Government Policy News

The government has relaxed the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers, but only for imported sugar. This measure aims to ensure uninterrupted supplies to i

Pakistan refused to play Israel in the opening round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, resulting in a 4-0 walkover for Israel. Pakistan's chess federatio

Pakistan has implemented austerity measures, including restrictions on official dinners and foreign travel, in response to a fuel shock.

Under amended passport rules for 2026, ordinary passports for children under 15 will be valid for five years or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first.

Australia is implementing a migration crackdown targeting international students, 'visa hoppers,' and backpackers, aiming to reduce net overseas migration to 22

The government remains firm on implementing a UPI merchant fee despite demands for a rollback, stating that only 4% of transactions will be affected.

The Indian government has confirmed that the 0.4% MDR on UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be rolled back, stating the move aims to make UPI sel

The government has ruled out rolling back the 0.4% MDR fee on UPI merchant payments exceeding two thousand rupees, which will take effect from October fifteenth

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the government's imposition of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000 mad

लोकसभा में नेता विपक्ष राहुल गांधी ने सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट जारी कर UPI MDR चार्ज पर सरकारी नोटिफिकेशन का विरोध किया और मर्चेंट पर लगने वाले पेमेंट चार्ज को वापस

Creative Scotland's head, Ian Munro, informed MSPs about ongoing discussions to create new spin-off bodies for cultural sectors, including gaming, which are exp

The Stop Climate Chaos coalition is urging the government to implement significant additional measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

De facto Deputy PM Louise Haigh is set to advocate for increased international cooperation on AI safety at a union conference, while former President Trump dism

The government has introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, which will impact user expens

The Indian government has introduced a 0.4% fee on UPI merchant payments exceeding Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 and above. This move

Paytm shares dropped by 3% after a government directive exempted UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 from charges, raising uncertainty about fees for higher-value trans

Vice President JD Vance announced that individuals suspected of defrauding COVID-era programs will be prohibited from receiving future federal loans.

A new report indicates that Dublin Airport is projected to deplete its carbon budget by 2034, 16 years ahead of schedule, amidst government plans to lift passen

The government has prohibited bank charges on payments up to ₹2,000 made via UPI and RuPay-powered debit cards. This change was notified under the Payment And S

The UK Prime Minister is urging a 'culture shift' in how the country conducts business, advocating for government support for risk-takers, despite criticism tha

Social workers are seeking support as a new government aim to increase community-based sentences for offenders threatens to further strain the already stretched

The NSW government plans to implement daily screen time limits in public schools due to recent poor education results.

Student loan terms in England will be made clearer, emphasizing that governments can alter rules and career choices impact repayments.

West Bengal's newly passed inter-university transfer Bill aims to optimize human resource utilization in higher education, but Opposition MLAs fear it will targ