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Government notifies Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme to boost chip ecosystem
The Indian government has officially notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem.
31 Aug, 01:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
Government rules out onion export curbs, starts ₹35/kg buffer-stock sales
The Indian government ruled out fresh curbs on onion exports while launching buffer-stock sales at ₹35 per kg to manage rising retail prices, consumer affairs secretary Nidhi Khare said on Thursday.
27 Aug, 07:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government plans study to boost India's deep-tech startup ecosystem
The Indian government is set to commission a study aimed at strengthening the country's deep-tech startup ecosystem, focusing on bridging the gap between r…
27 Aug, 07:29 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government signals more PSU stake sales after Hindustan Copper OFS
The Indian government has indicated plans for additional public sector undertaking (PSU) stake sales following the successful offer for sale (OFS) of Hindustan Copper.
25 Aug, 11:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government plans ₹8,622 crore private investment in 11 airports
The Indian government has approved the privatization of 11 airports, expecting at least ₹8,622 crore in private investment, according to livemint.com.
25 Aug, 07:29 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government to sell up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper at ₹514 per share
The Indian government announced an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper at a floor price of ₹514 per share, marking a 10.45% discount to the current market price.
24 Aug, 09:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government bans pre-ride tipping prompts on ride-hailing apps
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) issued a directive on August 11 requiring all app-based ride aggregators to remove pre-ride tipping prompts, according to medianama.com.
13 Aug, 03:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government outlines legal framework for tackling AI deepfakes in Parliament
On August 5, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada responded to a Lok Sabha question on AI-generated deepfake videos and images.
07 Aug, 01:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government disburses ₹276 crore to set up four AI centres of excellence
The Union government has disbursed ₹276.1 crore to establish four national centres of excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (AI), Minister of State f…
06 Aug, 07:28 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
Government tables Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha
The central government tabled the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, nearly a year after releasing its draft for public feedback.
04 Aug, 03:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Government of India announces buyback of dated securities
The Government of India announced a buyback of its dated securities on July 31, 2026, as detailed in a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) press release.
31 Jul, 07:28 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government limits bureaucrats to one official vehicle each
The Indian government has introduced new rules restricting bureaucrats to a single official vehicle each, aiming to reduce duplication and curb unnecessary expenditure.
29 Jul, 05:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government tables bill to impose ₹10 crore penalty for exam paper leaks
The government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, proposing penalties of up to ₹10 crore for examination paper leaks.
27 Jul, 05:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government clarifies no plan to scrap LTCG tax on equities
The government clarified on Monday that there is no proposal to abolish the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions for retail and domestic investors.
20 Jul, 05:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
Government launches White Rabbit network to secure Indian Standard Time
The Indian government has launched the White Rabbit technology network to secure the Indian Standard Time (IST).
19 Jul, 05:28 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government opens offer for sale of 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard
The government launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard, setting the floor price at ₹1,400 per share.
07 Jul, 11:23 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government to sell up to 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard via OFS
The Indian government announced an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard Ltd on Monday, with a floor price fixed at ₹1,400 per share.
06 Jul, 11:22 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Government of India auctions dated securities worth ₹10,000 crore
The Government of India conducted an auction of dated securities on July 6, 2026, offering ₹10,000 crore worth of bonds.
06 Jul, 07:23 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government orders removal of apps linked to remote e-rickshaw shutdowns
The Union government has ordered the removal of three smartphone applications—BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy—from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store due to security concerns.
03 Jul, 11:22 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government orders Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout over fraud risks
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Meta to halt the rollout of the username feature on WhatsApp in India due to co…
01 Jul, 11:22 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government defends Telegram block citing bot and mirror channel misuse
The Indian government defended its temporary blocking order on Telegram before the Delhi High Court on June 18, citing the platform's unique architecture t…
19 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
Government launches OFS to divest up to 5% stake in GIC
The Indian government opened an Offer for Sale (OFS) on June 16 to divest up to 5% of its stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC).
16 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government launches 3% stake sale in NLC India through OFS
The government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 3% stake in NLC India Ltd, a Navratna public sector undertaking, on Monday.
09 Jun, 10:08 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI sets interest rate on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031
The Reserve Bank of India announced the interest rate for the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031 on June 5, 2026.
06 Jun, 12:06 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government removes taxes on bonds for FIIs to boost foreign inflows
The Indian government announced the removal of long-term capital gains tax on investments by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in government securities on Friday.
05 Jun, 02:06 pm IST - FUNDINGFUNDING · 1 min
Government raises about ₹4,300 crore from NHPC stake sale
The government raised approximately ₹4,300 crore through the fully subscribed offer-for-sale (OFS) of NHPC shares, according to thehindubusinessline.com.
04 Jun, 08:05 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government to sell up to 6% stake in NHPC via offer for sale
The Government of India announced it will sell up to 6 percent stake in NHPC Limited through an offer for sale (OFS) starting Tuesday.
02 Jun, 12:06 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
The Reserve Bank of India conducted an auction of Government of India dated securities on May 25, 2026, according to an official press release on rbi.org.in.
26 May, 01:24 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government may notify draft IT Rules amendments by month-end: Report
The Indian government is expected to notify the final amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules (2021) by the end of this month, according to a M…
25 May, 01:12 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Underwriting Auction for sale of Government Securities for ₹32,000 crore on May 22, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an underwriting auction for the sale of government securities worth ₹32,000 crore scheduled for May 22, 2026, according to rbi.org.in.
21 May, 12:56 pm IST