DRI Uncovers Large-Scale Illegal Use of SAFTA Agreement in Areca Imports
DRI busts Rs 2,500 crore areca nut import fraud, exposing illegal use of SAFTA benefits and misdeclaration of origin from Southeast Asia.
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DRI busts Rs 2,500 crore areca nut import fraud, exposing illegal use of SAFTA benefits and misdeclaration of origin from Southeast Asia.
Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.
India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.
Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.
Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.
PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.
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.
Income Tax Department launches FAST-DS, a voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with an effective 60% tax.
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.
Principal Scientific Adviser launches NABARD's RSVC-AMRIT platform to boost rural innovation and technology transfer, connecting stakeholders for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.
PM Modi announces Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, nationwide talent hunt for 2036 Olympics, and free online coaching for youth.
PM Modi outlines ambitious vision for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, emphasizing economic growth, technological advancement, social justice, and governance reforms.
PM Modi unveils ambitious national agenda from Red Fort, targeting AI skilling for 1 crore youth, semiconductor self-reliance, and six crore Lakhpati Didis.
India's space sector witnesses rapid growth, driven by reforms, private investment, and ambitious missions, aiming for global leadership and self-reliance.
India's manufacturing sector demonstrates robust growth across defence, electronics, pharma, and textiles, driven by government initiatives, boosting self-reliance and exports.
Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, purpose-bound delivery.
NITI Aayog's new report assesses India's professional services regulatory framework, outlining strategies to enhance efficiency, exports, and high-skilled employment opportunities.
Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.
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.
Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.
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