Economy
Investment Friendliness Index 2026: NITI Aayog Ranks States
Why in news? The National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog, released India’s first Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat ranked fi...
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Why in news? The National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog, released India’s first Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat ranked fi...
Why in news? Large numbers of fish died in Ajmer’s Ana Sagar Lake. Residents also reported foul smell around the waterbody. Municipal officials bega...
Why in news? A Union expert panel recommended environmental clearance for the Naying project. The proposed plant has a 1,000-megawatt capacity. It wil...
Why in news? Indian scientists formally documented two new spider species. One came from the dark Krem Lawbah Cave in Meghalaya. The other came from a...
Why in news? The United States confirmed another MH-60R Seahawk delivery to India. The helicopter reached the Indian Navy at Kochi. Two more aircraft ...
Why in news? The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is called BIMSTEC. Its security chiefs held their fift...
Why in news? The Prime Minister inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations on 17 July 2026. These stations are spread across 20 states. Their combine...
Why in news? India and Belgium held their first Strategic Dialogue in Brussels. The meeting took place on 15 July 2026. Ministers discussed trade, tec...
Why in news? A Laudankia vine snake was photographed near Udaipur on 12 July 2026. It was found in the Ubeshwar wildlife area. This was the area’s f...
Why in news? Migratory birds have returned to Manasbal Lake in notable numbers. Authorities linked the return with ongoing restoration work. Dredging ...
Why in news? India’s securities regulator warned companies about a growing “boss scam”. Criminals impersonate senior executives and demand urgen...
Why in news? The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation launched a one-time dispute settlement scheme. The scheme is officially titled VISHWAS, 2026...
