CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measuresAssam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Railways have a Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan to connect major citiesIndia is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. Seven dedicated corridors are planned, aiming to slash travel times between major ...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
'Tatkal' cut could spoil the show for the film industryFilm producers and distributors in Mumbai are concerned about tighter release schedules and increased uncertainty following the discontinua...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delaysEU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
President approves merger of REC with Power Finance CorporationThe President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC's acquisition of a majority stake in...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
FACT, Chambal Fertilisers shares up to 5% as government eyes doubling fertiliser subsidy allocationFertiliser stocks rallied after reports of a proposed doubling of subsidy allocation to Rs 1.71 lakh crore for FY27. Rising global prices a...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdownThe US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of hi...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
RBI widens direct equity access for overseas investors, doubles investment limits under PISThe RBI has doubled investment limits for overseas individual investors under the Portfolio Investment Scheme and extended direct equity ac...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Kazakhstan enacts measures to usher in political reformsKazakhstan's President Tokayev has enacted constitutional reforms, introducing a Vice President and establishing the Kurultai as the suprem...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Assam Cabinet approves DA hike, Rs 500-crore Dibrugarh development pushAssam's government employees and pensioners will see a Dearness Allowance and Relief increase to 60 percent. A second state capital region ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
West Bengal government holds pre-budget talks with industry bodies'West Bengal's finance department met with industry leaders for pre-budget consultations. Stakeholders presented proposals to boost investme...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST