
India Allows Duty-Free Raw Sugar Imports to Combat Rising Prices
India's Centre has permitted the duty-free import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31 to help curb surging domestic prices ahead of the festive season.
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India's Centre has permitted the duty-free import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31 to help curb surging domestic prices ahead of the festive season.

The Indian Centre has agreed in principle to provide railway travel concessions to acid attack victims, as communicated to the Supreme Court.
VVS Laxman has spoken out to defend the Centre of Excellence, stating its role extends beyond rehabilitation and emphasizing player monitoring, as India's injury crisis puts the BCCI facility under scrutiny.

India's Centre has included heatwaves and lightning in the NDRF protocol as natural calamities, allowing states to use SDRF funds for relief and assistance to affected individuals.

India's Centre has tightened cryptocurrency rules under the Income Tax Act, a move that industry players consider an important milestone, even though it does not introduce new taxes or directly regulate crypto assets.

India's Centre is reportedly considering tougher regulations to combat exam paper leaks, with discussions focusing on the existing laws designed to tackle exam fraud.

The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that it is prepared to roll out sex education programs in schools across the country.

India's Centre is set to unveil TribeX, a new digital learning platform designed to preserve and promote tribal arts, culture, and knowledge, during a national workshop on Tribal Research Institutes.

India's Centre has requested a report on C-section related deaths in Rajasthan after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought information on the matter.

The Indian Centre has accepted Himachal Pradesh's demand for zero investment in the Kishau project, marking a significant win for the state.

The Indian Centre is reportedly planning to revive the delimitation Bill and is working towards implementing joint elections across the country by 2029.
Following a WHO emergency declaration, India's Centre has mandated screening and surveillance measures for Ebola across the country.

India's Centre has issued an Ebola advisory, directing travelers from high-risk nations to seek immediate medical care if they develop symptoms within 21 days of arrival in the country.

The Indian government has stated it has no plans to increase petrol and diesel prices, despite partial impacts on commercial LPG supplies and disruptions caused by the Iran War.

India's Centre has proposed an amendment to increase Lok Sabha seats up to 850, aiming to implement women’s reservation by 2029, with changes tied to future census and delimitation exercises.

India's Centre has suggested removing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as a legal concept, a proposal met with caution by the Supreme Court's nine-judge Constitution Bench during discussions on the maintainability of petitions in the Sabarimala case.

India's Centre is advocating for biometric verification during SIM card issuance to counter the rising threat of digital arrest scams.

India's Centre has increased the allocation of commercial LPG to 50% following improvements in domestic output, after initial curtailments caused by Middle East war disruptions.

India's Centre clarified that no Indian officials would attend the Taliban's 'Victory Day' event in Delhi, which marks August 15, 2021, when Kabul fell to the Taliban.

The Indian Centre informed a court that a wife can only use donor sperm if her husband is proven to be infertile.

The Indian Centre stated that its reservation policy is not solely based on economic status but also on historical and social criteria, explaining why it doesn't want to extend the 'creamy layer' principle to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories.

The Indian Centre plans to advance four bills, including those related to FCRA and Supreme Court judges, during the Monsoon Session, despite ongoing parliamentary disruptions caused by the Opposition's protests over the Ram Mandir donation row.
The Indian Centre has reviewed Haryana's air pollution control measures, urging faster implementation of efforts to curb stubble burning, industrial pollution, and road dust, while also promoting EV adoption.
India's Centre is monitoring 2,485 Himalayan glacial lakes, with 56 identified as "very high risk" due to potential flood threats.

India's Centre's Auditor CAG has reported that the state of Maharashtra underreported its borrowing and exceeded its legal deficit ceiling, indicating a steady weakening of its fiscal position over the last five years.

India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a 10-point clarification to dispel common myths about E20 petrol, assuring that the 20% ethanol blend program is backed by scientific studies and international experience.
India's Centre has reinstated commercial LPG supplies, removing restrictions that were previously put in place during the Middle East crisis.

India's Centre has temporarily suspended the Cell Broadcast service. This precautionary measure was taken following an advisory issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

India's Centre has revised export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel, effective June 1, a measure initially introduced to ensure domestic availability amid the West Asia crisis.

For the first time, India's Centre may deploy armed forces for logistical coordination, secure transportation, and emergency contingencies related to the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.

India's Centre is weighing measures such as increasing petrol and diesel pump prices and implementing work-from-home mandates for up to 50% of employees to reduce consumption.

India's Centre has notified new rules to regulate online gaming, stating that there will be no mandatory registration for online games that do not involve real money, with changes effective from May 1.
India's Centre is reportedly preparing to introduce three key legislations, including a significant push for a women's quota and a move to redraw the Lok Sabha electoral map.
India's Centre has directed states and Union Territories to double the daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, ensuring targeted distribution with Oil Marketing Company support.

India's Centre has approved the UDAN Scheme 2.0, a program aimed at developing 100 new airports by upgrading existing unserved airstrips and establishing 200 helipads, supported by a capital outlay of Rs 12,159 crore.
The central government has increased LPG allocation to 50% of pre-crisis levels and added a 20% supply effective March 23, prioritizing sectors like restaurants, hotels, and food processing while urging a shift to PNG.

The Indian Centre has dropped the 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap on TV channels, months after the Delhi High Court upheld the restriction, ruling there was no constitutional guarantee of unlimited monetization of public resources.

India's Centre has collected Rs 10,000 crore in less than three months following a hike in gold import duty, demonstrating the significant financial impact of the policy change.

India's Centre has identified 471 distressed national highway bridges, with repairs on 312 of them scheduled to be completed by December 2028, following recent bridge failures.

The Indian government is planning a three-day 'Jan Sunwai' drive from August 13 to 15 to enhance welfare delivery in tribal areas, coinciding with Independence Day preparations.

Sources indicate that India's Centre is planning an "overhaul" of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb paper leaks, with key changes including tweaking outsourcing methods for a leak-proof system.

India's Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the Supreme Court that the Centre is likely to introduce a fresh tribunal reforms Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Amid a new US tariff plan, India's Centre has implemented a ban on the import of goods produced using forced labor. This policy aims to address ethical concerns in supply chains and potentially respond to international trade pressures.

The Indian Centre has revised the Ladakh talks record, granting elected leaders control over the bureaucracy in the region.
A dedicated 'war room' at the Centre was established to oversee the NEET-UG retest, monitoring the examination process across 5,440 centers nationwide.
India's coal minister has written to the Telangana Chief Minister, urging an investigation into allegations of 1,600 crore rupees worth of missing coal, which could impact the financial stability of SCCL.

An article from Indian Express emphasizes the need for the central government and state governments in India to coordinate their policies regarding fertilizer.

The Indian Centre is navigating a long process to achieve consensus on the issue of prohibiting new dam construction in the upper Ganga region.

India's Centre has notified the VB-GRAMG Act, a new rural employment law set to replace MGNREGA from July 1, which guarantees eligible rural households up to 125 days of paid unskilled manual work annually, an increase of 25 days.

The Indian Centre's decision to broaden the eligibility pool for top positions in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has drawn criticism from Punjab, which views it as an attempt to dilute its control over the body.

The Indian Centre has informed the Supreme Court about safeguards and duties under the Forest Rights Act concerning the construction of PM Awas houses on forest land.

The Indian Centre has not yet provided a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar and Delhi-Faridabad-Palwal RRTS corridors.

India's central government has initiated a 100-day campaign against Tuberculosis, which is described as a positive step towards combating the disease.

India's Centre has informed the Supreme Court that prior approval is not required for constructing PM Awas houses on forest land if individual forest rights are recognized.