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  Online Gaming Bill passed in LS: Ban on real money games to penalties for promoters, key provisions

  Technology | August 20, 2025 19:09 IST

  The new Online Gaming Bill 2025 will have the ability to officially recognise e-sports as a legitimate competitive sport in the country. According to the bill, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will create guidelines, training academies and research centres for promoting e-sports in India.

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  With Trump's tariffs set to come into effect, govt sources say Indian economy can withstand pressure

  India | August 01, 2025 0:07 IST

  India has successfully withstood economic sanctions after the Pokhran nuclear tests during former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure in the past, and since then, the economy has grown stronger and larger, sources said.

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  Government to send all-party MP delegations abroad to brief on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor

  India | May 16, 2025 16:36 IST

  India to send cross-party MP delegations abroad to present its stance on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, aiming to counter Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir and highlight cross-border terrorism.

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  Senior IAS officer TV Somanathan assumes charge as new Cabinet Secretary of India: Who is he?

  India | August 30, 2024 17:42 IST

  IAS officer Somanathan has held important assignments at the Centre like Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office. He also served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and was deputed as Director.

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  Manoj Kumar birthday Special: When the actor won a court case against Government of India

  Celebrities | July 24, 2024 13:56 IST

  Today is the birthday of veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who started the era of patriotic films in Indian cinema. Know about an interesting chapter from his life that talks volumes about his character.

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  Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response over Rajat Sharma's PIL over deepfakes

  India | May 08, 2024 18:02 IST

  The Delhi High Court, on a plea moved by Rajat Sharma against non-regulation of deepfake technology, asked the union government if it was willing to act in this matter. The petition raises an important issue relating to deepfakes, the non-regulation of deepfakes and its dire consequences.

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  Centre's crackdown against digital frauds: 70 lakh mobile numbers to be suspended | Deets inside

  Technology | November 29, 2023 11:45 IST

  With an aim to check digital fraud, the government of India has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions.

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  Centre to issue Unique ID Number for mobile users: Check key details here

  Technology | November 08, 2023 12:08 IST

  The Government of India plans to issue unique ID numbers for mobile users, similar to a digital ID card, to centralise phone-related information. These IDs will boost security, combat fraud, and enhance the user experience in an increasingly digital world.

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  Know how to enable emergency alert notifications on your Android smartphone

  Technology | October 11, 2023 14:32 IST

  This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, aims to bolster public safety by providing timely alerts during emergencies.

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  Today's Emergency Alert: Here's what you need to know

  Technology | October 10, 2023 12:51 IST

  This message has been sent to test Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. It aims to improve public safety and deliver prompt alerts during emergencies.

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  Govt exempts duty on import of crude soyabean oil, sunflower seed oil under tariff rate quota

  Business | May 11, 2023 14:01 IST

  The duty exemption is applicable only for importers holding TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) licence for 2022-23 fiscal.

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  NC's Mustafa Kamal alleges Modi govt planned Uri, Pulwama attacks wherein 59 soldiers killed I WATCH

  India | January 16, 2023 16:35 IST

  The senior NC leader alleged that those who were killed in the attack belonged to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.

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  Government plans to auction 22 mineral blocks in next two months

  Business | October 05, 2022 14:49 IST

  Mineral blocks auction: The mines to be auctioned include six iron ore blocks, three blocks each of limestone and gold, two blocks of bauxite, one block each of copper, phosphorite and glauconite, according to the mines ministry.

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  World Health Day 2022: Yoga Mahotsav, organised by Ministry of Ayush, kickstarts at Delhi's Red Fort

  Health | April 07, 2022 10:30 IST

  Ministry of Ayush is organising a grand event at Delhi's Red Fort on the occasion of World Health Day on April 7. Common yoga protocols will be demonstrated here.

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  No plans to introduce cryptocurrency: Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

  India | March 15, 2022 17:08 IST

  "RBI does not issue a cryptocurrency. Traditional paper currency is a legal tender and is issued by RBI in terms of provisions of RBI Act, 1994. A digital version of traditional paper currency is called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)," said Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

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  Centre sends team of experts to Vellore as several buildings report damage after mild tremors

  India | December 27, 2021 16:49 IST

  The local residents have expressed concerns over the recent tremors. The district administration has swung into action and has roped in NGOs to aid the locals in rehabilitation efforts.

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  Indian Army Launches ASIGMA in-House Messaging Solution

  Technology | December 24, 2021 10:56 IST

    The Indian Army has launched its latest messaging application dubbed as ASIGMA (Army Secure IndiGeneous Messaging Application), which has been exclusively developed by the team of officers of the Corps of Signals of the Army. 

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  Afghan refugees protest outside UNHCR office in Delhi over demand of their status

  News | August 23, 2021 18:20 IST

  Afghan refugees staged a protest in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Delhi on August 23.

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  Aromatic plant cultivation offers employment opportunities in JandK

  News | August 04, 2021 11:16 IST

  The Government of India is playing a vital role in attracting youth towards aromatic plant cultivation, to generate employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

  India | June 28, 2021 13:49 IST

  The Delhi High Court Monday refused to stay the new Information Technology rules which seek to regulate digital news media.