Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
Gujarat's new grant policy for aided schools links funding to attendance but provides special relief for rural single-class institutions. Learn about the revised slabs and criteria.
EAM S. Jaishankar emphasizes the need for clarity, strategic choices, and a definitive game plan in India's foreign policy. Read his key insights on navigating global complexities.
Former US President Donald Trump has initiated a major policy shift to reclassify marijuana, easing federal restrictions and encouraging scientific research. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's upcoming industrial policy, launching in January, offers supercharged incentives for electric vehicle makers, including a 125% boost over other sectors, to attract investments and jobs.
Axis Bank Research forecasts a supportive environment for Indian bonds, citing policy rates at a bottom, attractive yields, and strong capital inflows. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump expands controversial travel restrictions to include Syria, Palestine, and five other nations. Full details on the new policy and its global impact.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
As temperatures plunge to 7.8°C in Dibrugarh, NSS units from Dibrugarh University provide warm clothing to 200 vulnerable tea estate workers and families. Read about this crucial winter relief effort.
NSS volunteers from GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, receive crucial fire safety training from municipal officials. Learn about the life-saving skills they acquired.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Tamil Nadu to cooperate on establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, stressing education for rural students over language policy disputes. Read the full story.
Donald Trump, at the Kennedy Center Honors, asserted his trade policies prevented conflicts. He also hinted at a 2024 run and criticized Biden's foreign policy. Read the full story.
Shivalik Public School, Mohali, successfully organized a 7-day NSS camp from Feb 12-18, 2024. Students engaged in community service, tree plantation, and awareness drives. Read more about this impactful initiative.
New York City halts its controversial homeless encampment sweeps, a major policy reversal announced by Zohran Mamdani. This signals a significant break from Mayor Eric Adams's previous approach.
The Trump administration unveils a dramatic foreign policy reset, prioritizing peace with Russia and halting NATO expansion. Critics call it a win for Putin. Read the full analysis.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%. Economists praise the decision as balanced and forward-looking. Read the full analysis.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, citing benign inflation. Governor Sanjay Malhotra explains the move despite strong GDP growth. Read the full analysis.
The Russia-Ukraine war has redrawn global maps. K P Nayar argues India must engage with new realities and move beyond safe bets in its foreign policy. Read the analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India's MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December policy. This marks a cumulative reduction of 125 bps since February. Read the full analysis.
Shemford Futuristic School in Barara wrapped up a transformative 7-day NSS camp focused on community service and youth development. Read about the impactful activities and key takeaways.
As the RBI MPC meets on December 5, markets are split on a rate cut. Track the policy outcome, GDP surge, inflation comfort, liquidity measures, and rupee protection. Get the full analysis.
Karnataka introduces a landmark policy granting female government employees one day of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to promote health and gender equity.
Haryana government launches Teacher Transfer Policy, 2025, replacing the 2023 framework. It ensures demand-based distribution, transparency, and job satisfaction for teachers across state schools. Learn the key changes.
The Afghan national behind the deadly DC troop attack had a history of mental episodes. The incident sparks a major US visa policy review and global political shifts. Read the full analysis.
BJP MLAs led by Jai Ram Thakur protest against Himachal's Job Trainee Policy, calling it anti-youth and demanding withdrawal. They allege corruption and failed job promises.
A new Pentagon report highlights China's refusal to clarify its nuclear doctrine, raising global concerns over strategic ambiguity. Discover the implications for India and global security.
Harvard's Dani Rodrik argues tariffs are a flawed response to China's export surge. He outlines three targeted strategies for national security, innovation, and jobs. Read the expert analysis.