August 31, 2026

Kautilya

Governance

Modi Government Simplifies Process for Re-Issue of OCI Cards

With a view to facilitate the OCI cardholders, it has now been decided by the Government of India to dispense with this requirement. A person who has got registration as OCI cardholder prior to attaining the age of 20 years will have to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after his/her completing 20 years of age, so as to capture his/ her facial features on attaining adulthood. If a person has obtained registration as OCI cardholder after attaining the age of 20 years, there will be no requirement of re-issue of OCI card.

By Kautilya / April 16, 2021
Infrastructure

NHAI to Make Network Survey Vehicle Use Mandatory for Road Condition Survey

In line with its commitment to provide better roads to commuters, NHAI has decided to deploy Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) to enhance quality of the National Highways. Carrying out road condition survey using NSV on the National Highways has been made mandatory at the time of certifying completion of the project and every six months thereafter. The provision has also been included as a part of the standard bidding document of consultancy services.

By Kautilya / April 16, 2021
Defense

Delivery of S-400 Missile Systems to Begin by November

In October 2018, India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia for five S-400 regiments despite objections from the U.S., with deliveries scheduled to begin end 2021. “The deal is on track and deliveries are expected to begin by November this year,” the official said.

By Kautilya / April 16, 2021
Defense Diplomacy

Indian Navy Destroyer, INS Ranvijay, Pays Goodwill Visit to Sri Lanka

“India and Sri Lanka have traditionally shared close cooperation in defence and security. Their Navies have been actively engaged in mutually beneficial cooperation in training and capacity building. The visit of the Ship is another step in developing close maritime and security cooperation between the two friendly & close neighbours,” the High Commission said.

By Kautilya / April 16, 2021
Governance

Soon, A 24/7 Digital Window to File Cases from Anywhere

Limiting the role of registry in prioritising cases, the phase-III of the e-Courts project, currently in draft stage, has proposed a 24/7 digital window to litigants and lawyers to file cases from anywhere, anytime with provision of scheduling digital hearings in an open court, ensuring compliance of timelines by both judges and litigants.

By Kautilya / April 15, 2021