Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Maharashtra government sanctions ₹73.33 lakh for Chikhaldara, Vidarbha's only hill station, as part of a ₹4.40 crore package for six hill towns to improve tourist infrastructure. Read more.
Chandigarh's Sports Department is developing a digital portal to streamline grant disbursement and monitor sports associations. This move aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in fund management.
Indian universities have expanded finance education, but gaps in practical learning, global context, and tech integration remain, says expert Sripal Jain. Discover the roadmap to global competitiveness.
A special CBI court rejects anticipatory bail for Chetan Gupta in the Rs 1.14 crore PGI grant scam. The fraud involved diverting patient funds via a photocopy shop. Read the full investigation details.
PEC University partners with Indian Oil for a major R&D boost. A Rs 10.7 lakh CSR grant will fund advanced gas sensor technology and lab upgrades. Discover the future of industry-academia collaboration.
A Kolkata primary school that received Rs 12 lakh from Venezuela under Hugo Chavez held a peace prayer for the nation amid its current crisis. Read about the enduring legacy of a 2005 visit.
Panjab University finally receives Rs 5 crore mobilisation advance for pending hostel construction. VC confirms funds must be used within FY 2025-26. Read about the delayed projects and future assurances.
The Trump administration directs Head Start to avoid terms like 'race' and 'disability' in grants, sparking a lawsuit and fears over program integrity. Learn about the impact on early childhood services.
Savitribai Phule Pune University will fund colleges up to Rs 14,000 to host young entrepreneurs for interactive talks in February, aiming to boost innovation and startup awareness among students.
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance announces the final application window for its MBA in Banking and Finance program. Apply by January 14, 2026, for the July 2026 intake.
Explore how Olympic legend Grant Hackett built a $7-12 million net worth and his life with Sharlene Fletcher. Discover his career transition and their financial stability. Read more!
NITI Aayog approves Rs 1.64 crore for a Zero Waste Pineapple Innovation Hub in Assam's Cachar district to boost value addition, jobs, and sustainability. Read how this project will transform the local agrarian economy.
Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal distributed Rs 3.72 crore housing grants in Moonak and launched a Rs 32.8 lakh flood control project on the Ghaggar river. Read about the state's initiatives for farmers and underprivileged families.
Prof Jai Shankar Prasad Pandey of Lucknow University secures a major ICSSR grant to research how Generation Z is transforming family dynamics in four Indian metros. Discover the study's goals.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation outlines a Rs 1,715 crore budget for 2026-27, seeking a substantial grant-in-aid. Read the full financial plan and projections here.
Ranchi University launches a free financial literacy course with Arthniti. XLRI students present industrial policy ideas for Jharkhand. CUJ professors secure ICSSR grant for women's autonomy research.
Recent changes to India's rural job scheme highlight deep fiscal fault lines. States argue their autonomy is eroding as the Centre pushes co-financing. Explore the data on tax shares, cesses, and political penalties.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
LT Finance launches 'Sachet with Sachet', a digital initiative to educate customers on cyber safety and smarter financial decisions. Learn how to protect yourself online.
LT Finance Ltd launches 'Sachet with Sachet', a digital initiative to educate customers on cyber safety and smarter financial decisions. Learn how it empowers financial literacy.
A Karnataka administrative reforms committee recommends merging or closing over 1000 inactive government account heads to streamline finances and improve efficiency. Learn the key proposals.
Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda announces a special ₹80 crore grant for road development in Kodagu. The funds, pending CM's approval, aim to transform State Highway-85 and address long-standing public demands.
Lucknow University BTech students secure CST-UP grant for AI & IoT-based smart agriculture system 'Krishi Sakhi'. The project aims to empower farmers with data-driven decisions. Read more.
Banaras Hindu University wins its largest Erasmus+ grant of €780,000 for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries. Explore the details.
Kerala's Seventh State Finance Commission submits its initial report to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, focusing on fund devolution to local bodies for 2026-27. Key recommendations await central commission's report.
Many Indian drivers who signed car finance deals between 2007 and 2024 are finding unfair terms. Learn the 5 red flags and how to review your agreement for hidden fees and unclear conditions.
Banaras Hindu University's Faculty of Arts wins a landmark €780,000 Erasmus+ grant for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini laid the foundation for two new health centres in Kharkhoda and announced a Rs 5 crore grant for local development. The move aims to boost healthcare infrastructure in the region.
A California woman defied extreme odds, delivering a healthy baby after a rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Discover her incredible medical journey and survival story.