Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Mauritius' highest civilian award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, during his visit, marking the 21st international accolade bestowed upon him.
Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is set to visit India as part of a multi-nation tour focused on strengthening strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit is expected to enhance intelligence cooperation, security discussions, and diplomatic ties between the two nations. Gabbard’s Indo-Pacific Tour Announcing her
A recent global air quality report has revealed that 13 out of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Delhi ranking as the most polluted capital. This alarming revelation underscores the escalating air pollution crisis, affecting millions across the country. Delhi’s Alarming Pollution Levels Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated
The Maharashtra government has significantly reduced the budget allocation for its welfare initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, due to mounting state debt and a growing revenue deficit. In the 2025-26 budget, the scheme’s allocation has been slashed by ₹10,000 crore, reducing it from ₹46,000 crore to ₹36,000 crore. Rising State Debt Maharashtra’s
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the exclusion of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sumair Ahmed Syed, from the presentation ceremony after the Champions Trophy final held in Dubai on March 9. Syed, who also served as the Tournament Director, attended the final match […]
Rising Bad Loans Challenge India’s Microfinance Sector; Government Maintains Non-Intervention Stance
India’s microfinance sector is grappling with a surge in bad loans, raising concerns about the financial stability of institutions serving low-income populations. Despite these challenges, the government has indicated that it does not plan to intervene at this juncture. Escalating Bad Loans in Microfinance Recent data reveals a significant uptick in non-performing
For the first time in 15 years, India’s stock market valuations have aligned with those of the United States, marking a significant shift in global investment dynamics. This convergence is primarily measured through the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key indicator of market valuation. Understanding P/E Ratios The P/E ratio is a widely used metric that […]
The Indian government is actively considering raising the insurance coverage for bank deposits, currently set at ₹5 lakh per depositor. This move aims to bolster depositor confidence, especially in light of recent financial challenges faced by cooperative banks. Current Deposit Insurance Framework The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), a subsidiary
In the early hours of March 10, 2025, Russian forces launched a series of airstrikes targeting Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. The assault prompted an immediate response from Ukraine’s air defense systems, which were activated to intercept the incoming threats. Residents across Kyiv reported hearing multiple explosions as aerial defense operations engaged enemy missiles and
Between April 2024 and January 2025, officers of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department uncovered significant tax evasion amounting to ₹1.95 lakh crore across 25,397 cases. This substantial figure underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring compliance within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. Breakdown of GST Evasion Cases The detected cases of
