85% of northeast districts are now ‘front runners’ in SDG performance, up from 62% in 2021: NITI Aayog report

NITI Aayog and MDoNER released the 2nd NER District SDG Index, developed with UNDP, tracking 121 districts on 84 indicators

114 districts entered the front runner category in clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), thanks to Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions

EVs made up 60.2% of all three-wheeler sales in June 2025, rising from 55.5% in June 2024

Total auto retail sales crossed 2 million units in June, up nearly 5% from 1.9 million units last year

Year-to-date auto sales stood at 6.5 million units, up from 6.2 million in June 2024

India’s drone industry could help unlock up to $23 billion in manufacturing potential by 2030: Nexgen report

40% of companies surveyed said the agriculture and precision farming segment is expected to become the biggest consumer of drones in India by 2030: Nexgen report

Drones are now central to modern warfare, and India’s rapid deployment during Operation Sindoor signals a new era: Nexgen report

PM Modi gifted a replica of the Ram Temple, handcrafted by artisans from Uttar Pradesh, to Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Argentine President Javier Milei received a hand-etched silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone base, a universal emblem of courage and leadership, from PM Modi

Argentina's Vice President Victoria Eugenia Villarruel was presented with a Madhubani painting of the Sun by PM Modi

The government has launched an ambitious ELIS with a primary focus on formalisation by offering EPF support

Under ELIS, new employees with salaries up to ₹1 lakh will receive a month’s EPF wage of up to ₹15,000

For employers, the government will pay up to ₹3,000 per month for every new hire with a salary up to ₹1 lakh, for two years under ELIS

Tourism in Kashmir is now reviving due to efforts by the Centre and the J&K government: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Central government’s initiatives like sending delegations, organising conferences, etc., have helped rebuild confidence in tourism in J&K: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

We aim to develop 50 iconic global-standard destinations that offer world-class facilities to every tourist: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

AI will not cut back on human developers, but instead increase hiring to benefit from the productivity boost AI enables: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

AI acts as a force multiplier for engineering talent, enhancing individual output rather than replacing workers: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

The current period is "the most exciting time" to be a developer: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

The central government has undertaken significant reforms over the past 11 years to propel the mining sector while ensuring public welfare: G Kishan Reddy

Mining should be sustainable, safe, and environment-friendly: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan registered a 24% increase in royalty collection last year, marking a record achievement: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM

The future looks "very strong and bright" as growing consumption in India will drive the travel sector's growth: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to expand its global footprint to 700 hotels by 2030: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

By 2030, Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to double its revenues to cross ₹15,000 crore: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Skoda Auto has crossed the 500000 car production mark in India, marking a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years in the country

Skoda is now exporting parts and components to its new plant in Vietnam, strengthening India’s position as a key export and manufacturing hub

Reaching the milestone of 500000 cars produced in India is a proud testament to our strategic vision: Andreas Dick

The government has received proposals worth ₹7,500–₹ 8,000 crore to set up component units under the ECMS

MeitY has begun vetting applications under ECMS and will start approvals in batches from late August or early September

Under ECMS, instead of offering incentives for incremental sales, the government plans to give incentives based on the number of direct jobs created

Toll collection through FASTag on national and state highways saw a nearly 20% rise in the first three months of the current FY

Around 80% of the toll collection, or ₹17,000 crore, in the first 3 months of the current FY has been made from NH users

₹21,000 crore has been collected through FASTag on national and state highways in the first 3 months of the current FY

India’s office real estate sector is on track to exceed 90 million square feet of annual leasing activity in 2025: Report

Gross leasing volume rose 5% quarter on quarter to 21.4 million square feet across the top eight cities in Q2 2025: Report

Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai collectively contributed around 63% of the quarterly leasing volume in Q2 CY2025: Report

The Centre government has created a blueprint to prepare the youth of the northeastern states for 50,000 jobs in the maritime sector over the next 10 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

The government has set a target of generating 5,000 jobs annually for youth from the eight-state region: Sarbananda Sonowal

Upgrading and beautifying 205 marine lighthouses led to a 400% rise in tourist footfall from 4 lakh in 2014 to 16 lakh in 2023-24: Sarbananda Sonowal

PM Modi urged BRICS nations to collaborate on responsible AI governance, promoting innovation while addressing ethical concerns

At the BRICS Summit, PM Modi called for global standards to verify digital content authenticity and prevent AI misuse

PM Modi proposed a BRICS Science & Research repository to serve the Global South, enhancing collaboration in innovation

India’s general insurance industry reported a 5.8% rise in gross premiums in June 2025, reaching ₹23,256 crore

Retail health insurance led growth in June, with standalone health insurers recording a 10.4% jump in premium collections

Bajaj Allianz saw a strong 17% growth in premium income, while New India Assurance posted a 10.7% rise

India’s EV sales doubled in June 2025 YoY, with EVs accounting for 5% of new passenger vehicles sold: FADA

EV penetration in the two-wheeler segment rose from 6.07% in May to 7.28% in June 2025

Forecasted 106%+ monsoon is expected to boost rural liquidity, lifting demand for 2-wheelers and tractors

India's auto retail sales rose 4.85% YoY in Q1 FY26 and 4.84% in June 2025: Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)

Three-wheeler sales surged 11.79% in Q1 FY26 and grew 6.68% in June 2025: FADA

Tractor sales increased 6.29% in Q1 FY26 and posted 8.68% growth in June 2025: FADA

India’s residential property values rose 3.5% QoQ in Q2 2025, per Magicbricks’ Proplndex

Greater Noida recorded a 35.3% YoY price jump amid connectivity upgrades

Q2 2025 marks a maturing market powered by end‑user demand and infrastructure: Magicbricks CMO Prasun Kumar

PM Modi raised Bihar's railway budget ninefold since 2014, reaching ₹10,000 crore: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bihar is now among the top states with the highest number of Vande Bharat trains: Railway Minister Vaishnaw

The ₹10,000 crore rail allocation underscores the Centre’s strong focus on modernising Bihar’s rail infrastructure

PM Modi arrived in Brasilia after the BRICS Summit and was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora

PM Modi interacted with children and artists during his arrival in Brasilia, appreciating the cultural performances

Members of the Indian community in Brasilia greeted PM Modi with flags and cheers at his hotel

PM Modi met Bolivian President Luis Arce during the BRICS Summit to deepen trade and strategic ties

PM Modi called Bolivia a valued Latin American partner and noted the strengthening of bilateral relations

PM Modi and President Arce agreed to prioritize diversification and expansion of trade linkages

PM Modi at BRICS said no country should use critical minerals for selfish gain or as a geopolitical weapon

PM Modi called for secure and reliable supply chains for critical minerals and technology among BRICS nations

Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Rio, PM Modi highlighted the need for global cooperation on responsible AI governance

India will give a “new form” to BRICS during its 2026 presidency, focusing on people-centric cooperation: PM Modi

Under India’s leadership, BRICS will stand for Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability

India prioritized Global South issues during its G20 presidency and will steer BRICS with the same humanity-first approach: PM Modi

NSP 2025, released after nearly 25 years, redefines Indian sport as a tool for national development, not just elite success

The new National Sports Policy, Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, focuses on integrating sports with health and education

NSP 2025 aims to reform governance and address structural challenges in India’s sports landscape

In the first-ever digital census, enumerators will collect the data of citizens using mobile applications on their Android and Apple phones: Census India

A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise: Census India

HLO will start from April 1, 2026, followed by phase 2 starting February 1, 2027, in which Population Enumeration will be conducted

From space, you don’t see any borders. The Earth looks united; Bharat looks bhavya: Gaganyatri GC Shubhanshu Shukla

India’s first Gaganyatri aboard the ISS, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, shares his awe-inspiring view of Earth, connects with students back home

In a deeply emotional moment, Shukla spoke to PM Modi in an 18-minute Earth-to-space video call; his space mission inspires the nation

India’s healthcare system has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last 11 years, driven by political will, more funding and a commitment to providing affordable, accessible, equitable and quality healthcare: JP Nadda

The last 11 years have laid a foundation for universal healthcare: JP Nadda

More than 1.77 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing healthcare closer to communities; Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) dropped from 62.6 per cent to 39.4 per cent: JP Nadda

Trinidad and Tobago has become the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s revolutionary payment technology, Unified Payment Interface (UPI)

PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

PM Modi congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on becoming the first Caribbean nation to adopt the payment technology

India’s economy could grow leaps and bounds in the coming years, estimates PwC India in a new report

India's total GVA to increase from $3.39 trillion in 2023 to $9.82 trillion in 2035, representing a CAGR of 9.27%: PwC report

According to the PwC report, Indian business could create economic value worth $9.82 trillion by shifting from conventional sector-specific approaches to addressing core human and industrial requirements

PM Modi put the spotlight on the Pahalgam terror attack at the BRICS Summit, says “This attack was a blow not only on India but on the entire humanity”

Anyone giving silent support to terrorism, whether for personal or political reasons, should not be allowed to do so: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

As PM Modi calls for sanctions against terrorists, BRICS strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and supported India’s stand of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to terrorism

The dedicated freight corridors can over the next few years contribute significantly to the financial health of the Indian Railways and help prevent passenger fares from flaring up

The government is planning to build 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT) under the public-private partnership over the next few years along the new rail freight corridors

Currently, the entire rail network in the country has 77 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT)

India has emerged not only as the world’s fourth-largest economy, but also as one of the “most equal countries” globally, according to a new World Bank report

The Gini Index, a report by the World Bank, has placed India in the fourth position with a score of 25.5, much lower than countries like China (35.7), the USA (41.8), and the UK (34.4)

GINI Index, India’s ranking: This marks a remarkable achievement for a country of its size and diversity, also reflects India’s strong economic progress, which aims at reducing inequality and poverty

PM Modi received a vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Brazil, with one of the highlights being a cultural dance inspired by Operation Sindoor

The room in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro came alive with the traditional Indian dance and folk music as members of the Indian diaspora celebrated the PM's visit

At the BRICS Summit, PM Modi is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including security, climate action, AI, multilateral reform, and health collaboration

German furniture fittings major Hettich expects India to contribute around 20 per cent of its global sales, already its second biggest market, according to a top company official

As a Hettich group, we have a global revenue of 1.5 billion euros, and the share of India is growing year-on-year because India for Hettich is the fastest growing market: Hettich India

Hettich is scaling up exports to other markets, including the US, Australia, Europe and China, as it enhances production in India with a second manufacturing plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Public sector banks will recruit about 50,000 manpower during the ongoing financial year to meet their growing business requirement and expansion

Of the 12 public sector banks, the biggest player State Bank of India (SBI) is going to employ close to 20,000 including specialised officers in the financial year

Country's second biggest public sector lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) intends to increase its headcount to over 5,500 in the current financial year

The CII President, Rajiv Memani pointed to robust corporate fundamentals as evidence of ongoing investment activity

There's an atmosphere suggesting that private capex is not happening, but actually capex is happening: CII President Rajiv Memani

CII President Rajiv Memani says if you look at listed companies and attend their AGMs, you'll find that CII members are looking to increase capex

HM Amit Shah inaugurated Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Gujarat, India's first national cooperative university, aiming to train 2 million cooperative sector personnel in the next five years

India's 1st national cooperative university in Gujarat, named after cooperative pioneer Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel, will offer specialized education and research to empower cooperative institutions

The Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) aims to prepare professional and trained manpower to meet the growing needs of the cooperative sector: Govt

Modi-led government has once again demonstrated its commitment to India’s economic growth and employment generation with the launch of employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme

Building upon the grand success of the PLI scheme, the ELI scheme is another visionary step toward realising the twin goals of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Rozgar Yukt Bharat’

Together, the PLI and ELI schemes exemplify a holistic and future-ready approach to India’s economic transformation: Report

At BRICS Summit, PM Modi strongly batted for Global South and vouched for multipolar and inclusive world order in global organisations

PM Modi claimed that two-thirds of humanity has not been adequately represented in the global institutions which have been formed in the 20th century

The countries which have a major contribution in today’s global economy have not been given a place at the decision making table: PM Modi at BRICS summit

India and Brazil have much to gain by cooperating when it comes to developing military platforms.

Brazil’s defence budget in 2024 was $25 billion. It has the world’s 11th-largest army. India, meanwhile, has a defence budget of $74 billion. It has the world’s second-largest standing army

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing several defence items from India. This includes the Akash air defence system, a medium-range, surface-to-air missile system developed by the DRDO

India has reduced its missile production turnaround time from 10-12 years to 2-3 years, making a huge leap in technology, says Dr G Satheesh Reddy

India is a missile power. India is actively developing hypersonic missiles and air-to-ground-borne missiles like the BrahMos: Former DRDO chairman

India had 300-400 drone manufacturing companies with nearly 25,000 AI engineers in the southern region. They are capable of making the world use products made in India: Expert

India’s strategic silence is a sign of its growing stature, it speaks when it matters most, acts when it counts, and leads when it is required to

India’s strategic autonomy reflects its quiet confidence, conviction, and clarity. We live in an India that is confident of its growth story

One of PM Modi’s diplomatic successes has been to overhaul ties with Arab nations so much so that some of them have become India’s largest foreign investors and trading partners

Condemning terrorism should be our ‘principle', not just a 'convenience: PM Modi at BRICS

The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in J&K was a blow not only to India but to all of humanity: PM Modi at BRICS

For global peace and prosperity, BRICS nations must adopt a clear and unified stance on overcoming terrorism : PM Modi at BRICS

PM Modi holds a meeting with Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Acknowledging India's expertise in the digital domain, President Diaz-Canel of Cuba expressed interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI:” Ministry of External Affairs

PM Modi meets Cuban President Diaz-Canel, conveys appreciation for Cuba's recognition of Ayurveda and extended support for integrating Ayurveda into Cuba's public health system

The National Sports Policy’s five-pillar approach, in the context of football, and an alignment with the education policy are a part of a bold vision for Indian sports: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

Sports, as a whole, has gained immense priority under the leadership and the vision of PM Modi: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

The Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 marks a policy milestone in transforming the role of sports in building a Viksit Bharat: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

Pharmaceutical firms are expected to post 11% year-on-year growth in both sales and EBITDA for the first quarter of FY26 (Q1FY26): Kotak Institutional Equities Report

The hospitals segment is projected to see robust 17% year-on-year growth in both sales and EBITDA in first quarter of FY26: Kotak Institutional Equities Report

India’s domestic pharma industry is considered to be the world's third largest by volume and 14th in terms of value of production

The completion of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi expressway is set to boost wine tourism in Nashik by reducing the travel time between Nashik and Mumbai

The annual number of tourists visiting Nashik's wineries is expected to increase by 25% from the current average of 5 lakh visitors with the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi expressway and increased connectivity: AIWPA

Last week, I travelled to Nashik from Mumbai airport in just three and a half hours. The reduced travel time will undoubtedly boost wine tourism in Nashik, where 50% of tourists come from Mumbai: A Wine Industry Executive

India has been ranked as one of the most equal countries globally when it comes to income ahead of China, US, G7 and G20: World Bank

With a Gini Index of 25.5, India now stands fourth in the world for income equality: World Bank

India’s new Gini score of 25.5 places it ahead of countries like China (35.7) and the United States (41.8), as well as all G7 and G20 nations; back in 2011, India's Gini Index was 28.8, showing improvement over the years: World Bank

PM Modi calls Shri Ram “the divine link beyond oceans”

Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago took with them the tradition of Ramleela from the Ramcharitmanas

Trinidad and Tobago has a population of about 13 lakh, with nearly half of Indian origin, which arrived as bonded labourers in the 19th and early 20th centuries