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India needs $2.4 trillion to build future-ready cities by 2050: Report
India's cities are expected to contribute 75% of GDP by 2050, yet weak municipal finances threaten the investment needed to support rapid urbanisation
 "India needs $2.4 trillion to build future-ready cities by 2050: Report")
India overtakes China as world's second-largest seafarer supplier
The country's share of the global seafaring workforce has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from 5.2 per cent in 2015 to 12.16 per cent in 2026.
 "India overtakes China as world's second-largest seafarer supplier")
Rupee is undervalued, says RBI Governor: What it means and why it matters
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the rupee is undervalued and recent weakness is due to global factors, not India's economy. Here's what it means and why it matters
 "Rupee is undervalued, says RBI Governor: What it means and why it matters")
Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time
The Centre has promised to withdraw Neet protest cases, but the process is not automatic. Here's why an FIR cannot simply be cancelled and why some cases may take longer to close
 "Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time")
Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl
Italy's return to nuclear power reflects a broader shift. Here's why countries are reconsidering atomic energy after Chernobyl and Fukushima despite lingering safety concerns
 "Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl")
Rahul Gandhi's remarks spark uproar in Lok Sabha; Rijiju seeks apology
Rahul Gandhi's remarks during the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill sparked protests from Treasury benches, and were later expunged from the records
CBDT brings crypto under global tax reporting: What it means for investors
In a new guidance note, the CBDT laid down detailed reporting and due diligence obligations for crypto exchanges and other RCASPs to bridge the information gap created by crypto assets.
 "CBDT brings crypto under global tax reporting: What it means for investors")
India, China fuelling 'Putin's war machine': US Senator on sanctions bill
The US Senate moved a step closer to passing a bipartisan bill that would allow Trump to impose sanctions on countries, including India and China, that continue to buy Russian oil.
 "India, China fuelling 'Putin's war machine': US Senator on sanctions bill")
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who can apply for ₹2,500 monthly assistance?
Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 every month, with the government offering two payout options aimed at promoting savings and digital spending
 "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who can apply for ₹2,500 monthly assistance?")
ACME Solar bags ₹3,405 cr PFC funding for 250 MW renewable energy project
The financing for the Rajasthan-Gujarat project takes ACME Solar's total project funding raised this fiscal to over ₹6,000 crore
 "ACME Solar bags ₹3,405 cr PFC funding for 250 MW renewable energy project")
Khajuraho tops airport rankings despite having no scheduled flights
AAI's customer survey crowns Madhya Pradesh airport even as scheduled commercial operations remain suspended, raising questions over how airport performance is measured
 "Khajuraho tops airport rankings despite having no scheduled flights")
Banks collected ₹7,086 crore as minimum balance penalties in FY26: Govt
According to the Finance Ministry, private sector banks accounted for nearly 70 per cent of the total minimum balance charges collected in FY26
 "Banks collected ₹7,086 crore as minimum balance penalties in FY26: Govt")
Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks banning Chinese AI models won't help the US
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said blocking advanced Chinese AI models in the US would not be an effective response to growing competition from China
 "Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks banning Chinese AI models won't help the US")
Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms
Despite recent heavy rainfall, cumulative monsoon deficits remain. Here's why the timing and distribution of rain matter as much as seasonal totals for agriculture
 "Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms")
1 officer, 1 car: Govt bars multiple vehicle allotments for bureaucrats
The government has directed all ministries to follow the 'One Entitled Officer, One Official Car' policy, barring senior bureaucrats from getting multiple staff cars
 "1 officer, 1 car: Govt bars multiple vehicle allotments for bureaucrats")
AI data centres to add 26.3 GW to India's power demand by FY32: Govt
The estimate is nearly double the government's previous projection made in March, when the power ministry said electricity demand from data centres could reach 13.56 GW by FY32.
 "AI data centres to add 26.3 GW to India's power demand by FY32: Govt")
IMD forecasts widespread rain across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
A deep depression over Odisha is moving westward, bringing widespread rain to north, central and eastern India. Delhi is under a yellow alert with light to moderate rain expected through the day
 "IMD forecasts widespread rain across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi")
Q1 results: Adani Enterprises, Asian Paints, Dabur India, 85 more on Jul 29
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Ambuja Cements, Suzlon Energy, Birlasoft, Tata Capital, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Pine Labs are also to release their April-June earnings today
 "Q1 results: Adani Enterprises, Asian Paints, Dabur India, 85 more on Jul 29")
What is business overreach? Why HDFC Bank used the term in MSRDC case
HDFC Bank called the MSRDC matter 'business overreach'. Here's what the term means, why it is not a legal concept, and how it differs from fraud
 "What is business overreach? Why HDFC Bank used the term in MSRDC case")
EPFO paid lower EPS than passbook balance, forum awards 9% interest
Consumer forum found EPFO wrongly calculated an EPS withdrawal claim and ordered 9% interest with compensation
 "EPFO paid lower EPS than passbook balance, forum awards 9% interest")