E20 Petrol May Lower Fuel Economy by 3–5%, says Government
The Indian government has acknowledged that E20 petrol (20% ethanol-blended fuel) can reduce fuel economy by around 3–5% in some…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
Nepal Tops Foreign Student Inflows to India, Karnataka Leads in Enrolments
India’s higher education sector continues to attract students from across the world, with Nepal remaining the largest source of international…
US Iran talks continue after ceasefire ends
Key takeaways Donald Trump said US Iran talks will keep going even though a ceasefire has ended. A ceasefire is…
Government to Offer 40% AI Chip Subsidy to Research Bodies and Ministries
The IndiaAI Mission will give government bodies and research institutions up to a 40% subsidy on AI chips, expanding GPU…
25 Government Schools Closed Every Day Over the Past Decade: NITI Aayog Report
A NITI Aayog report finds nearly 94,000 government schools shut in a decade—about 25 a day—as student enrolment fell by…
Iran sanctions: US adds new penalties as conflict grows
Iran sanctions are penalties the US uses to pressure Iran by blocking money, trade, and access to companies. The US…
India Bans Over-the-Counter Sale of Medicines Containing Over 12% Alcohol
The Government of India has prohibited the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of oral medicines containing more than 12% ethyl alcohol when…
Sitharaman Says India Can Support 5,000 Global Capability Centres by 2030
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the government is building an ecosystem capable of supporting 5,000 Global Capability Centres (GCCs)…
ADB Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6% Amid Global Headwinds
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2027 (FY26-27) to 6.6% from its earlier estimate…
India Falls to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026
Europe continues to dominate global passport rankings, with nine of the world’s top 10 strongest passports belonging to European countries…