Digital public infrastructure
Everything filed under implementation in our government & policy coverage, the 19 reports filed on it so far.
Delhi Police Deny CJP's October 10 Jantar Mantar Protest Request
Delhi Police rejected the Cockroach Janata Party's application to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing short notice, past violations...
India to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month
The Ministry of Electronics and IT will publish a consultation paper on AI governance within a month, focusing on safety and deepfakes while relying...
PM Modi credits critics, citizens on 25 years of public service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public office, crediting his political opponents and public trust for shaping his leadership.
Pakistan notifies new procurement rules ahead of IMF talks
The federal government introduced the Public Procurement Rules 2026 on September 29, 2026, two days before a deadline and on the first day of IMF...
Sonam Wangchuk demands judicial report, Shah's resignation
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk marked the first anniversary of the 2025 Leh violence by demanding the public release of a judicial inquiry report.
Supreme Court PIL Challenges New UPI Merchant Transaction Charges
A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court contests the government's decision to impose charges on certain UPI merchant payments.
South Korean Gender Minister Nominee Yong Hye-in Withdraws
President Lee Jae Myung's nominee for gender equality minister, Rep. Yong Hye-in, has withdrawn her candidacy amid controversy over her plan to keep...
Uttar Pradesh Launches 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' Campaign
The Uttar Pradesh government will run a month-long public outreach campaign from September 17 to October 17.
Singapore sets boundaries for artistic expression on conflicts
Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How states artists can express humanitarian concerns over conflicts like Israel-Gaza but must not undermine public...
Kerala Officials Inspect Multiplex Food Pricing After Public Complaints
Kerala's Legal Metrology, Civil Supplies, and Food Safety departments have conducted joint inspections of multiplexes following public complaints.
Pakistan Debates Creating New Provinces Amid Governance Concerns
Pakistan's interior minister has sparked a national debate on creating new provinces, citing a collapsed system and advocating for public...
Singapore PM Wong links higher political pay to attracting capable leaders
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told parliament that raising ministerial salaries is necessary to persuade capable individuals from the public and...
Samastha defends cleric's right to preach amid Kerala row
The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama faction defends Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar's right to preach, as a controversy over...
Indonesia's Digital Banking Race
Indonesia's digital banking sector, enabled by OJK regulations in 2018 and 2021, is consolidating around three leading players.
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea Exercise Cuts
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
Allahabad High Court Seeks RBI Response on 'Accept or Decline' PIL
The Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the RBI and NPCI on a public interest litigation seeking an 'accept or decline' option for incoming...
Dr. Moses Haregewoyn Advocates for Operational Leadership in Global Health Governance
Dr. Moses Haregewoyn, President of Automated Health Systems, argues that global health leadership must prioritize operational and administrative...
India's Collapsing Roads and Highways Dent Modi Government's Image
India's rapidly expanding road infrastructure has been touted as one of the great success stories of the Narendra Modi era. However, the country's...
Indonesia’s Transgender Community Faces Rising Repression Under New Security Policy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 decree labeling LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat has coincided with a surge in violent...