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Govt launches NLC India OFS; Carlsberg eyes $700 million India IPO

The Centre plans to divest up to 3 per cent in NLC India through an offer for sale, while Carlsberg is preparing draft papers for a potential India listing

Symbols vs solutions: How India's past governments handled economic crises

From Lal Bahadur Shastri’s rationing measures during the 1965 food crisis to Manmohan Singh-era spending cuts after the global financial meltdown

Select Indian entities get access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model

Government agencies and private sector firms are among a select group of Indian organisations that have secured access to Anthropic's Mythos artificial intelligence model as part of the recent expansion of Project Glasswing, according to sources familiar with the matter. Asked about the number of Indian entities that have got access to the model, sources said the figure is in the single digit for now. An email sent to Anthropic did not elicit an immediate response. Sources indicated that participating Indian entities span both government and private sectors, but did not disclose specific names. Described as a "collaborative effort to secure the world's most important software", Project Glasswing is Anthropic's initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity by giving select organisations access to Claude Mythos Preview, an advanced AI model that can identify software vulnerabilities. When the programme was announced globally in April, about 50 partners were granted access to the m

Shastri Bhawan embodied a more open, accessible era of governance

The seven-storeyed building, often described as a run-down office and not quite smelling like power corridors are expected to, was rather unique

India's EV narrative | Electrifying heavy vehicles

In this session, Rahul Kanuganti, Founder & CEO, Flytta Green shared his insight on heavy-duty freight and how government support is required in this sector for better EV adoption

Govt extends MIP on virgin multi-layer paper board till Sept 2026

The government has announced the extension of the minimum import price on virgin multi-layer paper board till September 30, 2026, according to a notification. The MIP was first imposed in August 2025. "Minimum Import Price (MIP) @ INR 67,220 per MT on Cost, Insurance, and Freight )CIF) value, imposed on import of Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board (VPB)'has been extended for the period up to 30.09.2026," the directorate general of foreign trade has said in notification. The product is used in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, FMCG products, food and beverages, electronics, high-end cosmetics, liquor, book covers, and publishing. Below this MIP, imports would not be allowed.

Govt proposes continuous on-screen label for AI-generated content: What it means

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed that all content generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) carry a “continuous and clearly visible display”

Government extends EV subsidies to boost adoption: Temporary fix or long-term strategy?

The Centre has extended subsidies for electric two-wheelers until July 2026 and for electric three-wheelers until March 2028, under the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme.

Govt, auto industry move towards consensus on CAFE-III norms: Report

Senior government officials and representatives from the auto industry held a meeting to reach a consensus on the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-III) norms, with sector stakeholders indicating their acceptance of the latest draft proposals, according to sources. The meeting was called by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power, and attended by secretaries from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MoRTH), Ministry of Power (MoP) and Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), and auto industry stakeholders, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The meeting was held to gauge the views of stakeholders, especially automakers, over the draft rules before a final shape is given to them. Differences had emerged among auto manufacturers over the draft rules, with small car makers arguing that leniency should be granted to them under the CAFE-III norms on the basis of weight and affordability, even as large OEMs were opposed to differential treatment,

Govt to provide ₹10,000 cr support for cities under ₹1 trillion Urban Fund

Government allocates Rs 10,000 crore for capacity building and credit guarantees under Urban Challenge Fund to help cities access market financing

Govt notifies SEZ for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing at Dholera

The government on Wednesday said it has notified a special economic zone to be set up by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd for electronic hardware and software, including IT/ITeS, at Dholera in Gujarat. The company has proposed an investment of Rs 91,000 crore to set up India's first chip fabrication unit. The proposal was approved by the board of approval, the highest body for SEZ related issues. It is chaired by the commerce secretary. "The department of commerce on April 9 has notified a special economic zone to be set up by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd exclusively for electronic hardware and software including IT/ITeS at Dholera, Gujarat," Additional Secretary in the Commerce Ministry Ajay Bhadoo told reporters here. The SEZ will be set up on an area of 66.16 hectares. It is expected to generate 21,000 jobs. To promote the sector, he said, the government last year reduced the minimum contiguous land requirement from 50 hectares to 10 hectares for the ...

Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception

Might also set up a separate Directorate General of Global Outreach with I&B Ministry

Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul to stay in power following Parliament vote

Thailand's incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul won a vote in Parliament on Thursday to remain in office, according to an official tally. The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives. Anutin is expected to take office a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the new cabinet is expected to be appointed in the following weeks. Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party won 191 seats in February's general election, according to official results, and has since built a coalition with several other parties to form a governing majority. Among those partners is the populist Pheu Thai Party, which placed third with 74 seats. The progressive People's Party, which finished second with 120 seats, has said it will not join the Bhumjaithai-led government. Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut received 119 votes after being nominated in what the

Centre offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states committing to PNG shift

At least 8 oil tankers, including 7 with Russian crude, diverted mid-voyage from China to India

Govt, Opposition clash in Lok Sabha over fuel supply amid West Asia crisis

The government on Thursday said there was no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene or aviation turbine fuel in India after the Opposition criticised it over the handling of the fallout of the West Asia crisis by citing instances of scarcity and panic buying across the country. Responding to concerns raised by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri said it was the foremost priority of the government that the kitchens of over 33 crore families, especially the poor and the underprivileged, did not face any shortage of gas. Domestic supply was fully protected and the delivery cycle unchanged, he said. "There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel or fuel oil. The availability of petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, kerosene, and fuel oil is fully assured," Puri said. He said retail outlets across the country were well stocked, supply chains were functioning normally, and additional allocation of PDS (pub

Indigo has lowest pilots-to-aircraft ratio at 7.6: Govt tells Lok Sabha

IndiGo has the lowest pilots-to-aircraft ratio at 7.6 compared to other domestic airlines, the Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament on Thursday. SpiceJet has the highest at 9.4 pilots per aircraft followed by Akasa Air having 9.33 pilots per aircraft, according to data presented by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express have 9.1 pilots per aircraft and 8.8 pilots per aircraft, respectively, the data showed. In response to another question, the minister said that Air India Express had employed the highest number of expat pilots at 48, while IndiGo hired 29 foreign pilots. The minister said that IndiGo has a total of 5,200 pilots, including 970 female pilots in the company, while Air India has 3,123 pilots with 508 female pilots. The number of total pilots with Air India Express is 1,820, and 234 of them are females, the minister said. Akasa Air has 761 pilots, including

IRFC OFS sees weak institutional demand; bids hover near floor price

Government's 4% IRFC stake sale drew muted interest from institutional investors, with only 85% subscription at the base level and bids clustering near the ₹104 floor price

Govt to launch HPV vaccination programme for girls aged 14 and above

The Union government will soon launch a nationwide HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination programme targeting girls aged 14 and above, official sources said. The Gardasil injection will be administered free of cost, they said. The quadrivalent HPV vaccine protects against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer, as well as types 6 and 11, they said. "Strong global and Indian scientific evidence confirms that a single dose provides robust and durable protection when administered to girls in the recommended age group," an official source said. "Vaccination under the national programme will be voluntary and free of cost, ensuring equitable access across socio-economic groups," the source added.

EPFO likely to link with govt databases to enhance compliance monitoring

EPFO is also expanding data integration with state governments to widen compliance checks. Its payroll data is regularly shared with the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan

Govt asks EPFO to conduct study on impact of workforce formalisation

Panel seeks report in three months amid push on labour codes, eshram and social security coverage