India's fertilizer subsidy may cross ₹3 lakh crore if West Asia crisis prolongsIndia’s fertiliser subsidy bill could surge past a record ₹3 lakh crore this fiscal if the West Asia crisis continues, sharply exceeding th...
26 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Adequate availability of fertilisers for upcoming Kharif sowing season: GovtIndia is set for a robust Kharif season with ample fertilizer supplies. Domestic production and imports have ensured comfortable stock leve...
25 May, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Supreme Court extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body electionsThe Supreme Court has granted an extension for Bengaluru civic body elections. The polls are now scheduled to be held by August 31. This de...
20 May, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Medha Kulkarni appointed new chairperson of Parliamentary panel on Science, EnvironmentRajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appointed Medha Vishram Kulkarni to lead the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Tec...
20 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
India's fertiliser subsidy bill for FY27 may rise by Rs 70,000 cr on West Asia crisis, official saysIndia's fertiliser subsidy bill could rise by Rs 70,000 crore to Rs 2.41 lakh crore in 2026-27. This increase is driven by higher import co...
18 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Observe and shock absorb: To ride out this oil crisis, focus should be on well-targeted support, not broad price suppressionIndia is navigating a critical oil import challenge. The government's approach of keeping fuel prices steady faces fiscal and equity questi...
12 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP pitches virtual panel meets, eyes ₹100 crore savingShiv Sena MP Milind Deora proposes shifting parliamentary committee and PSU review meetings online. This move could save the government app...
12 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Defence mutual funds surge up to 25% in a month. Should you invest now or wait for a correction?Defence mutual funds have surged up to 25% in a month, driven by geopolitical tensions. Experts advise against chasing this sharp rally, ci...
05 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Fertiliser subsidy bill set to overshoot budget estimate of Rs 1.71 lakh cr amid West Asia crisisIndia's fertiliser subsidy bill for fiscal 2026-27 is set to surpass its budget. Rising costs of imported urea and other fertilisers are dr...
04 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Parliamentary Panels flag ministries’ budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspentParliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant f...
03 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Finance Ministry caps outlay for schemes pending 16th Finance Commission approvalThe move was initiated after many ministries were not able to complete the mandatory appraisal of schemes by the March 31 deadline. The Cen...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Amit Shah warns of action over post-poll violence, vows Gorkha solution under BJP ruleUnion Home Minister Amit Shah issued a strong warning against post-poll violence in West Bengal. He assured that the Gorkha issue will see ...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
More relief steps may be on the way for highway contractors as West Asia war dragsThe road transport ministry is considering additional relief for highway contractors as West Asia tensions drive up input costs and disrupt...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Mizoram signs peace pact with HPC-D (LF), charts development plan for Sinlung HillsMizoram has signed a significant peace accord with the Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (LF) faction. This agreement promises comprehens...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.58 PM IST