. 2,000 note withdrawal: Debunking all myths, revealing facts
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced the withdrawal of Rs. 2,000 currency notes, leading to a wave of confusion and misconceptions.
22 May 2023
Google Play (Google Play Store)Krafton's BGMI re-introduced on Google Play Store after 10-month ban
Krafton has re-launched Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) after a 10-month ban.
19 May 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITAfter 10-month ban, BGMI is returning to India; Krafton confirms
Krafton has confirmed that Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) will be reintroduced and made available for download in India soon.
18 May 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)International credit card spending attracts 20% TCS: What it means
Using credit cards on overseas holidays or business trips is about to become more expensive. Do you know why?
16 May 2023
TeslaTesla to visit PMO officials as it diversifies beyond China
The uneasy relationship between the Indian government and EV maker Tesla might be dealt with an icebreaker soon.
16 May 2023
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)CEIR-based 'Sanchar Saathi' portal launched: How it'll protect smartphone users
Smartphones are an integral part of our lives. However, they are prone to being forgotten or stolen.
05 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiTwitter accused of censoring accounts on behest of Indian government
When Elon Musk acquired Twitter, he termed it a triumph of free speech. Now, the platform is being accused of being a pawn in the Narendra Modi government's move against dissenters and critics.
28 Mar 2023
BBCBBC Punjabi's Twitter account withheld amid crackdown on Amritpal Singh
The Twitter account of BBC Punjabi, one of the leading news outlets in Punjab, was withheld "in response to a legal demand" amid a crackdown on Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh.
27 Mar 2023
Washington DCComplaint filed seeking revocation of Washington pro-Khalistani protesters' passports
Supreme Court (SC) lawyer Vineet Jindal filed an official complaint with the Delhi Police on Monday against pro-Khalistani supporters protesting at the Indian Embassy in Washington, United States (US).
12 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)22 smart cities to be ready by April: Check list
As many as 22 smart cities in India will be soon ready as they are set to finish all required projects under the central government's National Smart Cities Mission by April, PTI reported citing officials.
08 Mar 2023
CryptocurrencyGovernment imposes anti-money laundering provisions on cryptocurrency, virtual assets
In the latest blow to the cryptocurrency sector in the country, the Indian government has imposed money laundering provisions on the industry.
03 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiPegasus used for spying on me: Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge
During his recent lecture at Cambridge University, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Indian government used Pegasus, spyware developed by Israel's cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group, to spy on him and other politicians.
15 Feb 2023
CanadaCanada: Ram temple defaced with anti-India graffiti, India demands action
Miscreants allegedly defaced the Ram temple in Canada's Mississauga with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, eliciting outrage from the Hindu and Indian diasporas there.
02 Jan 2023
AppleCentre now wants Apple to manufacture MacBooks, iPads in India
After iPhones, the Centre is keen on encouraging the manufacturing of iPads and MacBooks in India. And for that, it is planning to offer more benefits to OEMs.
29 Dec 2022
PUBGIs Krafton's BGMI returning to India in January 2023?
The Indian government banned the second coming of PUBG, Battle Grounds India (BGMI), in July this year. Now, it seems that an imminent return is on the cards for Krafton's popular battle royale game.
23 Dec 2022
YouTubeCentre blocks several YouTube, social media accounts for spreading misinformation
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, said that the Indian government blocked 104 YouTube channels, 45 videos, four Facebook accounts, three Instagram accounts, five Twitter handles, and six websites.
16 Dec 2022
Ministry of FinanceCentre cuts windfall tax on oil companies amid falling prices
The Indian government has slashed the windfall taxes imposed on domestic crude oil exports, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
30 Nov 2022
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)OTT players must compensate telcos for using infrastructure: COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has suggested charging over-the-top (OTT) players for using telecom services in a letter to the telecom secretary.
23 Nov 2022
AmazonIndian government summons Amazon over 'forced removal' of employees
Last week, Amazon announced that it plans to lay off around 10,000 employees. Now, India's Labor Ministry has summoned the company to appear before the Deputy Labor Commissioner in Bengaluru about the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP).
18 Nov 2022
Ministry of Electronics and ITGovernment releases revised Data Protection Bill: Here's eveything to know
The Indian government has released a revised draft of the data protection bill three months after it was withdrawn from the Lok Sabha.
14 Nov 2022
Ministry of Electronics and ITMonths after mysterious ban, VLC player becomes available in India
Nine months ago, the Indian government mysteriously placed a ban on downloading popular media player VLC. Now, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has lifted the ban on VideoLan's official website.
20 Oct 2022
Vodafone IdeaSEBI allows converting Vodafone Idea's dues into equity
Struggling telecom player Vodafone Idea has been thrown a lifeline. The Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the central government's proposal to convert the company's dues worth $1.92 billion to equity, two officials told Reuters.
29 Sep 2022
Nitin GadkariCentre to implement the mandatory 6 airbags rule from 2023
How many airbags should a car have? The Indian automotive industry and the Centre have been discussing this question for a while.
