Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030FM Sitharaman linked the government's broader economic priorities -- fiscal consolidation, inflation management and currency stability -- w...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Union agriculture minister launches campaign to promote sustainable farmingUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan,' a campaign dedicated to advancing sustainable f...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Crop, fire insurance premiums fall 31%, 26.6% in H1 FY27 amid pricing pressureIn the first half of FY27, crop insurance premiums fell by 31% due to lower rates and discounts. Fire insurance premiums also decreased by ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Parliamentary panel selects 25 subjects for review of urban development, Delhi projectsUnder the Department of Urban Development, the committee will examine rainwater harvesting initiatives, legacy waste remediation, functioni...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Delhi: Rooftop solar registrations cross 1 lakh mark; outskirts lead adoptionDelhi Power minister Ashish Sood said that the rising registration numbers were a milestone in clean energy. The adoption of solar energy s...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Modi govt has no moral right to remain in power: Congress flags 'lapses' in PM-DAKSH schemeCongress has expressed concerns regarding the effectiveness of the PM-DAKSH initiative aimed at skill training. Allegations of serious laps...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Finance Ministry to run financial inclusion campaignThe finance ministry is launching a campaign to saturate financial schemes across various local bodies. This initiative will reach 2.70 lak...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
EPFO’s financial literacy course can help eligible first-time employees get up to Rs 15,000: Check eligibility criteria for PM-VBRY incentiveThe Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana supports first-time employees enrolled with EPFO through financial aid of up to Rs 15,000. D...
17 Oct, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Government renames prominent pension schemes: Increase disability pension amount; continues old aged and widow pensionsThe Indian government has approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme with significant financial outlay. Changes ...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
EPFO WhatsApp channel: Can you access EPF, EPS and EDLI services? How to joinEPFO has introduced a new WhatsApp channel to keep subscribers informed about its schemes and services, attracting around two lakh users so...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
'Indira Gandhi' makes way for Pradhan Mantri in welfare schemesThe Union Cabinet approved the renaming of several welfare schemes associated with social assistance. The National Social Assistance Progra...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Cabinet clears way for Watsa's Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore deal for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankFairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority stake of 60.72% in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This acquisition marks a significant mom...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 53,428 crore for social assistance scheme, revises disability pension normsThe Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 53,428 crore for the National Social Assistance Programme. This approval will support the pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Finmin asks pvt banks to increase participation in govt's financial inclusion schemesThe Finance Ministry on Tuesday asked private sector banks to step up participation in financial inclusion schemes, including PMMY and Stan...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Tuesday to review progress of financial inclusion schemeA meeting involving bank heads is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the progress of financial inclusion schemes. Key initiatives include Prad...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST