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Execution pick-up needed for the order book-loaded defence sector
India's defence sector has a robust order pipeline supported by higher procurement approvals, but faster execution remains critical to convert orders into revenue and sustain growth
 "Execution pick-up needed for the order book-loaded defence sector")
Connected vehicles demand stronger cybersecurity and common standards
The ban on three Chinese-origin EV apps has exposed cybersecurity risks in connected vehicles, underscoring the need for robust standards like AIS189 and stronger digital safeguards
 "Connected vehicles demand stronger cybersecurity and common standards")
The Genius of Trees: Decoding the science behind the secret life of trees
When it comes to trees, ignorance casts a shadow too wide to ignore the science behind them. This book explains how trees shape the world
 "The Genius of Trees: Decoding the science behind the secret life of trees")
Expanding women's access to credit key to inclusive economic growth
Optimism implicit in the ASUSE data should not suggest a dynamic change in women's participation rate in the workforce swot
 "Expanding women's access to credit key to inclusive economic growth")
Listening to communities: The first step towards lasting development
Listening is the first act of dignity restoration. It communicates to the community that their experience is valid, their knowledge is respected
 "Listening to communities: The first step towards lasting development")
Karnataka's next challenge will be to make growth inclusive statewide
Beneath its spectacular growth over the past three decades lies a stark historical imbalance that needs policy intervention
 "Karnataka's next challenge will be to make growth inclusive statewide")
Kerala plans for a structural shift amid India's ageing challenge
Kerala's elderly welfare reforms highlight the economic impact of population ageing and offer a roadmap for states preparing for India's shrinking demographic dividend
 "Kerala plans for a structural shift amid India's ageing challenge")
Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round
EV mobility platform Milo Drive has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by Caret Capital to strengthen its technology platform and scale operations
 "Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round")
PhiCommerce to focus on payments infra for smaller banks, says co-founder
The fintech firm expects software-as-a-service products to contribute 40 per cent of revenue over the next 18 months as smaller banks seek greater control over payments, said co-founder Rajesh Londhe
 "PhiCommerce to focus on payments infra for smaller banks, says co-founder")
Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal
Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS
 "Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal")
US insurer Nationwide launches Hyderabad centre to expand globally
US insurer Nationwide has opened its Global Services Center in Hyderabad, expanding its global footprint and strengthening technology, engineering and business capabilities
 "US insurer Nationwide launches Hyderabad centre to expand globally")
Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul
Odisha will introduce a fully online, paperless and cashless land registration system, enabling citizens to complete most property registration procedures digitally
 "Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul")
Life insurers' June premium rises 13% on strong private sector growth
Life insurers' new business premium rose 13.07 per cent in June, as strong growth by private insurers offset modest gains at LIC and lifted the industry's overall performance
 "Life insurers' June premium rises 13% on strong private sector growth")
RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps
The first five startups backed under the government's RDI fund will develop indigenous technologies in space, defence, healthcare, batteries and biotechnology through milestone-based financing
 "RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps")
RBI Ombudsman Scheme: Know complaint timelines, compensation, appeal rules
The RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026, introduces higher compensation, shorter complaint timelines and a streamlined grievance process for customers of regulated entities
 "RBI Ombudsman Scheme: Know complaint timelines, compensation, appeal rules")
LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war
Senior industry officials say that New Delhi is ignoring a cleaner burning fuel, which offered more supply security during the war compared to crude oil and LPG
 "LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war")
Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row
Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories
 "Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row")
Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row
Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories
 "Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row")
Datanomics: India's struggle to tackle internet child abuse cases continues
Data from the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that India has consistently recorded some of the highest numbers of CSAM cases worldwide
 "Datanomics: India's struggle to tackle internet child abuse cases continues")
Centre plans to zero in on about 500 districts to boost MSME exports
The Centre plans a district-level export push covering 500 districts, with dedicated MSME support, quality labs, certification aid and logistics subsidies
 "Centre plans to zero in on about 500 districts to boost MSME exports")