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The dividend, transferred in 2024-25, is sharply higher than what the government had expected. It will reflect in the government’s account for FY25.

Kyrgyzstan violence: Parents of students from MP urge Centre to ensure their safe return

The Indian government on Saturday asked its students in Bishkek to stay indoors after the Kyrgyz capital city reported mob violence targeting international students, especially from South Asia

Centre may soon get Rs 1-lakh-crore RBI dividend boost: Report

The RBI, serving as the government's debt manager, is anticipated to announce the transfer of its surplus funds to the government later in May.

EAM Jaishankar reveals how PM Modi surprised him with a call to join the government

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar shares the unexpected turn his career took when Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited him to join the government, prompting him to leave behind a lucrative corporate job. His insights shed light on the personal and familial dynamics behind this pivotal decision.

'We do not agree with Indian decisions': UK on Canadian diplomats' exit

We do not agree with the decisions taken by the Indian government that have resulted in a number of Canadian diplomats departing India, reads the FCDO statement.

Govt’s Policy On Curbing Exports & Imports: Need Of The Hour Or Return Of License Raj?

As government has banned exports of non-basmati rice and also imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets and PCs. Is Government’s trade policy on curbing exports and imports is the need of the hour or will it result in return of license raj? Moneycontrol’s Shweta Punj catches up with Somnath Mukherjee, CIO & Senior Managing Partner – Product & Research at ASK Private Wealth and Dr NR Bhanumurthy, Vice Chancellor, Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics University to discuss the impact. Tune in!

Govt warns officials of malware-laden emails disguised as honey trap prevention tips

The email contains a hyperlinked text titled "Honey Trap Case and Precautions," which unsuspecting officials may click on thinking it to be an educative advisory.

Government to issue new Rs 75 coin to mark new Parliament inauguration; a glimpse at past coins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching a Rs 75 denomination coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building. PM Modi will be dedicating the new Parliament building to the nation on May 28.

900 million Indian police, legal records 'up for sale' on web

The authenticity of the claim or the source of the information of the leak has not been confirmed

Non-heterosexual forms of marriages or unions though not recognised are not unlawful: Govt in SC

In an affidavit opposing a batch of pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, the government said the fundamental right to life and liberty cannot include any implicit approval of same-sex marriage.

India govt forecasts slower economic growth in year to March

Gross domestic product (GDP) will likely rise 7% this fiscal year, compared with 8.7% the previous year, the Ministry of Statistics said in its first estimate for the period.

6 lakh cyber crime complaints registered on government portal since 2019, says MoS Home Ajay Mishra

The toll-free helpline number '1930' has been operationalised for assistance in lodging online cyber complaints.

Kisan Garjana Rally in Delhi | Farmers stage protest, MSP guarantee top demand; here's a look

Over one lakh farmers from 560 districts' 60,000 village committees, across the country, are believed to be reaching Ramlila Maidan to attend Kisan Garjana Rally. Traffic movement is likely to be affected in parts of Central Delhi.

Centre seeks to roll back states’ ability to borrow more

States’ borrowing, including those to undertake power sector reforms, is likely to be capped at 3.5% of their gross domestic product for the fiscal year starting April 1.

How long can states sustain on Centre’s fiscal support and perpetual loans?

New sources of risk such as a return to the old pension system, and mounting overdue of power discoms could push many states to a fiscal precipice

Centre directs multi-system operators to get registered by November 25

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had asked MSOs in May to furnish information regarding head-end locations, conditional access system, transport stream/frequency detail, RF feed details, platform service details, CTAV signal distribution areas.

Indian government to sell 1.55% stake In Axis Bank

SUUTI will sell 46.5 million shares in Axis Bank representing 1.55% of its equity, it said.

Indian government keeping watch on increasing trade deficit, says FM Sitharaman

India's trade deficit with China widened in 2021-22 and continues to do so in 2022-23, the Ministry of Commerce data showed.

Government is going after fake, paid social media reviews

The government will soon announce a framework of regulations that target people paid to endorse merchandise, Rohit Kumar Singh, the most senior bureaucrat at India’s consumer affairs department, told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Government should not be running businesses; can't have industrial growth from taxation: Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

Public sector companies need support all the time to grow and need funds from the government for capital investments, he told PTI in an interview.

Government calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis

Talking to reporters after the meeting, AIADMK leader M Thambidurai said India should intervene to resolve the crisis in Sri Lanka.

Piaggio Vehicles launches all-new new passenger three-wheeler Ape NXT+ at Rs 2.35 lakh

The indigenously researched and developed Ape NXT+ three-wheeler in petrol, CNG and LPG variants will cater to the last-mile mobility in the urban space, Piaggio Vehicle Pvt Ltd (PVPL) said.

Explained: All you need to know about Twitter's run-in with the Indian government

Why is Twitter suing the Indian government? Are any such similar parallels worldwide? Here are all your questions answered

Twitter challenges government blocking order before Karnataka High Court

The microblogging site has challenged a government order issued in June 2022, terming the blocking orders "overbroad and arbitrary".

India raises issue of long-delays in grant of visa to students, with several countries

Thousands of Indian students are struggling to return to these countries to join off-line classes as there have been enormous delays in processing of their visas by the respective embassies, people familiar with the matter said.