Indian Parliament
```html Parliament Adjourned Amid Monsoon Session Proceedings, Multiple Bills Introduced On August 20, 2025, both houses of the Indian Parliament — the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha — were adjourned during the ongoing Monsoon Session following a day marked by the introduction of several notable government bills. The day's
Union Territories
```html Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Introduced in Parliament On August 20, 2025, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister tabled the Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant legislative development concerning the governance and administrative framework of India’s Union Territories. This introduction accompanies other
130th Amendment
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, with the intent to ensure that individuals occupying prominent constitutional positions, including the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and union or state ministers, cannot continue to run the government
IIM Guwahati
Introduction: India to Establish 22nd IIM in Guwahati The Government of India has formally announced the establishment of the country's 22nd Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, Assam. This major initiative will be implemented with an approved investment of ₹555 crore. The development comes as a significant
Online Gaming
```html Lok Sabha Passes Landmark Online Gaming Bill: Regulation and Promotion Framework Established In a significant development for India’s digital landscape, the Lok Sabha on August 20, 2025, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for online gaming, setting
Online Gaming
Lok Sabha Passes Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, by voice vote on August 20, 2025. The legislation represents a significant regulatory step, aiming to distinguish between legitimate
GST Enforcement
Overview of Enforcement Action by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence The Directorate General of GST Intelligence initiated enforcement action on 11 August 2025 against Magic Gold Bullion Private Limited as part of an ongoing nationwide operation targeting suspected tax evasion in the bullion and precious metals trade. According to
Tax Evasion
The Ministry of Finance has undertaken a special enforcement operation targeting suspected tax evasion in the bullion trade, focusing on compliance gaps in income tax, goods and services tax (GST), and reporting obligations within gold and precious metals transactions. The action involved coordinated searches, verifications, and data-led risk assessments across
E20 Ethanol
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a formal clarification on the roadmap for E20 ethanol blending in petrol, addressing technical readiness, vehicle compatibility, fuel availability, and the validity of motor insurance for vehicles using ethanol-blended fuel. The clarification responds to recent public concerns and reiterates that decisions
E20 fuel
Government clarifies E20 fuel policy: no impact on vehicle insurance, roadmap stays at E20 till 31 October 2026 The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that the use of E20 petrol — fuel blended with 20 percent ethanol — does not affect motor vehicle insurance, and reiterated that the current
Aadhaar
India’s digital identity programme marked a significant operational milestone with the Unique Identification Authority of India announcing that Aadhaar Face Authentication has crossed 200 crore transactions. According to the government, the acceleration in usage reflects the growing adoption of secure, contactless identity verification across public service delivery and private
Maritime Cooperation
The Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard convened their 8th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi on 11 August 2025, focusing on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and capacity building. According to the Government of India’s Press Information Bureau, both sides reaffirmed