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PM CARES donations fall 30%, but fund balance hits record ₹8,452 crore

Donations to the PM CARES Fund fell sharply in FY25. Spending also dropped to a five-year low. Yet, the fund’s balance rose to a record ₹8,452 crore. Here’s what the latest audited accounts show.

Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items: What’s on the list

India is pushing harder to reduce defence imports, with 405 critical items now added to its sixth Positive Indigenisation List. From helicopters, tanks and missiles to radars and ammunition.

What has India approved under its ₹7,877 crore electronics push?

The government has approved 31 new electronics component projects worth ₹7,877 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. The approvals are aimed at deepening local manufacturing.

India Inc posts blockbuster Q1, but why are margins shrinking

India Inc started FY27 on a strong note, with listed companies reporting their fastest revenue growth in 15 quarters. But rising energy and raw material costs squeezed margins, even as profits grew.

73% drop out before class 12: Why are India’s students disappearing?

Nearly 73% of students in India do not make it from primary to higher secondary, according to findings cited by a parliamentary panel based on UDISE+ 2024-25 data. As enrolment falls sharply across.

UPI has been free for 10 years: Why is India debating charges now? Digital payment

India’s UPI network has grown from just 373 transactions in its first month to more than 23 billion transactions in a single month. But as the system scales, a bigger question is emerging.

Jharkhand exam row: Why thousands of Jharkhand job aspirants are protesting | JPSC

Weeks after a major youth protest in Delhi over examination paper leaks, another agitation is gathering momentum in Jharkhand. Thousands of students and government-job aspirants in Ranchi.

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists: Who is eligible

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) has launched a three-month scheme offering complimentary UAE entry visas to eligible India.

How Indian investors are becoming the stock market’s biggest force | Share market news | Investment

Domestic investors are pouring record amounts into Indian equities, helping offset heavy foreign investor selling. Here’s how DIIs are reshaping Dalal Street, where they are investing.

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy: How the state plans to attract aerospace investments

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy aims to attract aerospace and defence investments by offering incentives and building a stronger manufacturing ecosystem.

Uttar Pradesh's Plug and Play Shed Policy: Ready factories for smaller businesses

Uttar Pradesh’s Plug and Play Shed Policy aims to give smaller businesses access to ready-to-use industrial spaces with lower upfront costs. Here’s how the policy works

Uttar Pradesh’s Electronics Component Policy: A push to build India’s supply chain

Uttar Pradesh’s new Electronics Component Policy aims to attract investment, boost local manufacturing and reduce India’s dependence on imports.

Uttar Pradesh’s Bio-plastic Policy: Can it build India’s PLA manufacturing hub

Uttar Pradesh’s Bio-plastic Policy aims to promote PLA and other bio-based materials while encouraging investment in sustainable manufacturing.

Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy: Incentives, eligibility and what investors should know

Uttar Pradesh’s Data Centre Policy offers a range of incentives to attract investments and build the state into a major data centre hub.

Zepto, BookMyShow, Physics Wallah & more fined: How it impacts you | Indigo | FirstCry | PharmaEasy

Every time you order food, book a flight or shop online, are you being nudged into spending more without realizing it? India has begun cracking down on these deceptive design tricks.

Different prices for 4G & 5G? TRAI proposes 5G network slicing: What is it?

India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), has proposed new quality of service rules to support 5G network slicing, a technology that creates dedicated.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan | RBI MPC Outcome

The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, meaning there’s no immediate relief—or burden—for home loan borrowers. So, what does this mean for your EMI? Will banks reduce lending rates?

RBI MPC Outcome August 2026: Why RBI has kept repo rate unchanged again | Inflation | GDP growth

The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for a second straight policy review. Why did the central bank hit pause, what does it expect for inflation and growth,

Why FSSAI stopped Dabur from selling products with ‘100%’ claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred Dabur from selling several food products carrying claims such as "100% Natural" and "100% Pure", saying they violate food .

How domestic investors overtook foreign investors as India's biggest market owners

For the first time ever, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) own a bigger share of India's stock market than foreign investors (FIIs). What's driving this historic shift.