Central Government
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Passport gets costlier as Centre hikes fees from July 1: Check revised standard and Tatkaal rates
India | Jun 25, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe Centre has revised passport fees for the first time since 2012. New rates effective July 1 will increase charges for fresh passports, Tatkaal services, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports.
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India hikes export duty on diesel, Aviation Turbine Fuel; petrol levy unchanged
Business | Jun 15, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe government has increased export duties on ATF and diesel from June 16 amid West Asia tensions and global fuel price concerns. Petrol export duty remains unchanged as India prioritises domestic fuel availability.
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Centre clears 33 senior IPS officers for Director General-level positions
India | Jun 13, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTThe selected officers are from the 1990 to 1995 IPS batches and have served in a variety of operational and leadership roles during their careers.
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Will the govt reintroduce the Delimitation Bill in Parliament? Here's the new political formula
India | Jun 02, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe Delimitation Bill is once again at the centre of political discussions as reports suggest the Modi government may attempt to secure parliamentary approval before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Here's what happened previously and how the numbers could change this time.
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Govt appoints joint secretaries, joint directors in NTA after NEET-UG paper leak
India | May 17, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTThe Central government has made appointments to the National Testing Agency, which is under the heat for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test- Undergraduate (NEET-UG) paper leak. The government has appointed two joint directors and two joint secretaries.
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Modi govt revamps six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks public comments on draft by May 20
India | Apr 22, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTThe government has proposed a new Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, to replace the 1966 law by introducing ethanol regulation, digital compliance and stricter factory norms.
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Cabinet clears 2% DA hike for Central government employees, pensioners
Business | Apr 18, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTDearness Allowance is given to help government staff and retirees manage the impact of inflation on their daily expenses.
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Central govt set to host first-ever CAPFs leadership conference in May, PM Modi to chair
India | Apr 17, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe government is preparing to host the first-ever CAPFs leadership conference in Delhi in May. With participation from top security officials, the event aims to enhance coordination across India’s paramilitary forces and address emerging internal security challenges.
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Centre rebuilding 7 colonies in Delhi under a self-sustaining model without using taxpayer's money
India | Mar 07, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTThe Centre is redeveloping 7 ageing government housing colonies in Delhi under the General Pool Residential Accommodation redevelopment plan. The project covers Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Nauroji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Thyagraj Nagar, Sriniwaspuri and Mohammadpur, spread across about
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Raghav Chadha hails Centre's move to scrap 10-minute delivery, assures gig workers of their safety
India | Jan 13, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTE-commerce platforms such as Blinkit have been directed to drop claims of 10-minute deliveries after Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked them to prioritise the safety of delivery partners.
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Delhi High Court demands action on toxic air: 'Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air'
Delhi | Dec 24, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTThe hearing followed a petition by advocate Kapil Madan, who urged the court to classify air purifiers as ‘medical devices’ and reduce their GST to 5%. The petitioner said that air purifiers have become essential to maintain safe indoor air.
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IndiGo flight cancellations updates: DGCA issues 'show-cause notice' to CEO over major disruptions
India | Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTIndiGo flight cancellations updates: The DGCA noted in its notice that "It has been observed that scheduled flights of M/s Indigo Airlines have recently faced massive disruptions resulting in severe inconvenience, hardship and distress to passengers.".
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Government reacts after LAB announces no talks with Centre till normalcy restored in Ladakh
India | Sep 29, 2025, 08:43 PM ISTViolent protests took place in Leh during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body on September 24. Four people died during the protests between the protesters and security personnel, while many were injured.
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Modi govt launches subsidised onion sale at Rs 24 per kg in these three big cities | Chere here
India | Sep 04, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTThe subsidised onion sale will be extended to Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata from Friday and will continue till December. The all-India average retail price of onions was Rs 28 per kg on September 4, while in some cities the rates were above Rs 30 per kg, according to official data.
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Central govt tightens rules on scribes for PwDs in competitive exams: All you need to know
India | Sep 03, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTThe Centre has revised scribe rules for persons with disabilities in competitive examinations in order to make it mandatory for agencies like UPSC, SSC and NTA to create vetted scribe pools within two years.
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Pension rule change for Central govt employees in PSUs, dismissed staff to lose retirement benefits
Personal Finance | May 27, 2025, 07:55 PM ISTThe Centre has amended pension rules to deny retirement benefits to PSU employees dismissed for misconduct, aiming to boost accountability and curb corruption.
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RSS chief Bhagwat hails govt, armed forces for 'Operation Sindoor' against Pak-sponsored terrorists
India | May 09, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTBhagwat emphasised that this bold action has not only brought justice to the aggrieved families but also significantly uplifted the self-respect and morale of the entire nation. Notably, India carried out the Opeartion Sindoor against Pakistan's terror camps on May 7.
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India's last caste census was in 1931: A look into its findings and historical significance
India | May 01, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTAs the government prepares to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, it revives memories of the last full-fledged caste census which was conducted way back in 1931. The census, conducted under British rule, was the last official enumeration that recorded caste-wise data.
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Centre sends record 16 IPS officers to Manipur in major step towards stability
Manipur | Apr 12, 2025, 09:28 AM ISTIn a major step to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur, the Centre has deployed a record 16 IPS officers from the 2024 batch—its highest ever in one year.
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Good news for central govt employees: This allowance to be given more than once a year now | Details
Business | Apr 08, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTUntil now, this benefit was given only once annually, usually in the month of July. However, under the new system, even employees who join central government services after July will now be eligible to receive the allowance on a pro-rata basis.