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Svatantra Microfin Plans $250 Million Initial Public Offering

Svatantra Microfin, a prominent Indian microfinance institution, has announced plans to raise $250 million through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move marks a significant step for the...

 April 8, 2026

Sixteenth Finance Commission Impact

The Union government has accepted the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026-31). These changes raise concerns about India’s fiscal federalism and the balance of power between the...

 April 8, 2026

Government Seeks AI Solutions to Expedite Ayushman Bharat Claims

The Government of India has initiated a call for artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions aimed at accelerating the processing of claims under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This move...

 April 8, 2026

Maharashtra Creates New Electronics and AI Department

Maharashtra has approved a major administrative and digital governance overhaul by creating an independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The decision also includes restructuring key...

 April 8, 2026

Psychedelics and the Sense of Self

The latest research on psychedelics is shedding light on how the brain maintains the feeling of being a distinct self. Studies using DMT, ayahuasca and meditation-based experiments suggest...

 April 8, 2026

FBI and NSA Warn of Iran-Linked Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have issued a joint warning about cyberattacks linked to Iran targeting critical infrastructure in the United...

 April 8, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Launches 44 Online Transport Services

Jammu and Kashmir has introduced 44 online transport-related services under the e-Transport Mission Mode Project to improve efficiency and simplify public access. The initiative provides 20 services under...

 April 8, 2026

Sundarbans Resilience Decline

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning India and Bangladesh, is showing decline in its resilience to environmental stresses. A recent study covering 2000 to 2024 reveals...

 April 8, 2026

Seizure of 2,000 Ants Highlights Global Insect Trafficking

The recent seizure of 2,000 ants in Nairobi has drawn attention to the growing issue of global insect trafficking. This incident underscores the illegal trade in insects, which...

 April 8, 2026

India’s Kerosene Policy Shift

India has temporarily reintroduced kerosene through the Public Distribution System (PDS) amid global energy market disruptions. This move aims to secure household energy access during supply shocks caused...

 April 8, 2026

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