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Climate-linked insurance scheme: Why govt is exploring it and what's ahead

As India is the most populated country in the world, any policy change will directly impact a large number of people

Explained: How digital payments are fuelling India's economic growth

Govt plans to introduce biometric authentication for UPI payments, but what exactly is a digital payment system and why is it important for the Indian economy?

RBI links Bharat Connect, FX-Retail to facilitate dollar transactions

The integration will allow bank customers to digitally buy US dollars for remittances, forex cards, or currency notes at competitive rates

Govt approves four railway projects worth ₹24,634 cr under PM Gati Shakti

The four projects covering 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh will increase the Indian Railways network by about 894 km

Electric vs petrol cars: Gadkari says prices to equalise within six months

Gadkari said India's heavy dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic strain and an environmental challenge, noting that the country spends ₹22 trillion annually on fuel imports

Few Indian doctors trained in brain death certification, Aiims study finds

According to the findings, 37.3% of respondents said there was no fixed curriculum for resident training in BDC, and only 10% reported regularly training their residents

UK PM Keir Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9 on PM Modi's invitation

During the visit, the two leaders will meet in Mumbai on October 9 to review progress under the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aligned with the Vision 2035 roadmap

Andhra CM Naidu launches ₹15,000 aid scheme for auto rickshaw, cab drivers

The scheme aims to support drivers whose earnings have been affected by the state's 'Stree Shakti' initiative, which provides free bus travel for women in select APSRTC services

PM Modi launches schemes worth ₹62k crore with poll-bound Bihar in focus

The schemes include a major national initiative to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes and several youth-focused programmes in Bihar

Sitharaman launches campaign to return ₹1.84 trn unclaimed financial assets

Most of the locked-up funds are in the form of deposits, insurance, provident fund, and shares, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, calling on officials to ensure they reach the rightful owners

India's forex reserves fall $2.3 billion to $700.23 billion, shows RBI data

Last week, India's forex kitty had declined by $396 million to $702.57 billion, data showed

Himachal delegation holds talks with Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo

The Himachal team included senior officials, MLAs, and representatives from the state's industries

Trump to launch 'TrumpRx', to make drugs cheaper for Americans, says report

After talks with US President Donald Trump, global pharma giant Pfizer is further expected to announce a $70 billion investment in research, development and domestic manufacturing

Russia backs Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, calls for end to conflict

The plan calls for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza and the release of all hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours

India's Apr-Aug fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.98 tn, 38.1% of FY26 target

Net tax receipts stood at ₹8.1 trillion, down from ₹8.7 trillion in the same period last year, while non-tax revenue rose to ₹4.4 trillion from ₹3.3 trillion a year ago

BJP's relations with Delhi are based on sentiments and trust: PM Modi

He added that since the days of the Jana Sangh, the BJP's political predecessor, the party has worked for the city

Canada govt designates Lawrence Bishnoi's gang as terrorist entity

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the move in a post on X, saying that violence, terror, and the intimidation of communities will never be tolerated in Canada

OpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT following teen's death

The development follows a lawsuit filed against OpenAI by a California couple who alleged that ChatGPT encouraged their teenage child to take his own life

Bihar Dy CM Choudhary misrepresented age to escape trial: Prashant Kishor

In the 1995 case, Samrat Choudhary claimed in the Supreme Court that his age was 14 years and was let off since juveniles could not be put on trial, Prashant Kishor alleged

India's industrial production grows 4% in August, shows govt data

While the manufacturing sector recorded growth of 3.8 per cent in August, the electricity sector grew by 4.1 per cent, and the mining sector registered 6.0 per cent growth during the same period