Power ministry plans grid for data centres as demand surgesThe power ministry is assessing infrastructure readiness for data centres. Internal estimates project significant power demand from these f...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Govt proposes tighter fuel efficiency norms for cars under CAFE III from FY28New fuel efficiency norms for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Power Ministry. These stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III r...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
India proposes CAFE-III norms to tighten fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehiclesNew fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms wil...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Government proposes complete ban on paraquat dichloride, cites health risks to humans, animalsThe Union Agriculture Ministry, which issued the draft order, has invited objections or suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days, after...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Tata Motors flags concerns on CAFE II credit proposalTata Motors has raised concerns regarding the government's proposed direct credit sales by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The automaker b...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Tata Motors PV flags concern over proposed direct credit buys from BEE in CAFE II shiftsTata Motors has voiced concerns regarding a government proposal on CAFE II compliance credits. The company believes allowing direct credit ...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Broadcasters wary as TV services face telecom-style rulesNew draft rules propose telecom-style regulation for broadcasting services and internet-delivered television. Broadcasters worry about expa...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
CIC directs petroleum ministry arm to share historical petrol, ethanol, profit dataThe Central Information Commission ordered the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell to release historical petrol production and import data...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Schedule H1 explained: Why did India tighten its prescription rules for high-alcohol medicines?Schedule H1 Explained: High-alcohol oral medicines now require a doctor's prescription under Schedule H1. This stricter classification mand...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
New power policy draft may reach Cabinet in AugustThe power ministry plans cabinet approval for a new electricity policy next month. This policy aims for higher per capita electricity consu...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
India withdraws 2017 travel restriction notification for Yemen, continues to advise against non-essential travelThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has withdrawn the 2017 Gazette notification that imposed travel restrictions on Yemen, while continu...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Desai-led 9-member panel to examine Bengal draft UCC billWest Bengal has formed a nine-member committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This panel, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, w...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code BillWest Bengal has formed a high-level committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This committee, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai...
11 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Coal Ministry notifies SECL's CSR initiative for NEET aspirantsSECL's free residential NEET coaching initiative for meritorious students has been officially notified. This flagship program, 'SECL Ke Sus...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Medicines with over 12% alcohol can no longer be sold without prescription: GovtIn a new regulatory change, medications with alcohol content exceeding twelve percent will require a prescription from a doctor. This decis...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Nagaland to convene a special session of Legislative Assembly for constitution of FNTAThe Nagaland government will convene a special assembly session to enact legislation for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority. This ...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Auto companies may soon get to trade BEE credits for easier fuel-efficiency complianceThe power ministry has introduced a new credit trading system aimed at Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. Under this initiative, ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST