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Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jul, 2026

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

5 Jul, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Jul, 2026

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.

4 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

4 Jul, 2026

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

4 Jul, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

4 Jul, 2026

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.

4 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Jul, 2026

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

4 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Jul, 2026

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

4 Jul, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Jul, 2026

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

4 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Jul, 2026

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

4 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

4 Jul, 2026

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

4 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jul, 2026

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jul, 2026

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

3 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

3 Jul, 2026

Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

3 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jul, 2026

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

3 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

3 Jul, 2026

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

3 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

2 Jul, 2026

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

2 Jul, 2026

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

2 Jul, 2026

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

2 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Jul, 2026

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

2 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

2 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

2 Jul, 2026

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

2 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

2 Jul, 2026

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

2 Jul, 2026

Economy

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

​Unwelcome surge, Pg10

​Unwelcome surge, Pg10

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Japan, Pg4

Japan, Pg4

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

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