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First phase of PM-KUSUM scheme failed to meet targets, says report

Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship programme to promote solar energy in agriculture

First phase of PM-KUSUM scheme failed to meet targets, says report
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures

Bankers back RBI's status quo on rates, calling it a prudent move amid global uncertainty, while welcoming steps to boost capital and MSME liquidity

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone

The network enables the transmission of information using quantum principles instead of classical binary signals in the form of 0s and 1s

National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Misri launches India-US trade Facilitation Portal

Misri on Wednesday began his three-day visit to the US to meet with senior officials to review bilateral trade and defence relations and discuss global developments, including the crisis

Foreign Secretary Misri launches India-US trade Facilitation Portal
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi

Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026

India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

Future Consumer reports ₹615 crore default on loans, interest payments

The firm has an outstanding total default of ₹290.41 crore, over loans from unlisted debt securities -- NCDs and NCRPs, for the same period

Future Consumer reports ₹615 crore default on loans, interest payments
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire set to ease pressure on India's energy supplies

The US and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of Strait of Hormuz for shipping

US-Iran ceasefire set to ease pressure on India's energy supplies
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

MMTC-PAMP launches first organised silver buyback service across cities

MMTC-PAMP currently operates 17 gold recycling stores in India and aims to extend its silver buyback service across these centres

MMTC-PAMP launches first organised silver buyback service across cities
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Japan's MUFG Bank acquires 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,618 cr

The transaction represents the largest cross-border investment in India's financial services sector

Japan's MUFG Bank acquires 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,618 cr
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Rupee to stabilise at 92-93 as inflows improve, says EAC-PM chairman

The chairman of the EAC-PM noted that India's economic resilience and sound macroeconomic fundamentals provide the capacity to absorb external shocks

Rupee to stabilise at 92-93 as inflows improve, says EAC-PM chairman
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Hilton, Royal Orchid tie up to open 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels by 2035

Hampton by Hilton is the company's largest brand by number of hotels in the upper-mid scale segment globally

Hilton, Royal Orchid tie up to open 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels by 2035
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Rupee curbs due to excessive speculation, not a structural shift: RBI Guv

Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said there was an "artificial drying up" of supply in the market during those days, which led to the measures

Rupee curbs due to excessive speculation, not a structural shift: RBI Guv
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

India's private debt market surges, venture, growth credit hit $3bn: Report

Sector-wise, fintech accounted for the largest share of capital deployment at over $600 million, while consumer-focused startups led in deal volume (60)

India's private debt market surges, venture, growth credit hit $3bn: Report
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

BMW Group India posts record Q1 sales at 4,567 units with 17% growth

BMW Group has the widest EV portfolio in the luxury segment, including six electric cars and two electric scooters

BMW Group India posts record Q1 sales at 4,567 units with 17% growth
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

NCERT revamps curriculum committee after SC rap over Class 8 textbook

In February, the Supreme Court had taken up suo motu cognisance of the Class 8 Social Science textbook, which discussed a section on Corruption in Judiciary

NCERT revamps curriculum committee after SC rap over Class 8 textbook
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Hemant Badri to lead Flipkart's AI push as CEO outlines next-decade vision

Badri will focus on identifying and operationalising the business use cases where Al can drive the most impact

Hemant Badri to lead Flipkart's AI push as CEO outlines next-decade vision
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

5 children die in five days from mysterious illness in Rajasthan's Salumber

The children, aged between two and four years, reportedly developed symptoms such as fever and vomiting and died within 24 hours

5 children die in five days from mysterious illness in Rajasthan's Salumber
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Kerala polls: EC seeks removal of political ads from online platforms

The instruction was circulated by the EC's Kerala office in an official WhatsApp group comprising media groups and journalists

Kerala polls: EC seeks removal of political ads from online platforms
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

We will move court again to resist voter deletions, says CM Mamata

Her comments came after nearly 91 lakh voters' names were deleted from the electoral rolls following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision in the state

We will move court again to resist voter deletions, says CM Mamata
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Sabarimala case: SC says it can rule on what superstition is, govt opposes

This came in response to the Centre's submission that a secular court cannot decide the issue as judges are experts in the field of law, not religion

Sabarimala case: SC says it can rule on what superstition is, govt opposes
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:14 PM IST