The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) is expected to go up starting April 1 after the government raised the rate of natural gas supplied from old fields under the Administered Price Mechanism (APM). The APM gas price has been increased by 4%, moving from $6.50 to $6.75 per million British

The Lok Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introducing a new legal framework aimed at regulating the entry, stay, and monitoring of foreigners in India. The legislation is positioned as a key step toward strengthening national security and overhauling outdated immigration laws. “India is Not a Dharamshala,” Says Amit Shah Union Home […]

The Indian government has approved a 24% increase in the salaries, pensions, and allowances of Members of Parliament (MPs), effective from April 1, 2023. This revision raises the base salary of MPs from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.24 lakh per month, while constituency allowances increase from ₹70,000 to ₹87,000, and office expenses rise from ₹60,000 to […]

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has scheduled a high-level meeting on March 18 to discuss the integration of Voter ID cards with Aadhaar numbers. The meeting will involve key officials, including Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Legislative Department Secretary Rajiv Mani, and UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar. This initiative aims to eliminate duplicate and bogus

The central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize and consolidate India’s immigration framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace four colonial-era laws, including the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, the Foreigners Act of 1946, and the […]

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha to reform the country’s immigration laws. This proposed legislation aims to replace outdated colonial-era acts and bring stricter regulations regarding the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India. The bill focuses on national security, border control, and immigration

India’s rail safety landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Kavach 4.0, an advanced version of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with industry partners, Kavach aims to enhance train safety by preventing collisions,

On March 10, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid significant opposition criticism. The bill aims to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act of 1905 and integrate its provisions into the Railways Act of 1989, thereby streamlining the legislative framework governing Indian Railways. Opposition members expressed concerns that this legislative

The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). This decision, made on February 19, 2025, aims to streamline the management and registration of Waqf properties across India. Key Amendments in the Waqf Bill The approved amendments focus on enhancing transparency and inclusivity

In a recent session of the Parliamentary panel examining the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, former Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, expressed concerns regarding the legal viability of conducting simultaneous elections across the country. Justice Ramana highlighted that implementing such a system would necessitate extensive constitutional amendments,