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Summer has not arrived yet, but water level has dropped below 50% in southern India's reservoirs

India, March 10 -- At least 70 per cent of India has received less than normal or no rainfall since the beginning of this year. This is making the situation very bad on the water storage front. Accor... Read More


Heatwaves and lightning should be added to national disaster list, Finance Commission says

India, Feb. 2 -- The 16th Finance Commission has recommended adding heatwaves and lightning to India's national disaster list Panel cites rising deaths, extreme heat and a sharp increase in lightning... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 offers monetary incentive for municipal bonds

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union government has announced an incentive of Rs 100 crore for a single-bond-issuance of more than Rs 1,000 crore by a municipal corporation. "To encourage the issuance of high-... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Drastic cuts in allocation for LPG connections to the poor, PM Internship Scheme

India, Feb. 1 -- The budget for a scheme aimed at providing clean fuel to poor families has been cut. The Union Budget 2026-2027 presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Cash transfers to women add Rs 1.7 lakh crore to state deficits

India, Jan. 30 -- Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates states will spend about Rs.1.7 lakh crore on cash transfer schemes for women Report warns unconditional transfers are widening fiscal and revenue d... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Consumption growth to slow down 'slightly' despite rise in domestic demand

India, Jan. 29 -- Domestic demand in India has grown significantly, but this trend may slow. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, the Indian economy is currently in its most consumption-driven ph... Read More