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  Will the govt reintroduce the Delimitation Bill in Parliament? Here's the new political formula

  India | June 02, 2026 23:55 IST

  The 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 7:56 IST

  The 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 | April 22, 2026 17:23 IST

  The 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 | April 18, 2026 14:36 IST

  Dearness 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 | April 17, 2026 23:52 IST

  The 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 | March 07, 2026 22:00 IST

  The 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 | January 13, 2026 19:02 IST

  E-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 | December 24, 2025 14:36 IST

  The 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 | December 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  IndiGo 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 | September 29, 2025 20:43 IST

  Violent 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 | September 04, 2025 14:39 IST

  The 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 | September 03, 2025 14:12 IST

  The 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

  May 27, 2025 19:55 IST

  The 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 13:07 IST

  Bhagwat 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 14:08 IST

  As 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 | April 12, 2025 9:28 IST

  In 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 | April 08, 2025 7:44 IST

  Until 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.

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  Govt employees to get 42 days of special casual leave for organ donation, says Centre

  India | April 02, 2025 14:48 IST

  "The government of India has provided a maximum of 42 days special casual leave to central government servants for donating their organ(s)," Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to a question.

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  Modi govt approves UPI incentive scheme: What is it and how will it help small merchants?

  Business | March 20, 2025 13:44 IST

  UPI incentive scheme: The scheme aims to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions which will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore. Only the UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 for small merchants are covered under the scheme.

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  Govt opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians: 'Solely within domain of Parliament'

  India | February 26, 2025 17:49 IST

  Ban on convicted lawmakers: The central government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a PIL plea seeking a lifetime ban on politicians who are convicted offenders from being able to contest elections.