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Party calls the issue a case of ‘seat chori’ by ‘the BJP-EC jugalbandi’; the party plans a nation-wide agitation on inflation, unemployment, NEET paper leak, CBSE OSM row, and other issues; protest campaign likely to begin by the end of June

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh emphasised the economic value of unpaid household work and expressed hope that the word "homemaker" would now acquire the acronym "nation builder".

The Congress party announced a nationwide campaign against PM Modi over unemployment, inflation, and exam paper leaks, set to start by late June.

“It is the responsibility of those in authority (in PoK) to listen, engage and peacefully resolve the matter, rather than allow it to escalate into violence, arbitrary arrests and loss of life,” said the Mirwaiz.

An official press release said these companies will generate a projected turnover of ₹15,561.34 crore in notified products, and create 36,217 employment opportunities across the textile value chain.

The successful test flight represents a major leap in the C295 programme and the government's "Make in India" initiative.

The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of April 2026. Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/437

Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on June 12, 2026 (Friday). As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under: (₹ crore) Security Notified Amount MUC amount per PD Minimu

A growing board game community in Visakhapatnam is creating spaces for friendship, conversation and screen-free fun

The advisory council says it assembled a dataset on elections to LS seats from 2009 to 2024 to estimate a ‘statistical relationship’ between voter turnout, constituency size, and five compositional features of the constituency; the model results in increasing the size of the Lok Sabha to 824 seats and it is broadly in line with what the Centre had suggested in April, when it brought the Delimitation-related Bills but failed to pass them in Parliament

Unabated foreign fund outflows and a spike in U.S. inflation also dented markets’ sentiment, according to market analysts

Oil prices jumped as much as 2% on Thursday (June 11, 2026), extending similar gains the day before

IGNOU has opened online applications for its July 2026 PhD admissions across 36 disciplines until July 1.

Investigators also uncovered digital evidence showing that the accused had searched online and watched videos on "painless" killing methods before committing the crime.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy unveiled plans for "Future City" near Hyderabad, aiming to boost the economy and attract global investments while addressing urban challenges.

The CID is examining the movement of money connected to Shivam Associates and its promoter who is accused of collecting funds from 40, 7000 investors.

Expects rupee to trade in the range of 95.1 against the US dollar this calendar year

It’s a well formulated scheme. The central bank will cover the exchange risk that banks otherwise bear if they hold NRIs’ dollar deposits, even if their rates are capped while debt yields abroad are high. Could the yen carry trade help?

India’s 7.7% real GDP expansion in 2025-26 is largely a result of low inflation, with the effect of weak nominal growth most acutely felt in agriculture, where prices fell and incomes suffered. The government must support people’s livelihoods. It’ll help revive demand.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's estimate of our nuclear arsenal offers us an occasion to take the high ground and restate our long-held position on nukes. The world also needs to note South Asia’s outlier dynamics of deterrence.

There is a particular genre of conference speech that has become familiar at arbitration weeks and at every gathering of the international arbitration community where India features on the agenda. Practitioners take the podium and conclude with some variant of the observation that India has tremendous potential but still has work to do. And when the conference ends, very little changes.The proposition that India can or should become an international arbitration hub is, at its core, a category er

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A Mumbai special court on Wednesday directed accused Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira to respond to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) pleas seeking cancellation of their bail in the Bhima Koregaon case over alleged violations of bail conditions.Special Judge Chakor S Baviskar granted time to the accused to file their replies. The NIA moved the court alleging that Gonsalves and Ferreira attended a January 19 gathering at the Mumbai Press Club where other accused persons were present and

The Central Government has nominated Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India vice Shri Nagaraju Maddirala. The nomination of Shri Sanjay Lohiya is effective from June 11, 2026 and until further orders. (Brij Raj)            Chief General Manager Press Release: 2026-2027/438

Karnataka Chief Minister also suggests strengthening urban and regional economic growth centres to generate quality employment opportunities beyond Bengaluru

French diplomatic sources say future defence cooperation with India will be aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and based on an equal partnership. They express optimism about the prospects of enhanced cooperation in the nuclear sector, citing recent legislative reforms in India.

An increase in number of beneficiaries under the initiative is expected to lead to a gradual rise in livestock population

It says it will fight the rejection of candidate’s papers legally and politically; party plans nation-wide agitation on inflation, unemployment, NEET paper leak, CBSE OSM row among others issues

Anthropic, the American AI company that makes Claude, has been releasing new models with increasing efficiency , according to information in its own website

Andhra Pradesh was among four states identified in February’s federal ‌budget for the development of rare earth “corridors” covering mining, processing and magnet production

In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 150.63 points, or 0.20%, to settle at 73,832.55

Business Monitor International's projection is in line with Reserve Bank of India's 6.6% growth estimates for FY27

Early use cases were task-specific like reducing payment failures, improving fraud detection, accelerating customer service. “The future is agentic AI,” Mr. Jagannath said. “Not one agent, but a multitude of agents with human-like reasoning, working together to complete processes end-to-end”

A bench of Judicial Member Sushil Mahadeorao Kochey and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar passed the order while admitting the SBI's application filed under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

For ethanol blends of up to 20 per cent, excise duty on the blended petrol was exempted by the Ministry of Finance. The exemption ensures that the duties already paid are not charged a second time on the blend.

Garg, a known gangster, was wanted in several cases registered by the Haryana Police for offences relating to murder, attempt to murder, extortion, organised crime and use of illegal firearms, according to the CBI.

Each of the three vessels struck has had a complicated history with inspection deficiencies, detentions and sanctions.

Pranit More faced backlash after a clip from his show surfaced where a man said he paid ₹370 for biryani on a date and deserved a “return” on his investment.

Three held for duping DRDO employee of over ₹15 lakh in online investment scam

Imports rise 32 per cent till May. With duty exemption total imports may top 60 lakh bales

The ability to make small talk is a valuable skill that many executives seem oblivious to. It helps break barriers between people, aids bonding and can yield insights that can’t be obtained any other way. In other words, it can pay off in spades.

The UK Treasury continues to resist a push to speed up an increase in defense spending, just days out from unveiling the country’s long-delayed military investment plan.

At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India associated itself with the positions taken on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (G-77), the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) and the BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India, China)

The Mamata camp alleged that the rebel MPs lack “political morality and ethics” and termed them opportunists for trying to engineer a split.

On May 20, 2014, Modi's emotional speech marked his rise as BJP leader, credited with expanding the party's power and reshaping Indian politics.

The meeting at 10 Janpath took place a day after Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee met former Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her residence and discussed ways to further consolidate the opposition alliance.

Inflows into equity mutual funds had already moderated ever since the beginning of the calendar year

The 50-share National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Nifty dipped 27.15 points, or 0.12%, to end at 23,214.95

The Bombay High Court noted that an assessment order against Anil Ambani has already been passed and that he has filed an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)

Net inflows into equity schemes stood at ₹22,908 crore in May, compared with ₹38,440 crore in April, ₹40,450 crore in March, ₹25,978 crore in February and ₹24,028 crore in January

Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Trent and ICICI Bank were among the biggest winners from the Sensex index

The BJP's decision to field Prof M Nagaraja for the Rajya Sabha instead of renominating former prime minister Deve Gowda prompted the JD(S) patriarch's remarks.

This is his second visit to the national Capital after he met PM Modi and Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 27

Swapan Dasgupta, who won from Rashbehari in Kolkata, was placed in charge of the finance department. Sharadwat Mukherjee, was made the health minister.

The official booklet highlights key farm initiatives such as PM-KISAN, fertiliser subsidies, MSP procurement, crop insurance, organic farming, digital reforms, record foodgrain output and rising exports

The scheme aims to provide ₹2.55 lakh crore additional credit support to borrowers impacted by liquidity challenges from the West Asia crisis, with MSMEs receiving the largest share

Newly approved companies include those from Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Technical Textiles segments

Satheesan said the scheme will be expanded in phases after KSRTC improves its revenue generation and financial position

The upgrade is also likely to create new investment and employment opportunities in Nagaur, Bikaner and nearby regions, aligning with the state’s Viksit Rajasthan vision.

Inflows during FY27 estimated at $55-65 billion, with $40-45 billion expected to come through the FCNR(B) route, the report said

Last Friday's package announced by RBI may buy the rupee a breather, but it won't fix the core weakness in India's external accounts. On the other hand, attracting foreign inflows would be easier if Indian debt assets begin to yield more.

The outsized fee that the Trump administration tried to charge for US work visas didn’t pass a legal test. What does this say about the US labour market and its economy’s future?

In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated May 30, 2019 (SGB 2019-20 Series-I-Issue date June 11, 2019) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on June 11, 2026. 2. Further, the redemption price of SGB shall be based on simple average of closing price of

Reserve Bank of India has today issued the following draft Amendment Directions for public comments: Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Governance) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Governance) Second  Amendment Directions, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Governance) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Governance) Second  Amendment Directions, 2026 Reserve Ba

The extant guidelines require the use of the Current Exposure Method (CEM) for the computation of Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) exposure. In 2016, RBI issued final ‘Guidelines for Computing Exposure for Counterparty Credit Risk arising from Derivative Transactions’ and ‘Guidelines on Capital Requirements for Bank Exposures to Central Counterparties’, both based on the Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR), with an intended implementation date of Apr

The Reserve Bank had, on February 13, 2026, issued draft Amendment Directions for instructions on ‘Lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)’, seeking feedback from stakeholders. The draft Amendment Directions proposed to permit commercial banks to extend finance to REITs, subject to appropriate prudential safeguards including regulatory ceiling for exposure to REITs. The existing guidelines on lending to InvITs (applicable to comm

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Cancellation Order Date 1 Express Fincap House Private Limited Old UBI Building, 1st Floor, A T Road, Tinsukia 786125 B.08.00197 March 29, 2016 April 06, 2026 2 Akshay Fiscal Services Ltd 3, Mangoe Lane 2nd Floor, Kolkata

India’s net FDI has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows, underlining the impact of disinvestment/capital repatriation; an understanding of these trends requires looking beyond aggregate inflow, outflow figures; investor classes, modes of entry, and exit strategies can have important implications for technology transfer, industrial development, and external sustainability

According to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), 28,86,797 candidates have applied to compete for 32,679 vacancies over three days (June 8, 9 and 10) across the State.

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan entertain the appeal and stay the single judge’s order

The plug and play facility at Panapakkam is being developed as a hub for non-leather footwear manufacturing

Willie Walsh praised India’s airport infrastructure and support measures, stressing that stronger air connectivity will drive future aviation and economic growth

From a major U.S. court setback to Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee plan to escalating political turmoil in West Bengal and fresh developments in the CMRL case involving T Veena - Top stories of the day

The National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) active investor base is estimated to have declined by nearly 35 lakh in FY26 to 4.58 crore, after several years of rapid expansion led by digital brokerages, low-cost trading apps and strong retail participation in equities and derivatives.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.66% to $92.69 per barrel

Both SAIL ‌and ⁠NMDC are exploring sourcing of raw materials and are in ⁠talks with Russia, and SAIL has also set up an internal panel to study the issue

Sebi Joseph, President of Otis India, talks about the company’s expansion plans, how the West Asia crisis is impacting the organisation, his leadership mantra, and more. He also talks at length on the order from real estate company Prestige Estates to install two super fast elevators that can travel at 10 metre/second at the under-construction The Prestige at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai which will be India’s tallest commercial building when complete.

Failing in its bid to secure this project, MDL now wants to invest over ₹29,000 crore for a mega shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh

Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure

A U.S. federal judge striking down President Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike is also a mild positive for Indian IT stocks, experts said

Banerjee met Gandhi at the latter's residence after nearly five years.

Describing startups as a key pillar of Punjab's future economic growth, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring that no promising idea is abandoned due to a lack of financial support.

Special Judge (CBI) Ajay Gupta granted time to the CBI to file its reply on the application moved by Yash Yadav.

The report said dark patterns risked becoming embedded in everyday online transactions unless compliance and enforcement improve substantially

Shahzad Bhatti, a gangster-turned-terrorist backed by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI, has emerged as a key figure in recent investigations into terror attacks

People aware of the matter said six women were admitted to PBM Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and some of them required dialysis

CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles

Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state government’s nodal agency for investment promotion, said the minister’s visit was a signal of continuity, confidence and commitment to industry

Compliance costs, low overseas tariffs and inverted duty structures are limiting benefits for Indian industry, GTRI said

Data also showed that LPG consumption fell about ‌20% from a year earlier to 2.13 million tons

The shares of Samsung, SK Hynix, ASML and others fell sharply on Monday, following jitters in the US late last week. Is this a sign of taut nerves among investors in anticipation of a Fed rate hike—or the start of a global AI rethink?

India is not yet ready to allow lawyers to participate in success-based fee arrangements, said Mahesh Agarwal, Managing Partner at Agarwal Law Associates, during a panel discussion at the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026.Cautioning against blurring the line between legal representation and financial stakes in litigation, he said,“Lawyers should not be getting any success fees. They can charge whatever they want to, but they should not be part of the litigation. Litigation funding i

In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated September 30, 2019 (SGB 2019-20 Series-VII-Issue date December 10, 2019) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on June 10, 2026. 2. Further, the redemption price of SGB shall be based on simple average of closi

The UK government is planning to cut £6 billion ($8 billion) in investment for projects such as schools and hospitals over the next four years to help fund a £15 billion increase in spending on defense, according to local media reports.

According to preliminary information, the bus driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and as a result, the bus hit two cars, a cab and two motorbikes

Finance Secretary tasked with studying how to compensate KSRTC for revenue loss resulting from scheme implementation, says Transport Minister C.P. John

The duo also snatched a mobile phone from them

Complaints had also been received that educational loan applications submitted by students were pending with banks

Sector-wise, selling pressure was seen across realty, metal, auto and information technology stocks, which witnessed the sharpest declines

Cuts in central excise on petrol and diesel cost the Centre roughly $1.18 billion a month in forgone revenue.

Kerala HSCAP Trial Allotment 2026: This gives applicants an idea of the school and course they may receive based on their preferences and performance.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE: Asian shares skidded on Monday after worries about Big Tech investments and rising odds of an interest rate hike sent US stocks to their worst day since October.

Consumer durables, logistics, retail and capital goods likely to lead the next phase of the investment cycle.

The project will involve an investment commitment of about $70 million and will be executed through a joint venture between APSEZ’s arm Adani Harbour International FZCO and Meridian Group

Minority stake sales in CPSEs and and asset monetisation drive a strong start to fiscal receipts

In the face of geopolitical pressures worsening the economy’s vulnerabilities, India has taken some measures. But the long-term strategies must accompany short-term stabilization efforts to ride out the latest shock.

The economy has held up well so far and a package was unveiled on Friday by RBI and the government to attract capital. Yet, policymakers need to stay wary of an adverse global scenario turning out worse than expected. Here are the key risks to track.

Vidhiśāstras – Advocates & Solicitors has advised Pagani Capital Holding in relation to the structuring, regulatory framework and promotion of a $35 million India and middle-east focused residency investment programme aimed at facilitating foreign capital participation in qualifying projects across India.The mandate involved advising Pagani Capital Holding on the legal and regulatory aspects of introducing and promoting the programme in India including foreign investment considerations, corp

HDFC Bank Limited has sanctioned ₹1,940 crore financing availed by Indus Infra Trust, the road InvIT platform backed by GR Infra.JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised HDFC Bank on this financing transaction.The transaction was led by Karan Mitroo (Partner), with support from Pragya Verma (Senior Associate), Associates Jhalak Gupta and Harsh Dugar.The finances will be utilized for the purpose of, inter alia, refinancing of the existing debt availed by the new SPVs acquired by the Indus

The Congress chief also pointed out to the ‘complete mismanagement’ of the examination system due to which the hopes and aspirations of lakhs of youth are being betrayed.

Minister cites transparent paddy procurement, timely payments, WhatsApp-based sales and QR code-enabled smart ration cards as key reforms implemented over the past two years

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy says the Centre is prioritising both surface and underground coal gasification to reduce import dependence while unlocking high-value by-products such as ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, fertilisers, chemicals and petrochemicals

Extending losses for the second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 719.08 points, or 0.97%, to settle at 73,524.26. During the day, it dived 924.4 points, or 1.24%, to 73,318.94

India's nominal GDP has roughly doubled over the past decade, climbing from about $2.1 trillion in 2015 to around $4 trillion now.

The fraudsters promised exceptionally high returns through stock market investments and commodity trading.

The meeting comes amid growing speculations over a possible split in the Mamata Banerjee-led party following the massive loss in the West Bengal assembly polls

The surplus was significantly lower than the $13.7 billion, or 1.4 per cent of GDP, recorded in the same quarter a year earlier, indicating a moderation in the country’s external balance position despite remaining in surplus

Dealers and automakers said the shift is simultaneously leading to rising inventories of higher-displacement petrol and diesel vehicles as buyers increasingly move away from fuel-guzzling models

The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) on Monday passed a resolution condemning a series of threats, intimidation and violent attacks targeting retired Bombay High Court Justice Gautam Patel and his family over the judge's 2024 verdict on the Dawoodi Bohra community's leadership.In a resolution dated June 8, 2026, BBA cited reports that a member of Justice Patel's family had suffered physical injury in one such incident made the matter particularly disturbing and warranted serious attention of the aut

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 3, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on The Karnal Central Cooperative Bank Limited, Haryana (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The statutor

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated June 4, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on The Amravati Merchants Sahakari Bank Ltd., Amravati, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms / Concerns in which they are Interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI, under the provisions of Section

Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March of 2025-26, and for April-March 2025-26 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during 2025-26 are detailed below in Table 1. Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves* (US$ billion) Items 2024-25 2025-26 I.   Current Account Balance -23.1 -25.4 II.   Capital Account (net

Preliminary data on India's balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2025-26, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4:2025-26 India’s current account surplus stood at US$ 7.1 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) in Q4:2025-26 as compared to US$ 13.7 billion (1.4 per cent of GDP) in Q4:2024-25 (Table 1).1,2 Merchandise trade deficit at US$ 83.4 billion in Q4:2025-26 was higher than US$ 59.3 billion in Q4:2024-25. Net services

Its constituent parties are grappling with electoral losses and internal conflict while the BJP stays focused on welfare initiatives and measures to make India a developed country, says Sambit Patra

Officials at the Petroleum Ministry informed that OMCs were absorbing daily losses in the range of ₹600-₹700 crore daily from the sale of petrol, diesel and LPG combined

Family members said Riya has been unable to return to Bangladesh because her visa expired during her stay in India, creating legal complications.

Acreage may top 5.85 million hectares, but closing stocks may the lowest in years

Dealers and automakers said fuel-price hikes are accelerating consumer preference for EVs, CNG cars and smaller fuel-efficient vehicles

Warns that war disruptions were causing a debilitating impact on global economy, energy supplies

Governor JB Pritzker issued an order pausing state tax incentives for data centers in Illinois after the state legislature stalled his plan to keep data-center energy costs from affecting local residents’ bills.

The increase follows a ₹60-per-cylinder hike on March 7 after the conflict in West Asia disrupted global energy supplies and drove up international fuel prices.

What were the two sets of appeals concerning the regulation and taxation of online gaming platforms in front of the Court? What were the main objections raised by gaming companies against the GST levy? What are the likely consequences for India’s online gaming industry?

Four former AIADMK ministers and six MLAs joined the ruling TVK, citing disrespect and lack of discipline, as political defections continue.

India's new foreign investment reforms aim to stabilize the rupee, enhance G-Sec market liquidity, and attract global investments through tax incentives.

What were the two sets of appeals concerning the regulation and taxation of online gaming platforms in front of the Court? What were the main objections raised by gaming companies against the GST levy? What are the likely consequences for India’s online gaming industry?

The searches were carried out on Friday (June 5, 2026) as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds parked with IDFC First Bank and AU Finance Bank, an official statement said

Today, India's economy is one of the key drivers of global energy consumption growth, says Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil producer Rosneft

The BJP strongly condemned Revanth Reddy's remarks, calling them "dangerous" and "deeply disturbing," and demanded an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister.

The latest revision comes after a ₹60-per-cylinder hike on March 7, which came after the disruptions to global energy supplies caused by West Asia conflict.

"The hike may have started with just two rupees, but over time the increases have kept piling up, and today we can see how far the prices have risen. All of this has a direct impact on the finances and daily lives of ordinary people," says Pawar

The objective is to ensure that each indicator is reported through the most appropriate and authoritative source, reducing duplication and improving overall data coherence, say Union Health Ministry sources

The former West Bengal chief minister was accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen and veteran Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee

Pransanth was placed under suspension in November, 2024, which has since been extended multiple times whereas Ashok had been suspended in April this year

NLCIL celebrated World Environment Day with sapling drives and climate awareness initiatives, themed “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”

Delhi Government ITI Admission 2026 registration begins on June 8. Check eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, and admission details here.

UP Board Class 10 and 12 Compartment Exam 2026 application process has started. Check eligibility, fees, important dates, application steps, and direct link details.

Chandrashekhar, a resident of Katya village, submitted a complaint alleging that he had been shown as dead in the land records.

For FY28, the SPF projected real GDP growth and CPI inflation at 6.9% and 4.5%, respectively

The investmemt firm has invested in Alphabet, Google's parent company, and a home-building firm. Neither is what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger would have done. Greg Abel, now in charge, seems to be charting his own path.

In a rare departure from the usual, the rate-setting panel's resolution announced on Friday not only overlooked inflation as a major risk, it was overshadowed by RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra's statement and an effort to attract foreign inflows.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on June 6 issued a show cause notice to Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, calling the University's position on its lapsed BCI approval "factually incomplete, legally untenable and materially misleading".As per BCI, the situation has arisen because of the University's own omissions, belated filings and incomplete compliance."At the outset it is made clear that the attempt to project that the matter is pending merely because of delay at

External Affairs Ministry said Ministers S. Jaishankar and Sugiono cover the “full spectrum” review of bilateral relations covering cooperation in defence, security, maritime, trade and investment

India is entering a phase where ageing, healthcare, personal finance will become deeply interconnected public issues; retirement can no longer be limited to tax-saving instruments

Kerala CM Satheesan wrote to PM Modi and highlighted the plight of Kerala-based workers, facing significant visa restrictions and possibilities of losing jobs.

It also awarded ₹10,000 compensation to the applicant and ordered proactive disclosure of records, including NGO payments, sterilisation and vaccination data.

Geopolitical tensions around the world have made gold and silver important assets to have in one’s investment portfolio. But you must be mindful of differences between the two assets.

On World Environment Day, the Opposition leader launches an online petition against the Great Nicobar Island transhipment hub project, urges youngsters to sign up and “choose green over greed”

The GDP growth rate of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2025-26 reflects robust economic activity and broad-based growth across sectors, says BJP President Nitin Nabin

A fire in a bed-and-breakfast took the lives of 21 people in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. Of these, 12 were foreign nationals, most in India for their families’ medical needs. The owner was allegedly misusing government permits and had no clearance from the fire department. Suruchi Kumari and Shrimansi Kaushik report on how, despite repeated announcements of government audits, on ground, compliance is a challenge

Indian economy grew at 7.7% in FY 2025-26, with GDP reaching 7.8% in Q4. Despite challenges, reforms and hard work are driving growth momentum.

Government announced measures to attract foreign investment in Indian stocks, bonds. Changes aim to deepen capital market, ease investment for foreign individuals, attract stable capital inflows.

Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the growth rate worked out for SOTR in 2025-26 vis-à-vis 2024-25 was 6.8%

The deal, which will bolster SpaceX's finances ahead of its IPO on June 12, covers a computing infrastructure of approximately 110,000 Nvidia GPUs

At SPIEF 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's coders and technology workforce, calling the country a leading player in the global software industry and highlighting its growing influence in the digital economy.

Budget with significant income tax relief - no tax up to Rs 12 lakh, new simplified regime with 8 slabs. Rs 11.21 lakh crore for infrastructure, support for MSMEs, and Makhana Board for Bihar. Focus on growth, investment, and consumption.

First full budget of NDA III government with focus on employment and skilling (Rs 2 lakh crore for 5 schemes), new income tax regime slabs, abolition of angel tax, and Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex allocation for infrastructure.

Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools, covering 18 trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, and pottery. Provides skill training, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit up to Rs 3 lakh, and digital payment incentives.

Decriminalised 183 offences across 42 central Acts to promote ease of living and doing business. Replaced imprisonment with monetary penalties and compounding for minor regulatory non-compliance offences.

Incentive scheme across 14 key sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and textiles with total outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Aims to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce import dependence.

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Rs 20 lakh crore (approximately 10% of GDP) comprehensive economic stimulus package announced during COVID-19 pandemic. Covered MSMEs, farmers, migrant workers, and structural reforms across agriculture, coal, defence, and space sectors.

Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.

India's biggest indirect tax reform unifying over a dozen central and state taxes into a single nationwide tax. The 101st Constitutional Amendment and four GST Acts created a unified national market for goods and services.

India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.

Overnight withdrawal of 86% of currency in circulation to combat black money, counterfeit currency, and terror financing. Led to rapid growth of digital payments and formalisation of the economy, though debated for its economic impact.

Government demonetised 86% of currency in circulation overnight, invalidating Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. Aimed at curbing black money, counterfeiting, and terror financing. Highly debated — accelerated digital payments adoption but caused significant economic disruption.

Unified insolvency resolution framework replacing multiple overlapping laws. Established NCLT as adjudicating authority with time-bound resolution (180+90 days) for corporate insolvency, improving India's ease of doing business.

Comprehensive insolvency resolution framework consolidating existing laws. Created NCLT/NCLAT for resolution, IBBI as regulator, and Insolvency Professionals. Set strict 180-day timeline for resolution. Transformed India's credit culture.

Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.

Crop insurance scheme with lowest-ever premium rates (2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi) providing comprehensive risk cover for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses. Uses technology including satellite imagery and drones for rapid claim settlement.

Action plan to promote entrepreneurship with tax exemptions for three years, self-certification for compliance, simplified startup registration, and a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds. Recognised over 1 lakh startups.

Provides micro-finance loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises through three categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (up to Rs 5 lakh), and Tarun (up to Rs 10 lakh).

Raised FDI cap in insurance sector from 26% to 49%, strengthened IRDA's regulatory powers, and allowed Lloyd's of London to operate in India. Aimed to increase insurance penetration and capital inflows.

Flagship initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub across 25 sectors. Simplified regulatory environment, dedicated investor facilitation, and robust intellectual property regime to boost domestic and foreign investment.

World's largest financial inclusion programme providing universal access to banking services with zero-balance accounts, RuPay debit cards, and insurance cover. Over 50 crore accounts opened since launch.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.

Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

India's last Five Year Plan targeting 8% GDP growth with emphasis on health, education, and sustainable development. Introduced focus on governance improvements and the shift towards outcome-based monitoring.

Allowed 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and 100% in single-brand retail, subject to conditions including 30% local sourcing. Aimed to attract global retail chains and modernise India's retail infrastructure.

Waived loans of approximately 3.6 crore small and marginal farmers at a cost of Rs 71,680 crore. One of the largest farm debt waiver programmes in Indian history, covering both direct and indirect agricultural loans.

Planning Commission blueprint targeting 9% GDP growth with focus on inclusive development, education, health, and rural infrastructure. Emphasised bridging divides between rural-urban and rich-poor populations.

Established a framework for creation of Special Economic Zones to promote exports, attract FDI, and generate employment. Provided tax holidays and single-window clearance for SEZ developers and units.

Legislation to institutionalise fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and eliminating revenue deficit. Established a framework for responsible fiscal management by the central government.

Established legal framework to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from laundered money. Created Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and empowered Enforcement Directorate.

Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.

Established SEBI as a statutory regulatory body to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote the development of the stock exchange. Key institution for India's capital market development.

Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.