Economy
Bharat Taxi – A Cooperative Ride‑Hailing Platform
Why in news? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched Bharat Taxi, a driver‑owned ride‑hailing platform that promises zero commission, surge‑fre...
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Why in news? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched Bharat Taxi, a driver‑owned ride‑hailing platform that promises zero commission, surge‑fre...
Why in news? During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan in November 2025, the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu‑II hydropower project was jointly ...
Why in news? The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) launched its annual awareness drive called Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav (SAKSHAM 20...
Why in news? The Union government announced the introduction of a dedicated Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) examination to recruit officers f...
Why in news? The Union Budget 2026‑27 announced that 17 drugs used to treat various cancers and seven categories of medicines for rare diseases will...
Why in news? The Union Budget 2026‑27 clarified that the capital gains tax exemption on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) will apply only to bonds purchas...
Why in news? The Union Budget 2026‑27 raised the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives trading to curb excessive speculation. From 1 April...
Why in news? On 1 February 2026 the State Bank of India (SBI) launched CHAKRA, a centre of excellence designed to finance India’s emerging “sunris...
Why in news? In early 2026 the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons extended the deadline for the tenth bid round of the Open Acreage Licensing Program...
Why in news? Recent analyses have noted a substantial gap between the ambitious targets of India’s Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incenti...
Why in news? On 19 January 2026 the Indian government announced a national policy to recover critical minerals from tailings and mine dumps. The polic...
Why in news? The Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) urged the government to cut the income tax rate for non‑corporate manufa...
