Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister SamsudheenKerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agree...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
DoT notifies new authorisation norms for telcos to shift from licencing regimeThe government has launched a new authorization-based framework for the telecom sector, replacing the old licensing system. A dedicated por...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulationFrench President Macron urged wealthy democracies to unite on AI regulation, a sentiment echoed by OpenAI's CEO. Amidst US restrictions on ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Iran rejects Rubio's claims, blames US sanctions for global energy crisisUS-Iran war: Tehran has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Iran states US sanctions have held the global energy market ...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Changes in national permit regime on the cards to allow tourist passenger vehicles move seamlesslyThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification for amendment to national permit regime under the Central Mot...
03 Jul, 2020, 04.50 PM IST
Govt likely to relax restrictions for foreigners to visit forbidden areasAs per the guidelines, a foreign national is not normally allowed to visit a protected or restricted area unless the government is satisfie...
25 Mar, 2018, 02.47 PM IST
Telecom Commission to finalise new mobile licence norms by FridayThe new licensing guidelines will be formalised after considering TRAI's recommendations such as delinking spectrum from licences.
04 Sep, 2012, 05.41 AM IST
Trai wants Unified Licence for all services to be priced at 15 crTrai recommended that government allow all communication services under one licence with an entry fee of 15 crore compared to 1,658 crore a...
17 Apr, 2012, 05.51 AM IST
- TRAI wants all communication services under one license
The Indian telecoms regulator on Monday recommended that government allow all communication services under one license with an entry fee of...
16 Apr, 2012, 10.59 PM IST
- State govts agree to issue National Permit of Rs 15K/Annum per truck
Inter-state transport of goods is set to become hassle free and cheaper with the state governments agreeing to give up their powers to issu...
17 Apr, 2010, 02.33 AM IST
- Centre may bring down truck national permit cost to Rs 15,000
Truckers may soon be allowed to enter any state by just paying a nominal composite annual fee.
25 Sep, 2009, 02.17 AM IST