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Landmark infrastructure bill clears Lok Sabha, reshaping urban development for the next decade

Ananya Sharma 2 hours ago 14.2k reads
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Remittance inflow surges 18% — overseas workers send record $2.8bn in April

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Bengaluru AI startup raises $40M Series B, targets manufacturing automation

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India clinches Asia Cup title in thrilling T20 final against Pakistan

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Mumbai Metro Line 14 breaks ground, linking outer suburbs by 2029

The expansion adds 30 new stations across three lines, reducing commute times by an estimated 40% for 2.5 million daily riders.

Rohit Menon · 4 hours ago

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Election commission announces biometric voter verification for 2027 polls

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India reiterates 40% renewable energy target by 2030 at UN climate summit

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Garment exports reach new peak of $46bn driven by EU sustainable demand

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India pushes debt restructuring roadmap at G20 sherpa meeting

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India announces expanded humanitarian aid corridor for West Asia relief

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RBI projects softer inflation path as India enters FY27 with strong demand

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India unveils national green mobility package to accelerate 2040 net-zero goals

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Textile council unveils green manufacturing roadmap to make garment hubs low-carbon by 2030

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India's Digital Economy Bill 2026 clears key committee, paving way for national AI strategy

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Kohli's unbeaten century guides India to a dramatic World Cup semi-final win

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Dr. Meera Iyer

Senior Fellow, NCAER

"India's growth story is real, but inclusion remains the unfinished chapter"

As the country celebrates economic milestones, the disparity between urban and rural incomes demands urgent policy attention.

Arvind Menon

Strategic Affairs Editor

"River-sharing talks are more than water; they test federal trust and diplomacy"

Long-running interstate water negotiations have moved slowly. The new framework offers a fragile but real opportunity.

Nandita Rao

Climate Correspondent

"Climate migration is not a future problem — it's reshaping the delta right now"

Millions from India's vulnerable coasts are moving inland each year. Without planned relocation, the humanitarian cost will be staggering.

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