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The Government of India has released the country’s first AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission. Instead of bringing a new standalone law, the framework emphasises using existing legal systems—like the IT Act 2000, Digital […]

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a ₹173.91 crore plan to establish a Government Polytechnic at Mul in Chandrapur district. The institute will serve about 300 students and offer diploma courses in mining, automation, power

India’s recent Women’s World Cup victory has inspired a surge of enthusiasm for girls’ sports nationwide. In Delhi, however, many government schools still lag behind private institutions in providing the necessary infrastructure, coaching, and opportunities

The government has introduced a one-time switch option allowing Central Government employees who had previously opted into the Unified Pension Scheme to revert to the National Pension System (NPS) before retirement. This reform aims to

The Government of India has approved a revision in the cooking cost for school meals provided under the PM Poshan Scheme (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme). The change, effective from 1 May 2025, aims to adjust

In a major boost to India’s innovation ecosystem, Nvidia Corporation has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic adviser. The alliance has secured around US $850 million in funding

From 1 October 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced major reforms for non-government National Pension System (NPS) subscribers. These changes provide greater flexibility, higher equity exposure, and easier withdrawal options to

States across India are accelerating plans to implement foundational education in mother – tongue under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative aims to make early learning more inclusive and effective by teaching young

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are witnessing a major wave of compliance reforms designed to make business operations simpler, faster, and more transparent. The government has introduced a series of changes focusing on

India and Israel have signed a new agreement to deepen collaboration in defence technology, artificial intelligence (AI Cooperation), and cybersecurity. The pact marks a major step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations,

The Government of India launched the Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 1 November 2025. The six-month initiative aims to bring unregistered and informal-sector employees into the provident-fund framework,

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Central Government’s rule mandating that international employees working in India must contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), regardless of their salary level. The verdict confirms that this

Canada has sharply tightened its student visa regime, with nearly 74% of Indian applications rejected in August 2025 — the highest on record. The move follows stricter checks on documentation, financial credibility, and institutional authenticity

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a transformative initiative — the “Learning by Doing” (LBD) model — to revolutionize classroom learning by making it experiential, participatory, and skill-driven. Launched on 3 November 2025, the

The Employees’ Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025, launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), is a major step toward bringing unregistered and informal-sector workers under the umbrella of formal social security. The scheme offers a

The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Eighth Central Pay Commission, paving the way for a new revision of salaries, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners. The

Delhi’s Open-School: A recent report has revealed that nearly 70% of students enrolled under the Delhi Government’s NIOS Project for Class 10 have failed over the past four years. The data, obtained through an RTI

Global tech giant Amazon.com Inc. has announced a massive layoff drive affecting around 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide, including several hundred positions in India. The restructuring is part of the company’s shift toward automation, artificial intelligence

The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded its Old Age Pension Scheme by adding over 1.5 lakh new beneficiaries using the Family ID database. This marks a major step toward data-driven and inclusive welfare delivery, ensuring

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Google LLC have announced a landmark partnership to strengthen India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and make advanced AI tools accessible to the nation’s youth, startups, and small businesses. Key Highlights

Under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), pensioners currently receive a minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month, a rate unchanged since 2014. Rising inflation and growing demands from pensioners’ associations have pushed the government to reconsider

The Employee Enrolment Campaign 2025 was launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 1 November 2025. It gives employers a one-time opportunity to voluntarily declare and register employees who were earlier left out

From 1 to 15 November 2025, all EMRS schools across India will celebrate the “Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” — a two-week special observance to honour tribal heritage, culture and the contributions of tribal communities. The

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released updated Insurance Fraud Monitoring Framework Guidelines 2024, replacing the 2013 version. The new rules strengthen fraud-prevention, especially against digital and cyber-frauds, and apply to

At the 13th India Industrial Fair (IIF 2025 – Udyam) held at the Veterinary College Grounds in Khanapara, Guwahati, the Directorate of Technical Education, Assam (DTE, Assam) and Laghu Udyog Bharati – Purvottar Prant (LUB-Purvottar)

The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), established in 1996, is India’s first electronic securities depository and a key pillar of the country’s financial market infrastructure. As India’s capital markets expand and digital participation accelerates, NSDL

A recent nationwide survey has revealed that India’s Retirement Index — a composite score measuring citizens’ awareness and preparedness for retirement — has risen to 48, reflecting a steady improvement in financial literacy and long-term

While the core elements (private participation and debt restructuring) are accurate reflections of the proposals being discussed by the Group of Ministers (GoM), the current major, operational scheme is the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS),

Family Pension is a benefit given to the family of a deceased government servant or pensioner to ensure financial support after their death. It is paid either at a normal rate or an enhanced rate

The Government of India has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) to revise the pay, allowances, and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. This long-awaited step

In a major development, OpenAI has announced that it will offer free access to its “ChatGPT Go” tier for Indian users for one year, starting 4 November 2025.At the same time, the Government of India,

The INDIA bloc (an alliance of opposition parties) has released its comprehensive election manifesto for Bihar titled “Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran”. This 32-page document outlines several major welfare promises, including a key commitment to restore

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning a major change for salaried employees. The government is reportedly considering increasing the Wage Ceiling for mandatory EPF and pension coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently approved major reforms in PF withdrawal rules to make the process simpler and more transparent. The changes aim to balance two goals — easy access to funds

The next competitive-exam season is here. If you’re preparing for engineering, medical or university entrance tests in 2026, this short, practical guide tells you the exact windows, the immediate steps to take, and the common

In a landmark move to boost India’s self-reliance in clean-energy resources, the Government of India has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the domestic extraction and recycling of critical minerals such as lithium,

The Government of India has expanded the National Pension System (NPS) investment options for Central Government employees to give them more flexibility and higher growth potential. Earlier, employees could only invest in limited choices like

The National Pension System (NPS) isn’t just a retirement savings plan — it can be your smart income engine after 60. With proper planning, retirees can turn their NPS corpus into steady, inflation-proof monthly income,

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has officially announced a series of major reforms aimed at modernizing the state’s intermediate education system. Starting from the academic year 2026–27, these changes are set to make

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a strong warning against fake and unrecognised institutions operating in Delhi and other parts of India. These institutes are offering degrees and diplomas in engineering and other fields

A new Indian study involving 2,384 adults with Type 2 Diabetes has found that a structured one-year online lifestyle program can achieve remarkable remission rates — with about 31% of participants becoming diabetes-free without medication.

Kerala initially resisted the Centre’s proposal over “school branding” and NEP conditions. After reviewing the policy and holding extended discussions, the state decided to sign the agreement, as officials recognized that about ₹1,150 crore in

India is placing strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a national growth driver. According to IT Secretary S. Krishnan, the country’s real strength lies in its ability to build and deploy AI solutions globally,