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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Feb, 2026

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

6 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

6 Feb, 2026

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

6 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

6 Feb, 2026

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.

6 Feb, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Feb, 2026

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

5 Feb, 2026

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

5 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 Feb, 2026

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

5 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Feb, 2026

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

5 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 Feb, 2026

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

5 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

CCI probes IndiGo for allegedly abusing dominant position during December flight cancellations, potentially creating artificial scarcity and inflating prices.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Feb, 2026

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

CCI probes IndiGo for allegedly abusing dominant position during December flight cancellations, potentially creating artificial scarcity and inflating prices.

5 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Centre flags IBC misuse to Supreme Court amid concerns over RADAG asset sales below valuation, raising fraud allegations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Feb, 2026

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Centre flags IBC misuse to Supreme Court amid concerns over RADAG asset sales below valuation, raising fraud allegations.

5 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

Budget allocates ₹20,000 crore for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Feb, 2026

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

Budget allocates ₹20,000 crore for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

5 Feb, 2026

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

With 7 new corridors, India will be 100% atmanirbhar in making Bullet trains, Pg15

India to achieve 100% self-reliance in bullet train technology with seven new high-speed rail corridors, investing ₹16 lakh crore.

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

5 Feb, 2026

With 7 new corridors, India will be 100% atmanirbhar in making Bullet trains, Pg15

India to achieve 100% self-reliance in bullet train technology with seven new high-speed rail corridors, investing ₹16 lakh crore.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

5 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Indian IT stocks crash as new US AI tool sparks job automation fears; India-US trade deal offers investment hope.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

5 Feb, 2026

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Indian IT stocks crash as new US AI tool sparks job automation fears; India-US trade deal offers investment hope.

5 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

U.S. eases tariffs on India amid trade deal uncertainties, raising questions on commitments regarding Russian oil and market access.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

4 Feb, 2026

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

U.S. eases tariffs on India amid trade deal uncertainties, raising questions on commitments regarding Russian oil and market access.

4 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

How did the space sector fare in the Budget?, Pg10

Budget 2024 disappoints space industry; no PLI scheme, GST relief, or infrastructure status despite calls for private sector support.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

4 Feb, 2026

How did the space sector fare in the Budget?, Pg10

Budget 2024 disappoints space industry; no PLI scheme, GST relief, or infrastructure status despite calls for private sector support.

4 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why the government has increased capital spending for the defence sector, Pg11

Defence budget witnesses historic surge to ₹7.84 lakh crore, with 27.9% allocated for capital outlay, boosting modernisation and domestic industry.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Feb, 2026

Why the government has increased capital spending for the defence sector, Pg11

Defence budget witnesses historic surge to ₹7.84 lakh crore, with 27.9% allocated for capital outlay, boosting modernisation and domestic industry.

4 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

4 Feb, 2026

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

4 Feb, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

India's industrial competitiveness hinges on transitioning from molecules to electrons, prioritizing green energy for export advantage and energy security.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Feb, 2026

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

India's industrial competitiveness hinges on transitioning from molecules to electrons, prioritizing green energy for export advantage and energy security.

4 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Investment Models Science and Technology in Everyday Life