GOVERNANCE NEWS

GG News Bureau New Delhi, 17th July: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched VISHWAS 2026, a one-time dispute resolution scheme to facilitate the amicable settlement of disputes related to damages and penalties under…

Alliance Air launches first direct Daman-Delhi flight. Ram Mohan Naidu flags off inaugural service from NAMO Airport. Airport expected to boost tourism, trade and industry. Government plans expansion under the UDAN scheme.…

PM Modi shared President Murmu’s article on Mahaprabhu Jagannath. The article recounts her lifelong spiritual journey and devotion. It reflects on the significance of Rath Yatra and public service. PM praised the President’s…

Kanwar Mela 2026 will be held in Haridwar from July 30 to August 11. ATS, STF, BDS, SDRF, drones and CCTV to ensure round-the-clock security. Cyber commandos to monitor social media and counter misinformation. Comprehensive…

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on the occasion of Rath Yatra. Says the festival reflects India's timeless spiritual and cultural heritage. Highlights values of humility, collective participation and selfless service. Prays…

BRICS Labour Ministers adopt landmark declaration in Hyderabad. India launches BRICS CONNECT to boost labour cooperation among member nations. ILO says India's social protection system now covers 100 crore people. Dr. Mandaviya…

Cabinet approves ₹14,447.64 crore Ganga Elevated Corridor in Varanasi. Six-lane project to connect NH-19 with Varanasi Ring Road. Travel time across the city to reduce from 60 minutes to 20 minutes. Corridor to improve access…

Cabinet approves two railway multitracking projects worth ₹3,907 crore. Projects to add 145 km to the rail network in Odisha and Jharkhand. Around 14 lakh people across 1,526 villages to benefit from improved connectivity.…

MP transfers Take-Home Ration responsibility back to Women and Child Development Department. Anganwadi centres report ration shortages lasting one to three months. Nearly 8.5 million children and women depend on the nutrition…

India-UK CETA and Social Security Agreement officially come into force. Over 50 export consignments worth $140 million dispatched on Day One. Nearly 99% of Indian exports to receive zero-duty access to the UK. Agreement…