Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industryUS Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill c...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
10 Years of GeM: The platform that transformed public procurement in IndiaThe Government e Marketplace (GeM), has revolutionized public procurement in India by providing standardized digital tools that boost confi...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
GeM gross merchandise value surges from Rs 422 crore to over Rs 1.55 lakh crore in a decade: Piyush GoyalGovernment e-Marketplace (GeM) has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value of over Rs 1.55 lakh crore, up sharply from Rs 422 crore a decade ago...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers’ Books bills on MondayThe Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes....
09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Centre backs most of IT panel's suggestions to curb fake newsThe Centre accepted nine of twelve recommendations to curb fake news. It deferred replies on defining fake news and fact-checking mechanism...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Delhi govt's drone policy likely to get nod soon; aims to create over 1000 jobsDelhi's IT minister announced a new drone policy aiming to create over one thousand jobs. This comprehensive policy will focus on research ...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
DigiLocker partners with AAERI to fast-track document verification for Indian students heading to AustraliaIndia's DigiLocker now aids students applying to Australian universities. The AAERI Verify platform offers secure and paperless document au...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Bill enabling Centre to allow UPI charges, MDR on digital paymentsThe Lok Sabha approved amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This change empowers the government to permit charges on digit...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
PFRDA approves four new pension funds, increasing total to 14 for NPS subscribersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has approved four new pension funds. This expansion aims to increase non-government N...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Withdrawal of zero MDR may jeopardise one of India’s most successful public policy innovationsThe Payment and Settlement Systems Amendment Bill has revived debate over MDR on UPI. While charges could support banks and fintech firms, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Assam CM inaugurates digital survey training prog for flood assessmentAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a new digital survey training program aimed at accurately assessing flood damage acro...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation billJairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await bill detailsThe Confederation of All India Traders will support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI transactions. This support is cont...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: GovtInternet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a s...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Kerala unveils AI-led governance overhaul to streamline administration, speed up public servicesKerala's government is launching administrative reforms to modernize bureaucracy. AI-assisted governance and digital public service deliver...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
New Tax Bill sweetens deal for electronics makers, global investorsThe Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes extending electronics tax incentives until 2041, easing rules for foreign investo...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST