ATF prices rise about 10% as oil companies roll out fixed pricingAviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Manipur govt focuses on justice, economic inclusion and reconciliation: CM Yumnam Khemchand SinghManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh outlined the state's focus on justice, economic inclusion, and patient reconciliation. He att...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Mizoram expecting more influx from Myanmar amid ongoing conflict: CM LalduhomaAs Myanmar's turmoil drives refugees toward Mizoram, the state confronts the challenge of accommodating thousands of newly displaced indivi...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Govt's new ATF pricing mechanism to fix Delhi fuel price at Rs 115/litre for airlines: Civil Aviation MinistryA new fixed Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing mechanism will set a uniform selling price of approximately Rs 115 per litre in Delhi for b...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary KhareIndia's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify complia...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Govt weighs tax cuts to boost foreign bond inflows: ReportIndia is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limit...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Fertiliser firms seek more green ammonia as Iran war disrupts suppliesIndia's government is reviewing green ammonia demand from fertiliser companies. This comes as companies seek more long-term supply contract...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Sikkim govt revokes odd-even restrictions for private vehicles across state, Gangtok excluded from relaxationThe Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fuel stocks are now sufficient. Howe...
31 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegationMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ended his indefinite fast after Maharashtra government representatives presented a 12-point proposal. ...
31 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Centre withdraws draft sugarcane order after objections from states, stakeholdersThe government has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane Control Order, 2026. This decision comes after receiving objections from state governments...
30 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Ebola scare in Bengaluru: Traveller isolated after arriving from Uganda, sample sent for testingA traveler from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru with mild symptoms, prompting precautionary measures amid African Ebola outbreaks. Sa...
27 May, 2026, 08.34 AM IST