8th Pay Commission news: Minimum salary of Rs 69,000 and minimum pension of Rs 45,000; what Bharat Pension Samaj recommended to 8th CPC8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Bharat Pensioners Samaj met 8th Pay Commission officials proposing a minimum pension of Rs 45,000. They ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Centre unlikely to dilute strategic sale list despite ministries’ push for reviewThe government plans to proceed with its strategic sale of public sector enterprises. Ministries have requested reconsiderations, but few c...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of schemeCAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Scrutiny isn't suspicion: India accelerates flex-fuel vehicle push as ethanol blending surpasses targetsIndia has quietly advanced flex-fuel vehicle adoption and E85 fuel sales. Ethanol blending has significantly increased, exceeding initial t...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
NITI Aayog calls for national caregiving framework, social security for caregiversNITI Aayog suggests a dedicated policy framework for India's growing ageing population. It calls for regulating the caregiving ecosystem an...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
NITI Aayog calls for dedicated policy to regulate India’s caregiving ecosystemIn its report, released on Wednesday, the Aayog has called for promoting financial incentives and entrepreneurship for caregivers to make i...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Move over, boomers: More Gen Z power for company boardroomsA parliamentary committee has proposed lowering the minimum age for managing and whole-time directors from 21 to 18, aligning company law w...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Battery Smart may file IPO papers in September-October; eyes 70-80% annual growthBattery Smart is preparing to file draft papers with Sebi for an initial public offering. The company targets substantial annual growth ove...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Odisha cabinet approves bill to create economic region development bodies, Rs 2,995-cr scheme for tribalsOdisha's cabinet approved a bill to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for urban growth. This initiative aims to develop int...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh croreThe Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible fa...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Cabinet approves PM-Surya Sarovar Yojana, extends PM-Kisan for 5 years, clears revamped Khelo India scheme worth Rs 36,441 croreThe Union Cabinet approved three significant schemes on Thursday. One scheme aims to expand India's floating solar capacity significantly. ...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
JanAI shares roadmap to prepare India’s higher education system for an AI-driven economyJanAI shared a draft report with NITI Aayog on preparing India's higher education for AI. The report examines shifts in higher education an...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Delhi-NCR may get 4 new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors: Delhi-Karnal and Ghaziabad-Noida airport among proposed routesFour new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors in Delhi-NCR: NCRTC has submitted detailed project reports for four new Namo Bharat corridors covering ...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST