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The Tribune
India surpasses China, emerges as world’s largest rice producer
January 05, 2026
India has overtaken China as the world’s largest rice producer, reaching 150.18 million tonnes …
It is our duty to contribute our utmost to building an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat: …
The Government launched a movement the ‘Green Revolution in Eastern India’, targeting states …
Organiser
India bets big on rare earth magnets with Rs 7,280-crore manufacturing push
January 05, 2026
Cabinet Ministry has taken a decisive step to secure its future manufacturing and clean-energy …
Scheme aims to set up a total of 6,000 MTPA of Integrated REPM production capacity in the …
India is a credible participant in the global REPM value chain alongside Aatmanirbhar Bharat, …
The Economic Times
Apple AmPLIfied! India ships out iPhones worth $50 billion till December 2025
January 05, 2026
In the first nine months of FY26, Apple has exported nearly $16 billion, taking the cumulative …
Samsung shipped out nearly $17 billion worth of devices through the five-year period applicable -…
On the back of iPhone exports, which contribute 75% of the overall smartphone shipments, the …
Hindustan Times
India riding Reform Express, sports part of progress: PM Modi
January 05, 2026
India is actively preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, leveraging its experience in hosting …
Today the nation is riding on the Reform Express, with every sector and every development …
Volleyball teaches us that no victory is ever achieved alone and our success depends on our …
The Economic Times
Banks' asset quality getting better, gross NPAs at 10-year low
January 05, 2026
Asset quality in India's banking system has improved further, with fewer bad loans piling up …
The ratio of special mention accounts overdue by 61–90 days (SMA-2) declined to 0.8% as of end-…
Asset quality remains broadly stable across banks, with slippages moderating and collection …
News18
‘1,000 Years Later...': PM Modi Writes On Somnath Temple’s Endurance Through Repeated Attacks
January 05, 2026
India moves forward with the determination to build a Viksit Bharat with the blessings of Lord …
Describing Somnath as an “eternal proclamation of India’s soul", the PM, highlighted its place …
PM Modi says the first destruction of the temple took place exactly 1,000 years ago, in 1026 AD,…
News18
‘Carrying The Tricolour On Sporting Stage’! PM Modi Highlights Change In 'Mindset Of Government, Society' Towards Sport
January 05, 2026
When a country progresses, development is not limited to the economic front alone; this …
Since 2014, India’s performance across sports has improved significantly. It gives us immense …
PM Modi has supported the development of various disciplines across the sprawling nation with …
The Hans India
Players hail growing opportunities as PM Modi inaugurates Volleyball Nationals in Varanasi
January 05, 2026
The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament is being held from January 4 to 11 and features over 1,…
Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s address, Assam player Swapnil Hazarika expressed optimism …
What Modi ji said about Kashi felt really good. He is doing excellent work by promoting sports. …
Money Control
India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
January 05, 2026
Addressing the inaugural function of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship, PM Modi …
The 72nd National Volleyball Championship, being held in Varanasi from January 4 to 11, will …
Hosting the National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on …
The Hans India
Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024–25: Govt
January 05, 2026
The AYUSHEXCIL observed its 4th Establishment Anniversary in New Delhi, highlighting India’s …
India’s traditional medicine systems (AYUSH) have received formal recognition in bilateral …
Exports of Ayush and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11%, increasing from $649.2 …
Organiser
SIR: A Step towards Viksit Bharat by 2047
January 05, 2026
2025-26 is a historical landmark when Bharat is marching ahead each day on the developments & …
SIR, is offering a scope to the people of Bharat to rise to a level of elevated consciousness …
SIR 2025-26, for the first time ever, is giving rise to a realization in the people of Bharat …
ET Edge Insights
Real-time payments in 2025: How UPI’s next phase is reshaping India’s digital economy
January 04, 2026
In April 2026, UPI would officially be 10 years old; accounting for ~50% of the world’s global …
With 80%+ penetration in retail digital payments today, UPI’s true value contribution to the …
For MSMEs, UPI data is unlocking faster access to loans, insurance, and financial services, …
Organiser
Indian coffee export story turns historic with $ 200 crore breakthrough, Russia emerges key buyer
January 04, 2026
Russia has become the second-largest buyer of Indian coffee, underscoring a significant shift …
In 2025, India’s total coffee exports surged by 22 per cent to cross the $ 200 crore mark for …
Export earnings rose from $167.9 billion in 2024 to $205.8 billion in 2025: Coffee Board
The Hindu
Strength needed for ‘humanity’s enemies’, peace and dialogue where there are ‘only disputes’: PM Modi
January 04, 2026
Buddha’s philosophy of walking together instead of conflict and dominance has been India’s core …
Strength is necessary against the ‘enemies of humanity’, but where there are ‘only disputes,’ …
India is committed to ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya(the welfare and happiness of all people)…
DD News
Government launches fully digital fertilizer subsidy claim system
January 04, 2026
Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim …
The new digital platform will enable the government to process fertiliser subsidy claims …
The e-Bill system replaces manual, paper-based procedures with a completely digital, system-to-…
News18
BNP Appreciates PM Modi For Condolence On Khaleda Zia, Recalls Her Role In India-Bangladesh Ties
January 04, 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acknowledges PM Modi’s message of condolence; expresses …
BNP thanked PM Modi for his condolence message on Begum Khaleda Zia, highlighting her legacy …
As the first woman PM of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia’s important contributions towards the …
News18
'India's Heritage Has Returned After 125 Years': PM Modi At Piprahwa Relics Exposition
January 04, 2026
PM Modi at Piprahwa Relics Exposition says that the heritage of India has returned after 125 …
India is not just the protector of the heritage of Lord Buddha, but the carrier of His …
When I was the CM of Gujarat, thousands of relics related to Lord Buddha were discovered there, …
News18
For India, Defiance Is Instinct. Defiant Leadership Is Destiny
January 04, 2026
2025 thrust India towards defiance. In 2026 that defiance will harden into doctrine; defiance …
When President Trump’s imposed tariff on India, India’s response was surgical. While other …
PM Modi’s sweeping tours across Africa, Latin America, and West Asia in 2025 were an exercise …
The Times Of India
Driven by renewable sources, India's installed energy capacity rises by nearly 36% over 5 years
January 04, 2026
India’s installed energy capacity has risen by nearly 36% overpast five years, increasing from …
Non-fossil sources now account for 263 GW, or 51.6%, of India’s total installed capacity
India recorded its highest-ever annual green capacity addition in 2025, with 44.5 GW added till …
The Economic Times
Carmakers eye strong FY26 finish to achieve record sales target
January 04, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle industry is headed for a highstakes finish to FY26
Carmakers are pressing ahead, betting on rural demand, GST-led affordability gains and …
The final quarter alone is expected to contribute meaningfully to the targeted 8% growth: Ravi …
The Sunday Guardian
Defence, Capital Goods To Lead India’s Capex Revival
January 04, 2026
India’s capex upcycle is showing early but credible signs of revival
Market strategists believe several investment-linked sectors are poised to benefit the most …
Improving macros, policy support, and rising private and household investment are setting the …
DD News
PM Modi to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi on January 4
January 04, 2026
PM Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at 12 noon via …
72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi will be conducted from January 4 to January 11 …
More than 1,000 players to compete in the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament as part of 58 …
The Indian Express
Buddha relics not mere artefacts but part of India’s revered heritage: PM Modi
January 04, 2026
For India, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha are not merely artefacts; they are a part of our …
India is not only the custodian of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics but also the living carrier of …
Our government has granted classical language status to Pali to make the language in which the …
The Times Of India
‘Slavery Destroys Heritage’: PM Modi’s Big Message After Unveiling Sacred Buddha Piprahwa Relics
January 04, 2026
Having the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha among us makes us all blessed: PM Modi
During the period of slavery, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha were taken away from India …
For India, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha are an inseparable part of faith, civilisation …
Business Standard
Govt nod to 22 more firms under ECMS, investment worth Rs 42,000 crore
January 03, 2026
Four semiconductor chip assembly units of Micron, CG Power, Kaynes, and Tata Electronics would …
The government cleared 22 more applications with investment proposals worth ₹41,863 crore under …
The total number of companies that have received the government’s nod under the ECMS has now …
The Economic Times
Government announces Rs 7,295-cr export package to improve exporters' access to credit
January 03, 2026
The government has unveiled a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, including a Rs 5,181-crore …
Under the interest subvention scheme, the government will provide subsidy benefits in the range …
The interest subvention initiatives, spanning 2025-31, aim to address trade finance challenges, …
The Economic Times
India’s forex reserves rise by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion as of December 26, 2025
January 03, 2026
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion in the week …
Foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest component of the reserves, stood at $559.61 billion,…
Gold reserves increased sharply by $2.96 billion during the week ending Dec 26 to $113.32 …
The Economic Times
Varanasi draws record 7.26 crore tourists in 2025, says UP govt
January 03, 2026
Varanasi recorded a surge in tourism in 2025, with more than 7.26 crore visitors, according to …
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, beautification of Ganga ghats, temples and roads, and improved …
Between December 24, 2025, and January 1, 2026, 3,075,769 devotees visited Kashi Vishwanath: UP Govt
Business Standard
Maruti Suzuki clocks record annual production of 2.255 mn units in 2025
January 03, 2026
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd says it has clocked a record annual production of 22.55 lakh units in …
Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi attributed the record production …
A high degree of localisation has enabled us to achieve such scale while maintaining world-…
Business Standard
FPIs purchase ₹7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months
January 03, 2026
India’s chances of entering the Bloomberg global aggregate index have strengthened after large …
The first day of the year 2026 was positive for the debt market with foreign investors buying a …
This financial year, they made net purchases of ₹8,004 crore, according to data from the …
Business Standard
Banks see double-digit credit growth in Q3 FY26 on strong lending
January 03, 2026
Banks clock double-digit credit growth in Q3 FY26; Advances and deposits rise across PSU and …
From PSU banks to private lenders, credit growth stays robust in Q3 FY26 -highlighting …
State-owned banks like PNB, Bank of India and UCO Bank recorded steady expansion, while private …
The Economic Times
PRAGATI progress report: 3,300 delayed projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore fast-tracked
January 03, 2026
The recently opened Navi Mumbai airport would have become operational only by 2049 if it hadn’t …
The railway line and the airport are among the more than 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore …
PRAGATI progress report: Prime Minister Modi himself reviewed as many as 382 projects and of …
India Today
IIT Madras launches IITM Global, aims to be world's first multinational IIT
January 03, 2026
IIT Madras has taken a major step towards becoming a truly global institution. On January 2, …
IIT Madras launches IITM Global, marking the institute’s ambition to evolve into the world’s …
EAM Dr S Jaishankar has launched IITM Global, a new initiative aimed at turning IIT Madras into …
The Times Of India
Women's digital empowerment: An economic imperative for India's growth
January 03, 2026
Schemes such as Stand-Up India, PMEGP, and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) include …
Women's control over business income changes not just their own economic trajectory but shapes …
Women-owned businesses generate more local employment, especially for other women, and channel …
The Economic Times
GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL
January 03, 2026
Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12% year-on-year in FY26 and …
The credit cycle has seen a meaningful pickup following GST cuts, with system credit growth …
As of December 12, 2025, system credit growth improved to 11.7% year-on-year, with year-to-date …
The Economic Times
GST cuts, tax relief to fuel India auto demand in 2026: Axis Securities
January 03, 2026
India's automobile sector is set for strong growth in 2026, with Axis Securities maintaining an …
The overall automobile industry outlook remains optimistic, with gradual demand recovery, a …
Domestic PV volumes grew around 6 per cent YoY during Apr-Dec'26, led by strong performances …
Business Standard
Resilience amid the storm: India's arrival as a global power in 2025
January 03, 2026
Major institutions, including the World Bank, the IMF, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, now …
India’s "Goldilocks" combination of favourable policy and a youthful workforce cements its …
Beyond growth, India is fundamentally reshaping its socioeconomic fabric, eliminating extreme …
The Tribune
Indian banking sector resilient; fundamentals strong for further credit growth: Bank of Baroda report
January 03, 2026
India's banking sector has remained resilient, underpinned by calibrated risk management and …
Overall bank credit growth accelerated to 11.5% in November 2025 from 10.6% a year earlier, …
The services sector reported credit growth of 12.8%, higher than 11.7% in the previous year, …
News18
Inside PRAGATI: The Architecture Behind India’s Infrastructure Turnaround
January 03, 2026
In a landmark achievement for Indian governance, the PRAGATI platform has completed its 50th …
By bridging horizontal and vertical gaps between central ministries and state governments, …
The financial and operational scale of PRAGATI is unprecedented, having accelerated the …
News18
How PM Modi Leveraged PRAGATI For Futuristic Vikas
January 03, 2026
Since inception, PRAGATI has reviewed 377 long-stalled projects, resolving 94 per cent of …
PRAGATI reflects PM Modi’s development vision, generating over Rs 130 lakh crore in net gains …
Through monthly reviews engaging around 500 secretaries and chief secretaries, PRAGATI has …
News18
50 Meetings, Rs 85 Lakh Crore, One Governance Reset: PRAGATI Platform Powering India's Development
January 03, 2026
PM Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI on December 31, marking a decade of the ICT-enabled …
Since its inception, the PRAGATI ecosystem has successfully accelerated projects with a …
PM Modi lauded PRAGATI as a prime example of cooperative federalism, noting that it has brought …
Business Standard
PRAGATI spurring fresh interest in infra investments: T V Somanathan
January 03, 2026
The government has resolved issues impeding 62 mega private investment projects worth about ₹10.…
Based on experiences from the projects resolved through the PRAGATI system, the government has …
We have taken up 7,735 issues in the 3,300-odd projects under the PRAGATI system, out of which …
ANI News
PM Modi pens heartfelt letter to BJP's new Thiruvananthapuram mayor; says "UDF-LDF fixed match will end soon"
January 02, 2026
PM Modi congratulated the newly elected Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor VV Rajesh and his …
In a heartfelt letter shared by VV Rajesh on social media, PM Modi termed the victory and …
I have great memories of visiting Thiruvananthapuram, a city that has a place of pride in the …
The Financial Express
The year of FTAs
January 02, 2026
As free trade agreements (FTAs) with Oman and New Zealand were concluded in the last fortnight …
The year 2025 saw India engaged in intense negotiations with its two largest partners, the US …
New Zealand has agreed to provide 1,667 three-year temporary employment entry visas annually to …
News18
How PRAGATI Quietly Rewired The Indian State
January 02, 2026
As CM of Gujarat, Modi Ji had launched SWAGAT—a technology-enabled grievance redress system …
For PM Modi, PRAGATI now sits squarely within the broader narrative of Viksit Bharat @ 2047—a …
At the 50th PRAGATI meeting, PM Modi reviewed five new infrastructure projects across roads, …
The Economic Times
India poised to emerge as 'Office of the World', EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook
January 02, 2026
India is well-positioned to emerge as one of the world's most powerful growth engines over the …
The EY report highlights India's status as the world's information technology and services hub, …
India's thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem, supported by strong flows of private capital, is …
The Economic Times
Top auto companies get ₹2,000 crore incentives under PLI scheme
January 02, 2026
Incentives of around ₹2,000 crore have been disbursed to Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & …
Under the PLI-Auto scheme, FY24 was the first performance year, and an amount of ₹322 crore was …
Total investments made by companies under the PLI scheme until September this year total ₹35,…
The Times Of India
Auto sales surge: Passenger vehicle wholesales hit record 45.5 lakh units in 2025; GST 2.0, SUVs drive turnaround
January 02, 2026
Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India rose to a record 45.5 lakh units in calendar year …
SUVs continued to dominate demand, accounting for 55.8 per cent of total PV sales in 2025, up …
Maruti Suzuki India posted wholesales of 18.44 lakh units in 2025, surpassing its earlier …
Business Standard
₹1.8 trn defence contracts signed by Q3 FY26, modernisation gains pace
January 02, 2026
Contracts worth ₹1.82 trillion have been signed in 9 months through December to acquire weapons …
Till the third quarter ending December, 80% (approximately ₹1.2 trillion) of the ₹1.49 trillion …
The modernisation budget finances the capital acquisition requirements of the Army, Navy and …
Hindustan Times
Restoring trust in the State, the Chhattisgarh experience - Vishnu Deo Sai
January 02, 2026
Guided by PM Modi’s emphasis on transparent and accountable governance, these two years have …
Over the past two years, more than 400 administrative reforms have been undertaken across …
Farmers remain the backbone of Chhattisgarh’s rural economy. Over the past two years, …