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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
TopicGovernment of India

Topic: Government of India

Decoding India’s defence budget & how various govts struggled to spend it—from UPA to NDA

Every February, headlines focus on defence budget allocation. But real question is—how much money was actually spent & why did promise-delivery gap widen in some years, narrow in others?

X says Indian govt issued blocking order for Reuters, 2,300+ accounts. IT ministry denies

X's statement counters govt's statement from Sunday that there was 'no requirement' from it to 'withhold Reuters handle'. The platform also expressed concerns over press censorship in India.

Modi govt announces largest recruitment of lateral entrants amid ‘acute shortage’ of IAS officers

In 5th such recruitment drive since implementation of the scheme in 2018, Centre has released an ad announcing 45 vacancies for lateral entry posts. Oppn has slammed lack of reservation.

Govt and non-profits must collaborate for Viksit Bharat 2047. Time to drive change is now

To collectively unlock social impact and drive sustainable, positive change in communities, we need to foster strong partnerships between non-profits and governments. Collaboration can amplify impact and drive transformative change.

India tops global internet shutdown list for 6th year in a row — ‘it is widening digital divide’

India accounted for nearly 41% of the 283 documented internet shutdowns across 39 countries in 2023, according to a report by digital rights nonprofit Access Now.

India, Cambodia sign MoU to strengthen civil service cooperation

Under the MoU, the two countries will facilitate exchange visits focused on administrative reforms and good governance

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to conduct Swachhata Pakhwada, 2024

The process will include the review and disposal of pending physical files by the Ministry, a PIB press release stated.

Ministry of Mines organises webinar for advanced research in mining sector

The S&T-PRISM program has a goal of bridging the gap between research and development and commercialization and promoting a complete value chain in the mining and mineral sector.

Canadian intelligence claims India interfered with country’s election processes

Documents declassified by Canadian Intelligence made public Thursday allege that India is interested in engaging with its diaspora in Canada to shape political outcomes in its favour.  

In Manipur govts have manufactured dystopia for decades, not peace. It’s showing now

Learning all the wrong lessons from the British empire, independent India chose to rule the northeast through cash and coercion.

On Camera

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

Chandigarh Smart City funds in ‘ghost FDs’: IDFC First bank manager, accountant booked in Rs 116 cr fraud

Amit Kumar, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh, said that IDFC First Bank returned Rs 116.84 crore, including interest, after the fraud came to light.

SMPP secures order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for paramilitary forces

SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.