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National 6 hours ago

India’s fossil fuel subsidy bill now exceeds its health budget. Why it matters

Even as Delhi battles scorching 45°C heat, India's fossil fuel subsidies now dwarf its health budget, highlighting a critical policy misalignment amidst a escalating climate crisis. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates approximately INR 1.06 lakh crore (USD 12.8 billion) to health, while fossil fuel subsidies in FY2025 alone stood at least INR 4.3 lakh crore (USD 51 billion)—three times the support for clean energy and exacerbating climate impacts that directly undermine public health.

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India’s fossil fuel subsidy bill now exceeds its health budget. Why it matters
National 6 hours ago

Proposed PPI framework changes could affect digital payments adoption: Report

Proposed changes to India's Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) framework by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) risk significantly slowing the nation's soaring digital payments adoption and hindering financial inclusion, according to a critical new report released today by the Pahle India Foundation. The report warns that tighter regulations on digital wallets and prepaid cards, which have become integral to everyday transactions, could disproportionately affect low-value, high-frequency use cases and underserved populations.

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Proposed PPI framework changes could affect digital payments adoption: Report
National 6 hours ago

India News | Keralam Announces Free Bus Travel for Women, CM to Inaugurate Scheme on June 15

Kerala is set to launch a landmark 'Priyadarshini' scheme on June 15, offering free bus travel to all women and transgender persons on ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses across the state. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the initiative, fulfilling a key election promise aimed at boosting women's mobility and economic participation. The move places Kerala among a growing number of Indian states utilizing public transport as a tool for social empowerment.

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India News | Keralam Announces Free Bus Travel for Women, CM to Inaugurate Scheme on June 15
National 11 hours ago

Mis-selling, not claims, is life insurance’s biggest problem: Aviva CEO Asit Rath

Aviva Life Insurance CEO Asit Rath has sharply declared that 'mis-selling,' not claims settlement, is the gravest challenge plaguing India's life insurance sector, emphasizing a pivotal shift towards customer-centric models driven by tightening regulations. This assertion signals a significant industry pivot away from traditional, commission-fueled sales tactics, urging a fundamental re-evaluation of how insurance products are distributed and perceived across the country.

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Mis-selling, not claims, is life insurance’s biggest problem: Aviva CEO Asit Rath
National 11 hours ago

Is responsible travel possible in India? Meet the organizations that are trying to change the way tourism works

A wave of highly publicized irresponsible tourist behavior, from littering in Mussoorie and Nainital to reckless driving in Sikkim, has triggered severe local backlash and swift governmental action across India in early 2026. Incidents escalating since late 2025, including public disturbances in Goa and environmental degradation in the Himalayas, have prompted local authorities, like the Sissu gram panchayat, to implement temporary bans and stricter fines, spotlighting a critical juncture for India's burgeoning domestic tourism sector.

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Is responsible travel possible in India? Meet the organizations that are trying to change the way tourism works
National 11 hours ago

Air India Flight 171 crash: One year on, timeline of the probe and court battle

One year after Air India Flight 171 crashed violently, killing 260 people, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has confirmed a delay in its final report, issuing only a second interim statement on the anniversary. This protracted probe continues to spark intense friction, with the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) renewing its call for a judicial inquiry, alleging an undue focus on pilot error over potential technical malfunctions in the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The ongoing analysis of the aircraft's GE Aerospace GEnx engines in the United States remains a critical bottleneck, leaving families and the aviation community clamoring for definitive answers.

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Air India Flight 171 crash: One year on, timeline of the probe and court battle
National 16 hours ago

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges Centre To Scrap NEET Requirement For State Medical Admissions At NITI Aayog Meeting

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reignited the contentious debate over India's medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), demanding its abolition for state medical admissions during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. His assertive stance, voiced directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes on the heels of the recent NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent re-examination, providing fresh ammunition for states advocating for autonomy in their education policies.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges Centre To Scrap NEET Requirement For State Medical Admissions At NITI Aayog Meeting
National 22 hours ago

Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, says Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has made a compelling debut at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, advocating for enhanced state autonomy and robust cooperative federalism while outlining an ambitious vision to transform Tamil Nadu into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. In his address on June 11, 2026, Vijay firmly pushed for the release of significant pending Central funds, including Rs. 3,284 crore for the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, and reiterated the state's long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Tamil Nadu is committed to working constructively with Centre, says Vijay
National 22 hours ago

NCW summons comedians More, Jangra over Rs 370 biryani row

India's National Commission for Women (NCW) has escalated the contentious 'Rs 370 biryani row' by summoning comedians Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra to a hearing on June 22. The directive comes after a viral clip from a Gurugram stand-up show featured Jangra making allegedly objectionable remarks implying entitlement to physical intimacy after spending money on a date, with More, the show's host, seen laughing along. The incident has ignited a fierce national debate on consent, misogyny, and the boundaries of humor in public discourse.

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NCW summons comedians More, Jangra over Rs 370 biryani row
National 22 hours ago

India's youth are turning climate ideas into grassroots action

India's youth are not just protesting climate change; they are systemically embedding environmental action into local governance and community resilience efforts, driving a bottom-up transformation that merges digital advocacy with tangible grassroots projects. This shift is evident in the burgeoning number of youth-led organizations like the National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) and their increasing engagement with state-level policy-making through initiatives like State Climate Fellowships.

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India's youth are turning climate ideas into grassroots action
National 22 hours ago

India News | Keralam Reports Nipah Virus Case, Patient on Ventilator; 77 Contacts Under Observation: Health Minister Muraleedharan

Kerala is once again on high alert after a Nipah virus (NiV) infection was confirmed in a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district, with the patient currently on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. This latest case, confirmed in preliminary tests with confirmatory results from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, still awaited, has triggered immediate and extensive contact tracing efforts by state health authorities. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has advised the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with containment measures, emphasizing the critical need to avoid contact with bats, which are the natural hosts of the deadly virus.

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National 23 hours ago

Need to change mindset and enhance private investment in India’s space sector: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has issued a clear directive: India's burgeoning space sector must aggressively pursue a mindset shift and dramatically scale up private investment to sharpen its global competitive edge. This comes as the sector, fueled by significant government reforms, has already attracted over $600 million in private capital over the last five years and now boasts more than 400 startups, marking a transformative period for what was once a state-monopoly domain. The urgency underscores India's ambition to expand its space economy fivefold, from an estimated $9 billion today to $45 billion within the next 7-8 years.

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Need to change mindset and enhance private investment in India’s space sector: Jitendra Singh
National 23 hours ago

Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces disqualification from being a legislator as NCLT declares him ‘bankrupt’

Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces immediate disqualification from the Karnataka Legislative Council after the Bengaluru Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) declared him and his family 'bankrupt' on June 8, 2026. The tribunal's unprecedented ruling stems from his failure to repay a colossal ₹1,454 crore loan, placing a harsh spotlight on financial accountability for public representatives.

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Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed faces disqualification from being a legislator as NCLT declares him ‘bankrupt’
National 23 hours ago

PM Modi Pushes States To Tap FTA Benefits, Draw Investments At Niti Aayog Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pressed Indian states to aggressively leverage the nation's burgeoning portfolio of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and actively court investments, particularly in the rapidly expanding sectors of data centres and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council Meeting on June 11, Modi underscored that AI should be embraced as a monumental opportunity, not a looming challenge, as India charts its course towards 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. This directive marks a significant federal push for states to become frontline economic drivers, aligning regional strategies with national growth ambitions.

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PM Modi Pushes States To Tap FTA Benefits, Draw Investments At Niti Aayog Meeting
National 23 hours ago

What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is embroiled in a national crisis following the turbulent rollout of its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for the 2026 Class 12 board examinations. Declared on May 13, 2026, the results sparked widespread student outrage over unexpectedly low marks, blurred digital scans of answer scripts, missing pages, and a severely malfunctioning re-evaluation portal, leading to a significant drop in the national pass percentage and forcing the Ministry of Education to reportedly sack the board's chairman and secretary.

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What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?
National Yesterday

TMC Crisis Live: Mamata Banerjee returns to Kolkata after two-day Delhi visit as speculation over TMC-Congress merger intensifies

Kolkata is abuzz following TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's return from a two-day Delhi visit, where she met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi amidst intense speculation of a potential TMC-Congress merger. However, the anticipated political realignment has been swiftly dismissed as 'baseless rumours' by both parties, even as the Trinamool Congress grapples with a burgeoning internal rebellion that now threatens its legislative and parliamentary strength. This immediate refutation sets a stark reality check against the backdrop of a party in deep crisis following its decisive defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

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TMC Crisis Live: Mamata Banerjee returns to Kolkata after two-day Delhi visit as speculation over TMC-Congress merger intensifies
National Yesterday

Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man's preliminary test turns positive

Kerala is once again on high alert as the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has confirmed a Nipah virus infection in a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode. The patient, identified as a businessman from Feroke, is currently in critical condition and receiving ventilator support at the Government Medical College Hospital Kozhikode, sparking immediate and extensive public health measures across the district.

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Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man's preliminary test turns positive
National Yesterday

MoU signed to launch Jammu & Kashmir's First MLA Fellowship Programme

In a significant move to foster youth engagement in local governance, Jammu & Kashmir has launched its first-ever structured legislative fellowship, the 'Sheikh-ul-Alam MLA Fellowship'. This groundbreaking initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the J-K Students Association, the J&K Centre for Peace, Research & Sustainable Development, and the Dehradun-based Samaira Policy Institute, aims to immerse young graduates directly into the legislative process and public administration. Applications for the inaugural 13-month cohort are slated to open on June 12, 2026, marking a fresh chapter for youth participation in the Union Territory's political landscape.

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MoU signed to launch Jammu & Kashmir's First MLA Fellowship Programme
National Yesterday

Govt approves higher prices for critical cancer drugs amid supply crisis

In a critical move to avert a deepening healthcare catastrophe, the Central Government of India has granted in-principle approval for price increases on four essential medicines, including the cornerstone platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and carboplatin. This emergency intervention, approved by the Department of Pharmaceuticals on June 7, comes as a severe nationwide shortage, driven by skyrocketing global raw material costs and rigid price controls, paralyzes cancer treatment across the country. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is now tasked with determining the precise extent of these hikes, which could range from 10% to 50% from previous fixations, potentially impacting thousands of cancer patients already battling a costly disease.

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Govt approves higher prices for critical cancer drugs amid supply crisis
National Yesterday

Centre Waives Excise Duty On E22-E30 Petrol, Pushes Higher Ethanol Blending To Reduce Oil Imports

In a decisive move signaling India's accelerated push towards energy independence, the Centre has waived excise duty on petrol blended with 22 percent to 30 percent ethanol, encompassing E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel variants. This policy shift, announced on June 11, 2026, and following the Bureau of Indian Standards' approval of these higher-blend specifications, is a critical step beyond the nation's already successful E20 program, aiming to significantly reduce crude oil imports and advance cleaner fuel adoption.

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Centre Waives Excise Duty On E22-E30 Petrol, Pushes Higher Ethanol Blending To Reduce Oil Imports
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