Government and Policy

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Economy and Finance

RBI cancels banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank: Read why the decision was taken and what it means for users

Shriti Sagar - 25 April, 2026

The RBI further said that the management’s conduct was “prejudicial to the interest of the depositors,” which is a serious concern for any financial institution.

Economy and Finance

Reserve Bank of India cancels banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, says the bank is not complying with the law

OpIndia Staff - 24 April, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) with immediate effect, marking the end of...

Government and Policy

Indian Railways to execute 7 new bullet train projects in mission mode, to seek bundled approvals to avoid delays seen in the Ahmedabad-Mumbai project

OpIndia Staff - 24 April, 2026

Indian Railways has announced a major push to fast-track future bullet train corridors by adopting a mission-mode approach and seeking bundled clearances from central,...

Government and Policy

West Asia crisis: Modi govt assures fuel supply stability, operational ports and evacuation of stranded Indian nationals

OpIndia Staff - 23 April, 2026

Despite volatility in international crude and LPG prices, the Government has not increased consumer prices and has worked to keep them stable.

Government and Policy

Mission $1 trillion: Yogi govt mandates directly linking skill training with jobs to boost UP economy

OpIndia Staff - 23 April, 2026

To achieve its $1 trillion economy goal, the Yogi government is mandating that all skill development initiatives result in direct hiring.

News Reports

From evacuating 11 lakh Indians to ensuring LPG supply, navigating blockades and daily inter-ministerial briefings: Read how Modi govt is managing West Asia crisis

Shriti Sagar - 23 April, 2026

On a single day recently, over 45 lakh LPG bookings were registered, and a massive 51 lakh cylinders were delivered to doorsteps across the country.

Government and Policy

Delhi: BJP govt to upgrade 376 ICT labs, establish 31 new digital labs in government schools

OpIndia Staff - 23 April, 2026

The Delhi government is upgrading 376 existing ICT labs and establishing 31 new digital facilities for the 2025-26 academic year.

Government and Policy

Govt expands eligibility criteria of PM Internship Scheme to include final-year students, youths aged 18-25 years can now apply to paid internships in top...

OpIndia Staff - 22 April, 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded the eligibility criteria for the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to include...

Government and Policy

Haridwar: Illegal Mazar built on irrigation department’s land bulldozed by administration, no human remains found underneath

OpIndia Staff - 22 April, 2026

The Haridwar district administration demolished an alleged illegal Mazar built on government land belonging to the Irrigation Department in the Suman Nagar area on...