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Economic Survey 2025-26 bats for 26% government shareholding in PSUs

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- In a push to restart disinvestment in government companies through offer for sale (OFS), the Economic Survey 2025-26 has made a strong case for amending the Companies Act to allo... Read More


Budget: Time to put primary healthcare at the heart of India's health system

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's healthcare sector stands at a critical juncture. While our aspirations for a healthier nation are bold, fiscal commitments often fall short of aligning with these goals. ... Read More


Niti Aayog plans to advocate 90% EV share in private vehicles by 2047

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- NEW DELHI: The federal policy think tank Niti Aayog may advocate raising the share of electric vehicles in India's privately owned cars and two-wheelers to 90% by 2047 from nearl... Read More


TN SIR: SC directs transparency in verification of 'logical discrepancies'

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a series of directions to ensure transparency and fairness in the verification of voters placed in the 'logical discrepancy' category during ... Read More


Economic Buzz: Economic Survey pegs Indias GDP growth in FY27 to remain between 6.8% to 7.2%

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- India's economic growth remains resilient, with strong domestic demand acting as the main anchor, even as the global environment continues to remain fragile, according to the Econom... Read More


SC stays UGC's equity regulations; leaders call for 'balanced' revision

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was c... Read More


Sharad Pawar's politics without Ajit Pawar

India, Jan. 29 -- The sudden death of Ajit Pawar on Wednesday leaves a striking gap not only in Maharashtra's politics, but within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) universe built by his uncle Shar... Read More


'On the same page': Shashi Tharoor-Rahul Gandhi meeting signals truce amid Congress rift buzz

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament, seeking to dispel persisten... Read More


"Don't know where 'Bharat' is becoming 'Viksit": Karnataka Minister Sudhakar says Union Budget 2026 fools people

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- Reacting sharply to the upcoming Union Budget 2026, Karnataka Minister MC Sudhakar accused the Centre of misleading the public and burdening state governments, alleging that fund... Read More


"We are moving forward together in very positive way": Shashi Tharoor on meeting Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

Thiruvanathapuram, Jan. 29 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday described his recent meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as co... Read More