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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Jul, 2026

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

4 Jul, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Jul, 2026

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

4 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Jul, 2026

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

4 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

4 Jul, 2026

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

4 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jul, 2026

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jul, 2026

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

3 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

3 Jul, 2026

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

3 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jul, 2026

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

3 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

3 Jul, 2026

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

3 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

2 Jul, 2026

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

2 Jul, 2026

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

2 Jul, 2026

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

2 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Jul, 2026

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

2 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

2 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

2 Jul, 2026

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

2 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

2 Jul, 2026

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

2 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

2 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

2 Jul, 2026

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

2 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

2 Jul, 2026

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

2 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

1 Jul, 2026

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

1 Jul, 2026

Economy

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

​Unwelcome surge, Pg10

​Unwelcome surge, Pg10

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Japan, Pg4

Japan, Pg4

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

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