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HSBC India Services PMI Growth

In May 2026, India’s services sector experienced significant acceleration, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 59.8, up from 58.8 in April. This marks...

 June 4, 2026

OECD India Economic Growth Projection

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projects India’s GDP growth at 6.3% for FY27 and 6.4% for FY28. Despite remaining among the fastest-growing economies, growth is...

 June 4, 2026

Precision Nanomedicine Targeting MUC1 Breast Cancer

Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have developed a precision biodegradable nanomedicine platform to treat breast cancer. This platform utilizes an innovative gene-silencing strategy to deliver...

 June 4, 2026

Navachar Mantra Grassroots Innovation

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the 'Navachar Mantra' initiative at IIT Delhi on June 3, 2026. This national scheme aims to formalize and commercialize...

 June 4, 2026

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group

The first meeting of the BRICS ACWG under India’s 2026 Presidency concluded virtually on June 3, 2026. Led by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the meeting...

 June 4, 2026

Common Yoga Protocol under Mission LiFE

The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh, recently hosted a Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session under the Mission LiFE initiative to promote eco-friendly habits ahead of World Environment...

 June 4, 2026

ATF Price Stabilization Fund

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs. 10,000 crore Price Stabilization Fund to protect Indian airlines from volatile global Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices caused by the West...

 June 4, 2026

NCRPB Truck-Bus Replacement Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year, ₹9,585 crore scheme to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR by modernizing the commercial transport fleet. Implemented by the Ministry of Housing...

 June 4, 2026

Isobutanol Diesel Blending Mandate

The government plans a mandatory blend of isobutanol with diesel by end-2026 following E20 rollout and failed ethanol‑diesel trials; initial blends are likely in the 5–10% range to...

 June 4, 2026

Eurozone Inflation Trends 2026

Annual headline inflation in the Eurozone reached 3.2% in May 2026, rising from 3.0% in April. This marks the third consecutive month that inflation has exceeded the European...

 June 4, 2026

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