No reason to slow AI efforts here, India focused on applications not frontier models: IT Ministry sourcesIndia sees no reason to pause its artificial intelligence research, as its focus remains on developing applications and models suited to th...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDANThe Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode an...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
National highway contractors must get government permits for foreign workers, ministry clarifiesNational highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires pri...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
India's new GDP series: GST, corporate data drive new methodologyIndia's revamped GDP calculation incorporates extensive corporate filings and GST data, as revealed by the statistics ministry. This update...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
TV ratings blackout gets longer: Broadcasters worried as pressure to restore audience measurement & provide advertisers greater visibility rises ahead of festive seasonThe prolonged suspension of TV ratings has intensified pressure on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore audience measure...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Mundra Power Plant likely to run at full capacity till DecemberThe power ministry is considering extending specific provisions to the Mundra power plant, allowing it to function at maximum capacity unti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 586 crore to procure auxiliary power units for T-72, T-90 TanksThe Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586-crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Uni...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Govt taking steps to build harmonised data infrastructure: MoSPI SecretaryIn a transformative move, India is developing an integrated data framework for enhanced information discovery and application. This process...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
FinMin to meet PSB, RRB chiefs on Monday to ensure banking services during 3-day strikeFinance Ministry will meet bank executives on Monday. They will discuss continuity of banking operations during a three-day strike. The Uni...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Sports Ministry reaches out to Indian diaspora to help deal with lodging crisis at AsiadNagoya faces an accommodation crisis at the Asian Games, prompting ministry outreach. The Indian diaspora is now on standby to help lodge a...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edgeIndia's Finance Ministry rejects claims of US influence on UPI payment charges. The new framework prioritizes RuPay credit cards for UPI tr...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Health ministry issues advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies, restricts autism treatment to approved clinical trialsThe Union health ministry issued an advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies. Therapeutic use of stem cells for autism is restricte...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Coal Ministry opens 16th round of commercial Coal mine bidding, offering 25 blocks across 8 statesThe Ministry of Coal has launched its sixteenth auction round for commercial coal mines. Twenty-five coal blocks across eight states are no...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and ExpresswaysThe standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of In...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Health Ministry proposes CCTV surveillance at medical stores selling prescription drugsIn a bid to enhance regulation, the Union Health Ministry has put forth a proposal for mandatory CCTV installations at pharmacies across In...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Health Ministry issues advisory clamping down on unregulated use of stem cell therapiesThe Union Health Ministry has tightened oversight of stem cell therapies, warning against their unregulated use and making clear that they ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Finance Ministry rejects foreign influence claims over UPI MDR, says India's digital payments decisions are made independentlyIndia's finance ministry rejected claims of foreign pressure influencing UPI transaction charges. A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate will apply ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST