Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
NSE to route 10% of CSR spending through Social Stock Exchange after regulatory green lightNSE will channel 10% of its annual CSR corpus through the Social Stock Exchange, becoming an early institutional adopter of the platform. T...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Free travel for women in KSRTC buses to cost Rs 712-1,300 cr annually, says Kerala Minister CP JohnKerala will introduce free bus travel for women on KSRTC buses from June 15. The scheme, a poll guarantee, will include transgender persons...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Capital markets becoming a core avenue for household savings: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said capital markets are becoming a key avenue for household savings and wealth creation, supported by ris...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCsThe Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC cate...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra government approves Rs 2,267 crore to acquire 191.21 acres of landThe Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 2,267 crore toward acquiring land for the Sadhu Gram initiative. This area will be used for hos...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Differential deposit rates permitted but must be transparent, says RBI Governor amid HDFC Bank rowThe Reserve Bank of India permits banks to offer different interest rates on deposits. These rates must be transparent and follow specific ...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Kerala's liabilities top Rs 5 lakh crore; pending dues near Rs 49,000 croreKerala faces a severe fiscal challenge. Total outstanding liabilities have surpassed Rs 5.07 lakh crore. Unpaid dues and deferred payments ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to cap jet fuel prices; clears Rs 24,249 crore highway projectsAviation Turbine Fuel prices will be capped by state-run oil companies. The government has approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme. This ai...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit goal at 4.4% of GDP despite revenue and global pressuresIn a commendable feat, the Indian government has hit its FY26 fiscal deficit goal of 4.4% of GDP, largely due to prudent expenditure manage...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Manipur to cut VIP convoy size, curb spending amid global challengesManipur's cabinet has embraced Prime Minister's appeal for austerity. Measures include reducing VIP convoys and freezing foreign travel. Th...
30 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
India's out-of-pocket healthcare spending drops significantly, govt data showsIndian families now pay less for healthcare. Out-of-pocket spending fell from 64.2% to 43.4% in ten years. This is due to the government sp...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health AccountsGovernment spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public inv...
27 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST