Floating solar projects to be fired up by Rs 5,000 cr schemeThe Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana with a significant outlay. This scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of floatin...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Modi hails Cabinet decisions on PM-Kisan extension, Khelo India expansion, key flagship schemesModi also welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the expanded Khelo India Scheme and the enhanced budget for Assistance to the National Sports ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM 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
Develop mechanism for compensation in accidents due to stray animals: Supreme Court to Centre, statesThe Supreme Court has mandated compensation mechanisms for stray animal road accidents. Animal owners must now be held responsible for thei...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
'Rot in India's education system deep; Pradhan's resignation only beginning': CongressIndia's education system, according to the Congress party, is riddled with deep-rooted challenges. They assert that the resignation of the ...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan Sacked to save Pradhan Mantri: Akhilesh YadavLeading the political charge from the Opposition benches, Akhilesh Yadav said the nationwide student protests had shaken the government and...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
ADB okays $1.8 billion loans for urban reforms, rooftop solar pushThe urban programme will support implementation of the Urban Challenge Fund by strengthening urban institutions, improving integrated plann...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Minimum balance charges swell pvt banks' coffers by nearly Rs 5,000 cr in FY26Private banks collected over Rs 4,900 crore from account holders for minimum balance failures. Public sector banks also gathered Rs 2,100 c...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Over 44.73 crore Ayushman cards generated under AB-PMJAY: GovtOver 44.73 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the national health scheme. More than 12.69 crore hospital admissions were authoriz...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Macroeconomic fundamentals of Indian economy remain strong amid global challengesIndia's economy shows strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a resilient financial system. Robust domestic demand and healthy corporate bala...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Given track record of govt, Nandan Nilekani-led panel's report will also gather dust: CongressCongress criticises the government's past exam reform implementation. A previous committee's recommendations have seen limited action. The ...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Centre to release Rs 335 crore to Maharashtra as second instalment under RKVY scheme: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanAccording to an official statement, the minister chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the utilisation of funds released under the RKV...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh accident insurance to guaranteed minimum pension up to Rs 3,000: Key govt schemes like APY, PMJAY that help the poorIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Education costs outpace incomes, fuel youth anger: CongressCongress highlights rigged exams and rising education costs as key issues. Household expenditure data shows education expenses outpace inco...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET paper leak controversy: A look back at his four-decade political journeyUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following widespread protests. Youth-led demonstrations escalated due to a...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Govt aims to double food processing level to 2% over next five years: Chirag PaswanIndia plans to double its food processing level to twenty-five percent within five years. This ambitious goal follows significant reforms i...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST