mi

Rise And Reign, Densetsu, Promiseofthefuture, Elfin Knight, Irish Rockstar and Storm Shadow catch the eye




mi

India steps up critical mineral acquisition plans in Africa, challenging China’s dominance

Race for critical minerals primarily focuses on cobalt and copper – key EV battery making metals, apart from lithium.




mi

Finance Minister is now final authority to grade CPSEs

Proposals for upgrade or downgrade CPSEs need no longer be referred to Cabinet Secretariat and Public Enterprises Service Board




mi

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh heads to Kuwait amid fire tragedy, expects clarity upon arrival

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up a helpline for family members, and Prime Minister Modi has announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for the families of deceased Indian nationals




mi

Union Cabinet announces economic decisions worth over ₹2.88-lakh crore

These include the MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, Varanasi airport expansion, and a new major port at Vadhavan




mi

Consumer Affairs Ministry releases draft guidelines to curb pesky promotional calls, messages

Draft guidelines released by DoCA protect consumers from unsolicited and unwarranted communications business communication




mi

Govt hikes NDRF risk and hardship allowance by 40%: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement at the Flag-in ceremony of the NDRF’s Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, emphasising the crucial role NDRF plays in national and international disaster response




mi

Self-declaration for advertisers limited to food, health sectors

I&B Ministry stated that advertisements issued for products related to food and health sectors will be required to upload an annual self-certificate on the Broadcast Seva Portal and Press Council of India portal.  




mi

Government reconstitutes 8 Cabinet Committees

Government has reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees with the Prime Minister heading six of them.




mi

Govt announces guidelines for funding testing facilities under National Green Hydrogen Mission

With a budget of ₹200 crore till FY26, the scheme aims to support the development of standards and regulatory frameworks in the Green Hydrogen sector.




mi

Oil Ministry announces plans for energy security fund

The Minister highlighted the importance of creating an energy security fund and exploring rare earth minerals




mi

Health Ministry directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms




mi

Oil Ministry introduces Bill to amend Oilfields Regulation Act

Oil Ministry’s move to enhance the ease of doing business in the exploration and production sector




mi

Government partners with MicroSave to optimise Community Investment Support Fund

MicroSave has signed MoU with Rural Development Ministry on July 29




mi

Paytm gets Finmin approval for downstream investment into its payment services arm 

PPSL will now resubmit application with RBI for Payment Aggregator licence



  • Money & Banking

mi

Defence Ministry cautions firms using Chinese parts for drones

Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones




mi

Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




mi

Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




mi

Wage ceilings likely to be hiked for EPS, EPF and ESIC: Labour Ministry sources

Talks are at an advanced stage to firm up the quantum of increase




mi

Government schemes catapulting India to become developed nation: Amit Shah

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah




mi

Family pension in case of two widows to be paid after deciding legality of second marriage

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.




mi

No merger of 50% DA into basic, as finance ministry issues order payment for 53% DA

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024




mi

Finmin gives effect to revised consolidated pay for IRDAI Chairman, members

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



  • Money & Banking

mi

Government permits internet through Wi-Fi in air travel




mi

Aviation Minister proposes over 50 helicopter emergency medical units along highways

This initiative aims to enhance rapid medical assistance, particularly in remote areas, and align with global healthcare standards




mi

GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




mi

Mid-tier exuberance: Range Rover Velar

Land Rover’s straightforward segmentation puts its mid-tier Velar in the spotlight




mi

Force Gurkha with five doors incoming

With the latest model, Force readies itself to take on the Jimny and the upcoming five-door derivative of the Mahindra




mi

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: Milestone-Class

More than 25 years after it was introduced as the M-Class, the GLE still looks pretty promising in its latest avatar




mi

Mid-tier excellence 

 The Mercedes-Benz GLC might be midsized but it doesn’t let its footprint constrain its capabilities 




mi

MG 100-Year Limited Editions launched 

The prices of special editions start from ₹9.40 lakh for the Comet EV, ₹14.81 lakh for the Astor, ₹21.20 lakh for the Hector, and ₹24.18 lakh for the ZS EV




mi

Mid-Adventure

The new Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is here and it demands all your attention




mi

Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid: In the mix

Can the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid live up to the model’s legacy?




mi

C(3)oming of age

Two years after its Indian arrival, the Citröen C3 seems to have settled down




mi

Exter-minate

A year on, the Hyundai makes a strong case for itself, with great value and its ever-increasing popularity




mi

Maximum MINI

A relatively tiny car bestowed with might that remains unchallenged, the MINI Cooper returns in a new avatar




mi

Vijay's maiden political entry was successful: Tamil megastar Rajinikanth




mi

Tamil star-turned-neta Vijay to embark on statewide tour in Dec




mi

Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to focus on research, developing AI-driven governance




mi

Heavy rains predicted across Tamil Nadu for next five days




mi

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishers for crossing IMBL




mi

Cyclone Dana: East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas likely to be worst affected in Bengal




mi

Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal




mi

Cyclone Dana: Mangrove belt acting as natural speed breaker minimised impact in coastal Sundarbans




mi

Pollution levels in Kolkata likely to be alarming on Kali Puja as AQI deteriorates




mi

Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming




mi

What is elimination inflammation diet that helped Vidya Balan lose weight?

Chronic inflammation can cause weight gain, fatigue, and pain. It is linked to serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease.




mi

New health directive in Tamil Nadu, Government declares THIS as notifiable disease

Tamil Nadu has declared THIS as a notifiable disease requiring hospitals to report cases and deaths to improve monitoring and treatment.




mi

Combination targeted treatment produces lasting remissions in people with resistant aggressive B-cell lymphoma

More than half of clinical trial participants treated with venetoclax, ibrutinib, prednisone, obinutuzumab, and lenalidomide (ViPOR) had substantial tumor shrinkage. Of those, 38% had tumors that disappeared completely.




mi

For healthy adults, taking multivitamins daily is not associated with a lower risk of death

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.