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FY27 CAD likely to widen amid West Asia headwinds, say economists
Economists broadly agree that this financial year is shaping up to be tougher than the last for the external account
 "FY27 CAD likely to widen amid West Asia headwinds, say economists")
VB-G RAM G replacing MGNREGA to come into force across India from July 1
The Centre has notified the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026, with a 125 day rural employment guarantee and expanded infrastructure creation mandate
 "VB-G RAM G replacing MGNREGA to come into force across India from July 1")
Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs
The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to ensure timely disposal of bail pleas and avoid casual adjournments in matters involving personal liberty
 "Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs")
Review of trade in goods pact with Asean priority for India: MEA
India is pushing for an early review of the ASEAN trade pact while pursuing bilateral access for pharmaceuticals, agriculture and defence exports
 "Review of trade in goods pact with Asean priority for India: MEA")
Maharashtra will continue to lead in capex, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra will continue to lead states in infrastructure spending and cut power tariffs by 3 per cent annually till 2030, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
 "Maharashtra will continue to lead in capex, says Devendra Fadnavis")
Judicial roadblocks for trade tariffs won't change Donald Trump's mind
For many countries around the world, including India, the possibility of Section 301 tariffs is even more concerning than the arbitrary IEEPA levies the President introduced last year
 "Judicial roadblocks for trade tariffs won't change Donald Trump's mind")
N Chandrababu Naidu seeks investments in Andhra's aerospace sector
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged industries to generate power within factory premises and invest in the state's aerospace sector
 "N Chandrababu Naidu seeks investments in Andhra's aerospace sector")
UP bagged ₹50 trillion investment proposals since 2017: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's industrial revival was driven by rule of law, infrastructure growth and policy reforms
 "UP bagged ₹50 trillion investment proposals since 2017: CM Adityanath")
Cybercriminals are innovating in AI-led hacking operations: Google
The incident marks the first time Google has identified attackers using AI to discover a new vulnerability and attempt to exploit it at scale
 "Cybercriminals are innovating in AI-led hacking operations: Google")
Beyond appeals: Prices are the best way to change consumer behaviour
If the government allows prices to adjust swiftly in response to the changed supply situation, then people will automatically follow suit
 "Beyond appeals: Prices are the best way to change consumer behaviour")
India should treble clean energy target by 2030, says Amitabh Kant
Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said India must sharply scale up clean energy capacity, storage and transmission infrastructure to secure energy independence
 "India should treble clean energy target by 2030, says Amitabh Kant")
PM Modi's UAE visit to focus on energy ties amid West Asia conflict
PM Narendra Modi's UAE stopover during his Europe tour will centre on energy security, trade and investment ties amid disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict
 "PM Modi's UAE visit to focus on energy ties amid West Asia conflict")
Strong orders cushion ABB as margin recovery remains key concern
ABB reported strong order inflows in Q1CY26, but margins remained under pressure due to higher raw material costs, forex volatility and slower execution
 "Strong orders cushion ABB as margin recovery remains key concern")
RBI to conduct three-day VRR auction on Tuesday, aims to infuse ₹50K crore
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a Rs 50,000 crore VRR auction after overnight call rates moved above the policy repo rate amid evolving liquidity conditions
 "RBI to conduct three-day VRR auction on Tuesday, aims to infuse ₹50K crore")
Jewellery, travel stocks slide after PM urges curbs on imports, spending
Shares of jewellery, travel and hospitality firms fell after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged restraint in gold purchases and foreign travel amid forex pressures
 "Jewellery, travel stocks slide after PM urges curbs on imports, spending")
Prosperity is both India's ambition and destiny: RBI dy governor Gupta
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta says India has entered a virtuous cycle of growth and stability, with many states likely to approach high-income levels by 2047
 "Prosperity is both India's ambition and destiny: RBI dy governor Gupta")
PM's push for less use of chemical fertilisers may face pricing hurdle
India's is estimated to have consumed close to 40 million tonnes of urea in FY26, which is one of the highest in recent times
 "PM's push for less use of chemical fertilisers may face pricing hurdle")
Equity mutual fund inflows robust in April despite softer SIP numbers
Net investments of ₹38,440 cr were 5 per cent lower than the high recorded in March, but were still above past year's average monthly inflows
 "Equity mutual fund inflows robust in April despite softer SIP numbers")
NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts: What needs to be checked before investing
Costs, liquidity, and the mechanism for conversion to physical gold are aspects you must understand before taking the plunge
 "NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts: What needs to be checked before investing")
NCW alleges 'toxic workplace environment' at TCS Nashik back office
The case has attracted nationwide attention as it involves India's top software-services exporter, which has annual revenue of $30 billion and is part of the salt-to-aviation Tata Group
 "NCW alleges 'toxic workplace environment' at TCS Nashik back office")