New rural job scheme VB-G RAM-G pays 10% more than MGNREGAThe government has boosted rural employment wages by over 10% with the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, ...
VB-G RAM G Act comes into force today; revised wage rates notifiedA new rural employment guarantee scheme, the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, will commence o...
New macro indicators in the works to track Viksit Bharat progressIndia is crafting a robust Viksit Bharat Sankalp indicator framework, featuring around 385 macro indicators, to meticulously track its jour...
136 years, 1 simple food tradition: Meet Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ delivering fresh home-cooked meals to busy office-goers. But this iconic tiffin service is slowly disappearingMumbai's iconic dabbawalas, a century-old tradition, are facing a decline. These lunchbox couriers, known for delivering home-cooked meals,...
India's chip dreams get a Rs 1.25 lakh crore push with Semiconductor Mission 2.0India is significantly boosting its semiconductor ambitions with a Rs 1.25 lakh crore allocation for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, a sub...
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocksIndia's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, acco...
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
Integrated command centre powers multi-layered Amarnath yatra security in JammuJammu's Amarnath Yatra is set for a tech-driven security upgrade with a new integrated command centre. This advanced hub, operational since...
Russia fortifies Engels Airbase with hardened shelters for Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombersRussia is fortifying its Engels Airbase with at least 17 new hardened aircraft shelters for its Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers. This ...
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 69%, GMP signals flat debut. Should you apply?Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO: The IPO received a lukewarm response on its final day of bidding, with the issue subscribed only 69% overall...
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO opens for subscription. Should you subscribe?Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises, is launching its IPO on June 23, aiming to raise Rs 585 crore. The company, India'...
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
Donald Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar amidst Iran war, Strait of Hormuz deal at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. All about 'largest Air Force One ever built'Donald Trump Air Force One: The aircraft, a luxury Boeing 747, had previously generated controversy after Qatar offered it to replace the p...