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From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in LebanonHigh-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin...
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
CBSE Chairman, Secretary transferred as Centre cracks down after OSM controversyIn a bold move, the Centre has relocated CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, responding to growing concerns over the Bo...
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
NITI backs 5% GST slab for R&D procurementNiti Aayog suggests bringing back a 5% GST rate for research and development purchases. This move aims to boost usable funds for research i...
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti AayogNiti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restor...
India plans central back office for rural banks amid rising AI risksThe Indian government is set to revolutionize the landscape for Regional Rural Banks with the introduction of a central tech hub dedicated ...
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
Finance ministry links government procurement with labour law complianceAn office memorandum dated May 8, 2026, issued by the procurement policy division of the department of expenditure to all central ministrie...
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
View: Importance of process reformThe central government has been systematically reforming the processes of governance in the last few years. Although such changes often go ...