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Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry reportIndia's economic activity and external position show relative stability amid global risks. Domestic demand continues to support economic ac...
Budget 2027: Finance Ministry sets October 12 for pre-Budget meetings, seeks spending and revenue plansAs the 2027-28 Union Budget approaches, central ministries are tasked with crafting practical fiscal estimates. The Finance Ministry emphas...
Brazil, South Africa, India Key global south partners: Mauro VieiraBrazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has described Brazil, South Africa and India as major democratic partners of the Global South, stre...
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
Tremendous scope to improve processes, procedures to help faster flow of FDI, says Piyush GoyalIndia is streamlining foreign direct investment processes and norms. The government seeks industry ideas to improve the investment regime f...
CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: ReportsAs per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touc...
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 3.4 lakh cr: MoSPIOngoing infrastructure projects show a Rs 3,40,504 crore cost overrun on projects over Rs 150 crore. Over 1,700 projects are monitored, wit...
India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
Ladakh 2025 protest case: Cases against 25 withdrawn, Panchayat elections preparation beginsLadakh will withdraw cases against 25 individuals involved in a protest incident. Preparations for upcoming Panchayat elections in Ladakh a...
"Delhi fully geared up": LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews preparedness for BRICS Summit 2026, urges multi-agency coordinationDelhi's Lieutenant Governor reviewed the city's readiness for the BRICS Summit 2026. He emphasised seamless cooperation and time-bound exec...
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, chief economic adviser saysCEA suggests offering a lower ethanol fuel blend. This move aims to address widespread consumer anger over the E20 fuel policy. Many car ow...
Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focusNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns will lead an official delegation to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3 to deepen trade,...
Parliamentary panel on finance suggests task force to fill 38 vacant DIPAM positionsA parliamentary committee highlighted a significant 43 percent vacancy rate within DIPAM. This shortage severely impacts the department's a...
West Bengal withdraws Banga Bibhushan from BJP MP Ananta MaharajThe West Bengal government annulled the Banga Bibhushan award given to Ananta Maharaj. This action followed remarks he made about Netaji Su...
Narayana Health, NDB sign pact to share smart hospital expertiseNarayana Health and the New Development Bank have signed a knowledge-sharing agreement. This partnership aims to strengthen smart hospital ...
Delhi Development Authority approves Delhi Master Plan 2047“With Delhi’s population projected to grow significantly by 2047, the Master Plan adopts an integrated approach towards housing, economic g...
Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
Bureaucratic churn: Welfare ministries see more secretary changes than key portfoliosSocial and welfare ministries have seen many secretary changes over five years. Strategic and security portfolios like home and defence sho...
FPIs, trading companies tap Sebi, centre for tax breatherInvestors from abroad are pressing regulators for a decrease in securities transaction taxes to alleviate the burden of double capital gain...
Government approves senior bureaucrats' postings to IMF, ADBThe Centre has approved several key foreign postings for senior bureaucrats. Satyajit Mohanty will represent India at the International Civ...