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The Times Of India
From school to PG, girls now outnumber boys
May 01, 2026
Female gross enrolment ratio exceeds male enrolment across primary to higher secondary levels …
Women account for 51.48% of total higher education pass-outs reflecting expanding participation …
Literacy gender gap among youth narrows sharply to just 3.8 percentage points highlighting …
ANI News
UPI completes 10 years; emerges as world's largest real-time payments platform, anchoring India's digital economy
May 01, 2026
UPI has emerged as the backbone of India's digital payments ecosystem and a key driver of …
UPI has received global recognition, with the IMF acknowledging it as the world's largest real-…
The number of banks live on UPI increased from 44 banks in FY 2016-17, the first year of …
ANI News
India positioned to absorb global shocks and emerge stronger, says CEA Nageswaran
May 01, 2026
India positioned to absorb global shocks and emerge stronger on the strength of resilient …
Strong domestic demand and policy stability continue to support India’s growth outlook despite …
Continued structural reforms and infrastructure-led investment strengthen India’s resilience …
Business Standard
Fertiliser output steady; govt secures 3.7 MT urea imports for kharif
May 01, 2026
Domestic urea production holds steady at 3.74 million tonnes during March–April ensuring stable …
Ahead of Kharif season, advance stocking strategy ensures 19.33 million tonnes fertiliser …
Government secures 3.7 million tonnes of urea through global tenders strengthening fertiliser …
The Economic Times
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
May 01, 2026
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides clean cooking fuel access to over 10.56 crore women …
LPG coverage in India expands from 14.52 crore in 2014 to over 32 crore total connections …
Ujjwala Yojana advances energy justice by expanding LPG access and ensuring equitable clean …
Business Standard
FDI inflows set to top $90 billion in FY26, says DPIIT secretary
May 01, 2026
India’s FDI inflows expected to cross $90 billion in FY26 with gross inflows already reaching $…
India’s share in global FDI inflows has doubled over the past decade highlighting rising global …
Invest India facilitates over $6.1 billion investment across 60 projects in 14 states …
The Economic Times
FTAs to help boost exports, generate jobs: Piyush Goyal
May 01, 2026
India finalises nine FTAs in three and a half years expanding export opportunities and …
India–New Zealand trade pact includes $20 billion investment commitment supporting …
Duty-free access secured for Indian sectors including textiles leather footwear and gems and …
The Times Of India
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August for 2nd straight year
May 01, 2026
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra to be conducted from June to August 2026 with 20 batches of 1,000 …
Ministry of External Affairs conducts gender-balanced computerised selection process ensuring …
Continued organisation of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for second consecutive year reflects …
The Times Of India
We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh; says 'Sudarshan air defence a key example of exemplary AI application’
May 01, 2026
We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Operation Sindoor showcased India’s tri-service operational synergy and strengthened deterrence …
Indigenous Sudarshan air defence system demonstrates advanced application of AI machine …
NDTV
First Batch Of Made-In-India Citroen Basalt Dispatched For South Africa
May 01, 2026
Stellantis India begins exports of Made-in-India Citroen Basalt to South Africa strengthening …
Chennai facility crosses milestone of 10,000 Citroen vehicle exports to South Africa reflecting …
Make in India driven localisation of up to 95% in Citroen Basalt supports export-ready vehicle …
The Financial Express
Projects worth $6.1 billion facilitated by Invest India in FY26: 42% of capital comes from Europe, drives job creation in MP, Rajasthan
May 01, 2026
Invest India facilitated $6.1 billion across 60 projects in FY26, generating over 31,000 jobs …
The FY 2025–26 data posted by the government highlights a massive acceleration in the …
Approximately 42% of the total grounded investment value originated from European nations, …
The Financial Express
Western Railway to upgrade 17 Mumbai Local Trains to boost passenger capacity by 25%
May 01, 2026
Western Railway is transitioning 17 existing 12-coach services into 15-coach rakes, effectively …
With the transition of 17 existing 12-coach services into 15-coach rakes across the Mumbai …
The rise in longer train services will enhance passenger handling capacity across Mumbai’s …
Money Control
Amazon’s quick commerce service Now clocking 25% monthly growth in India, says CEO Andy Jassy
May 01, 2026
Amazon’s quick commerce service Now is seeing strong traction in India, with orders growing 25% …
Amazon Now plans to expand to 100 cities across India and scale its micro-fulfilment network to …
Amazon has announced a Rs 2,800-crore investment to strengthen its India operations network, …
The Financial Express
E2W registrations rise 52% in April despite price hikes, supply constraints
May 01, 2026
India’s electric two-wheeler market began FY27 with a robust 52% year-on-year growth, clocking …
TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy retained the top three positions in E2W sales, …
Ola Electric has been addressing service-related issues through same-day delivery initiatives, …
Hindustan Times
Stronger Indo-German ties central for industry, strategy
May 01, 2026
Indo-German defence cooperation is entering a new phase, defined less by isolated transactions …
Defence minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Germany reflects a convergence of strategic priorities:…
Germany’s strengths in precision engineering and sensor design complement India’s expertise in …
Business Standard
India emerges as largest market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 within a week
May 01, 2026
India has emerged as the largest market within a week of the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0: OpenAI
A week after the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0, Indian users are turning the tool into something …
AI image generation in India is increasingly blending with creator culture, fandoms, fashion …
News18
In Photos: PM Narendra Modi Prays At Kashi Vishwanath, Holds Trishul-Damru
April 30, 2026
PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple as part of his Varanasi visit
PM Modi was seen holding a trishul and damru after the rituals, holding significant religious …
PM Narendra Modi led a 14-km roadshow across Varanasi, drawing large crowds along key city routes
ANI News
India can be a massive architect in AI: Economist Danny Quah
April 30, 2026
The opportunity in technology, especially AI, is essentially unbounded... India can be a …
Danny Quah highlighted India’s strengths in technology and services as key advantages in AI
India can play a role in shaping the global conversation around artificial intelligence: …
IANS
India emerges as world’s 2nd-largest solar market, green energy momentum accelerates: Experts
April 30, 2026
India’s rapid progress in clean energy has positioned it as the world’s second-largest solar …
Flagship initiatives such as the PM-KUSUM scheme and the PM Surya Ghar scheme are progressing …
India is steadily progressing towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047: Michael …
The Times Of India
Sacred relics of Buddha from National Museum reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima
April 30, 2026
Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha brought from National Museum to Ladakh for special public …
Buddha Purnima exposition in Leh and Zanskar brings together Buddhist leaders Union ministers …
Exhibition of Buddha relics expected to promote spiritual tourism and reinforce India’s …
Money Control
Current growth trajectory paves way for India to be a developed nation by 2047: Jeffrey Sachs
April 30, 2026
India will be a developed nation by 2047, if the country continues its current economic growth …
Jeffrey D. Sachs highlighted the role of investments in education, healthcare and …
It (India) does not have to align with anybody. It should aim to have good relations with …
India Today
India pulls off a power miracle. A big thanks to the Sun
April 30, 2026
India's energy story is beginning to reflect a subtle but significant shift towards cleaner, …
Solar energy is rapidly emerging as a central pillar of India's power mix, helping the country …
India crossed 150.26 GW of installed solar capacity as of March 31, 2026, marking one of the …
Business Standard
iPhone exports hit record ₹2 trillion in final year of smartphone PLI
April 30, 2026
India’s iPhone exports reach record ₹2 trillion in FY26 with Apple emerging as the country’s …
Smartphone exports touch nearly ₹2.6 trillion in FY26 with iPhones contributing over 75% …
Make in India and PLI schemes help scale iPhone exports from near zero to ₹2 trillion in five …
The Economic Times
Global consumer companies stay bullish on India
April 30, 2026
India emerges as a key long-term growth market for global consumer brands with expanding …
Global consumer majors including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Pernod Ricard, Reckitt and Carlsberg …
Global consumer majors reaffirm strong confidence in India as a key long-term growth market …
The Economic Times
Rosatom enters Indian market of additive manufacturing
April 30, 2026
India deploys RusBeam 2800 electron-beam 3D printer strengthening indigenous capability to …
Rosatom is making a pivotal contribution to the strategic technological partnership between …
India strengthens strategic space manufacturing ecosystem with high-precision EBAM technology …
The Times Of India
US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to India
April 30, 2026
The US repatriates 657 stolen antiquities valued at nearly $14 million to India in a major step …
Rare Avalokiteshvara, Buddha, and dancing Ganesha idols among key heritage artefacts returned …
Ongoing cooperation between Indian authorities, US Homeland Security, and Manhattan DA’s …
The Times Of India
DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast
April 30, 2026
The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted maiden salvo launch of indigenous NASM-SR anti-…
India’s first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile demonstrates sea-skimming flight and …
Indigenous NASM-SR missile with 55 km strike range strengthens Indian Navy’s helicopter-based …
The Economic Times
West Asia conflict raises inflation risks; India's domestic strength offers cushion: Finmin report
April 30, 2026
India’s resilient domestic demand and infrastructure-led investment expected to sustain growth …
India’s banking system and NBFC sector maintain strong capital adequacy liquidity and asset …
The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 7.6 per cent, the strongest in recent years: Report
The Economic Times
Despite uncertainty, India to withstand global shocks due to strong macro fundamentals: BoB Report
April 30, 2026
India is expected to withstand global economic shocks due to its strong macroeconomic …
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rose to 4.1 per cent in March 2026, up from …
Industrial activity is expected to remain steady in the coming quarters, supported by …
Money Control
India's exports rise in first 3 weeks of April despite conflict in West Asia: Piyush Goyal
April 30, 2026
India’s year-on-year exports have risen in the first three weeks of April, despite the ongoing …
PM Modi has successfully steered the nation in a direction where today various efforts towards …
India met its climate targets well ahead of schedule, achieving its emissions intensity …
The Hindu
Textile exports to get a boost with the India-New Zealand FTA
April 30, 2026
The India-New Zealand FTA will generate new opportunities for the textile and apparel sectors: …
The India-New Zealand FTA brings opportunities in sustainable textiles, home textiles and …
The India-New Zealand FTA has the potential to treble India’s garment exports to New Zealand …
The Times Of India
India’s first: Nagpur Metro installs solar panels between tracks at hingna depot
April 30, 2026
Maha Metro has installed a 50-kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system between rail tracks at its …
Nagpur Metro is the first metro rail system in India to implement a concept of installing solar …
The solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Nagpur Metro is expected to generate around 70,000 units …
Business Standard
India plans 62 new vessels with Rs 51,383 crore investment in FY27
April 30, 2026
The Shipping Ministry is working on a roadmap to add 62 vessels in the current financial year …
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called for urgent expansion of India’s shipping capacity to …
We must act with urgency to strengthen our fleet, shipbuilding capacity, port infrastructure …
ANI News
Great Indian Bustard comeback: 82 birds now at Jaisalmer conservation centers
April 30, 2026
The number of Great Indian Bustards at Jaisalmer’s conservation centres has risen to 82, …
Scientific techniques such as artificial incubation, artificial insemination and safe rearing …
The steady growth the Great Indian Bustard populatiom offers hope for the revival of a species …
News18
'Will Be Lifeline For Development Of UP': PM Inaugurates Ganga Expressway Linking Meerut To Prayagraj
April 30, 2026
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway linking Meerut and Prayagraj in Hardoi, UP
PM Narendra Modi described the expressway, which will also unlock economic opportunities, as a “…
PM Modi said the project will improve connectivity and support economic growth across the state,…
Hindustan Times
Building a new responsible online gaming ecosystem
April 30, 2026
Rapid growth in online gaming has created opportunities for innovation, jobs and digital …
Unregulated gaming involving money and betting platforms have raised concerns over addiction, …
The new framework for the online gaming sector seeks to balance innovation with regulation by …
News On Air
SHANTI Act aims to boost private sector role in nuclear energy expansion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
April 30, 2026
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the SHANTI Act will boost private sector participation in …
The SHANTI Act modernises India’s nuclear regulatory and legal framework and make nuclear …
This (the SHANTI Act) will help accelerate capacity addition and attract investment in clean …
Business Line
Technical textiles critical to footwear sector
April 29, 2026
Bringing the footwear sector more explicitly within the technical textiles ecosystem can drive …
The Indian footwear market reached a size of $20.67 billion in 2025 reflecting rising incomes …
India’s footwear industry employs over two million people with nearly 50% women participation …
ANI News
India gifts indigenously built BHISHM Cube medical systems to Kyrgyzstan
April 29, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gifted two sets of BHISHM Cubes to his Kyrgyzstan counterpart, …
The indigenously built BHISHM cubes facilitate treatment within the golden hour, delivering the …
BHISHM cubes are built to withstand harsh conditions, being robust, waterproof and lightweight
Business Standard
FTAs boost global demand for Indian talent, expand mobility options
April 29, 2026
India–New Zealand FTA opens 5,000 dedicated three-year visas for Indian professionals in …
India–UK and India–EU trade negotiations expand structured mobility pathways for Indian …
India–Japan human resource partnership targets movement of over 50,000 skilled Indian …
The Economic Times
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh Mandaviya
April 29, 2026
India has witnessed women employment rate rising to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Union …
Female labour force participation rate climbs to 40% in 2025 highlighting stronger economic …
India's social security coverage expands from 19% in 2015 to over 64% in 2025 strengthening …
The Hindu
UPI platforms processes over 241 billion transactions with value exceeding ₹340 lakh crore in 2025-26, says Nirmala Sitharaman
April 29, 2026
UPI platforms processed over 241 billion transactions, with their value exceeding ₹314 lakh …
India has the world’s third largest start-up ecosystem with over two lakh DPIIT recognised start-…
India’s DPI enabled direct benefit transfers of ₹50 lakh crore, saving the government ₹4.31 …
The Economic Times
Drone maker ideaForge inks deal Japan's DMP to develop next-gen AI-powered systems
April 29, 2026
India’s ideaForge expands global defence technology footprint through strategic partnership …
ideaForge partners Japan’s Digital Media Professionals to develop next generation, AI powered, …
AI powered Di1 integration strengthens ideaForge’s next generation autonomous drone capability …
The Economic Times
PM Modi plays football in Gangtok; showcases dribbling skills, scores goal, high-fives youngsters
April 29, 2026
“Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim” says PM Modi sharing …
PM Modi plays football with youngsters in Gangtok during Sikkim visit highlighting engagement …
PM Modi launches development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across infrastructure, …
News18
Red Letter Day! PM Modi Inaugurates Six BCCI Indoor Cricket Academies In North-East India
April 29, 2026
PM Modi inaugurates six indoor cricket academies across North-East India strengthening access …
BCCI develops first pan North-East high-performance cricket training ecosystem with academies …
Indoor cricket academies across six North-East states strengthen grassroots training …
Money Control
German chipmaker Infineon accelerates India expansion via new OSAT, foundry tie-ups
April 29, 2026
Infineon strengthens partnerships with Indian OSAT players like Kaynes and CDIL supporting …
India emerges as Infineon’s fastest-growing global capability centre with workforce set to …
Startup India Fund and Design-Linked Incentive scheme support deeper collaboration between …
The Financial Express
India’s GDP Outlook: Nomura sees growth picking up H2; FY27 GDP target seen higher to 6.8%
April 29, 2026
Nomura projects India’s FY27 GDP growth at 6.8% with momentum expected to strengthen to 7.1–7.2%…
India’s growth expected to accelerate to over 7% in the second half of FY27 driven by sustained …
India’s strong GST collections and robust passenger vehicle two-wheeler, and commercial vehicle …
NDTV
Prada Launches 'Made In India' Kolhapuri-Inspired Sandals
April 29, 2026
Prada launches Kolhapuri-inspired sandals marked “Made in India” highlighting global demand for …
Prada Collaboration with Indian artisans reflects rising international recognition of India’s …
Global luxury adoption of Kolhapuri-inspired designs underscores expanding influence of India’s …
The New Indian Express
Chhattisgarh ranks first in India for e-KYC verification of workers under MGNREGA
April 29, 2026
Chhattisgarh ranks first in India for the e-KYC verification of workers under MGNREGA, boosting …
Chhattisgarh has successfully completed digital verification for more than 56.87 lakh workers, …
Chhattisgarh government has instructed that pending cases be completed at the earliest so that …
Auto Car India
Maruti hits its highest-ever exports with 4.48 lakh units in FY2026
April 29, 2026
Maruti Suzuki reported its highest-ever exports in the FY 2025-26, shipping 4.48 lakh units, up …
Maruti Suzuki, India's top exporter for the fifth straight year, now accounts for 49% of the …
Maruti Suzuki’s exports were boosted by the made-in-India e Vitara, its first EV, which is now …