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Govt to Invest 3.49 Lakh Crore in Battery Energy Storage Systems by 2032

India, July 28 -- The Government of India plans to invest 3.49 lakh crore by 2031-32 to expand Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and support the country's clean energy transition. The initiative a... Read More


Govt Proposes 3-Year PUCC Validity for BS-VI Vehicles Under New Emission Rules

India, July 28 -- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed extending the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old from... Read More


Meta Restores PM Modi Facebook Video After Error

India, July 28 -- Meta has restored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video after admitting that it was removed due to an error. The clarification came after the Ministry of Electronics and Info... Read More


Biofuel to Drive India's Energy Transition, Says Hardeep Singh Puri

India, July 27 -- Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said biofuel will play a pivotal role in India's energy transition, reducing crude oil imports, boosting farmers' income, ... Read More


CBDT Issues Crypto Tax Guidance for Platforms, Foreign Exchanges

India, July 27 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a comprehensive crypto tax guidance note under the Income Tax Rules, 2026, clarifying reporting obligations for crypto platforms, ... Read More


India Needs Gas Market Reforms to Boost Long-Term Natural Gas Demand: IGU

India, July 27 -- India must accelerate gas market reforms, expand pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and strengthen demand from gas-intensive industries to unlock long-term natural gas growth,... Read More


Corporate Mitra Scheme to Empower MSMEs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

India, July 27 -- The government has launched the Corporate Mitra Scheme to provide affordable compliance, taxation and business support services to MSMEs, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The ... Read More


India Expands Free Hepatitis Testing, Treatment to Achieve 2030 Elimination Goal

India, July 27 -- India is accelerating its fight against viral hepatitis by expanding free screening, diagnostics and treatment under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP). The integra... Read More


Keshav Chandra Takes Charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines

India, July 27 -- Senior IAS officer Keshav Chandra has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and reviewed key initiatives including mineral exploration, critical minerals, and mineral block... Read More


PM Modi to Interact with Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 Participants

India, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 through video conferencing on Sunday at 4:30 p.m., reaffirming the governmen... Read More