CBSE to NEET: Centre asks ministries to boost defences against AI threatsFollowing recent cyberattacks, the Indian government is urging all ministries to bolster defenses against AI-driven threats. A nationwide A...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSEChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India’s defence output more than doubles in five years, hits record Rs 1.78 lakh croreIndia's defence production has hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This marks a significant 15.6 percent jump fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
NEET re-exam: Home secretary reviews states' preparednessUnion Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed state preparedness for the NEET (UG) re-examination, scheduled for June 21. Amidst allegations o...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
India introduces PPI for goods and services, begins shift from WPIIndia has launched Producer Price Index data for goods and services. This move aims to provide a clearer picture of price changes from a pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Finalising NFL's tender to import 17 lakh tonnes of urea; stock comfortable for Kharif season: GovernmentIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies for the ongoing Kharif season. The government is finalizing imports of 17 lakh tonnes of urea t...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
BJP leader N Hari appointed rubber board chairman for three year termN Hari, a BJP leader from Kerala, has been appointed the new chairman of the Rubber Board. The central government issued the order on Monda...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Govt said to accept tweaks to Securities Markets Code draftThe government has accepted significant changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code. Investigation timelines will be extended to one ye...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
India eyes global bio-energy leadership with unified push on capital, missions and SAF exportsIndia is poised to become a major bio-energy exporter and bolster its energy security. Industry leaders at the India Bio-Energy Conference ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Issues related to India-EFTA trade pact implementation may figure during Piyush Goyal's Switzerland visitCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Switzerland this week. He will discuss issues related to the India-EFTA free trade agreement. The agr...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST