Economics
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Sitharaman counters LoP on farmers, food security & data
During the Union Budget 2026-27 debate in the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister responded to the Leader of Opposition's allegations that the government had...
Renewables to dominate India’s grid by 2070, but ‘structural challenges’ are slowing the pace
A report by NITI Aayog projects that renewable energy will account for over 80% of India's power generation by 2070, while coal's share is expected to fall...
U.S. House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada
The US House of Representatives voted 219-211 to pass a resolution seeking to terminate the national emergency that President Trump invoked to impose...
India poised for surge in agricultural exports to US after trade deal: APEDA Chairman
The APEDA Chairman stated that India is poised for a significant uptake in agricultural exports to the United States following the India-US interim trade...
Budget promises vs reality: Underspending across ministries get wider
An analysis of Union Budget execution data reveals that several ministries have consistently failed to utilise their allocated funds, with underspending...
New CPI index may give RBI reason to keep interest rates on hold
India is set to release inflation figures using the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with base year 2024=100, replacing the existing 2012=100 series...
Preferential allotment likely in PFC-REC merger to help Centre retain majority stake and government company status
The government is planning a preferential share allotment mechanism in the proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification...
Trump calls India-US trade deal ‘historic’ as tariff cuts and coal exports take centre stage
The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement on 2 February 2026, with the US reducing its reciprocal tariff on Indian...
For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs
For the first time in India's mutual fund history, net inflows into Gold ETFs (Rs 24,040 crore) surpassed equity mutual fund inflows (Rs 24,029 crore) in...
Decode Politics: Why 16th Finance Commission proposal has Himachal govt on the warpath, BJP on the defensive
The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations, tabled in Parliament on 1 February 2026, have triggered a political standoff in Himachal Pradesh, with the...
Will India-US trade deal hurt J&K’s dry fruit industry? What Omar said in Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised concerns in the J&K Legislative Assembly during the Budget 2026-27 debate that the India-US interim...
In RS, Oppn slams Centre on India-US trade deal; wilfully ignorant, says NDA
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha raised concerns over the India-US interim trade framework, with the INDIA bloc demanding a full debate on the deal's...
Will continue OPS, other welfare schemes despite RDG withdrawal: Sukhu, seeks PM’s appointment
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared that the state will continue the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and all welfare schemes despite...
A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris’ biodiversity
A recent report profiled the Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWEA), widely regarded as India's first wildlife conservation organisation...
U.S. officials release images of armed person at Nancy Guthrie's door
US law enforcement authorities released surveillance photographs and video footage on February 10, 2026 showing a masked, armed intruder outside the Tucson...
Who was at the wheel? Where are the injured? Kanpur Lamborghini case is tied up in knots
On February 8, 2026, a Lamborghini Revuelto — a luxury sports car valued at over ₹10 crore — struck pedestrians and vehicles in the Gwaltoli area of Kanpur...
BNP campaign is ‘Bangladesh First’, says Tarique Rehman’s adviser, outlines plans to engage with India
Dr Ziauddin Hyder, adviser to BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, outlined the party's approach to India and its foreign policy stance of 'Bangladesh First' ahead...
BJP pips Congress to mayor’s post in Chandrapur with Sena (UBT) help
In the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections held on January 15, 2026 (results declared subsequently), Congress emerged as the single largest party...
No-confidence motion discussion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla likely on March 9: Sources
The Congress party submitted a no-confidence motion (technically, a removal resolution under Article 94(c)) against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signed by...
Puducherry Assembly to pass interim budget on Feb 12
The Puducherry Legislative Assembly passed an interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 on February 12, 2026, ahead of the scheduled Assembly elections. A...