Noida International Airport gets aerodrome, security clearances to start operations
Noida International Airport (NIA), also known as Jewar Airport, received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on March...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
5 min
Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers’ income
Karnataka announced a new scheme in its state budget to boost farmers' income, with a central focus on promoting Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in paddy ...
Karnatraka Budget: PM-MITRA textile park in Kalaburagi gets ₹75-crore allocation
Karnataka's state budget has allocated ₹75 crore for the PM-MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) textile park in Kalaburagi for the financial y...
Introduction of Voluntary Lock-in / Debit freeze facility to Mutual Fund folios
SEBI issued a circular on March 6, 2026 (Circular No. HO/24/12/12(5)2026-IMD-SEC-1/I/6373/2026) introducing a voluntary lock-in/debit freeze facility for mut...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Indian refiners are snapping up Russian crude oil after US waiver
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) granted a 30-day waiver (expiring April 4, 2026) allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
3 min
NABARD unveils climate innovation challenge with ₹15 lakh top prize
NABARD, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to develop cli...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Is the India-EU FTA equitable? Europe’s Digital Product Passport raises questions on that score
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded on January 27, 2026, is described as the largest deal ever concluded by either side, promising tariff eliminatio...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
4 min
India plans certification system for natural farming to tap global markets
The Government of India is planning to develop a dedicated certification system for natural farming produce to differentiate it in domestic and global market...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Short of crossing the red line
Karnataka's Budget 2026-27 projects a fiscal deficit of Rs 97,449 crore, amounting to 2.95% of GSDP -- just short of the 3% upper limit under the Karnataka F...
Environment & Ecology
Economics
4 min
Call to unlock India’s seaweed potential for climate, coastal livelihood growth
Experts have called for unlocking India's seaweed cultivation potential to boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, with B. Madhusoodana Kurup of th...
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
I-T Dept expands reporting framework by including crypto, CBDC
The Ministry of Finance's Department of Revenue issued a notification on March 5, 2026 amending Income Tax Rules 114F, 114G, and 114H to expand the reporting...
GNFC flags neem urea output risk as RLNG supply cut to 60% amid LNG disruption
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC) disclosed that its allocation of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) has been restricted to 60% of...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India’s gem & jewellery industry braces for major impact due to war in West Asia
India's gems and jewellery industry faces a potential $2 billion export loss if the West Asia conflict persists for three months, according to industry repre...
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
Karnataka Budget 2026: Aerospace common facility, flight training school to be set up
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka State Budget 2026-27 with significant allocations for aerospace and aviation infrastructure. A flight tra...
Economics
Social Issues
4 min
India may end ₹2,700 crore rice fortification programme
The Government of India has temporarily discontinued rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied welfare schemes...
Economics
International Relations
Geography
4 min
Oil & gas prices continue to surge as West Asia conflict disrupts Hormuz supply route; India “allowed” to turn to Russian crude
Oil and gas prices have surged sharply following Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel-Iran war began on February 28, 2026. Br...
Economics
Polity & Governance
3 min
TN government notifies Parandur airport under special projects act
The Tamil Nadu government formally notified the proposed Parandur greenfield airport as a "Special Project" through a gazette notification on March 2, 2026. ...
Economics
International Relations
3 min
Govt will use all policy tools to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the government would use every policy tool available to support Indian exporters dealing with trade d...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India plans ₹3 lakh crore investment to boost shipbuilding under Maritime Vision 2030
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced plans to invest over ₹3 lakh crore to develop world-class shipbuilding clusters under Maritime India Vision 2030 and...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
4 min
₹2,000 crore electric bus programme in support of World Bank announced in Karnataka Budget 2026
The Karnataka Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 2,000 crore for the Karnataka Electric Bus Programme, supported by a World Bank low-interest loan of Rs 3,000 crore...