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Government of India announces ₹20,000 crore securities conversion auction
The Government of India will conduct a conversion or switch auction for an aggregate amount of ₹20,000 crore in face value on October 19, 2026.
15 Oct, 02:05 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government of India to auction ₹34,000 crore dated security on October 16
The Government of India announced the re-issue of a dated security worth ₹34,000 crore, scheduled for auction on October 16, 2026.
12 Oct, 10:05 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government of India to auction ₹36,000 crore in dated securities on October 9
The Government of India has announced the re-issue of two dated securities totaling ₹36,000 crore, scheduled for auction on October 9, 2026.
06 Oct, 01:29 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government questions Meta's intermediary status over algorithm use
The Indian government raised concerns over Meta's eligibility for safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, citing…
30 Sept, 04:41 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government and Rahul Gandhi clash over new UPI transaction charges
The Indian government has introduced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, sparking a political dispute with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
17 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government sets Rs 2,000 threshold for MDR on UPI transactions
The Indian government has set a Rs 2,000 threshold for Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, as per a Gazette notification dated September 14.
15 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Government exempts MDR charges on UPI payments under ₹2,000
The finance ministry has notified amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, exempting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and R…
15 Sept, 03:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
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