RBI cuts interest rates for the first time in nearly five years
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today reduced its key interest rate for the first time in nearly five years in a bid to boost the economy. The Monetary Policy…
Govt increases textile budget by 19%, launches cotton productivity mission
The Indian textile and apparel industry, valued at approximately $176 billion, continues to play a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing nearly 2% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
MSDE and NITI Aayog launches ‘Swavalambini’ to promote women entrepreneurship in Northeast
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has launched Swavalambini – a Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The initiative aims to…
MHA issues advisory on foreign hospitality violations under FCRA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Foreigners Division, has issued an advisory to the Chief Secretaries of all State Governments and Union Territory Administrations regarding the receipt of foreign hospitality…
Delhi Exit Polls 2025: BJP set for a comeback, AAP faces tough battle
Exit polls indicate a resurgent BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, projecting a clear lead over the ruling AAP, which has governed the national capital since 2015. The Congress, once…
Nearly 3,000 lives lost to natural disasters in 2024, IMCTs deployed across states/UTs, including Nagaland
The Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that 2,936 people lost their lives due to hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024, with Himachal Pradesh reporting the highest casualties. Minister of State…
Union Budget 2025-26: How women-centric is the gender budget?
Presenting the Union Budget on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment by identifying ‘Nari’ (women) as one of four focus groups, alongside Garib (the…
Congress constitutes ‘EAGLE’ to monitor conduct of fair election
In a move that raises questions about the neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Congress party on Sunday constituted an eight-member team to oversee the upcoming Delhi…
Overall budget allocation for development of Scheduled Tribes jumps by 45.79 percent
The overall budget allocation for the development of Scheduled Tribes has jumped by 45.79 percent to 14,925.81 crore rupees in 2025-26 from 10,237.33 crore rupees the previous year. Key measures…
Union Budget 2025: Sitharaman’s focus on four key economic engines – Agriculture, MSMEs, Investment, and Exports
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26 in Parliament, emphasizing accelerated growth, inclusive development, and private sector investments. The Budget aims to enhance the spending power…