Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
Supply crunch lifts stablecoin premium above 8.5% in IndiaIndia is facing a significant shortage of stablecoins like USDT, causing its price to surge locally. This premium, usually modest, has ball...
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting calls to curb gold purchases, adopt fuel-saving habits amid West Asia crisisPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to citizens for actively embracing his appeals during West Asia's crisis. He highlighted w...
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
CDSCO asks states, port offices to step up screening to curb imports of illegal drugsIndia's drug regulator is intensifying border screenings to block unapproved medicines from entering the country. Authorities are cracking ...
Cylinder sales restored to pre-war levels & bulk supplies raised to 50%The government has restored commercial LPG cylinder sales to pre-conflict levels after supplies improved, bringing relief to industrial and...
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn'tDespite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motor...
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants, sources sayIndia is significantly boosting the use of domestic coal at power plants previously reliant on imports, aiming to slash costly overseas pur...
Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.
India will monitor Chinese steel imports before deciding on further curbs, source saysIndia is closely watching steel imports, particularly from China, for another two months before deciding on further actions. Despite a thre...
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN d...
PSBs told to tighten scrutiny of government accounts amid fraud concernsIn response to a staggering ₹590 crore fraud uncovered in Haryana government accounts, the finance ministry has mandated that public sector...
Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from Nov 1 to curb winter pollutionDelhi is gearing up for winter with new pollution control measures. Older commercial vehicles from outside the city will be banned from Nov...
Hotel chains unfazed despite geopolitical shocks, high fuel costsHotel chains in India are reporting double-digit revenue growth in the April–June quarter despite geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs ...