Economy

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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

Data centres top segment in real estate investments by PEs: Report, Pg11

Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Aug, 2026

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Aug, 2026

Accept High Oil Prices, Trump Tells U.S. As Iran Defiant On Strait, Pg1

Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismBasics of Cyber Security
16 Aug, 2026

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Modi addresses Gen Z anxieties with AI skilling, warns against 'intellectual Naxals', and outlines a seven-point economic reform plan for a developed India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
16 Aug, 2026

Govt. brings scheme to disclose foreign assets, Pg1

Income Tax Department launches FAST-DS, a voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with an effective 60% tax.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Aug, 2026

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform Developed by NABARD to Strengthen Rural Innovation and Technology Transfer

Principal Scientific Adviser launches NABARD's RSVC-AMRIT platform to boost rural innovation and technology transfer, connecting stakeholders for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Aug, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation, highlights youth’s potential and India’s sporting ambitions, announces nationwide talent hunt for 2036 Olympics

PM Modi announces Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, nationwide talent hunt for 2036 Olympics, and free online coaching for youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Key Highlights of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Address From the Ramparts of the Red Fort on the Occasion of the 80th Independence Day

PM Modi outlines ambitious vision for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, emphasizing economic growth, technological advancement, social justice, and governance reforms.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

PM Announces AI Skilling Of 1 Crore Youth In One Year

PM Modi unveils ambitious national agenda from Red Fort, targeting AI skilling for 1 crore youth, semiconductor self-reliance, and six crore Lakhpati Didis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
15 Aug, 2026

Strengthening India’s Space Sovereignty

India's space sector witnesses rapid growth, driven by reforms, private investment, and ambitious missions, aiming for global leadership and self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Aug, 2026

Manufacturing Momentum: Building a Self-Reliant India

India's manufacturing sector demonstrates robust growth across defence, electronics, pharma, and textiles, driven by government initiatives, boosting self-reliance and exports.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
15 Aug, 2026

Government of India Launches CBDC-Based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, purpose-bound delivery.

Population and Associated IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
15 Aug, 2026

NITI Aayog releases report on India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services

NITI Aayog's new report assesses India's professional services regulatory framework, outlining strategies to enhance efficiency, exports, and high-skilled employment opportunities.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Aug, 2026

MMDR Amendment to Bring Long Term Stability in Major Minerals Sector

Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.

Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
15 Aug, 2026

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaPoverty and HungerEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
15 Aug, 2026

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
15 Aug, 2026

WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July on softening in fuel prices, Pg29

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.

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