Indian government

Government Cuts Toll Rates by Up to 50% on National Highways with Tunnels, Bridges, and Flyovers

05 Jul 2025

The Indian government has decided to reduce toll charges significantly on national highways that include large structures. This change aims to ease travel costs for commuters and promote more highway use. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) officially notified the new rule on July 2, 2025. It has...

US Panel Urges Sanctions on RAW Over Alleged Sikh Separatist Plots

26 Mar 2025

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged targeted sanctions against India's intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). The commission accused R&AW of plotting assassinations against Sikh separatists. According to Reuters, the panel also claimed that religious minorities in India face worsening conditions. In its annual...

X Sues Indian Government Over Alleged Censorship, Challenges IT Act

20 Mar 2025

Elon Musk-owned X has moved to court against the Indian government, questioning its reliance on the Information Technology (IT) Act to censor content on the platform. The lawsuit, which was filed in the Karnataka High Court on Thursday, contends that the government is indulging in illegal content regulation and arbitrary...

Only 19 Indians Remain in Russian Armed Forces, Government Confirms

13 Dec 2024

The Indian government has informed the Lok Sabha that only 19 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian armed forces, following the discharge of most of their compatriots. This information was shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response to a parliamentary...

Centre Demands Clarification from Wikipedia on Complaints of Inaccurate Information

05 Nov 2024

The Indian government has issued a notice to Wikipedia, citing numerous complaints regarding bias and inaccuracies found on its pages. The notice raises a significant question: why shouldn't Wikipedia be classified as a publisher rather than an intermediary, given the complaints? This communication comes from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry,...

Who Is CC1? US Confirms Key Figure In Pannun Plot No Longer Indian Official

17 Oct 2024

The United States has confirmed that the individual identified as “CC1” in a Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment related to the alleged foiled assassination plot of US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is no longer employed by the Indian government. This revelation was made by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the...

India Plans To Set Up AI Safety Institute To Shape AI Standards

13 Oct 2024

The Indian government is moving ahead with plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI). This institute will play a key role in setting standards and frameworks for AI development, ensuring safety without acting as a regulatory body or stifling innovation. A consultation meeting, led by the Ministry of...

Know the Whopping Amount Indian Govt Spent on Vinesh Phogat’s Training

07 Aug 2024

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya provided an overview of the extensive support Vinesh Phogat received from the Indian government in her quest for Olympic success, particularly following her disqualification from the women's 50kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mandaviya highlighted the significant financial and logistical assistance provided to Phogat:...

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Indian Government to Address Youth Concerns, Cites Bangladesh’s Economic Struggles as Warning

07 Aug 2024

Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a dire warning to the Indian government. She emphasized the importance of addressing the nation's growing economic issues, particularly those affecting the youth, by drawing parallels to the socio-economic challenges...

India Thanks China for Solidarity Following Wayanad Landslides

02 Aug 2024

On July 31, the , stating, “China extends heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured, and wishes those who are injured a speedy recovery.” Indian Foreign Minister Jaiswal acknowledged China's message of support, coming shortly after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had noted that India-China relations were "not...

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