Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
Jal mission restructuring gets approval
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on March 10, 2026, the restructuring and extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) up to...
Economics
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
Govt eases investment curbs from land bordering countries, including China, sets 60-day deadline for clearance of proposals
The Union Cabinet approved a revision to Press Note 3 (2020) easing foreign direct investment restrictions for entities from countries sharing land borders w...
Polity & Governance
Economics
5 min
SFC recommends 5% of GST revenue allocation to municipal bodies, including GBA corporations
The Fifth State Finance Commission (SFC) of a state (likely Tamil Nadu or a comparable state) recommended that 5% of the state's GST revenue be allocated dir...
Economics
Internal Security
4 min
Stablecoins increasingly favoured for money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation: FATF report
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a targeted report in early March 2026 documenting a sharp increase in the misuse of stablecoins for money lau...
International Relations
Economics
Geography
5 min
Oil prices plunge to $87.8 per barrel as IEA eyes emergency release with Strait of Hormuz in focus
Oil prices — which had surged to above $119 per barrel on March 9, 2026, the highest since 2022 — pulled back toward $87.8 per barrel on March 10 after the I...
Economics
Social Issues
Polity & Governance
5 min
Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission calls for legal protection and social security for gig workers
The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission released a study titled "Status of Platform Based Gig Workers in Tamil Nadu," calling for legal protection and socia...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India eases FDI rules from bordering nations, unlocks path for Chinese investment
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to Press Note 3 (2020), relaxing foreign direct investment restrictions for countries sharing land borders with India —...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Centre mulls insurance support for exporters dealing with ongoing West Asia crisis: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Industry) stated that the government is exploring insurance support for Indian exporters facing losses due to the W...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India remains engaged with US government: Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada confirmed that India is closely monitoring US tariff changes and maintaining active dialogue ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Diesel supply to Bangladesh part of trade, says India amid fuel shortage concerns
India has commenced supply of 5,000 tonnes of high-speed diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, responding to a severe fuel s...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-EFTA trade pact marks two years
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has completed two years since its signing on 10 March 2024, with the government highlighting g...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 lakh cr gross additional expenditure in FY26
The Union government presented the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, seeking parliamentary approval for gross...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Evening news wrap: How has US-Iran war hit India? Pakistan announces crisis measures amid Middle East tension & more
The US-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury, begun February 28, 2026) has triggered a multi-channel economic shock for India, affecting crude oil prices, Strait of ...
Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
Cabinet gives nod to ₹12,000 cr infra projects
The Union Cabinet approved a package of infrastructure and welfare decisions totalling approximately ₹12,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extended to Decem...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Finmin seeks Parliamentary approval for ₹1 lakh cr ‘Economic Stabilisation Fund’ to face war-induced volatility
The Finance Ministry has sought parliamentary approval for the creation of a ₹1 lakh crore "Economic Stabilisation Fund" (ESF) The fund is designed to manage...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India eases FDI norms to attract more investments from China in key sectors
The Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to India's FDI policy for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pa...
Economics
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
Centre invokes Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas allocation to certain sectors
The Central Government invoked powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, to regulate th...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Government seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 lakh crore gross additional expenditure in FY26
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY2025-26 in the Lok Sabha The government sought parliame...
Economics
Polity & Governance
5 min
Cabinet clears amendments to insolvency, companies laws
The Union Cabinet on March 10, 2026 approved amendments to two key laws: the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 and the Companies Act, 2013. The IBC ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
West Asia conflict could dent India's GDP and push oil to $110: Report
Economic research and financial institutions have projected that the ongoing West Asia conflict could push Brent crude oil prices to $110 per barrel or above...