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Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc in Andhra Pradesh, causing Rs 1,919 crore in damages and affecting thousands: CMCyclone Murasu struck Andhra Pradesh, leading to an estimated damage of Rs 1,919 crore. The cyclone affected over 1.8 lakh farmers, causing...- Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stressThe microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and Cre...
- Karnataka to train 5,000 government school teachers in AI literacy under JanAI initiativeChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the programme at the Namma Shaale, Namma Javabdarievent at Vidhana Soudha on November 4. The 12-mo...
- Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountabilityNitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability....
- US midterms see few voting disruptions despite Trump's election interference concernsVoting in this year's midterm elections occurred against uncertainties about President Trump's attempts to influence election results. Many...
- Experts say health technology, preventive healthcare at inflection point, India ready to leverageWith a focus on preventive healthcare and wellness, India is on the verge of harnessing new technological innovations. Sangita Reddy from A...
- Targeting H-1B holders poses severe economic risks to US: IndiasporaIndiaspora has raised concerns about rising anti-Indian sentiments and potential immigration regulations that could threaten economic stabi...
- Amitabh Kant pitches for development model with rural communities as producers, innovatorsKant also stressed the need to transform rural India into centres of economic activity, innovation and entrepreneurship rather than limitin...
- PM Modi reviews projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore across 31 States, UTs at 54th PRAGATI meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting to evaluate infrastructure projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore. The meeting f...
- HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
- NBFCs curb fresh loans in rural markets as weak monsoon raises repayment risksIndia's leading non-bank lenders like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance are limiting new lending in drought-affected regions. The lenders a...
- Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
- Shriram Finance shares crash 6% as Jefferies, Citi, and other brokerages slash target prices after Q2 results. Why do they still say ‘Buy’?Shriram Finance shares fell sharply on Monday after Jefferies, Citi and Motilal Oswal cut their target prices following the NBFC’s Q2 resul...
- FSDC stresses on vigilance, reforms amid global uncertainty & AI boomFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman led an important session of the Financial Stability and Development Council, focusing on maintaining fi...
- Yes Bank weighs capital options after AT1 verdict, coupon liability remains uncertainYes Bank is recalibrating its capital strategies in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling which reinstated Rs 8,415 crore of AT1 bonds. Th...
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...
- India needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not enough, says KIEP expertIndia needs to maintain policy credibility and continuity to sustain foreign investment inflows, as strong economic growth alone may not be...
- Tata Trusts’ spending jumps 73% to Rs 1,556 crore in Noel Tata’s first full yearTata Trusts reported a 72.5% increase in philanthropic spending to Rs 1,556.31 crore in 2025-26. Major allocations included Rs 457.62 crore...
- Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
- Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
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