Hema Malini, Ravi Kishan and JP Nadda arrive at Parliament

PM CARES donations fall 30%, but fund balance hits record ₹8,452 crore

Donations to the PM CARES Fund fell sharply in FY25. Spending also dropped to a five-year low. Yet, the fund’s balance rose to a record ₹8,452 crore. Here’s what the latest audited accounts show.

Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items: What’s on the list

India is pushing harder to reduce defence imports, with 405 critical items now added to its sixth Positive Indigenisation List. From helicopters, tanks and missiles to radars and ammunition.

MMDR Bill 2026 explained: Why states are opposing the new mining rules

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament on August 13, 2026,

Pakistan extends airspace ban: How is the ban affecting Indian airlines?

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until September 24, just days before the previous restriction was due to expire on August 23.

What has India approved under its ₹7,877 crore electronics push?

The government has approved 31 new electronics component projects worth ₹7,877 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. The approvals are aimed at deepening local manufacturing.

MBA’s Guide to Project Management | Learn from the stalwart

In this session, Amit Goyal, Managing Director, Project Management Institute - South Asia, talks about project management and provides tips to the B-Schoolers.

Your Degree Isn’t Enough. Here’s What Employers Actually Want | Kumar Rajagopalan

Watch Kumar Rajagopalan, Vice President- Strategic Initiatives & Country Head, India at Dexian, break down what employers really want and which skills could matter most in the years ahead

Nasdaq plans 23-hour trading: How will it change US stock investing? | US markets

Nasdaq is set to move closer to round-the-clock US stock trading. From December 6, 2026, the exchange plans to add an overnight session, taking trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week.

Why South Korea is looking beneath the sea for AI data centres

South Korea is turning to the seabed to tackle a growing AI infrastructure problem: where to find enough land, power and cooling for data centres.

How free government coaching could reshape the coaching business in India | Online coaching

The Centre’s proposed free online coaching for competitive exams could make exam preparation more affordable for students, while putting pressure on smaller and mid-sized private coaching institutes.