PolicyDhara

This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures relating to regulations: 1. Draft guidelines for licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) A discussion paper on Licensing of UCBs was published for stakeholder feedback on January 13, 2026 following a two decade pause on issuance of fresh licenses. On an analysis of the feedback, it has been decided to resume licensing of UCBs on ‘on tap’ basis. The draft guidelines will be issued shortly for stakeholder

Good morning and Namaskar. 2. The West Asia conflict continues to challenge the global economy by disrupting key trade routes and supply chains, amplifying market volatility and depressing business sentiments. Trade uncertainty lingers as US imposed fresh tariffs. The global economic environment has become increasingly unstable. Global growth is projected to soften while inflation forecast is higher for 2026 vis a vis the previous year. Some central banks have tightened policy, while others rema

Youth Affairs & Sports niti_admin Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:58 Weight 0

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued prohibition-of-sale orders against several rum and whisky brands.

Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), delivered a technical session on “Identifying Appropriate Technology for Different Stages of Elections” at the International Conference on Model Standards for Election Technology, organised by the Office of […] The post Identifying Appropriate Technology for Different Stages of Elections | Dr. D. Dhanuraj | International Conference on Model Standards for Election Technology appeared first on Centre for P

Consultation Paper on Draft Amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 nitinkumar Wed, 08/05/2026 - 13:32 Measure Sector Telecom Telecom QOS Document Type Consultation Division Quality of Service Group Field Title Consultation Paper File CP_05082026.pdf (3.37 MB) Release Date Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Mon, 09/07/2026 - 12:00 Status Open

TRAI releases consultation paper on draft amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 nitinkumar Wed, 08/05/2026 - 13:30 File Press Release No. 112 (364.84 KB) Date Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:00

The theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ envisages using the collective strength of the member countries to respond to global challenges

The United Nations defines the “sustainable energy transition” as a structural shift away from fossil fuels toward a system centered on renewable energy. Crucially, the UN emphasises that a truly “just transition” must prioritise equity and inclusion—ensuring that clean energy systems are accessible to all segments of society, leaving no one behind. When discussing the […] The post The Power of Choice in Urban Mobility: Lessons from Delhi’s Clean Transport Transitio

Independent Drive Test Report Gujarat LSA June 2026 nitinkumar Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:32 File Download (5.58 MB) QoS Quarter June Qos Report Type IDT Report Date of Release Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00 Service area Gujarat Months June Year 2026

If we were to map the flow of CSR funding in India, its geography would tell a story of its own. The case of Maharashtra is a stark example. While speaking to nonprofits in the state, we found that several well-established organisations were working to improve government schools through interventions ranging from foundational literacy and WASH infrastructure to menstrual health and nutritional awareness. Yet most preferred to implement projects in the same four to five districts—primarily Mumbai

India's installed solar power capacity has increased from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026, supported by new floating solar projects, expanding domestic manufacturing and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.

India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to doubling bilateral trade within three years by expanding cooperation across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, technology and digital infrastructure.

The Ministry of Textiles will launch the Digital Handloom Atlas at the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit to promote India's GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products and expand their global market reach.

India's electric vehicle registrations reached a record 3.30 lakh units in July 2026, with electric two-wheeler sales crossing the 2 lakh mark for the first time, highlighting the country's accelerating transition towards clean mobility.

Consumer Education Workshop at Sri Sathya Sai (Andhra Pradesh) by Bharti Airtel Limited nitinkumar Mon, 08/03/2026 - 11:28 Date Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00 District Puttaparthi Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:30 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Arathi Khanna Contact person Email arathi.khanna@airtel.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details RV Jnakai Ramiah Kalyana Madapam, MRO Office backside, Main road, Puttaparthi-51513

Consumer Education Workshop at Balangir (Odisha) by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd nitinkumar Mon, 08/03/2026 - 11:22 Date Sat, 08/08/2026 - 12:00 District Balangir Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sat, 08/08/2026 - 03:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Manish Dhuper Contact person Email manish.dhuper@ril.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, Plot no 251/2952,Brillant Merchandise Pvt ltd ,At Kausal Chhak, Palace l

Consumer Education Workshop at Jaipur (Rajasthan) by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. nitinkumar Mon, 08/03/2026 - 11:20 Date Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:00 District Jaipur Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Mon, 08/10/2026 - 11:30 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Sh. Vipin Agarwal Contact person Email vipin@acemicro.in Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details 119/86, Agarwal Farm, Mansarovar, Jaipur - 302020 Event From Consumer Awareness( TSPs ) Cont

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director (ED) with effect from August 3, 2026. Prior to being promoted as ED, Smt. Monisha Chakraborty was serving as Chief General Manager -in- Charge in Department of Supervision. As a career central banker, Smt. Monisha Chakraborty has experience of over three decades in the Reserve Bank, having worked in the areas of Supervision, Foreign Exchange and Government and Bank Accounts. She was associated with a tec

India’s cities are growing faster than their public transport systems can keep up. Private bus operators have stepped in, often with genuine intent to offer better, differentiated services, but the regulatory architecture treats innovation not as an opportunity but as […] The post Why India’s Rigid Bus Standards Are Killing Transport Innovation appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Appeal No. 6961 of 2026 filed by Sabbani Maruthi

Government of India press release: PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT ODISHA FROM 3 TO 5 AUGUST 2026

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { // Get the table of contents and progress bar const toc = document.getElementById('TOC'); const progressBar = document.getElementById('toc-progress'); if (!toc || !progressBar) return; // Track scroll position and update the active section and progress bar updateTocOnScroll(); function updateTocOnScroll() { // Get all section headings with IDs const headings = Array.from(document.querySelectorAll('h1[id], h2[id], h3[id], h4[id], h5[id],

Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities Business Standard

RBI likely to keep policy interest rates unchanged amid growing inflation risks Deccan Herald

Congress criticises Assam govt over NSA invocation, says BJP weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent Telegraph India

Government of India press release: Ministry of Textiles to celebrate 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026

The Indian Parliament passed legislation to address paper leaks in competitive exams, which was signed into law by the President.

A new Bill introduced in Parliament has raised concerns among the faculty of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) about the potential loss of the institution's 95-year-old autonomy.

Cabinet expansion soon, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu; defends cases against BJP leaders The Tribune

The Cabinet has allocated ₹43,200 crore for drilling 60 deepwater exploration wells

The Odisha government has cleared a Bill to establish economic region development authorities. This move aims to boost regional economic growth and infrastructure.