Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingTime to pause, Pg6RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Dec, 2025Time to pause, Pg6RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.15 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingNov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Dec, 2025Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.13 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIs India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Dec, 2025Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.11 Dec, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting4 months to go, only 27% of budget used for urban development schemes, Pg8Urban development schemes face fund crunch as ministry spends only 27% of budget with four months remaining.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting10 Dec, 20254 months to go, only 27% of budget used for urban development schemes, Pg8Urban development schemes face fund crunch as ministry spends only 27% of budget with four months remaining.10 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingNational security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting9 Dec, 2025National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.9 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting9 Dec, 2025ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.9 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting8 Dec, 2025RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.8 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingCheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingLow inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRepo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.6 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025Parliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.5 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingDuty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.5 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingNational security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025National security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.5 Dec, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentA missing link in India’s mineral mission, Pg9India's ₹7,280 crore rare-earth magnet scheme aims to boost domestic processing and reduce reliance on China's mineral dominance.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development4 Dec, 2025A missing link in India’s mineral mission, Pg9India's ₹7,280 crore rare-earth magnet scheme aims to boost domestic processing and reduce reliance on China's mineral dominance.4 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTo scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Dec, 2025To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.4 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting4 Dec, 2025FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.4 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingOnly 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting3 Dec, 2025Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.3 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingGovt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.2 Dec, 2025
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingGST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.2 Dec, 2025