Bengal budget 2026: Rs 3,000 monthly dole for unemployed youth, Kalyani airport and new sports university announcedWest Bengal's new budget introduces 'Bhorsha Kormosuchi,' offering monthly allowances to unemployed youth. Uneducated individuals aged 21-4...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Pakistan should be reverted to FATF's 'grey list', Owaisi urges NDA govtAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Modi government to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list, highlighting India's new vice p...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
World's highest-consuming 10 pc causing environmental damage of up to USD 5.7 trn annually: StudyThe world's top consumers, mainly in the US and EU, cause trillions in environmental damage annually. Biodiversity loss and climate change ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: SitharamanMeghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. Sh...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energyIndian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sus...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation rowIn a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav,...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Motivational Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: "Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference". Powerful lessons on financial responsibilityFormer US President Barack Obama's insight that "money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference" is highly relevant today. Financi...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Experts highlight growing role of SMRs for defence manufacturing and data centre operationIndia's defense production and data center sectors face a critical power supply constraint. A recent policy dialogue highlighted Small Modu...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Govt weighs tax cuts to boost foreign bond inflows: ReportIndia is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limit...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
'It's time to wake up': Udak Kotak's big warning to Indian businesses as even cash-surplus Google seeks $80 billionVeteran banker Uday Kotak urged Indian companies to urgently invest in future technologies, especially AI, citing Google's massive $80 bill...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
CD rates on the rise could soon bring more on retail depositsBank deposit rates are set to rise. Costs for certificates of deposit have increased, signaling banks will soon offer better returns to sav...
26 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Punjab FM Cheema urges Centre to share RBI’s ‘extraordinary’ dividend with statesPunjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls for sharing the Reserve Bank of India's large dividend with states. He warns that takin...
24 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST