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India Moves Towards Plastic Currency: RBI Gets Approval to Issue ₹10 and ₹20 Polymer Notes for Trials
India may soon witness a change in its currency system as the Central Government has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) plan to issue 2 billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations on a trial basis.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Massive Student Protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Council of Ministers following weeks of nationwide student protests linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The resignation marks a major political development as pressure mounted from students, parents, and opposition parties...
India’s Data Centre Growth Faces Land and Power Challenges, Says JM Financial
India’s data centre industry is expected to remain one of the country’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure segments. The expansion is being supported by rising adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital payments, online services and enterprise digitisation.
NEET Paper Leak Case: PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts, Says Culprits Will Face Strict Punishment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government will set up fast-track courts to ensure quick action against those involved in paper leak cases, including the ongoing NEET controversy.
Trump Announces Massive Tariff Plan for Generic Drugs to Boost US Manufacturing
Former US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff policy aimed at encouraging pharmaceutical companies to shift generic drug manufacturing to the United States.
Iran Signals Openness to Fresh Talks with U.S., Says Negotiations Possible if National Interests Are Protected
Iran has indicated that it is willing to keep the door open for future negotiations with the United States, provided that its national interests are safeguarded.
Banks Yet to Clear ₹35,000 Crore Funding for Vodafone Idea, Seek Stronger Promoter Commitment
Vodafone Idea's (Vi) long-awaited ₹35,000 crore fundraising plan is still awaiting final approval, as lenders continue to seek stronger financial commitments from the company's promoters before releasing fresh funds.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Meet PSU Bank Chiefs; Forex Inflows and Rupee Support in Focus
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to meet senior officials of public sector banks. The discussion will mainly focus on increasing foreign currency inflows and strengthening the forex position of banks.
SBI Mutual Fund: SIP Investors Are 4x More Valuable Than Traditional Savings Account Customers
BI Mutual Fund has stated that customers investing through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are nearly four times more valuable than traditional savings account holders, highlighting the growing importance of disciplined investing.
Goldman Sachs Warns: Strait of Hormuz Tensions Could Delay Oil Supply Recovery, Crude Prices May Stay Volatile
Global crude oil markets are facing fresh uncertainty as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could slow down the recovery of Middle East oil supplies, according to a warning from Goldman Sachs.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' After US Strikes, Middle East Tensions Escalate
Geopolitical tensions have once again taken center stage after former US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran is effectively over. His statement came during the NATO Summit following fresh US military strikes targeting Iranian-linked facilities.
IMF Recognises UPI as the World’s Largest Real-Time Payments System
The International Monetary Fund has recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface as the world’s largest real-time payments system. This marks a major global milestone for India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Tata iPhone Factory in Tamil Nadu Faces Shutdown Risk Over Pollution Allegations
The Tata Apple iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu has come under scrutiny amid serious environmental allegations. Authorities have raised concerns over possible pollution impact in the surrounding agricultural land and groundwater areas.
Cockroach Janta Party Holds Major Protest at Jantar Mantar, Draws Large Youth Participation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged its first major public protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, attracting thousands of young participants from across the country. The demonstration was led by the movement's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, whose social media-driven campaign has rapidly gained national atte...
India Successfully Meets Record Peak Power Demand of 260.45 GW Amid Rising Temperatures
India has successfully met a record peak power demand of 260.45 gigawatts (GW) as temperatures continue to rise across several parts of the country. The achievement comes at a time when increasing heatwaves have significantly boosted electricity consumption, especially due to higher usage of air con...
India-Linked LPG Tanker Attempts Rare Strait of Hormuz Exit Amid Cooking Fuel Supply Crisis
An India-linked LPG tanker carrying cooking fuel is attempting a rare passage through the Strait of Hormuz, at a time when India is trying to manage pressure on its energy and cooking fuel supplies.
Rohit Jain Appointed RBI Deputy Governor for Three-Year Term, to Replace T Rabi Sankar
The Central government has appointed Rohit Jain as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years. His appointment will take effect from May 3, 2026, according to a government notice.
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence, Digital Banking Sector Faces Major Shake-Up
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank, marking a significant development in India’s digital financial ecosystem. The decision comes after the regulator identified multiple compliance lapses and regulatory concerns during its review process.