India Revamps OCI Rules After a Decade, Introduces Global Fees and Mandatory Passport Update Norms
New Delhi, April 2026: The Government of India has introduced sweeping changes to the Overseas
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India Submits 2031–35 Climate Targets to UN, Pledges 47% Cut in GDP Emission Intensity by 2035
The submission marks India’s third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. NDCs are the national climate action plans that countries submit under the global climate framework, outlining how they intend to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts and contribute to the long-term goal of limiting global warming. India’s earlier NDCs were submitted in 2015 and updated in 2022 for the 2030 target cycle.
Wildlife Tourism Enters a Stricter Era as India, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Norway Tighten Safari Rules
The rule is aimed at reducing disturbance to wildlife and restoring discipline inside safari routes. Similar measures have been reported in other protected areas, with some parks asking visitors to deposit phones at entry gates and others requiring devices to remain switched off during the drive.
NCB Warns Indians Travelling to Maldives Over Tough New Drug Laws
The message from Indian authorities is clear: travellers should exercise extreme caution, know exactly what they are carrying, and avoid any conduct that could expose them to prosecution under Maldivian law.
Indian Railways Marks Earth Day With Green Push: 81.59 Lakh Trees Planted, 99.6% Broad-gauge Electrified
The plantation campaign formed the centrepiece of the announcement. According to the ministry, major contributions came from Northeast Frontier Railway with 9.3 lakh trees, South Central Railway with 9 lakh, Northeast Railway with 8.7 lakh, and Northern Railway with 8.5 lakh.
Centre Notifies Online Gaming Rules 2026, Sets Up National Regulator And User-safety Framework
At the core of the new system is the creation of the Online Gaming Authority of India, which will function as an attached office of MeitY with its head office in Delhi.
Manipur Plans Kharungpat Bird Sanctuary to Boost Biodiversity Conservation and Eco-Tourism
The proposed sanctuary will span around 227 hectares, covering nearly 6.7% of the wetland area. The site is ecologically important and serves as a habitat for a wide range of waterbirds, including both resident and migratory species.
Advanced Truck Safety Systems Strengthen Worker Protection on Indian Highways
Truck Mounted Attenuators are specially engineered impact-absorbing devices designed to reduce the severity of collisions.
SMILE Scheme Expands Support for Transgender Persons and Beggary Rehabilitation Across India
The government said the programme has made visible progress on the ground. As of March 2026, 31,055 individuals had been identified under the beggary rehabilitation sub-scheme, while 9,935 had been rehabilitated. The release also said 21 Garima Grehs, which serve as shelter homes for transgender persons, are currently operational across 17 states, with three more sanctioned in August 2025.
100 Entities Onboard to use Aadhaar-Based Offline Verification
By leveraging Aadhaar Offline Verification methods—such as QR code-based verification and secure, digitally signed documents—entities can now “Show, Share, and Verify” identity information without requiring real-time connectivity to UIDAI’s central database.