Central Government

The Department of Personnel and Training has reassigned IAS official Shah Faesal to the Tourism Ministry as Deputy Secretary. The government approved Faesal's request to rescind his resignation in April and returned him to service. Faesal, who resigned in January 2019 and founded the Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM), was jailed under the strict Public… read-more

According to central government's latest mandate, airlines now have to share the passengers' details with the customs. The decision was taken on August 8, citing "risk analysis". According to the mandate, every airline should now provide Passenger Name Record (PNR) details to National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger (NCTCP), 24 hours before the journey. Furthermore, a violation under this new rule can attract penalty between Rs 25,000 to… read-more

Indian government implemented bilateral Air Service Agreements (ASA) with 116 countries to increase and extend connectivity between India and nations across the world and is enabling foreign carriers to service India to add additional flights to the country's urban centers. According to travel industry analysts, this action will benefit travelers and may lower airfares. India has entered into bilateral ASAs with countries across Asia, Europe… read-more

The Odisha Government announced 4G-Internet connectivity for nearly 2,800 villages soon. According to the official announcement on July 31, a total of 2,792 villages will be brought under the 4G network of the country as part of the Centre's digital inclusion policy worth Rs 26.316 crores, including 465 villages in the Kandhamal district, approved by Union Cabinet. Furthermore, BSNL will be the executor, whereas Universal Service Obligation… read-more

The Union Home Ministry issued guidelines for the recently viral monkeypox, in India. The guidelines, issued on July 27, include twenty-one days of isolation, wearing masks, following hand hygiene, and keeping lesions fully covered. Furthermore, as of now, there are four confirmed cases of monkeypox, including one in Delhi. The issued guidelines are for monkeypox-positive people, and those who came in contact with the positive ones.