March 28, 2026
14 articles published on this date
Parliamentary Committee Recommends Age-Based Social Media Restrictions for Minors
A parliamentary committee has backed the introduction of age-based restrictions on social media platforms for children and adolescents in India. The...
Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Accelerates Hydropower Projects in Jammu & Kashmir
The Government of India has stated that the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan is accelerating hydropower development in Jammu &...
Strait of Hormuz: Iran's Toll Proposal, Transit Passage Rights, and International Law
Iran has drafted legislation to impose tolls on vessels seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of individual fees reaching $2...
MSP and the Real Cost of Farming: The C2 Formula Debate
A policy analysis piece highlights the gap between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced by the government and the actual comprehensive cost of...
Bio-Isobutanol: India's Emerging Biofuel Answer to Diesel Import Dependence
India is actively exploring bio-isobutanol as an alternative blending agent for diesel — filling the critical gap left by ethanol, which cannot be blended...
France to Host Fifth 'No Money for Terror' Conference as Part of G7 Presidency
France will host the fifth edition of the 'No Money for Terror' (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing on May 19, 2026, in Paris, as...
Indian Ships Carrying Petroleum Products Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Crisis
Two India-flagged merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India are crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with more expected to follow, according to...
India Signals Openness to Time-Limited Extension of WTO E-Commerce Duty Moratorium
At MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26–29, 2026), Indian diplomats privately signalled openness to extending the WTO moratorium on customs duties on...
Government Revises PM e-DRIVE Scheme: New Deadlines and Vehicle Caps for E-Scooters and E-Rickshaws
The Ministry of Heavy Industries officially revised the PM e-DRIVE scheme, setting differentiated deadlines for EV incentive eligibility: electric...
PM e-DRIVE Scheme Revised: EV Incentives Extended for Two-Wheelers to July 2026, E-Rickshaws to March 2028
The Ministry of Heavy Industries revised guidelines under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM e-DRIVE) scheme, extending...
Thailand Secures Deal with Iran for Oil Vessel Transit Through Strait of Hormuz
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on March 28, 2026, that Thailand has reached a diplomatic agreement with Iran allowing Thai oil...
India Eases China Procurement Curbs for State-Run Power and Steel Firms
The Government of India issued an order on March 27, 2026, allowing select state-run companies to procure critical equipment from Chinese suppliers...
Parliament Panel Flags Staff Crunch at India's ASI Monuments, Cites Charminar Neglect
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture tabled a report on the Ministry of Culture's budget for 2026-27, flagging severe...
India's Position on WTO Reform: Consensus Safeguards Before Plurilateral Integration
At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26–29, 2026), India articulated its position that plurilateral agreements can...