The Election Commission of India (EC) is moving toward a more precise and efficient electoral roll update system by digitally integrating death registration data from states and Union Territories. This landmark development follows the 2023 amendment to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act,

In a landmark policy decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a significant shift in India’s data collection strategy, with long-term implications for governance, welfare policies, and political discourse. “Cabinet Committee on Political

The Union Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a centralized digital platform that will integrate all government-sponsored schemes related to loan sanctions, disbursements, interest subsidies, and claims. This move is aimed at simplifying access, improving transparency, and enhancing coordination across multiple departments and banking institutions. Streamlining

India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has saved the exchequer a staggering ₹3.48 lakh crore since its inception in 2013, according to official data released this week. By replacing traditional welfare disbursement models with a digitally monitored, Aadhaar-linked transfer mechanism, the government has significantly curtailed subsidy leakages and improved the

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is contemplating a significant reduction in the GST rate on health and life insurance premiums from the current 18% to 5%, while retaining the benefit of input tax credit (ITC). This proposal aims to make insurance more affordable for consumers, particularly middle- and lower-income households, without compromising the […]

Government Warns Exporters Against Diverting Third-Country Goods to U.S. Amid Intensifying Trade War
Amid rising global trade tensions and steep U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese goods, the Indian government has issued a clear warning to exporters not to reroute third-country goods through India to the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns that such diversions could draw negative scrutiny from the U.S. administration and undermine India’s standing […]

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with 288 votes in favour and 232 against after a heated and extended debate. The bill, introduced by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, seeks to make significant changes to the Waqf Act of 1995, with the stated objective of improving transparency, governance, and accountability in the administration […]

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 thermal units (MMBtu). CNG […]

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 […]