Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently barred Jane Street, a US-based proprietary trading firm, for manipulative trading in the Indian derivatives market. The firm allegedly...
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a major initiative to establish Kanpur as centre for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The project, with an investment of around Rs 700...
India faces a critical fertiliser supply challenge due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Iran-Israel conflict threatens key shipping routes and raw material supplies. This could...
The global manufacturing landscape is witnessing a shift as China’s landmark industrial policy, ‘Made in China 2025’, enters a new phase. While the policy propelled China to dominance...
The Punjab government introduced the Land Pooling Policy, 2025, aiming to acquire over 40,000 acres of farmland for planned urban development. This voluntary policy contrasts with traditional land...
Fintech company Slice has recently launched an innovative UPI credit card and a UPI-powered physical bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru. This initiative aims to simplify credit access for...
The Quad, consisting of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, launched initiative aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals. This move is primarily in response to...
Bihar is set to become one of the first six states in India to establish a nuclear power plant under the country's Nuclear Energy Mission. This initiative aims...
The inauguration of Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) marks advancement in India's maritime infrastructure. Launched on June 19, 2025, SMFCL is India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated...
Global health leaders have raised alarms about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi report that millions of children are missing vaccinations....
