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Repo rate cut by 25 basis points to 6.25%

The Reserve Bank of India has, for the first time in five years, reduced the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 6.25% with immediate effect. Consequently, the standing deposit facili

All you wanted to know about Budget: Key Highlights

Here are the key highlights of the proposal of the Union Budget presented in parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Satuday: NO INCOME TAX ON AVERAGE MONTHLY INCOME OF UPTO RS 1 LAKH; TO BOOST MIDDLE CLASS HOU

Four engines of development: Agriculture, MSME, investment & exports

Union minister of finance and corporate affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday. Here is the summary of her budget speech, Part A: Quoting Telugu poet and playwright Shri Gurajada Appa

No income tax on annual income up to Rs. 12 lakh

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the philosophy of “trust first, scrutinize later”, the Union Budget 2025-26 has reposed faith in the middle class and continued the trend of giving relief in tax burden to the common tax

GAIL increases start-up corpus fund to Rs 500 Cr

GAIL (India) Limited will invest Rs. 500 crore in its Start-up Investment Fund, increasing the corpus to be invested in start-ups from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore. The move is aimed at fostering innovation, supporting emerging busi

Economic Survey expects 6.3–6.8% GDP growth in FY26

Despite global uncertainty, India has displayed steady economic growth. India`s real GDP growth of 6.4 per cent in FY25 remains close to the decadal average, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in

IRDAI caps health insurance premium hike for senior citizens at 10%

Taking note of steep rise in health insurance premiums that senior citizens are compelled to pay, IRDAI has directed all general and health insurers offering indemnity based individual health products to those above 60 years not to revise the insu

Critical Minerals Mission to support `Net Zero by 2070` goal: PM

The National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic value chains and support India`s `Net Zero by 2070` goal, prime minister Narendra Modi said. Responding to an newspaper article wri

Brookfied to invest US$ 12 billion in MMR

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Toronto-headquartered Brookfield, a leading global investment firm. The agreement signed in the presence of Anuj Ranjan

Only a matter of time before the entire country adopts UCC: VP

Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed his happiness and said that it was a very auspicious day that the state of Uttarakhand has made the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) a reality. He was presiding over the inaugural programm

"Insurance companies can`t change policy at whim"

An insurance policy cannot be changed at the whims and fancies of the insurance company, noted consumer rights advocate Jehangir Gai has said, against the backdrop of an increasing number arbitrary rejection of insurance claims due to vague policy

ATF likely to come under GST: Hardeep Puri

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is likely to be brought under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the near future, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said, signalling a potential change in aviation fuel taxation.  

At Davos, Maharashtra inks MoUs worth Rs 15.70 lakh crore

The Maharashtra government has signed 54 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs. 15.70 lakh crore at the ongoing WOrld Economic Forum in Davos. The highest ever investment proposals of the state government are expected to generate 15.95 lakh

How Renewable Energy revolution is sweeping across India

As India accelerates its transition towards a sustainable future, its renewable energy (RE) sector has witnessed unprecedented growth. In 2024, the country made significant strides in solar and wind energy installations, policy advancements, and i

Celebrating ten years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

The ministry of women and child development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign, marking a decade of relentless efforts to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India. This milestone al

Bhashini provides translation support at this great congregation of languages

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY) has offered technological support at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj being held from January 13 to February 26, 2025 with the integration of Bhashini for multilingual accessibility.

CSIR’s new Innovation Complex to foster translational research, industry collaboration

India is home to many small and big industries where research is carried out, yet many innovators are not able to find a platform to bring their ideas into fruition. Despite having a vast network of government laboratories that perform ground brea

RINL gets Rs 11,440 crore revival plan

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for RINL for a total of Rs 11,440 crore. The infusion includes ₹10,300 crore as equity capital into Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL) an

How SpaDeX Mission revolutionises space exploration

In a historic achievement, the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission’s docking operation was successfully completed on Thursday, marking India’s entry into the elite group of nations capable of executing space docking operations. W

Maha Kumbh Mela: A primer on key rituals and practices

The Maha Kumbh Mela, celebrated as the world`s largest spiritual gathering, is a breathtaking convergence of faith, culture, and ancient tradition. Rooted in Hindu mythology, this sacred festival unfolds four times over a course of twelve years, r

Visionary Talk: Amitabh Gupta, Pune Police Commissioner with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now



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