Indian Government
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: All-party meeting underway to ensure smooth house proceedings
News | Jul 19, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTParliament Monsoon Session 2026: An all-party floor leaders' meeting is currently underway at the Parliament House Annexe building in New Delhi ahead of the high-stakes Monsoon Session.
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WhatsApp's new username feature under government's scanner amid impersonation concerns: Sources
Technology | Jul 01, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTWhatsApp is preparing to launch a new username feature that will let people connect with others without revealing their phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also started early username reservations before the feature is made available to all users later this year.
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India bans sugar exports till September 2026 amid domestic supply concerns due to West Asia crisis
India | May 14, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTIndia has halted all sugar exports until September 2026 to maintain domestic supplies amid inflation risks heightened by the West Asia conflict. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade clarified exemptions for quota-based exports and ongoing shipments.
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Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last five years; majority in Gulf: Government data
India | Apr 02, 2026, 03:29 PM ISTIn a written response to the Rajya Sabha on January 29, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh revealed that 37,740 Indian nationals died abroad between 2021 and 2025. However, the government did not provide details about the causes of these deaths.
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India to begin evacuation of citizens stuck in Iran from today amid widespread protests
India | Jan 16, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs will facilitate the return of Indians from Iran, and the first evacuating flight is expected to depart from tomorrow.
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Grok controversy: X admits mistake, assures compliance with Indian laws on AI use
India | Jan 11, 2026, 10:13 AM ISTThe issue came to light after concerns were raised over the circulation of obscene and sexually explicit content on the social media platform X, including material allegedly generated or amplified through its AI tool, Grok.
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Centre issues strict notice to Elon Musk-led X over obscene, sexually explicit content on Grok AI
India | Jan 02, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe Indian government has issued a tough notice to X after reports surfaced alleging misuse of its AI tool Grok to generate explicit content involving women. MeitY has demanded a detailed action taken report and warned of legal repercussions, including loss of safe harbour.
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Govt draft rules propose jail without bail for 'online money gaming' violations | Check details
India | Oct 03, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTThe draft rules grant authorised officers immunity from any lawsuits or legal proceedings for actions taken while conducting searches or making arrests under the Act, effectively giving enforcement agencies wide-ranging freedom to act against online gaming violations.
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With Trump's tariffs set to come into effect, govt sources say Indian economy can withstand pressure
India | Aug 01, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTIndia 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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Centre plans to take over Lakshwadeep's Bitra island for defence use, cites national security
India | Jul 19, 2025, 11:15 PM ISTBitra is a small island among the Lakshwadeep Islands, covering approximately 91,700 square metres (0.091 square kilometres) and is home to around 350 residents.
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Government clarifies to media reports on rise in Swiss bank deposits | Check full breakdown of data
Business | Jun 20, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTSwiss bank deposits: CBDT regularly undertakes a systematic review of data received and identifies taxpayers whose cases require further verification. Such verification is carried out through different modes, including search and survey actions, open enquiries, etc.
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Tapan Kumar Deka's tenure as Intelligence Bureau chief extended for another year
India | May 20, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTThe Indian government has approved a one-year extension for Tapan Kumar Deka as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, recognising his distinguished leadership and crucial role in national security.
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Supreme Court to hear pleas on Pegasus snooping allegations on April 22
India | Mar 07, 2025, 03:56 PM ISTThe Supreme Court will hear pleas on the Pegasus spyware case on April 22. The petitions demand an independent probe into allegations of government surveillance using the Israeli spyware Pegasus.
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Quality education can't be achieved through privatisation, govts need to spend more: Rahul Gandhi
India | Jan 05, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said a country needs to guarantee quality education to its people to promote the higher education.
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'Separatists must be punished': India demands stern action against attackers of temple in Canada
World | Nov 04, 2024, 05:20 PM ISTIndia strongly condemned the violent disruption at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, where an Indian consular camp was attacked on Sunday.
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Canada: Trudeau's NSA admits leaking details of Nijjar case to Washington Post as part of 'strategy'
World | Oct 30, 2024, 10:50 AM ISTTrudeau's national security and intelligence advisor told the Commons public safety committee that she did not require Trudeau's authorisation for the leak and insisted no "classified intelligence" was provided to the US publication.
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Windfall tax on crude petroleum slashed to zero by govt, effective from September 18
Business | Sep 17, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTThe Indian government has reduced the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to zero, effective September 18. Previously set at Rs 1,850 per metric ton, the cut comes amid a drop in global oil prices and could lead to lower petrol and diesel costs.
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India sends 32 tonnes of relief supplies to typhoon-hit Myanmar under operation Sadbhav
India | Sep 17, 2024, 11:04 PM ISTOperation Sadbhav: India has dispatched 32 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar as part of Operation Sadbhav, responding to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi. This second batch, sent via an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft, includes essential items like generators, shelters, and hygiene kits.
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'Very impressive': Bill Gates gives India 'A' rating for its focus on solving malnutrition problem
World | Sep 17, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTMicrosoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates praised India’s efforts to address malnutrition, giving the country "an A" for its dedication to the issue.
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Attention air passengers! Vistara to stop bookings from THIS date due to merger with Air India
Business | Aug 30, 2024, 01:43 PM ISTVistara will operate its final flight on November 11, 2024, as it merges with Air India on November 12. Post-September 3, 2024, bookings with Vistara for dates after November 11 will be redirected to Air India.