Government and Policy

News and views related to the Government of India, government schemes, government services and policies

News Reports

Central Vista Project: Qadeemi Masjid omitted from the layout of Krishi Bhawan redevelopment project

Shraddha Pandey -
On 19th January 2026, a tender floated by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the redevelopment of Krishi Bhawan and Shastri Bhawan reportedly makes no mention of the supposedly 100-year-old Qadeemi Masjid. This mosque is located in the open court within the Krishi Bhawan compound.
Government and Policy

Defence Ministry approves ₹3.60 lakh crore acquisition proposals for Rafale, Boeing P8I and other equipment, signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for 8 Dornier...

OpIndia Staff -
The Government of India on Thursday gave the green light to significant defence procurements and contracts totalling more than ₹3.62 lakh crore, aimed at...
Editor's picks

Bharat Bandh today: SKM calls nationwide strike against India-US trade deal over misleading claims; transport and banking services likely hit

OpIndia Staff -
Emergency services are expected to function normally, but schools, markets and public transport may face disruption in several states. The Centre maintains that only an interim framework exists and no final Free Trade Agreement has been signed.
News Reports

Human capital, infrastructure, medical, job opportunities and more: Read details of the 10th budget presented by Yogi Adityanath government in UP

Rukma Rathore -
"UP's per capita income is estimated at ₹1,09,844, more than double the numbers of ₹54,564 in 2016-2017," Khanna stated.
News Reports

Infrastructure development under Yogi Adityanath government: A leap towards developed Uttar Pradesh

Divyansh Tiwari -
With capital expenditure at 19.5 percent and major allocations for roads, aviation, MSMEs, water supply and healthcare, Uttar Pradesh positions itself as a fast growing economy targeting a trillion dollar milestone in coming years.
Government and Policy

MHA issues detailed order mandating full 6-stanza rendition of Vande Mataram at official events

OpIndia Staff -
The order dated 6th February 2026 marks a major shift from the Jawaharlal Nehru government’s adoption of the truncated version of Vande Mataram to the original 6-stanza version written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, which glorifies Maa Durga.
Government and Policy

White House quietly modifies their version of India-US trade factsheet, pulses dropped, $500 billion ‘commitment’ changed to ‘intends’, as India said already

OpIndia Staff -
reports suggested corrections followed Indian objections to unintended inclusions, with pulses removed, digital tax claims dropped, and purchase language softened, underscoring sensitivities around agriculture and the non binding nature of the interim arrangement between countries.
News Reports

Why is Leftist media rattled over India-US trade deal: Read how some International media portals are fearmongering, and spreading falsehoods over the interim FTA...

Anurag -
International media ignored that Russian oil claims appear only in a US executive order, not India’s statement, that India already imports farm goods worth billions annually, and that negotiations remain open with no binding purchase commitments.
Editor's picks

India-US trade deal: Farmer groups announce nationwide protest on 12th February, demand resignation of Piyush Goyal over misleading claims peddled by usual suspects

OpIndia Staff -
SKM claimed that it "considers the role of the commerce minister as a traitor and demands his immediate resignation."
Government and Policy

India and Canada agree to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers in each other’s country during Ajit Doval’s Ottawa visit

OpIndia Staff -
In a step to deepen bilateral security cooperation, India and Canada have agreed that each country will establish dedicated security and law-enforcement liaison officers...
1...444546...498Page 45 of 498

Latest News

Recently Popular