By having Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, elected as Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), India has reached a significant milestone in global financial regulation. For the first time ever, India will be serving as the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the preeminent global organization dedicated to […]
Since its start in February 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) project has distributed over 4.46 lakh crore to qualified farmer families across India, making it one of the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) efforts in the world. The most recent achievement was the distribution of around Rs 18,880 crore in direct financial […]
On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged individuals to make yoga a daily habit, highlighting that it is more than just an exercise; it is a complete way of life that improves one’s physical health, emotional stability, and overall quality of life. At a large yoga event […]
Securitised debt instruments (SDIs) and municipal debt securities (MDS) have had changes to their regulatory framework approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday. Both changes sought to bring securitisation rules into line with those of the Reserve Bank of India, streamline operations, and encourage the growth of listed securitisation and […]
According to the minutes of the MPC meeting that were released on Friday, all six members of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee opted for a wait-and-watch strategy when they voted to maintain benchmark interest rates earlier this month. They cited the high level of uncertainty surrounding the future of inflation and growth as reasons for […]
Reports indicate that utility vehicle traction, improved affordability due to GST rate reduction, and sustained demand momentum will propel passenger vehicle sales to a 4- to 6-percent increase this fiscal. According to the report by ratings agency Icra, wholesale volumes of passenger vehicles increased by a robust 27% year-on-year, reaching 4.4 lakh units, while retail […]
While distributing incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore to support 15 lakh new jobs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) had so far employed over 70 lakh individuals nationwide. Last August, the government unveiled its centrepiece employment-linked incentive program, which aims to assist first-time job searchers […]
Executives from NMDC Limited have taken stock of the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka’s capacity expansion, digitalisation, and sustainable mining projects in an effort to boost operational efficiency and reach the company’s long-term growth goals. On a recent visit, senior management from NMDC examined the Donimalai Complex’s (17 MTPA) and Kumaraswamy Mine’s (10) ongoing infrastructure development […]
On June 19, 2026, the esteemed K. Kailashnathan, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, opened the 25th Neyveli Book Fair 2026, the Silver Jubilee edition of the esteemed literary event organised by NLC India Limited (NLCIL). Beginning in 1998, the Neyveli Book Fair has grown into one of the most renowned literary events in […]
Before the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 goes nationwide on July 1, 2026, the Indian government has announced the deployment of over 100 area officers across the country. This is a major step toward ensuring the Act’s successful implementation. The Ministry of Rural Development states that throughout […]
