Government and Policy

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Union Cabinet approves ₹9,585 crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR to combat vehicular pollution

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2026

In a significant move to tackle the persistent air pollution crisis in the National Capital Region, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra...

News Reports

Delays in salaries, protests by employees, PSPCL’s critical situation and more: As financial crisis deepens in Punjab, CM Bhagwant Mann announces monthly grant for...

Rukma Rathore - 3 June, 2026

The increase in debt can significantly jeopardise Punjab's economy in the future as the financial pressure keeps escalating.

Government and Policy

Union Cabinet approves creation of ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Turbine Fuel for Scheduled Indian Airlines

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2026

In a significant move to support the aviation sector amid rising fuel costs, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved...

Economy and Finance

RBI refutes Bloomberg report claiming sale of gold worth $12 billion, clarifies its gold holding remains steady at 880.52 metric tonnes

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today firmly denied media reports suggesting it had sold gold reserves, stating that its physical gold holdings remain...

News Reports

Gujarat launches Operation Mule Hunt 2.0 following Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi’s midnight cybercrime review: Read how the crackdown will work

પ્રાર્થના અમીન - 3 June, 2026

The decision was taken after a high-level review meeting chaired by Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

Government and Policy

52 lakh women to get Rs 1,000 monthly, SC beneficiaries to receive Rs 1,500: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces scheme before 2027 polls

OpIndia Staff - 3 June, 2026

Bhagwant Mann stated, "It will be a long-term scheme for the economic upliftment of women," while talking to media.

News Reports

Dark web networks, Narco mafias and a generation at risk: Kerala launches ‘Operation Toofan’. Here’s how the drug crisis spiralled

Rukma Rathore - 2 June, 2026

"No political influence, social status, or state borders will shield traffickers." warned Kerala Home Minister.

Government and Policy

Modi govt amends provisions of Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025: Foreigners mandated to register before 180-day stay limit ends

OpIndia Staff - 2 June, 2026

The regulations governing the registration of foreign nationals who want to remain in India for extended periods of time have been revised.

Government and Policy

Over 95% households have electricity, 37% families have insurance coverage: National Family Health Survey report shows major improvement in UP under Yogi govt

OpIndia Staff - 1 June, 2026

The report suggests that government welfare schemes, better healthcare delivery, infrastructure expansion and women-focused programmes have contributed to visible improvements in people’s lives across the state.

Government and Policy