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RBI measures likely to bring $50 billion inflows, bond inclusion could add more
THE Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy measures aimed at attracting foreign capital could potentially bring nearly $50 billion in inflows, while further gains may come if India secures greater participation in global bond indices, a report has said.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
NEET-UG 2026: NTA dismisses claims of re-exam paper ‘leak’, warns of action
THE National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed as \"false\" and \"fraudulent\" claims circulating on social media about alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and warned of strict action against those spreading such content.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Opportunity to decisively shift trajectory of India-Nepal relations, says Jaishankar
EMPHASISING that the enduring India-Nepal partnership is built on vibrant people-to-people ties, cross border connectivity, and shared cultural heritage, External Affairs Minister said that both countries have an opportunity to further expand cooperation into new and emerging areas such as startups, artificial intelligence, information technology, and renewable energy.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Over 1.20 cr senior citizens enrolled under ABVV scheme
More than 1.20 crore senior citizens have been enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana scheme, which has delivered over 13.84 lakh treatments worth Rs 3,000 crore, the government said on Saturday.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Congress cold, others in Oppn warm to CJP protest
ON a day when hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar here responding to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) call, the Opposition stood vertically split into two camps -- a sceptical Congress on one side, while the rest of the parties cheered on from the sidelines.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Marginal UNSC reform inadequate; ‘permanent’ members essential: India
INDIA has said that a “marginal reform” of the Security Council was inadequate to make it fit to face the contemporary challenges, and a meaningful reform requires adding permanent members.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
CJI: Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function
A court that protects rights only for those who can afford to litigate is not fulfilling its constitutional function but merely performing it, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has said.
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June 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
RBI holds interest rates as oil shock clouds outlook; unveils measures to support rupee
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, as expected, and announced a raft of measures to attract foreign capital and support the rupee amid growing risks to growth and inflation from the prolonged West Asia conflict, elevated energy prices and global supply-chain disruptions.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
AI no longer speculative technology but operational reality, says CJI Kant
ARTIFICIAL intelligence is no longer a speculative technology but an operational reality and poses one of the most significant tests for international law, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has said, underlining that choices made during this decade will shape the future relationship between technology, power, freedom and justice.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
IWT remains in abeyance over Pak support for terrorism, reiterates MEA
REJECTING Pakistan's criticism of two river projects, India on Friday reiterated its consistent stance on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), saying that the agreement remains in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops cross-border terrorism.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Russian President Putin bats for Su-57 stealth jet to India
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russia's fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk to invest ₹3 lakh cr: PM
LEADING hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk plans to invest more than Rs 3 lakh crore in India by 2030 in support of digital infrastructure capacity, positioning the country as a cornerstone of global growth strategy.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Govt committed to further drive 'Reform Express’, ensure economic momentum: FM
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government is committed to further drive the \"Reform Express’ with decisive policy measures to ensure positive economic momentum amid global challenges.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
HM: Won't tolerate demographic changes in WB, Tripura & Bihar
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government will not tolerate demographic changes in West Bengal, Tripura and Bihar, asserting that the Centre is taking steps to bridge gaps in guarding the country’s borders.
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June 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SC: Public jobs should be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications
OBSERVING that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with higher qualifications to secure a job intended for those with lower qualifications deprives a genuinely eligible and deserving candidate.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: Met department
THE southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
THE India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Need for greater inter-state & global cooperation to mitigate disasters: CM
Asserts disaster risk reduction is no longer a standalone sectoral concern, but must for sustainable development
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a \"valued partner\" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds \"immense importance\" for the Global South community.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiency
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
THE India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a \"valued partner\" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds \"immense importance\" for the Global South community.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiency
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: Met department
THE southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SC: Public jobs should be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications
OBSERVING that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with higher qualifications to secure a job intended for those with lower qualifications deprives a genuinely eligible and deserving candidate.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Need for greater inter-state & global cooperation to mitigate disasters: CM
Asserts disaster risk reduction is no longer a standalone sectoral concern, but must for sustainable development
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Foreigners among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
A devastating blaze tore through a hotel operating without a fire NOC in a congested bylane in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including 11 foreigners whose relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India eyes $2-bn military drone order in biggest procurement yet: Report
INDIA is likely to order more than $2 billion worth of military drones from domestic firms this year in its biggest such purchase, an industry body working with the government told Reuters, as global and regional conflicts boost demand.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal Speaker accepts 58 MLAs backed Ritabrata’s claim as LoP
THE TMC split for the first time in its 28-year history on Wednesday as 58 rebel MLAs seized control of the party's legislature wing, elected expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as its leader and secured recognition from the West Bengal Assembly Speaker.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India’s services sector growth touches 6-month high in May
INDIA’S services sector growth touched a six-month high of 59.8 in May, boosted by healthy demand conditions, new client wins, and ongoing improvements in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.
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