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Constitutional foundations
Full policy history →Where this sector's policy story begins — in the Constituent Assembly, 1946–1949.
The Objectives Resolution
The Resolution's language survives almost verbatim in the Preamble, which courts still use to test legislation — from the basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati, 1973) to modern welfare and rights jurisprudence. Read the debate →
Draft Constitution introduced
The choice of a parliamentary Union with strong central capacity still shapes how Indian policy is made — centrally sponsored schemes, Finance Commission transfers and the Centre-state bargaining visible in every sector today. Read the debate →
Village panchayats as units of self-government
Article 40 is the constitutional seed of the 73rd Amendment (1992), which made three-tier Panchayati Raj mandatory, and of today's rural governance stack — Gram Sabhas, MGNREGA social audits and Finance Commission grants to panchayats. Read the debate →
Uniform civil code
The same arguments recur in every UCC debate since — the Hindu Code Acts of the 1950s, the Special Marriage Act 1954, Shah Bano and triple talaq legislation, and Uttarakhand's 2024 state-level UCC. Read the debate →
Equality of opportunity and reservation in public employment
This debate is the direct ancestor of India's reservation architecture — the Mandal Commission and OBC reservations (1990), creamy-layer jurisprudence from Indra Sawhney (1992), and the 103rd Amendment's EWS quota (2019). Read the debate →
Political safeguards for minorities
The settlement survives today: SC/ST reservations in legislatures, repeatedly extended under Article 334, alongside minority rights protected through Articles 25-30, minority educational institutions and bodies like the National Commission for Minorities. Read the debate →
Universal adult franchise and an independent Election Commission
This produced the Election Commission of India and the Representation of the People Acts (1950-51), the machinery behind the world's largest elections — and the ongoing policy debates over voter rolls, EVMs and simultaneous elections. Read the debate →
Emergency powers over the states
President's Rule was invoked over a hundred times before S. R. Bommai (1994) made its use judicially reviewable — the exact abuse-versus-safeguard tension the Assembly debated, still live in every Centre-state confrontation. Read the debate →
Scheduled Areas and tribal administration
The Fifth and Sixth Schedules underpin today's tribal policy — PESA (1996) extending panchayats to Scheduled Areas, the Forest Rights Act 2006, and the continuing autonomy demands of Sixth Schedule councils in the Northeast and Ladakh. Read the debate →
Right to property and land reform
This unresolved bargain drove three decades of amendment-versus-court conflict — the First, Fourth and Twenty-fifth Amendments, Kesavananda Bharati — until the 44th Amendment (1978) demoted property to a legal right (Article 300A), with land acquisition still contested under the 2013 LARR Act. Read the debate →
The language question and the Munshi-Ayyangar formula
The fifteen-year bridge became permanent through the Official Languages Act 1963 after anti-Hindi agitations; the compromise still frames the three-language formula, NEP 2020's mother-tongue instruction push, and the growth of the Eighth Schedule to 22 languages. Read the debate →
Temporary provisions for Jammu and Kashmir
Article 370 governed the Union's relationship with J&K for seventy years until its effective abrogation on 5 August 2019 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act — upheld by the Supreme Court in December 2023 partly on the Assembly's own 'temporary' framing. Read the debate →
Ambedkar's closing address: the grammar of anarchy
The speech is modern India's most-cited constitutional text — invoked by courts and policymakers on welfare, reservation and dissent alike, and the standard frame for judging whether policy has closed the social and economic gap Ambedkar named. Read the debate →
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Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force
The 624th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India was held today in Chennai under the Chairmanship of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor. The Board in its meeting reviewed the current economic situation, global and domestic challenges including risks to the economic outlook. The Board also reviewed various areas of operations of the Reserve Bank including the functioning of its Committees and the Ombudsman Scheme. Deputy Governors Shri Swaminathan J., Dr. Poonam Gupta, Shr
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Northern Arc Capital Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Disclosures in Financial Statements - Notes to Accounts’ and on ‘Internal Ombudsman for Regulated Entities’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 5
Bills introduced in Parliament based on the Ram Nath Kovind committee report to hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination.
Central Act enacted 2024-12-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Comprehensive bill to replace the Aircraft Act 1934, modernising India's civil aviation regulatory framework. Addresses drone regulation, air navigation services, and enhanced safety provisions for the growing aviation sector.
Amendments to the Disaster Management Act 2005 to establish a comprehensive disaster database, create Urban Disaster Management Authorities, and improve coordination mechanisms between central and state disaster management bodies.
Proposed amendments to the Waqf Act 1995 to improve governance and transparency of Waqf properties. Introduces digitisation of Waqf records, representation of women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, and provisions for dispute resolution.
Central Act enacted 2023-12-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Three new criminal laws replacing the Indian Penal Code (1860), Code of Criminal Procedure (1898/1973), and Indian Evidence Act (1872). Introduced modern provisions for organised crime, terrorism, and technology-enabled justice delivery.
Central Act enacted 2023-12-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Comprehensive overhaul replacing the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. Introduces spectrum assignment by auction or administratively, biometric verification for SIMs, and regulatory sandbox provisions.
Central Act enacted 2023-12-24. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Market-based mechanism to incentivise environmental actions through tradeable Green Credits across eight areas including tree plantation, water management, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.
Reserves one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, with sub-reservation for SC/ST women. To be implemented after delimitation exercise following the next Census.
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
Central Act enacted 2023-09-14. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2023-08-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
India's first comprehensive data protection legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. Establishes Data Protection Board, defines data principal and fiduciary rights and obligations, and provides for significant penalties.
Decriminalised 183 offences across 42 central Acts to promote ease of living and doing business. Replaced imprisonment with monetary penalties and compounding for minor regulatory non-compliance offences.
Central Act enacted 2023-08-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Amendments to strengthen the regulatory framework for power distribution, promote renewable energy, and enable delicensing of distribution for increased competition. Introduces provisions for payment security mechanism.
Central Act enacted 2022-08-06. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2022-04-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-12-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-11-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Integrated multimodal infrastructure planning platform using GIS-based tools to coordinate projects of 16 ministries. Rs 100 lakh crore plan covering highways, railways, airports, ports, waterways, and logistics infrastructure.
Central Act enacted 2021-08-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-08-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.
Central Act enacted 2020-09-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Amended the Citizenship Act 1955 to provide a path to citizenship for persecuted religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 2014.
Central Act enacted 2019-08-09. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Revoked the special autonomous status of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370, bifurcated the state into two Union Territories: J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). One of the most significant constitutional changes in Indian history.
Criminalised instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) with up to three years imprisonment and fine. Declared the practice void and illegal, providing maintenance and custody rights to affected Muslim women.
Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.
India's biggest indirect tax reform unifying over a dozen central and state taxes into a single nationwide tax. The 101st Constitutional Amendment and four GST Acts created a unified national market for goods and services.
India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.
Central Act enacted 2016-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Unified insolvency resolution framework replacing multiple overlapping laws. Established NCLT as adjudicating authority with time-bound resolution (180+90 days) for corporate insolvency, improving India's ease of doing business.
Comprehensive insolvency resolution framework consolidating existing laws. Created NCLT/NCLAT for resolution, IBBI as regulator, and Insolvency Professionals. Set strict 180-day timeline for resolution. Transformed India's credit culture.
Central Act enacted 2016-05-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2016-05-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.
Provided legislative backing for the Aadhaar project, defining it as proof of identity for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services. Passed as a money bill. Established data protection and authentication framework.
Established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state to protect homebuyers and promote transparency. Mandated project registration, escrow accounts for 70% of funds, and penalties for delays.
Gave statutory backing to Aadhaar as a tool for targeted delivery of subsidies and services. Established UIDAI as a statutory authority with data protection provisions and authentication framework.
Comprehensive initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered society with three pillars: digital infrastructure, digital governance, and digital literacy. Umbrella programme covering e-governance, broadband, and digital services.
Central Act enacted 2014-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2014-03-01. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Established the Lokpal (federal anti-corruption ombudsman) and required states to appoint Lokayuktas within one year. Covers the Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs with jurisdiction over corruption complaints.
Established the institution of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries including the Prime Minister (with safeguards).
Central Act enacted 2014-01-01. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Replaced the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 with provisions for fair compensation (2-4x market value), mandatory consent of landowners, social impact assessment, and rehabilitation of displaced families.
Replaced the colonial-era Land Acquisition Act of 1894. Required consent of 80% of landowners for private projects and 70% for PPP projects, social impact assessment, enhanced compensation (2-4x market value), and mandatory rehabilitation.
Central Act enacted 2013-09-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.
Central Act enacted 2013-08-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.
Comprehensive reform of criminal law on sexual offences enacted after the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Widened the definition of rape, introduced new offences like stalking, voyeurism, and acid attack, and enhanced penalties.
Centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions by building capacities of elected representatives and functionaries. Aimed to improve local governance, accountability, and devolution of powers to gram panchayats.
Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.
Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.
India's last Five Year Plan targeting 8% GDP growth with emphasis on health, education, and sustainable development. Introduced focus on governance improvements and the shift towards outcome-based monitoring.
Central Act enacted 2012-01-22. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2011-09-01. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
First Aadhaar number issued to a resident of Tembhli village, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. Marked the operational launch of the world's largest biometric identity programme, crossing 100 crore enrolments by 2016.
Central Act enacted 2010-09-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Established the National Green Tribunal for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and enforcement of environmental legal rights. One of few dedicated environmental courts globally.
Central Act enacted 2010-05-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Establishment of UIDAI under Nandan Nilekani to issue unique 12-digit identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. Became the world's largest biometric ID system, later underpinning Direct Benefit Transfer and digital governance.
Central Act enacted 2009-02-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Established UIDAI to issue 12-digit unique identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all Indian residents. First Aadhaar number issued in September 2010. Became the world's largest biometric identification system.
Central Act enacted 2007-12-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Planning Commission blueprint targeting 9% GDP growth with focus on inclusive development, education, health, and rural infrastructure. Emphasised bridging divides between rural-urban and rich-poor populations.
Policy framework to address displacement caused by development projects, providing rehabilitation packages to affected families. Aimed to minimise displacement and ensure resettlement with dignity.
Central Act enacted 2006-11-03. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-09-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-08-27. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-01-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.
Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.
Landmark transparency legislation empowering citizens to request information from public authorities, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Widely regarded as one of the strongest accountability tools in Indian democracy.
Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.
Central Act enacted 2005-06-15. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-09-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-09-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Legislation to institutionalise fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and eliminating revenue deficit. Established a framework for responsible fiscal management by the central government.
Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.
Established legal framework to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from laundered money. Created Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and empowered Enforcement Directorate.
Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.
Central Act enacted 2002-06-03. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-08-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-08-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-08-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-08-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
India's first comprehensive cyber law providing legal recognition for electronic commerce, digital signatures, and establishing cybercrime penalties. Created the legal framework for India's digital economy.
Central Act enacted 1999-01-07. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1998-07-07. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1997-01-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1995-09-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1994-07-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1994-01-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1994-01-04. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-12-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-08-27. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-04-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Constitutional amendment that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women (one-third), and devolution of powers to local self-government bodies across rural India.
Constitutional amendment providing constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities), mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, and decentralisation of urban governance.
Established SEBI as a statutory regulatory body to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote the development of the stock exchange. Key institution for India's capital market development.
Central Act enacted 1991-09-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.
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Reports, briefs and long reads
**Pranav Saraf Of late, the Indian higher education landscape has witnessed an interesting legal and sociological phenomena – the notification and subsequent judicial stay of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 (“Regulations”). The Regulations were brought in as a corrective measure to address the systemic and institutional exclusion […] The post The Dialectics of Dignity and Privilege appeared first on Vidhi Centr
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India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 niti_admin Tue, 09/15/2026 - 14:07 Choose Report Type Publications Publication Date Tue, 09/15/2026 - 14:07 Report Upload Download (9.48 MB) vertical E-Mobility PDF Text INDIA ELECTRIC MOBILITY INDEX Tracking Electric Mobility Trends in Indian States Disclaimer: 1. This document is not a Statement of policy by the National Institution for Transforming India (hereinafter referred to as NITI Aayog). It has been prepared by WRI India in partnership with NIT
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi chaired a BRICS session on inclusive global governance, calling for greater representation of the Global South and stronger multilateral cooperation.
The feature highlights reckless driving by private bus crews in Kochi and calls for public transport reforms. The post D Dhanuraj on Reckless Driving by Private Bus Crews in Kochi appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a lecture series, it’s where students stop studying policy and start making it. The post POLICYSHAALA – Building Youth Reformers for Freedom and Prosperity appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
**Shreya Banchhor INTRODUCTION Less than a month ago, the Supreme Court declined a fresh probe into the Reliance-owned animal rescue and rehabilitation facility, Vantara, despite new information regarding alleged illegalities in animal imports being received from various international investigative sources, including the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) […] The post Justice in the Dark appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
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DFPD and FCI have signed an MoU for FY27, introducing a performance-based framework to strengthen technology adoption, operational efficiency, transparency and accountability in India’s foodgrain management system.
Over 600 Internet experts and policymakers are gathering in Mumbai for APNIC 62, focused on cybersecurity, routing security and Internet governance. NIXI and APNIC are set to sign an MoU to strengthen India's Internet infrastructure.
**Saloni Maheshwari Opening Overview The Supreme Court of India recently in Chandrabhan v. State of Maharashtra, overturned a Bombay High Court judgment that had affirmed the conviction and death sentence of an individual accused of raping and murdering a 23-year-old woman. The prosecution had relied on 14 pieces of circumstantial evidence, including CCTV footage, witness […] The post Form vs. Substance appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
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More than 40,000 State-level business reforms have been implemented over the past decade, with Gujarat emerging as a front-runner in improving the ease of doing business.
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India and Malaysia are strengthening cooperation in public administration and governance through capacity building, digital government, AI-enabled grievance redressal and the exchange of governance best practices.
Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka through policy reforms for shared IPT services and better first- and last-mile connectivity. The post Event Report — Consultation on Shared Mobility and Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) in Karnataka | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
**Sanjeevan Bhuyan Nine months separated a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the Election Commission’s independence from Parliament’s quiet, constitutionally compliant reversal of it. That speed was not political boldness. It was constitutional logic and understanding it is the first step toward fixing it. Nine months. That is all it took. In February 2023, a unanimous […] The post Captive Guardians appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
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India’s transition from Digital Public Infrastructure to indigenous AI is not simply an effort to make more data available for AI development. It is to see how data associated with public digital systems can be brought into new technological uses without weakening the legal and institutional safeguards that govern its collection, access and use. That balance creates sustained innovation alongside privacy, participation and public accountability. The post DPI for AI and AI for DPI appeared first
India’s banking sector is entering the next phase of reforms with NPAs at their lowest-ever level, while PSB Confluence 2026 focuses on actionable strategies across deposits, youth banking, investment, agriculture and credit.
In 1983, I was in Golana village in Gujarat, where my colleagues and I were working with the local Dalit population. They had been alotted around 33 acres of land under the land reform legislation, but the dominant castes would not allow them to take possession of it. I was the secretary of the local cooperative and insisted that if the land was in their name, they should be able to go and occupy it. Two emissaries were sent to the panchayat office, and the original owners of that la
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Government of India press release: INDIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN 69TH COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE IN CAPE TOWN FROM 12 TO 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Government of India press release: ‘Designer Atelier’ Exhibition-cum-Sale to be held at CCIC till October 1, 2026
Government of India press release: Prime Minister chaired the BRICS session on “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism” (September 12, 2026)
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog launches PACT and ZET marketplace, urges stategic electrification of India’s freight sector niti_admin Thu, 09/10/2026 - 21:04 Publishing Date Mon, 09/07/2026 - 12:00 Release Link https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2307575®=48&lang=1
Shri. Rajiv Gauba Calls for Deregulation as the Defining Feature of India's Next-Generation Reforms at Global Fintech Fest 2026 niti_admin Thu, 09/10/2026 - 21:04 Publishing Date Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00 Release Link https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2308600®=48&lang=1
Government of India press release: All India Kharif Area Coverage Stands at 1086.31 Lakh Hectares as on 4 September 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hosted the Third Conference of Registrars of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) at its New Delhi office on September 1, 2026. Deputy Governors Shri Swaminathan J. and Shri Shirish Chandra Murmu, Shri Shiv Pal Singh, Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), Registrars of Cooperative Societies from various States, and senior officials of the RBI participated in the Conference. Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J emphasised stronger governance and institutional ca
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Government of India press release: NCSK To Celebrate Its Foundation Day On August 23, 2026 SUNDAY; Around 900 Safai Karamcharis Likely To Participate In Annual Programme
Government of India press release: NCSK To Celebrate Its Foundation Day On August 23, 2026 SUNDAY; Around 900 Safai Kara...
Government of India press release: Eligible Organisations Encouraged to Apply for Recognition as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) : Applications Open Till 31 August 2026
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Government of India press release: Department of Telecommunications, Government of India to host BRICS ICT Track in Pune from 17 to 21 August 2026
Government of India press release: ‘Raksha Shakti’ key to achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat, says Prime Minister in his 2026 Independence Day address
Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal
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Government of India press release: LIST OF IAF HONORARY RANKS AWARDED ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026
Government of India press release: LIST OF HONORARY RANKS AWARDED ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026
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Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning Sep 21.
The State government has already distributed ₹550 crore in direct financial assistance by transferring ₹7,000 to each flood affected family, the BJP National President said
Appeals against the provisional notification may be filed before the Housing and Urban Development Department between October 7 and October 21, 2026. The State government will hear and dispose of appeals between October 26-28.
DUSU Election Result 2026 Live Updates: The ABVP has fielded Yash Dabas for the post of president and Ishu Maurya for the post of vice-president. The NSUI has fielded Vijay Shankar Meena for president and Veer Chatrath for vice-president.
The court observed that there was no justification, as of now, to issue a restraint order unless it is demonstrated that the mandatory regulatory clearances have not been obtained.
The federal probe agency said in a statement that Kailash Chand Mangla of Sukriti Foods was taken into custody on September 17.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said he was happy to be at the Yuva Dharma Sansad in Ujjain and that it was heartening to see Gen Z discussing dharma.
The Election Commission's method for settling such disputes became central in the seminal Congress split of 1969, when Indira Gandhi fought the old guard. The poll body weighed three tests then.
Relations between the government and sections of the employee community have remained contentious
The focus is on institutionalizing reforms and ensuring a smoother transition to updated testing methods, including a move toward computer-based examinations.
DUSU 2026 election results LIVE: The high-stakes DUSU elections concluded on Friday, recording a voter turnout of 40.46%. The results will determine the winners of the four central panel posts — president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary.
From a ₹50-a-month clerk in Shimla to the founder of one of the world’s marquee hotel names, Mohan Singh Oberoi built his empire on audacity, partnerships and an obsession with quality.
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