Government policies
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Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Article 370 in J&K
12 Dec 2023
The Supreme Court has upheld the Indian Union government’s decision to revoke the special status enjoyed by Jammu and Kashmir; it has revoked Article 370, which was promulgated in 1949, after the first war with Pakistan over the control of this territory.
Govt notifies `HaritSagar’ guidelines to improve ecosystem at major ports
10 Dec 2023
The ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has notified `HaritSagar’ green port guidelines to reduce carbon intensity and to develop an environment-friendly ecosystem
Free e-commerce network ONDC onboards 2.3 lakh sellers
10 Dec 2023
The government-supported Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) claims to have more than 2.3 lakh sellers, including over 3,000 farmer producer organisations (FPOs)
India joins global alliance of river cities
09 Dec 2023
India has cemented its position in the Global River Cities Alliance with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) signing a memorandum of common purpose (MoCP
Non-fossil fuel sources account for nearly 44% of India’s installed electricity generation capacity
09 Dec 2023
The total installed capacity for generation of electricity using non-fossil fuel energy resources in India stood at 186.46 Giga Watts as of 31 October 2023
Govt to auction 30 critical minerals for strategic mining
09 Dec 2023
The central government on Wednesday initiated the process of auction of critical minerals, perhaps for the first time in the country, and has identified 30 minerals for strategic mining.
Govt extends date for fresh applications under PLI scheme for textiles till 31 December
09 Dec 2023
The central government has extended the last date for submitting fresh applications under the PLI scheme for textiles through an online portal to 31 December 2023.
The government allocates an additional Rs. 1,500 crore to the FAME-II program
04 Dec 2023
In a decisive move to bolster the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) program, the Centre has sanctioned an additional Rs. 1,500 crore for its second phase.
Hero Electric aims to resolve Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by MHI
24 Nov 2023
Hero Electric has urged the government to resolve the ongoing dispute concerning the Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).
Google pledges its support to the Indian government in advancing ethical AI development
24 Nov 2023
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Indian government and industry stakeholders to promote the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Dell, HP, Foxconn, Lenovo among 27 firms approved under PLI scheme for IT hardware
18 Nov 2023
The union cabinet on Friday approved PLI Scheme 2-0 for IT hardware under which 27 firms, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc
WHO, Ayush ministry collaborate to promote traditional medicine
18 Nov 2023
India's ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have entered into a `Traditional and Complementary Medicine 'Project Collaboration Agreement'
Government plans overhaul of SEZ Act, proposes reduction in tax incentives, and increased integration
09 Nov 2023
The government seems poised to refrain from introducing fresh direct tax incentives for businesses in special economic zones (SEZs).
Government plans overhaul of SEZ Act, proposes reduction in tax incentives, and increased integration
09 Nov 2023
The government seems poised to refrain from introducing fresh direct tax incentives for businesses in special economic zones (SEZs).
Trai releases amended interconnection regulations for cable and broadcasting services
15 Sep 2023
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has come out with fresh amendments to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems)) Regulations, 2023.
Renewable energy can play central roIe in global economic integration: Piyush Goyal
15 Sep 2023
India possesses engineering expertise and potential to participate actively in renewable energy projects worldwide
Centre amends Electricity Rules with `Time of Day’ tariff and simplified smart metering rules
01 Jul 2023
New foreign trade policy aims at $2 trillion exports by 2030: Piyush Goyal
04 Apr 2023
FTP 2023 is a dynamic and open ended policy that accommodates emerging needs, facilitates ease of doing exports through process re-engineering and e-commerce, in collaboration with states and districts, while also allowing exporters to close old pending authorisations through a one-time amnesty scheme and start afresh
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