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More ministries may get powers to order removal of online content

Government may amend Section 69(A) of the IT Act to empower key ministries to issue emergency content takedown orders, expanding powers beyond MeitY

Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern

InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring

Morning-after pills: DTAB pushes for boxed warnings, stricter norms

CDSCO's DTAB panel proposes boxed warnings on emergency contraceptive pills and inclusion under Schedule K to ensure safer usage while retaining over-the-counter availability

Census 2027 offers historic chance to record disability data: Athawale

He emphasised that improved enumeration and disaggregated data would help the government design effective interventions and ensure better inclusion of persons with disabilities

Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, CDSCO over misuse of diabetes drugs

The matter has been posted for hearing on May 21

Finance ministry cuts MeitY allocation by 17% for FY27 amid underspending

Finance ministry cuts MeitY's FY27 allocation by 17% due to underspending in PLI, semiconductor and AI Mission schemes, with panel flagging concerns over fund utilisation

India's sugar output rises 10.5% to 26.21 MT in 2025-26 season: ISMA

The sugar output so far has exceeded the total net production of 26.12 million tonne in the full 2024-25 marketing year (October-September)

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawal services

By enabling cardless cash withdrawals at business correspondent (BC) touchpoints, the initiative bridges the gap between digital payments and physical cash access

Many Opposition-ruled states have provisioned VB G RAM G funds: Chouhan

Chouhan also said that the Opposition's protest against VB G RAM G has failed to garner any public support because the country has accepted it as a better scheme than its previous version (MGNREGA)

West Asia conflict: Helmet makers flag safety risks amid cost surge

Helmet makers warn that rising input costs driven by global conflicts may lead to compromised safety standards, as price pressures intensify in India's competitive market

Over 35 GW renewable capacity may face grid curtailment in FY27: Crisil

Crisil warns over 35 GW renewable capacity may face curtailment in FY27 due to slow transmission rollout, with TGNA projects bearing the bulk of the risk

India Inc's ECB and FCCB intent hit new FY26 high in January 2026

According to RBI data, $4.18 billion was proposed through the automatic route and $1.15 billion through the approval route

Create energy policy to shield economy from oil shock: Parl panel to FinMin

Most critically, the committee have recommended that the department facilitate a 'Structural Reform Bridge' to help states transition away from revenue deficit grants (RDGs)

Uttar Pradesh defence corridor logs in ₹35,000 crore investments

One of the largest projects in the corridor is the weapon manufacturing plant set up by Adani Defence Systems in Kanpur at an investment of about ₹1,500 crore

New captive power rules to boost renewable energy adoption by industries

Industry says changes to captive power rules will make renewable projects more scalable, enabling group companies to access captive power benefits and boost clean energy adoption

India's trade remains steady despite West Asia conflict: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister brought attention to India's comprehensive export growth and said that the government is focused on strengthening its competitive advantage in the global market

Fuel retailers seek advance payments as losses mount on price surge

Indian refiners, hit hard by a declining rupee, are facing revenue losses from retail sales as cracks for gasoline and gasoil surged to multi-year ‌highs

Zydus, Lupin sign deal to co-market Semaglutide injections in India

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat Type 2 Diabetes and, increasingly, for weight management by helping regulate blood sugar and appetite

India preferred tech partner amid global supply chain shifts: Nasscom chief

Outlining the factors that make India a preferred partner, Nambiar pointed to the country's status as a 'trusted democracy' and its massive scale, serving as a 'living laboratory for innovation'

Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia crisis

The BCC urged RBI to encourage banks to adopt a supportive credit approach