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Economy & Finance2026-08-23

Collections Under RBI Special Foreign-Currency Swap Scheme Exceed $72.8 Billion

Crosses $72.8 billion foreign currency inflows as commercial banks accelerate utilization of RBI special swap facility.

#RBI#Dollar-Swap#Forex-Reserves

Economy & Finance2026-08-22

Apple and Google Expand Device Manufacturing Footprint in India

Electronics Ministry expects global tech majors to expand hardware production in India beyond flagship smartphones.

#PLI-Scheme#Electronics-Manufacturing#MeitY

Economy & Finance2026-08-22

Government Notifies Rs 62,500 Crore Mobile Manufacturing Scheme for 2027 Target

MeitY notifies Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aiming for domestic smartphone brands by mid-2027.

#MeitY

#PLI-Scheme

#Mobile-Manufacturing

Schemes & Policies2026-08-20

Bihar Government Amends Social Media Rules 2026 to Reward Content Creators

Approves monetary payouts of up to Rs 10,000 per 1 lakh views for creators promoting public welfare schemes.

#Bihar-Social-Media-Rules#e-governance#public-welfare-schemes

Schemes & Policies2026-08-17

Govt push for star ratings on electric two-wheelers faces industry resistance

Propose mandatory star rating energy efficiency labels for electric two-wheelers under Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

#Bureau-of-Energy-Efficiency#Star-Labelling-Scheme#Electric-Vehicles

Economy & Finance2026-08-16

Centre Notifies Tax Amnesty Scheme for Undisclosed Foreign Assets

Notifies a compliance window for returning students and professionals to declare unreported foreign income and assets.

#Black-Money-Act#CBDT#FATCA

Schemes & Policies2026-08-14

Delhi LG Approves 20% Reservation for Former Agniveers in State Jobs

Mandated 20% reservation and upper age relaxation for former Agniveers in Delhi Fire and Prison department services.

#Agnipath-Scheme#Horizontal-Reservation#Delhi-Fire-Service

Schemes & Policies2026-08-12

CAG Highlights Implementation Deficits in Key Rural Schemes

Uncovered planning and coverage deficiencies in PMAY-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, and MGNREGA execution across state audits.

#CAG#PMAY-G#Jal-Jeevan-Mission

Social Issues2026-08-11

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Revision of Rs 8 Lakh Ceiling for Coaching Scheme

House committee urges Ministry of Social Justice to review the Rs 8 lakh annual income limit for its Free Coaching Scheme.

#MoSJE#Free-Coaching-Scheme#Social-Justice

Environment & Climate2026-08-08

Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Order

Apex Court struck down 2021 Order allowing retrospective environmental clearances, but upheld Centre's power to grant selective amnesty schemes, restraining future arbitrary clearances.

#environmental-clearance#EIA#ex-post-facto

Environment & Climate2026-08-08

Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Order

Supreme Court invalidated a 2021 government order allowing retroactive environmental clearances, but retained Centre's authority to issue 'amnesty schemes'—critical distinction on environmental compliance enforcement.

#environmental-clearance#Supreme-Court#EIA-2006

Economy & Finance2026-08-07

Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Hit 40.6% of Indian Passenger Car Market, Set to Overtake Petrol

CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles account for 40.6% of passenger vehicle retail sales in India, approaching parity with traditional petrol cars.

#alternative-fuel-vehicles#CNG-hybrid-electric#energy-security

Schemes & Policies2026-08-07

Cabinet Approves ₹23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme to Boost Biogas Production 10-Fold

Government cleared GOBARdhan scheme worth ₹23,731 crore to convert agricultural and organic waste into compressed biogas, targeting 10-fold production increase.

#GOBARdhan-scheme#renewable-energy#biogas-production

Schemes & Policies2026-08-05

UP Cabinet Approves Nomadic Development Board for Welfare Scheme Implementation

Uttar Pradesh government approved constitution of 'UP Nomadic Development Board' to identify nomadic communities, enumerate them, and ensure effective delivery of Central and state welfare schemes.

#nomadic-communities#welfare-scheme#social-inclusion

Schemes & Policies2026-08-02

Tamil Nadu Expands Singapengal Entrepreneurship Credit Scheme by 25%

Tamil Nadu government increases credit allocations under Singapengal Scheme and mandates 30% loan allocation across categories.

#Singapengal-Scheme#Tamil-Nadu-Economy#Women-Entrepreneurship

Schemes & Policies2026-08-01

Cabinet Approves 5-Year Extension for PM-KISAN Direct Transfer Scheme

Extended the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for another five years to sustain direct income support to farmers.

#PM-KISAN#direct-benefit-transfer#agricultural-subsidy

Schemes & Policies2026-07-30

Kerala Government Agrees to Implement PM SHRI Scheme in State Schools

Agreed to sign MoU with Union Ministry of Education to implement PM SHRI scheme across government schools in Kerala.

#PM-SHRI-Scheme#NEP-2020#Education-Reforms

Schemes & Policies2026-07-28

Delhi Launches Lakshmi Yojana; Rs 2,500 Monthly to Women, Registrations Begin August 1

Delhi government introduces direct cash transfer scheme providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women with registrations starting August 1, 2026.

#Lakshmi-Yojana#women-welfare#direct-cash-transfer

Schemes & Policies2026-07-26

EPFO Launches EEC-2026, Vishwaas, and Amnesty Schemes for Employer Compliance and Employee Benefits

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched three major compliance initiatives—EEC-2026, Vishwaas, and Amnesty schemes—to expand benefits and digital reforms under EPFO 3.0.

#EPFO#social-security#employee-benefits

Schemes & Policies2026-07-26

Punjab Transfers ₹1,149 Crore to 33 Lakh Women Under 'Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana'

Punjab government successfully completed direct benefit transfer of ₹1,149 crore to nearly 33 lakh women under its flagship welfare scheme Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana.

#Punjab-welfare#women-empowerment#DBT

Schemes & Policies2026-07-25

Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: Rs 1,149 Crore Transferred to 33 Lakh Women

Punjab government directly transferred Rs 1,149 crore under Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana to 33 lakh women—largest DBT-based welfare scheme revolutionizing direct benefit transfer in state.

#Mukh-Mantri-Mawan-Dheeyan-Satkar#DBT-scheme#women-welfare

Schemes & Policies2026-07-23

Maharashtra Launches Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme: First 500 Beneficiaries Announced

Maharashtra government begins rollout of comprehensive Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiary lists published at gram panchayat and bank branch levels.

#Maharashtra-farmer-loan-waiver#agricultural-debt-relief#rural-welfare-scheme

Economy & Finance2026-07-23

WTO Members Query India's PLI, QCO Schemes; India Defends as Public Policy

World Trade Organization members challenge India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) and Quality Control Orders at review; India defends as legitimate public policy.

#PLI-scheme#WTO-review#QCO

Defence & Security2026-07-22

Manipur: 46 Insurgents Surrender, Hand Over 28 Weapons Under Rehabilitation Scheme

46 banned outfit members surrendered in Manipur, yielding 28 weapons — each receives ₹4 lakh one-time financial assistance under government rehabilitation scheme.

#Manipur-insurgency#weapon-surrender#rehabilitation-scheme

Schemes & Policies2026-07-21

EPFO 3.0 Launched: Pension Cover for All, Social Security for Gig Workers

Government rolled out EPFO 3.0 scheme expanding pension and social security benefits to gig economy workers, marking major shift in labour welfare coverage.

#EPFO-3.0#gig-economy#social-security

Economy & Finance2026-07-16

Cabinet Approves ₹62,500 Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Push

Government announces major production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic smartphone manufacturing and reduce China dependency amid geopolitical tensions.

#PLI-scheme#manufacturing-policy#electronics-sector

Schemes & Policies2026-07-16

PM Surya Ghar Scheme: 100,000 Households Installing Solar Weekly

Renewable energy secretary reports accelerated solar rooftop deployment with 100,000 households weekly under PM Surya Ghar Yojana achieving climate targets.

#renewable-energy#solar-policy#climate-change

Constitution & Law2026-07-16

ED Files PMLA Complaint in Alleged Visa Fraud Racket Investigation

Enforcement Directorate launches money-laundering probe into international visa fraud scheme involving forged educational and financial documents.

#PMLA#visa-fraud#organized-crime

Schemes & Policies2026-07-14

Delhi Tightens Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Eligibility with 10-Year Residency Requirement

Delhi government enforces stricter eligibility criteria for Rs 2,500/month women dole scheme: 10+ years residency, age 21-60, income cap Rs 2.5 lakh; August 28 deadline.

#Welfare Scheme#Women Empowerment#Fiscal Policy

Politics & Governance2026-07-13

CAG Flags ₹3,541 Crore Excess Spending in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme

Comptroller & Auditor General identified massive budgetary lapses and ₹15,586 crore transferred to Virtual Personal Deposit Accounts with inadequate oversight in the flagship welfare scheme.

#Welfare Scheme Audit#Fiscal Accountability#CAG Report

Schemes & Policies2026-07-13

Delhi CM Requests ₹100 Crore Central Aid for Unauthorized Colony Regularization

Delhi government seeks ₹100 crore from Centre for accelerating PM-UDAY scheme implementation across 13 districts with dedicated ADM-led cells.

#PM-UDAY#Urban Governance#Delhi Administration

Schemes & Policies2026-07-12

Bengal CM introduces single-window clearance for ₹100 crore+ investments

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces single-window investment clearance policy and land purchase scheme to prevent repeat of Nandigram, Singur land acquisition controversies.

#Bengal investment policy#Land acquisition#Single-window clearance

Economy & Finance2026-07-11

Assam Budget: Satellite City, Semiconductor Manufacturing Push

Assam Budget allocates resources for satellite city near Guwahati airport and semiconductor manufacturing initiatives.

#Semiconductor Manufacturing#Regional Development#Make in India

Defence & Security2026-07-06

Armed Forces Seek Larger Retention of Agniveers Post 4-Year Tenure

Defence forces request government approval to retain more Agniveers beyond initial 4-year contract, raising permanent workforce considerations.

#Agnipath Scheme#Military Recruitment#Defence Policy

Defence & Security2026-07-06

Agnipath Scheme Review: Implications for Military Personnel Structure and Defence Modernisation

Ongoing policy evaluation of Agnipath recruitment scheme explores permanent position pathways, signaling critical defence personnel restructuring.

#Agnipath Scheme#Defence Modernisation#Military Personnel

Environment & Climate2026-07-05

Centre Issues Fresh Emission Cut Targets for Iron & Steel Sector

Government mandates fresh carbon emission reduction targets for iron and steel industry; aligns with climate commitments and environmental regulations.

#emission-targets#steel-industry#carbon-reduction

Politics & Governance2026-07-05

Bihar to Establish NITI Aayog-Like Development Commission

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces state-level commission to craft long-term development vision with scheme monitoring and inter-departmental coordination.

#state-governance#niti-aayog#federal-planning

Schemes & Policies2026-07-05

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹7,600-Crore Semiconductor Manufacturing Unit

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi's outsourced semiconductor assembly & test facility in Gujarat; pitches India as global semiconductor hub.

#semiconductor-manufacturing#make-in-india#pli-scheme

Politics & Governance2026-07-05

J&K Suspends 8 Education Officials Over Controversial Books in Schools

Jammu & Kashmir suspends 8 education department employees, withdraws 2 books under Samagra Shiksha scheme allegedly glorifying separatism.

#education-policy#j&k-governance#curriculum-control

Schemes & Policies2026-07-02

EPF Scheme 2026: New Framework Under Social Security Code Notified

Major reform: New Employee Provident Fund framework notified on June 29, 2026 under Code on Social Security 2020; changes UAN, withdrawal rules, and compliance mechanisms.

#EPF reform#Social Security#Labour law

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

Sabarimala Gold Theft: SIT Links Temple Officials to Conspiracy; Fraudulent Re-plating Scheme Uncovered

SIT investigation of Sabarimala temple gold theft exposes conspiracy by officials to misappropriate gold through fraudulent guardian idol re-plating.

#Temple Governance#Corruption Investigation#Asset Misappropriation

Schemes & Policies2026-06-29

Amit Shah Launches PM Family Care Tracker & Health Passport Pilot

Union Home Minister launches integrated digital platform for welfare benefits; aims to ensure no eligible beneficiary is left out.

#digital governance#welfare schemes#health tracking

Schemes & Policies2026-06-27

Centre Plans ₹12,000 Cr Electric Bus Incentive Scheme

Government launching major incentive package for private fleet operators to adopt electric buses, addressing transport decarbonization and climate targets.

#electric_vehicles#climate_action#public_transport

Schemes & Policies2026-06-27

NFSA Amendment: Foodgrain Entitlements Revised to 7kg per Person, 35kg per Household

Centre proposes revising NFSA beneficiary foodgrain allocations, raising concerns about equity and adequate nutrition for poorest households.

#nfsa-amendment#food-security#welfare-schemes

Schemes & Policies2026-06-27

Centre Raises CGHS Approval Limits to ₹50 Lakh for Faster Medical Claims

Claims up to ₹50 lakh for govt staff/pensioners now cleared at departmental level, eliminating ministry bottleneck for faster healthcare reimbursement.

#cghs-scheme#administrative-reform#government-benefits

Schemes & Policies2026-06-24

RBI directs banks to provide health insurance for construction workers

Delhi cabinet approves comprehensive health insurance scheme for construction workers covering cashless care, preventive checkups, and family coverage up to ₹10 lakh.

#Health-Insurance#Construction-Workers#Social-Security

Schemes & Policies2026-06-22

Maavan Dheeyan Scheme: Punjab Rolls Out Monthly Financial Aid for Women

Punjab launches targeted financial assistance scheme providing ₹4,500 to Dalit mothers and ₹3,000 to others monthly, expanding state welfare architecture.

#Welfare Scheme#Gender Equality#Dalit Rights

Schemes & Policies2026-06-21

J&K Cardiologist Suspended Over False Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Claims

Jammu & Kashmir authorities suspend interventional cardiologist accused of fraudulently recording 103 pacemaker procedures under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme, exposing healthcare fraud vulnerabilities.

#Ayushman Bharat PMJAY#Healthcare Fraud#J&K Administration

Economy & Finance2026-06-20

SBI launches 9x leverage FCNR(B) facility amid falling forex reserves

SBI rolls out 9x leverage scheme under RBI's FCNR(B) as India's forex reserves decline due to falling gold valuations.

#forex-reserves#FCNR-B#RBI-policy

Schemes & Policies2026-06-20

PM Modi claims 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY scheme

Modi announces 70 lakh (7 million) employment generation under PM-Vishwakarma Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), claiming progress on job creation targets.

#employment-generation#PM-VBRY#skill-development

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Govt push for star ratings on electric two-wheelers faces industry resistance

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Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: Rs 1,149 Crore Transferred to 33 Lakh Women

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PM Surya Ghar Scheme: 100,000 Households Installing Solar Weekly

ED Files PMLA Complaint in Alleged Visa Fraud Racket Investigation

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Delhi CM Requests ₹100 Crore Central Aid for Unauthorized Colony Regularization

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Armed Forces Seek Larger Retention of Agniveers Post 4-Year Tenure

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Centre Issues Fresh Emission Cut Targets for Iron & Steel Sector

Bihar to Establish NITI Aayog-Like Development Commission

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹7,600-Crore Semiconductor Manufacturing Unit

J&K Suspends 8 Education Officials Over Controversial Books in Schools

EPF Scheme 2026: New Framework Under Social Security Code Notified

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Amit Shah Launches PM Family Care Tracker & Health Passport Pilot

Centre Plans ₹12,000 Cr Electric Bus Incentive Scheme

NFSA Amendment: Foodgrain Entitlements Revised to 7kg per Person, 35kg per Household

Centre Raises CGHS Approval Limits to ₹50 Lakh for Faster Medical Claims

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