Governance & Administration
Governance & Administration

Elon Musk's Starlink is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in India after its satellite communications (satcom) devices were discovered from drug smugglers, after they were seized from insurgents, The Times of India reports. The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns about these illegal communication channels and requested the
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The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 report highlights the mixed picture of progress and the existing infrastructural gaps in India's school infrastructure. Advanced facilities like working desktop computers, internet access, and ramps with handrails are still few in schools, even though more than 90%
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At the National Conference of Chief Secretaries, the Central government urged all states to attract investments, generate employment, and support growth through "systematic deregulation" or "line-by-line reform" of laws that make it difficult for businesses to "open, run, grow, or exit". According to a
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The Indian Express reported that the Government has decided against publishing the Good Governance Index 2023 this year. It was supposed to have been released during Good Governance Week (December 19 to December 25). Instead, the next edition of the biennial rating of states and Union Territories (UTs) is scheduled
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According to news reports, the government is considering various locations, including the spot near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's memorial, with a decision expected soon. Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. On Saturday, BJP chief JP Nadda
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet state finance ministers on Friday in Jaisalmer for pre-Budget consultations ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. States are expected to push for financial packages and initiatives to support innovation, investment, and job creation, with particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). States
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry
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On Wednesday, India and China made strides towards normalising relations following talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The two sides agreed on a set of "six consensus," points including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation,
by Amal Anzari
Elon Musk's Starlink is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in India after its satellite communications (satcom) devices were discovered from drug smugglers, after they were seized from insurgents, The Times of India reports. The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns about these illegal communication channels and requested the
by Publisher








Elon Musk's Starlink is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in India after its satellite communications (satcom) devices were discovered from drug smugglers, after they were seized from insurgents, The Times of India reports. The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns about these illegal communication channels and requested the
by Publisher
The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 report highlights the mixed picture of progress and the existing infrastructural gaps in India's school infrastructure. Advanced facilities like working desktop computers, internet access, and ramps with handrails are still few in schools, even though more than 90%
by Publisher
At the National Conference of Chief Secretaries, the Central government urged all states to attract investments, generate employment, and support growth through "systematic deregulation" or "line-by-line reform" of laws that make it difficult for businesses to "open, run, grow, or exit". According to a
by Publisher
The Indian Express reported that the Government has decided against publishing the Good Governance Index 2023 this year. It was supposed to have been released during Good Governance Week (December 19 to December 25). Instead, the next edition of the biennial rating of states and Union Territories (UTs) is scheduled
by Publisher
According to news reports, the government is considering various locations, including the spot near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's memorial, with a decision expected soon. Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. On Saturday, BJP chief JP Nadda
by Publisher
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet state finance ministers on Friday in Jaisalmer for pre-Budget consultations ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. States are expected to push for financial packages and initiatives to support innovation, investment, and job creation, with particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). States
by Publisher
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry
by Publisher
On Wednesday, India and China made strides towards normalising relations following talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The two sides agreed on a set of "six consensus," points including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation,
by Amal Anzari
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by PTI
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by PTI
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by PTI
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
by PTI
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
by PTI
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
by PTI
A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official

A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was





