The government has asked Central Secretaries to build specialised skills among officers, reducing reliance on private consultants for key administrative tasks.

The government has asked Central Secretaries to build specialised skills among officers, reducing reliance on private consultants for key administrative tasks.

The projected rise to $40-45 billion reflects India's attempt to shift from a predominantly government led space programme towards a larger commercial ecosystem involving startups, private investment, technology transfers and international customers.

Government weighs easing FDI rules, including higher approval thresholds and simpler norms for investments routed through subsidiaries.

The committee discussed the next phase of UDAN, reforms in the FTO ecosystem and the transformation of IGRUA.

Vaishnaw also said the government expects Indian smartphone brands to emerge and compete across different segments.

The scheme sets a higher threshold for existing brands seeking to claim incentives, with such companies required to achieve additional sales of Rs 5,000 crore over their total fiscal 2026 sales in each financial year for which they seek financial incentives.

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik rejects the 'Mumbai is cosmopolitan' argument as the state pushes Marathi learning for auto and taxi drivers.

India has approved duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar until October 31 as the government moves to ease rising domestic prices and strengthen supplies before the peak festive season.

A Tibb's Frankie outlet displays a notice confirming use of pure paneer amid Maharashtra FDA crackdown on analogue paneer.

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, known for strict enforcement, denies social media claims of his 26th transfer, currently serving as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner.