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Cabinet Secretariat asks secys to submit notes on major proposed reforms
The government has undertaken a series of measures to boost the...
FinMin amends public float rules for IPO-bound cos
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026,...
Govt aggregating PSUs’ demand to ensure long-term charters for Indian carriers
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri "Oil marketing companies use vessels for crude imports. To reduce recurring cost through ownership of vessels (ships), we are aggregating PSU cargo demand to ensure long-term charters for Indian carriers,...
India aims 70 pc carbon emission cut per tonne of cargo by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal
“With our unique geography along key global trade routes, India is well placed to become a hub for green shipping corridors, connecting domestic and international markets through clean energy trade. To harness this opportunity, India has launched Green and Digital...
Demographic Transition: India’s Emerging Silver Economy
The approach towards elderly support that prioritises family and community-led initiatives while ensuring financial security, digital literacy training, long-term care insurance, digital healthcare access, assistive technologies, and engagement platforms are crucial...
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination
Health emergencies are becoming more frequent and complex, driven by factors such as climate change, urbanization, geopolitical shifts, and increased global mobility. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide, the National Health Emergency...
Govt plans to hike foreign investment cap in state-run banks to 49%, source says
Foreign interest in India's banking industry is on the rise as evidenced by Dubai-based Emirates NBD's recent $3 billion purchase of a 60% stake in RBL Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp's $1.6 billion acquisition of a 20% stake in Yes Bank which the Japanese...
Strengthening healthcare key to building a healthy and developed India: President Murmu
“Healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government.For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the...
IMF data shows India’s economy growing rapidly on strong domestic consumption: Economists
According to the IMF’s latest projections, India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, maintaining its lead among large economies. New Delhi: India’s economy continues to expand at a rapid pace, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust...
EU adopts a new package of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure
Along with a full transaction ban on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Gazprom Neft PJSC, and sanction 117 additional so-called shadow fleet vessels, which have enabled Russia to evade previous measures, the EU package goes after 45 entities that have...
LIC denies Washington Post report, says made investments in Adani firms independently
The statement was in response to a report in The Washington Post alleging officials orchestrated a plan to steer LIC into investing in the Adani group earlier this year, when the ports-to-energy conglomerate was facing a debt pile and scrutiny in the US. Mumbai:State...
US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, prompting jitters in India and China
The sanctions target oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, which between them account for more than 5% of global oil output In another bid to starve Moscow of revenue, the EU also approved a 19th package of sanctions that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas...