NITI member backs MCQ format for entrance tests: 'Helps test candidates' intelligence in less time'NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das has defended the use of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for university entrance exams, including for insti...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Bihar to set up NITI Aayog-like commission for long-term development visionBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the formation of a NITI Aayog-like commission to craft a long-term development vision for t...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6-11 to deepen tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11. The visit ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
India bonds rise for sixth straight week as foreign flows continueIndian government bonds took a small step back on Friday, halting a strong six-week upward trend. The market's prior gains were supported b...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Insurance regulator IRDAI plans overhaul of commission rules to curb mis-selling, sources sayIndia's insurance regulator is set to overhaul distributor commissions, proposing payments spread over a policy's life to curb mis-selling ...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Cashless health insurance claim rejected? You may still get your claim settled; here’s howCashless health insurance claims are often rejected due to documentation or procedural issues, not outright denial. Understanding the reaso...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-SecsIndian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemp...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto venturesPresident Trump's latest financial disclosures reveal over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures last year, a significant surge from ...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Easing oil prices, supply chains to soften external pressures on India: Finance ministryIndia's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, with easing oil prices and improving supply chains offering some relief. Ho...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Former finance services secy Rajiv Kumar named HDFC Bank part-time chairmanKumar (66), a seasoned public policy leader and financial sector reformer, is widely credited with playing a key role in revitalising India...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
Global Market: Japan govt urges BOJ policy coordination as it targets faster economic growthJapan is aiming for over 1% real economic growth annually, a significant jump from its recent average. This ambitious plan, detailed in a d...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolinsThe ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the co...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Goldman Sachs raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%Goldman Sachs has boosted India's FY27 growth outlook to 6.5%, citing lower oil prices and easing supply issues. The investment bank also a...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companiesThe Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Railways to allow industries to design wagons as per their specific needIndian Railways is set to revolutionize freight transport by allowing industries to design wagons tailored to their specific needs. This mo...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
RBI draft allows AIFIs, HFCs to borrow from call moneyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to borr...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
RBI intervention steadies rupee, governor's rate comment pulls down hedging costsThe Indian rupee showed resilience on Wednesday, recovering from earlier dips, a relief attributed to possible central bank measures. Concu...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST