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India plans to ease export procedures for shipments worth up to ₹10,000

Exporters sending goods worth up to ₹10,000 may no longer need an RCMC to apply for authorisations or claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy

Who is Kanishka Narayan? Indian-origin MP named UK's first AI minister

Kanishka Narayan had previously served as Minister for AI and Online Safety since September 2025 under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Weekly policy watch: PMI Flash data, President Murmu's Europe tour in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track infrastructure growth, business activity and diplomatic outreach

India overtakes US in PPP-based global savings, trails only China: Report

India's share of global savings rose from 3.3 per cent in 1992 to 10.3 per cent in 2025, placing it ahead of the US in PPP terms

Wildfire smoke blankets US cities as Canada fires rage, air turns hazardous

Canada's wildfire smoke has spread across large parts of the US, leading to hazardous air quality, cancelled outdoor events and health advisories in several major cities

Women cash transfer schemes: Bigger budgets, but are outcomes also better?

As more states roll out cash transfer schemes for women, a new study shows the real question is not how much they spend, but what outcomes they deliver

J&K's academic audit: Why the govt is reviewing books in schools, libraries

After a row over two books in school libraries, the J&K government has ordered a review of books and academic material across schools, colleges, universities and public libraries

6 of 7 cyber predictions came true in a year: Is India's BFSI sector ready?

Six of the seven cyber predictions made last year have come true, showing how quickly cyber threats are evolving and why India's BFSI sector must strengthen its defences

Gulf nations race to build oil routes beyond Hormuz amid Iran conflict

As tensions with Iran expose the risks of the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf nations are investing in new pipelines and ports to secure oil exports and reduce dependence on the key waterway

Govt explains E20 pricing, but transparency and tax relief remain unclear

The government explains E20 petrol pricing citing higher ethanol procurement cost, but motorists still lack a transparent price build-up, a cost-per-km comparison and a retail tax concession

US cuts India tariff threat from 500% to 100% under Russia sanctions bill

The revised US Senate bill cuts tariffs on buyers of Russian oil-India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan-from 500% to 100%, while expanding sanctions on Russia

June retail inflation marginally rises to 4.38%, food inflation at 5.32%

Food inflation in June increased to 5.32 per cent in June from 4.78 per cent in May, indicating renewed pressure on household food expenses

India-UK CETA: What changes for exporters and workers from July 15?

India and the UK's trade deal comes into force on July 15, lowering import duties on many Indian exports and offering social security relief for professionals

Weekly policy watch: Inflation data, India-UK FTA, forex reserves in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track inflation, wholesale prices, trade agreements and forex reserves

US recalls 2.5 mn bottles of India-made eye drops after contamination scare

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall was started because of the potential presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops

FSSAI pulls up alcohol makers over flavour, age claims: What the rules say

FSSAI found some alcohol makers using prohibited flavours, making misleading age claims and incorrectly declaring the age of blended spirits

Explained: Why India is expanding its strategic oil reserves after Iran war

ONGC has approved a 1.75-million-tonne expansion of India's strategic oil reserves at Mangaluru, as the government moves to strengthen energy security after the Iran war exposed supply risks

From crops to consumers: How a weak monsoon affects India's economy

A poor monsoon can trigger a chain reaction across the economy, from lower farm output and higher food prices to weaker demand and changes in RBI policy

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade

The US cancelled a temporary waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supplies

Can urban mining reduce India's dependence on overseas critical minerals?

As India pushes to recover critical minerals from waste, experts say recycling can strengthen supply security. But can it cut reliance on imports and overseas mining?