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Gandhinagar, March 28: Gujarat's GIFT City has experienced rapid growth in financial activity and international participation, positioning India as a competitive global financial hub. This has prompted Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to describe it as a "vibrant reality driving economic growth."...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday demanded the revocation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that it is being used to silence those who do not align with the BJP’s ideology, while calling it a “fascist move”.“The Foreign Contribution (Regulation)...

Kohima, March 27 The Nagaland Assembly passed a bill on Friday to decriminalize minor offenses and overhaul regulatory frameworks across multiple state laws.The core intent of the Nagaland Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, is to shift governance from a punitive...

New Delhi, March 27 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press statement, the...

New Delhi, March 26 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) on Thursday expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill brought by the government to amend the FCRA will significantly tighten its oversight of foreign-funded organizations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their licenses.The Foreign Contribution...

The Centre has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products in order to strengthen the country's energy security. This directive comes in the wake of growing concerns about fuel supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, March 25 In a significant move aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels, the Central government has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products.The order, titled the Natural Gas and Petroleum...

New Delhi, March 23 Artificial Intelligence is no longer a secondary aspect of the telecom industry, and is becoming integral to how networks are designed, managed, and experienced, said Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), on Monday.AI is already...

New Delhi, March 23 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO, Rajit Punhani, called on the industry to comply, build capacity, and collaborate among stakeholders to position India as a global hub for high-quality nutraceutical products, on Monday.Nutraceuticals are...

New Delhi, March 20 In a major crackdown against illegal gambling and betting websites, the government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, sources said on Friday.The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, and...

New Delhi, March 20 The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to significantly increase input costs for India's crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, CropLife India, an industry body, said on Friday, warning that disruptions in key shipping routes could lead to a shortage of essential...

New Delhi, March 20 In a major reform aimed at improving the quality of dental education in the country, the Union government has constituted a National Dental Commission (NDC) with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI).The developments were notified on March 19...

New Delhi, March 18 An Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) established by the central government hears complaints regarding violations or contravention of the programme and advertising code by private TV channels, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.Union Minister of State for Information and...

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba stated today that well-designed competition laws create the moral framework for markets. Speaking at the 11th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in New Delhi, Mr. Gauba highlighted that in an emerging economy like India, competition laws and...

The government has amended the Electricity Rules to strengthen the captive power framework and support industrial competitiveness. The Ministry of Power has announced that the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have been introduced to provide greater clarity and flexibility in the framework...

New Delhi, March 14 The government announced on Saturday amendments to electricity norms to provide greater clarity for captive power generation, especially for industries, in line with India's energy transition goals.Generating power closer to the point of consumption will help reduce...

New Delhi, March 14 The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Axis Bank to pay Rs 3.19 crore to a Delhi-based logistics company, holding the bank liable for "deficiency in service" for refusing to accept demonetized currency notes for deposit during the 2016...

New Delhi, March 13 The nationwide rollout of the HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls was preceded by careful deliberations, training of medical staff, and guidance from the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, the government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.In a written...

Mumbai, March 13 – Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday that e-rickshaws and e-bikes used for public transport will now be required to undergo formal registration and obtain permits from the Motor Vehicles Department.This decision marks a shift in policy, as...