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Govt deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased to avoid fraud
Jitin Prasada,Union Minister of State for Electronics and...
Space Insurance:Govt prepares policy framework for covering 3rd party damages due to Indian Space Objects
A draft “Policy framework and guidelines addressing State’s...
Domain expertise, aptitude guide central government and PSU appointments: Top PMO official
"Domain expertise, aptitude and reputation now guide appointments across the central government and PSUs. These changes have been sustained for nearly a decade, quietly reshaping governance to meet the aspirations of a fast-evolving India," P K Mishra, Principal...
MoF asks PSUs not to incur expenditure on gifts
In the interest of economy and judicious utilisation of public resources, it is imperative that such expenditure be discontinued, said a letter from Sumantra Pal, economic advisor, Department of Public Enterprises, MoF, to PSU CEOs and administrative ministries of...
India moved to fewer GST slabs, but ‘not yet’ ready for one rate: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister The finance minister described the ongoing reform process as part of “new generation GST reforms”, focused on making the system simpler and fairer, especially for the poor and middle class. Kolkata: Union Finance Minister...
Finance Ministry urges employees to opt for UPS before Sept 30 deadline
Around 31,555 central government employees had opted for the UPS till July 20, and the last date to enrol under the scheme is September 30 New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Thursday asked government employees to opt for shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)...
Number of air travellers surges to about 25 crore in 2025: Ram Mohan Naidu
Supported by the visionary regional connectivity scheme UDAN, air travel in the country today is more available, accessible and affordable. New Delhi: The number of air travellers stood at around 11 crore in 2014 -- a figure that has now surged to about 25 crore in...
GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this reform aligns with India’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement while advancing the nation’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It firmly positions India as a leader in...
Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs Secy
Nidhi Khare, Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare advised e-commerce entities to conduct a self-audit and avoid using dark patterns, which include tactics such as false urgency alerts, hiding negative reviews, subscription traps, and bait-and-switch pricing. The...
Stigma a ‘silent epidemic’, hindering access to care for mental health: Experts
“It is not the illness alone that debilitates individuals, but the shame, secrecy and silence that accompany it. In many households, a psychiatric diagnosis is still perceived as a threat to family honour, marriage prospects, or social standing. This cultural weight...
India steel exports face EU carbon tax hit, US tariffs impact minimal, offic says
Indian steel is predominantly produced using blast furnaces, where emissions are high, Sandeep Poundrik, steel secretary , said, adding that further addition of blast furnace capacity is an area of concern New Delhi: India's steel industry will not see much direct...
More than 2 lakh camps organised till Sep 15 under fin inclusion saturation drive
This has resulted in the opening of over 61 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and more than 2.6 crore fresh enrollments under the three Jan Suraksha social security schemes, reflecting a strong momentum towards universal financial inclusion, the...