The Ministry of Electronics & IT in consultation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), notified the fact check unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the MIB as the fact checking unit of the central government under rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules 2021).
The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy is designed to attract investments in the e-vehicle space by reputed global EV manufacturers.
To ensure seamless travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15, 2024. This will help in avoiding penalties or any double fee charges while commuting on National Highways.
The MSP of Raw Jute (TDN-3 equivalent to earlier TD-5 grade) has been fixed at Rs.5,335/- per quintal for 2024-25 season.
The e-Verification Scheme-2021 enables taxpayers to file updated ITRs, wherever found necessary, for the mismatch in information related to financial transactions from various sources pertaining to A.Y. 2021-22 (F.Y. 2020-21).
Haj Suvidha App launched and Haj Guide for Haj-2024 released by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Cabinet approves ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ (FRP) of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for sugar season 2024-25 (October-September)”
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - a rooftop solar scheme for free electricity has been launched.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launches AIIMS-SBI SMART payment card for hassle free payments in AIIMS, New Delhi
ECI conveys zero tolerance towards use of children in election related work or campaign activities; Issues directives to parties, candidates and election machinery
RBI urges the members of public to exercise caution and due care to prevent loss and safeguard themselves from frauds in the name of KYC updation.
The Union Cabinet has approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years i.e. 31 March 2026.
The Interim Union Budget 2024-25 presented today revolves around the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”
The Ministry of Education, Government of India released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022. The Ministry has been conducting AISHE since 2011, covering all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in the country registered with AISHE collecting detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teachers, infrastructural information, etc.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Consolidated Time-Series data as updated upto F.Y. 2022-23 relating to Direct Tax collections and administration in public domain.
In a decision aimed at providing students with the opportunity to study in their own language, the Government of India has decided that study material for all courses under school and higher education will be made available digitally in Indian languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
A year long pan India campaign 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' is launched to commemorate the 75th Year of India as Republic
To ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability in construction, Bureau of Indian Standards issues 'Standardized Development and Building Regulations, 2023’
NHAI is encouraging FASTag users to complete ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) process of their latest FASTag by updating KYC as per RBI guidelines. FASTags with valid balance but with incomplete KYC will get deactivated/blacklisted by banks post 31st January 2024.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) conducted first meeting of the Committee constituted to prepare Guidelines with respect to misleading advertisements in coaching sector on 8th January, 2024.
Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’, aiming to offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities.
In order to ensure that employers process the remaining Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options, CBT EPF grants another extension of time for the employers for uploading wage details online etc till 31st May, 2024
Provides information about the esamridhi portal for registration, purchase and payment of tur producing farmers of India.
Tenure of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components extended by One Year with partial amendments
National Transit Pass System (NTPS)-‘One Nation-One Pass’ to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2024 season.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing IT rules. The directive specifically targets the growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI – Deepfakes.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has issued advisory to all State/UTs Drugs Controllers related to update package insert/Promotional Literature of FDC of Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 2mg + Phenylephrine HCI IP 5mg drop/ml
The rice industry needs to ensure that the prices in the domestic market need to be brought down to optimal levels and efforts at profiteering dealt with strictly.
National Medical Commission decided to allow one additional attempt (5th attempt) to such MBBS Students who were admitted in medical colleges during the academic year 2020-21 and could not pass their first professional MBBS examination, as this batch was also affected by COVID 19 Pandemics.