India’s urban cleanliness journey, strengthened by a decade of progress under the Swachh Bharat Mission, has entered a decisive new phase focused on eliminating legacy waste dumpsites. These...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the establishment of Self-Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts as community-owned retail outlets to strengthen women-led enterprises and deepen the self-help group ecosystem across...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹73,990.94 crore to the Department of Telecommunications, reflecting a moderation in headline spending even as capital support for the state-owned telecom operator...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed an excise-duty exemption on the biogas or compressed biogas (CBG) component in blended compressed natural gas, signalling a stronger policy push to...
Cigarette prices are set to rise sharply from February 2026 following the introduction of a new excise duty and cess regime on tobacco products, marking India’s first tax...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced a major expansion of India’s ground-based astronomy infrastructure, with plans to establish and upgrade four key facilities across Ladakh and southern India....
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual artificial intelligence-based advisory platform aimed at improving farm productivity and reducing risks for farmers. Finance Minister...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the establishment of India’s second national mental health institute and a major expansion of trauma care services, signalling a renewed policy focus...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has earmarked ₹1,102 crore for expenses related to the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office, and official hospitality and entertainment,...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹95,600 crore for the newly restructured Viksit Bharat-G RAM G rural employment scheme, signalling an enhanced focus on rural job creation amid...
