Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Mar, 2026

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
8 Mar, 2026

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
8 Mar, 2026

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
7 Mar, 2026

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
7 Mar, 2026

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

Health SectorE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Mar, 2026

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
7 Mar, 2026

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBasics of Cyber Security
6 Mar, 2026

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
6 Mar, 2026

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

Health SectorE Governance
6 Mar, 2026

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
6 Mar, 2026

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
4 Mar, 2026

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
4 Mar, 2026

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
4 Mar, 2026

Safety last, Pg6

Deadly firecracker factory explosions in Andhra Pradesh and Nagpur expose lax safety norms and regulatory oversight, claiming dozens of lives.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

NGT penalizes MEIL for Chenab river pollution during Ratle project, orders restoration cost payment and biodiversity park development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines, Pg15

Coal block auction failures: 31 of 98 miss deadlines, hindering domestic output and increasing import dependence despite policy interventions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Investigation reveals expertise gaps in NGT, raising concerns over impartial environmental governance and project clearances favoring developers, 2020-2025.

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