Government

With rising rates of crimes against women, the government issued a new order stating that all new smart phones and feature phones manufactured and sold in India must be enabled with an in-built panic button and GPS.

From ban on pornography to shark finning and toxic pollutants, here are six bans that could change India for the better, uphold rights and save the environment.

The Stand Up India scheme, launched on April 5, ensures that women and SC/ST entrepreneurs have a fair chance at setting up their own businesses. The scheme facilitates loans from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore for them, along with other benefits.

Kudumbashree’s holistic approach towards financial empowerment has worked wonders in Kerala.

The government is all set to launch the Accessible India Campaign which will focus on making India a more disabled-friendly nation. From more accessible public places, to disable-friendly television programs, here are seven amazing initiatives which will be a part of the campaign.

Anganwadis will be provided with tablet PCs to ensure better record keeping and swift actions.

Having been in the news for a while now, the black money bill has finally been passed by the government. This article talks about the main features of the bill and how it can reduce the circulation of black money in the market.

In the passing of a proposal on Wednesday, the Cabinet Union bans Child Labour across almost all commercial sectors of India. Better implementation of the Right to Education Act was the driving force.

In a major move to facilitate the rejuvenation of Ganga, the government decided to boost the funds allotted for the project.

News Alert: The government today stated that the prices of more than 500 essential drugs have now been reduced. Many of them have over 40% price reduction!