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National 6/3/2026

Aging infra holding back city's need of 1,250 MGD water daily

Delhi's perpetual water crisis has escalated, with Water Minister Parvesh Verma recently highlighting the city's urgent need for 1,250 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) amidst a crumbling, centuries-old distribution network. This stark admission underscores how the capital's sprawling 16,634-kilometer pipeline system, largely past its design life, is hemorrhaging a significant portion of its precious supply, exacerbating acute Water Scarcity (Delhi) for millions of residents as summer approaches.

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Aging infra holding back city's need of 1,250 MGD water daily
National 6/3/2026

LG approves nomination of Delhi Jal Board vice-chair

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has escalated his direct oversight of Delhi's beleaguered civic administration, today formally approving the nomination of veteran political operative Satish Upadhyay as the new Vice-Chair of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). This move injects a politically aligned figure into the core of the city's critical water utility, arriving amidst intensifying heatwaves and a severe, perennial water supply crisis gripping the National Capital Territory.

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LG approves nomination of Delhi Jal Board vice-chair
National 6/3/2026

MSME Credit Growth Slows Down Amid Persistent Uncertainties: Report

India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are grappling with a pronounced slowdown in credit uptake, as a new report from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for Q4 FY26 indicates a dip to single-digit growth from double-digits a year prior. This deceleration signals a critical liquidity crunch for a sector that fuels over 30% of India's GDP and employs over 110 million people, threatening the momentum of the nation's broader economic recovery.

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MSME Credit Growth Slows Down Amid Persistent Uncertainties: Report
National 6/3/2026

Maharashtra Approves ₹36,585 Crore Farm Loan Waiver For 55.7 Lakh Farmers Ahead Of Monsoon Sowing Season

Maharashtra's cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has just approved a colossal ₹36,585 crore farm loan waiver, benefiting an estimated 55.7 lakh farmers. The "Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Shetkari Karjmukti Yojana" targets loans overdue up to September 30, 2025, offering up to ₹2 lakh relief per farmer and a ₹50,000 incentive for prompt repayers, strategically timed ahead of the critical monsoon sowing season.

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Maharashtra Approves ₹36,585 Crore Farm Loan Waiver For 55.7 Lakh Farmers Ahead Of Monsoon Sowing Season
National 6/3/2026

Indian Defence Milestone: DRDO & IAF Successfully Test RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile

India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne launch platform today, marking a critical leap in the nation's indigenous anti-radiation missile capabilities. The trials, executed under extreme release conditions, confirmed the missile's ability to precisely engage predefined targets, bringing India closer to achieving full self-reliance in a crucial strategic domain.

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Indian Defence Milestone: DRDO & IAF Successfully Test RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile
National 6/3/2026

Can kitchen waste replace LPG? This Indian startup thinks so

Pune-based Vaayu Biogas is scaling its decentralized biogas systems, securing a significant Series A funding round in late May 2026 from Circular Ventures to expand its "Vaayu Shakti" units. This investment accelerates CEO Priyadarshan Sahasrabuddhe's vision to convert urban food waste into clean cooking fuel and nutrient-rich fertilizer, targeting 25 new housing societies and 10 large canteens across Pune and Mumbai by year-end. The move offers a viable, on-site alternative to conventional Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) while addressing India's burgeoning urban waste crisis.

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Can kitchen waste replace LPG? This Indian startup thinks so
National 6/2/2026

Tears, prayers and broken barriers: Thousands defy restrictions to bid emotional farewell to MP Er Rashid

Thousands of supporters in Jammu and Kashmir defied stringent government restrictions and heavy police deployment to bid an emotional farewell to newly elected Member of Parliament, Er Rashid, as he departed for Delhi. The overwhelming public outpouring across North Kashmir, marked by broken barriers and tearful goodbyes, underscores a powerful mandate for a leader incarcerated under UAPA, highlighting deep-seated dissent against the current political climate in the region.

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Tears, prayers and broken barriers: Thousands defy restrictions to bid emotional farewell to MP Er Rashid
National 6/2/2026

Coal Gasification

India is aggressively accelerating its coal gasification drive, with the Ministry of Coal reiterating an ambitious 100 million tonnes (MT) target by 2030 and unveiling fresh policy incentives in May 2026 to lure private and public investment. This renewed push signals a significant strategic pivot, aiming to transform a substantial portion of the nation's vast coal reserves into cleaner-burning synthetic fuels and chemical feedstocks, rather than direct combustion for power.

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Coal Gasification
National 6/2/2026

ATS Probe Reveals Bhiwandi Police Station Reconnaissance Linked To Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Mumbai Crime Branch have sounded a high-alert across Thane district after an arrested operative, linked to an alleged Pakistan-based terror network, confessed to conducting detailed reconnaissance of the Narpoli police station in Bhiwandi. Investigators uncovered video evidence of the recce, which was reportedly transmitted to handlers across the border, signaling a critical breach in security intelligence and a well-coordinated attempt to target Indian security establishments.

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ATS Probe Reveals Bhiwandi Police Station Reconnaissance Linked To Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network
National 6/2/2026

Heatwave Alert: What Indian Doctors Are Seeing In Emergency Rooms

Indian emergency rooms are grappling with an unprecedented surge in severe heat-related illnesses, as a prolonged "red alert" heatwave grips northern and central states. Doctors are reporting a stark increase in critically ill patients, many presenting with organ damage and neurological complications, far beyond typical heat exhaustion cases. This marks a critical public health crisis, pushing an already strained healthcare system to its limits.

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Heatwave Alert: What Indian Doctors Are Seeing In Emergency Rooms
National 6/2/2026

In India’s NEET and CBSE exam crisis, the only adults in the room have been children

The Supreme Court of India today delivered a stinging rebuke to the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the ongoing NEET 2026 scandal, ordering a halt to all subsequent counseling processes amidst widespread allegations of paper leaks and systemic irregularities. This intervention, following weeks of intense student protests and multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs), underscores a critical loss of faith in India's premier examination body and its ability to conduct fair assessments.

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In India’s NEET and CBSE exam crisis, the only adults in the room have been children
National 6/2/2026

Ladakh Autonomy Row Deepens As Wangchuk Flags Draft Gaps, Signals Protest Escalation

Ladakh's autonomy crisis has escalated, with environmentalist and activist Sonam Wangchuk today alleging that the Central Government of India reneged on a crucial understanding regarding the authority of elected representatives in a proposed "Democratic Framework for Ladakh." Following a May 22 sub-committee dialogue in Delhi that reportedly achieved broad consensus, Wangchuk asserts the subsequent draft omits explicit guarantees for the primacy of a new Elected Regional Assembly over the established bureaucracy, effectively stripping local elected bodies of substantive power. This perceived betrayal has plunged trust to a new low, raising the specter of intensified protests.

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Ladakh Autonomy Row Deepens As Wangchuk Flags Draft Gaps, Signals Protest Escalation
National 6/2/2026

India's CPI inflation to hit 4.8% on high crude, weak monsoon: Report

India faces a challenging Fiscal Year 2027 as a new report from 360 ONE Capital projects CPI inflation to hit 4.8%, significantly higher than the Reserve Bank of India's comfort zone, while GDP growth is expected to decelerate to 6.3%. This bleak outlook stems from the dual shocks of persistently high crude oil prices, exacerbated by the ongoing West Asian conflict, and a projected weak monsoon, which threaten to ripple through the domestic economy.

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India's CPI inflation to hit 4.8% on high crude, weak monsoon: Report
National 6/2/2026

Amazon Music widens India play beyond Prime amid audio streaming shakeout

The Indian audio streaming battle intensified today as Amazon Music unveiled a significant strategic pivot, launching a new three-tiered subscription model for the market: free, Prime-bundled, and a standalone "unlimited" tier. This aggressive move signals Amazon's intent to break beyond its existing Prime subscriber base and capture a substantial portion of India's burgeoning digital content audience, with an audacious goal of 100 million paid subscribers over the next decade.

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Amazon Music widens India play beyond Prime amid audio streaming shakeout
National 6/2/2026

Anti-drug campaign strikes at financial backbone of terrorism: LG

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared a significant blow against narco-terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir on June 1, asserting that the aggressive anti-drug campaign is directly severing the financial lifelines of terrorism. Speaking in Kulgam after a public march, Sinha emphasized that by disrupting the illicit drug trade, authorities are effectively choking the funds essential for sustaining militant operations, marking a strategic pivot in India's long-standing counter-terrorism efforts.

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Anti-drug campaign strikes at financial backbone of terrorism: LG
National 6/2/2026

Mineral recovery plant inaugurated in Gummidipoondi

Bridge Green Upcycle has commenced operations at its new mineral recovery plant in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, a strategic move poised to significantly bolster India's nascent yet rapidly expanding lithium-ion battery recycling infrastructure. This facility arrives as India accelerates its Electric Vehicles (EVs) transition, placing immense pressure on domestic critical mineral supply chains and emphasizing the urgent need for a robust circular economy.

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Mineral recovery plant inaugurated in Gummidipoondi
National 6/2/2026

Milk producers reap benefits of direct transfers, dairy-led growth in Gujarat

The Indian dairy sector is witnessing a transformative phase, epitomized by Gujarat's Banas Dairy, which now disburses over Rs 40 crore daily directly into the bank accounts of women milk producers. This massive financial flow, leveraging Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), underscores a successful cooperative model that integrates technological innovation, indigenous breed improvement, and a burgeoning cow-based circular economy, positioning India to dominate the global dairy market.

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Milk producers reap benefits of direct transfers, dairy-led growth in Gujarat
National 6/1/2026

India's Manufacturing Sector Sees Growth Amid Rising Input Costs

India's manufacturing sector roared to a three-month high in May 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) hitting 55.0, signaling robust expansion driven by surging demand for intermediate and capital goods. This accelerated growth comes despite persistent inflationary headwinds from escalating input costs, largely exacerbated by the protracted Middle East conflict.

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India's Manufacturing Sector Sees Growth Amid Rising Input Costs
National 6/1/2026

Hyderabad Water Crisis Deepens with Record 15,200 Tanker Bookings in a Day

Hyderabad, India's tech hub, is facing an unprecedented potable water crisis, evidenced by a staggering 15,200 water tanker bookings in a single day on May 30th, 2026. This record surge, far surpassing previous highs, underscores the acute daily struggle for millions of residents and signals a critical failure in urban water management. The city's reliance on costly private tankers has reached a breaking point, disproportionately burdening lower-income households.

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Hyderabad Water Crisis Deepens with Record 15,200 Tanker Bookings in a Day
National 6/1/2026

Zee Bags Streaming and TV Broadcast Rights for FIFA World Cup 2026, To Launch New Sports Channel Unite8

Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) is intensifying its preparations to re-enter India's fiercely competitive sports broadcasting arena, leveraging its exclusive media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other FIFA tournaments through 2034. With the highly anticipated launch of its dedicated sports channel, Unite8, imminent, Zee is positioning itself as a formidable challenger to established players.

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Zee Bags Streaming and TV Broadcast Rights for FIFA World Cup 2026, To Launch New Sports Channel Unite8
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