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New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Delhi government's Flood Control & Irrigation Department has introduced a key reform in the tendering process by submitting Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) completely online, a step towards ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in public works. According to a press release, earlier, bidders were required to physically deposit EMD at the office where the project was located. This system often led to unnecessary interfaces, potential information lea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant step towards further enhancing Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living in the country. The Bill reflects the Government's commitment to fostering a trust-based governance framework and ensuring proportionate regulation by reducing the compliance burden on individuals and businesses. As per the provisions of the Bill, 784 provisions across ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) Former Meghalaya minister and BJP legislator, Alexander Laloo Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing serious apprehension over the union government's introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026 in parliament. "The proposed amendments raise significant concerns regarding their potential impact on the operational viability, autonomy, and effectiveness of the non-profit sector," Hek argued, while urging the Prime Min ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the financial year 2026-27 is going to be very important for youth preparing to join the Uttar Pradesh Police. Preparations are underway to recruit more than 81,000 posts in the UP Police within this year. Chief Minister stated, "This large-scale recruitment drive will not only provide employment opportunities to youth but will also equip the state with a capable, energetic and modern police force". Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was reviewing t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) CPI(ML) Liberation MP Raja Ram Singh wrote to Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, raising concerns over the mass layoffs effected by Oracle Corporation in India and demanding urgent government intervention to safeguard workers' rights. In his letter to the minister, Singh expressed "deep concern and outrage" over the reported layoff of 12,000 employees by the software giant, saying the move raises "serious questions not only about corporate account ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public health, Health Ministry said on Friday. This includes the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; the Pharmacy Act, 1948; the Food Safety and Standards Act; the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010; and the National Commi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The BJP on Friday hailed the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament, describing it as a "decisive", "meaningful" and a "giant step" towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India. Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the business environment and check harassment of people. In ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network. Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice. "With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring acc ...Read More >
The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a comprehensive inquiry into the issues raised by Atanu Chakraborty, former Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank, in his resignation letter. In his resignation letter dated March 17th, Chakraborty said that certain "happenings and practices" within the bank were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics. The Association has sought the government's intervention for assessing the g ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly has tightened its scrutiny of the Excise Department following serious irregularities flagged in a CAG audit, with the House directing the government to submit an Action Taken Report by January 31, 2027. The directive comes after the Assembly approved recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), calling for urgent corrective measures to address alleged corruption, weak oversight, and policy failures in liquor regulation and supply. The PAC findings p ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday claimed that under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has become the number one state in the education sector by topping the National Achievement Survey (NAS), surpassing even Kerala. Presenting a detailed four-year report card of his government's performance in the education sector, Mann said Punjab secured the top position in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024, while Gujarat ranked 16th and Haryana around 7th or 8th. He added that this ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Karnataka has achieved a major milestone in grassroots governance with 5,943 gram panchayats recording unprecedented tax collection and revenue realisation during 2025-26, according to RDPR amd IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge. He said the total tax collection stood at Rs 1,382.57 crore, an increase of Rs 110.04 crore over the previous year's Rs 1,272.54 crore. This shows a record 89% realisation. It is the highest in recent years. Kharge attributed the achievement to improved systems, ...Read More >
It has also directed them to review the department-specific recommendations made by the committee and submit the report indicating the status as on December 31, 2026. The 'Second Report of the Committee on Public Accounts on the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India on Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi', tabled during the recently concluded Budget Session, had flagged losses of ₹890 crore due to the failure to re-tender surrendered liquor shop licence ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Aiming to ensure accountability and time-bound compliance with legislative oversight, the Delhi Secretariat -- following the adoption of the Second Report of the Committee on Public Accounts on the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's performance audit of liquor regulation and supply in Delhi -- has directed the departments to review the Committee's recommendations and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) reflecting the status till December 31, 2026, by January 31, 2027. Speaker ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) In a step towards strengthening financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. Ajay Shanker Singh today inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at Police Control Room Kashmir. The PBAS platform has been developed to streamline the process of budget allocation, monitoring, and utilization within Police Headquarters. The initiative marks a major advancement in adopting technol ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2: In a move aimed at enhancing financial transparency and efficiency, Dr. Ajay Shanker Singh, ICAS, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, today inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at PCR Kashmir. Developed to streamline budget allocation, monitoring and utilization within Police Headquarters, the PBAS platform is expected to strengthen financial governance through technology-driven processes and real-time oversight. The inaugur ...Read More >
In this image posted on April 2, 2026, LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves, as others look on, during a public meeting, in Assam. Picture: X/@INCIndia via PTI GUWAHATI In its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in the State, the Congress has promised Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities, the formation of an Anti-Corruption Commission to probe scams by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government, a white paper on Assam's financial condition, and an Urban Flood ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens and businesses, while 67 p ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens a ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday said the state government is committed to making Himachal a self-reliant economy by 2027 and a prosperous state by 2032, asserting that structural reforms initiated during the recently concluded Budget Session would accelerate growth. Addressing the media on the final day of the Assembly session, Sukhu said the government had ensured constructive debate and incorporated ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India has reiterated its commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, emphasising the crucial role its troops play in maintaining global peace and security. Addressing a media briefing in the national capital, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where approximately 600 Indian troops are currently deployed. "Our troops under the aegi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India has reiterated its commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, emphasising the crucial role its troops play in maintaining global peace and security. Addressing a media briefing in the national capital, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where approximately 600 Indian troops are currently deployed. "Our troops under the aegi ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress MP and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal slammed the BJP over the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday, asserting that his party has exposed the BJP's double standards to the common people. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader alleged that while the BJP approaches the Christian community with cakes during the Christmas season, they simultaneously target nuns and introduce FCRA amendment legislation to systematically attack the community. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has proposed a series of risk-based regulatory reforms aimed at easing compliance burdens in India's heavy industries sector, highlighting multiple structural bottlenecks that impact efficiency and growth. In its recommendations to the competent authority, the chamber pointed out that companies currently face duplication in corporate filings, with multiple annual forms such as MGT-7 and AOC-4 requiring overlapping disclosu ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday strongly criticised the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a "severe" measure which increases anxiety among minority communities. The Bill provides for the cessation of the FCRA certificate of an organisation upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal by the government. The amendments also establish a designated authority for "a comprehensive framework for vesting, ...Read More >
"Our government is deploying a strategy not just to control pollution but to increase Delhi's green cover," said Sirsa. He added that the government carried out a similar massive plantation drive with the help of students, citizens, bureaucrats, politicians, judges, dignitaries, ambassadors, among others. "This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign for a greener India," he said. According to the target, Sirsa said, the forest department will be the nodal age ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance of a report about the alleged stalking and harassment of a college student in Chennai and a subsequent machete attack on her father and brother. It said a detailed action taken report has been sought from the state police within seven days. The commission's Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to ensure a prompt, thorough and time-bound investigation into the case. The National Commission ...Read More >
Srinagar- Marking a significant milestone in technology-driven policing and improved citizen services in the Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir has secured a top position on the CCTNS Pragati Dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau. According to official data, as of March 1, 2026, J&K ranked first among Union Territories (excluding Delhi), reflecting the sustained and coordinated efforts of the CCTNS team of the Crime Branch, J&K Police. In the overall national ranking of States and UTs, ...Read More >
63SATS Cybertech has renewed its strategic title partnership with CyberSec India Expo 2026. The Mumbai-based event will address emerging risks and India's new DPDP regulatory framework Amid rising cyber threats and tighter regulatory norms 63SATS Cybertech has renewed its strategic partnership with CyberSec India Expo 2026 for the second consecutive year, strengthening efforts to advance India's rapidly evolving cybersecurity ecosystem. The alliance reflects a growing shift towards integrated, ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a key amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, proposing to bar individuals involved in drug offences, financial irregularities, land encroachment and conflict of interest from contesting Panchayat elections. The amendment Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in grassroots governanc ...Read More >
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