Policy

Maharashtra Scraps Minor Mineral Levy Circular, Easing Developer Woes Elevated wide shot of a large construction site with multiple unfinished buildings, cranes, workers, and machinery.

sivam July 13, 2026

Maharashtra govt withdraws contentious 2023 minor mineral royalty circular, providing much-needed relief to developers facing legal challenges...

India Proposes Uniform Social Media Rules Over WhatsApp Username Concerns A person's hand holds a smartphone displaying a generic messaging app profile screen in a public outdoor setting in India.

sivam July 13, 2026

India's IT ministry is drafting unified standards for messaging apps, including WhatsApp, due to concerns over its...

India’s New Power Policy Draft: Cabinet Approval Expected in August An aerial view of an electrical substation and power lines in a bustling Indian city with ongoing construction and visible urban development.

sivam July 13, 2026

India's power ministry aims to boost per capita electricity consumption and attract investment with a revised national...

FTC Summer Travel Scam Alert: Protect Your Finances A woman in a grey sweater looks skeptically at a tablet displaying a "90% off" travel deal.

sivam July 12, 2026

The FTC warns of rising summer travel scams. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information...

India Opens Missile Manufacturing to Private Sector An air-to-air missile on a jig in a bright, modern factory. Robotic arms and technicians work around it.

sivam July 12, 2026

India's Defence Ministry is set to open missile production to private firms, starting with the Astra Mk-2,...

Russia Diesel Ban: Global Supply Crunch & Price Surge An aerial view of a large fuel depot with numerous cylindrical storage tanks, a tanker truck, and train cars.

sivam July 12, 2026

Russia's diesel export ban intensifies global energy shortages and drives up prices, impacting manufacturing, agriculture, and transport...

US Senate, Trump Admin Push Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers A large oil tanker with a black hull and red bottom navigating open water under an overcast sky.

sivam July 11, 2026

US Senators and the Trump administration are advancing legislation to sanction countries buying Russian oil, increasing pressure...

India Defends E20 Ethanol Blend Policy Amidst Investment Risks An aerial, medium-wide shot of a large ethanol blending facility with tanks, pipelines, and trucks in an Indian industrial complex.

sivam July 11, 2026

India's Oil Ministry defends its E20 ethanol blend policy, citing significant infrastructure investments and the financial risks...

Amitabh Bachchan Partners Policybazaar for Insurance Awareness A multi-generational Indian family sits on a rug, listening to an older man explain financial documents on a tablet.