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The Economic Times
Defence ministry inks Rs 5,083 cr pact for acquisition of six Mk-III light helicopters and missiles
March 04, 2026
MoD signs contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (…
Big Defence Boost! Missile pact with Russia, ALH Mk-III deal with HAL: This is India is …
India inks Rs 2,182 cr missile deal with Russia; It has been signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, …
The Financial Express
Jan Dhan A/c average balance touches new high of Rs 5,100
March 04, 2026
Deposits in PMJDY accounts have grown to Rs 2.95 lakh crore, with the average balance rising to …
The average deposit per PMJDY account increased from Rs 3,694 in March 2022 to Rs 5,510 by …
The total number of PMJDY beneficiaries reached 577.1 million accounts, with 451.2 million …
The Economic Times
PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian countries over 48 hours
March 04, 2026
PM Modi has engaged in extensive diplomatic talks with leaders from the UAE, Israel, Saudi …
Iran war: PM Modi reiterates India's commitment to peace and stability through dialogue and …
PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and condemns the attacks on Qatar and …
The Times Of India
'Build, Produce, Export More': PM Modi Calls India's Economy The Beacon Of Hope For The World
March 04, 2026
PM Modi underlines the role of manufacturing, MSMEs and logistics as pillars that drive jobs, …
In a strong economic pitch, PM Modi says India’s growth trajectory has made it a source of hope …
Addressing the Budget webinar, PM Modi emphasises that the global supply chains are changing …
Business Standard
PM Narendra Modi asks industry to make the most of trade deals
March 04, 2026
PM Modi urges industry to leverage the opportunities opened up by recent trade deals
PM Modi asks companies’ to stop being “miserly” in their investments in research and …
PM Modi says quality is one area where “we must apply maximum strength, intelligence and focus” …
Money Control
From 5G to 6G, India building a global digital carriageway: Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
March 04, 2026
India is fast-tracking its telecom transformation - positioning itself as a global telecom …
India emerges itself as builder of a rapidly expanding digital carriageway spanning …
India is advancing from 5G to 6G and AI in telecom innovation: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Business Standard
Holi sales surge as qcom and e-commerce platforms see sharp demand rise
March 04, 2026
Quick commerce (qcom) and e-commerce platforms witnessed a sharp spike in festival purchases …
The demand for Holi colours grew nearly 33 times, while festival staples like gujiya and …
Holi celebrations this year are clearly getting bigger and more planned. On Instamart, we’ve …
Business Standard
Centre aiming to quadruple intake of foreign students in India by 2030
March 04, 2026
The Centre is aiming to quadruple the yearly intake of international students in Indian …
The government aims to market India as a transnational education hub, offering policy certainty …
The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with …
The Economic Times
India’s white-collar hiring up 12% in February; IT and AI roles surge: Report
March 04, 2026
India’s white-collar job market posted its strongest February showing in recent years, with job …
Within IT, hiring grew 6% year-on-year, marking a shift from the flat trend of recent quarters
Insurance led with 28% growth, followed by BPO/ITeS (22%), real estate (19%), hospitality and …
The Financial Express
‘India can weather short West Asia shock; IPO, M&A momentum intact’ Q&A with K Balasubramanian, India CEO, Citibank
March 04, 2026
K Balasubramanian, India CEO & banking head at Citibank, believes the economic fallout from the …
India’s strong foreign exchange reserves and strategic crude reserves provide an important …
The IPO pipeline from January through the first half is strong. I would not be surprised if …
NDTV
PV Sindhu Thanks Indian Government for Support After Returning From Dubai
March 04, 2026
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu recounts her frightening experience after being stranded in …
Sindhu describes how flights were first delayed and then completely suspended, leaving …
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu thanks the Indian government for support after returning from …
News18
PM Modi And Carney Unlock New Era In India-Canada Ties As Khalistanis Seethe
March 04, 2026
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi marked a strong revival of India–…
India and Canada agreed to advance negotiations for a CEPA, aiming to finalise it by 2026 and …
India-Canada announced a $1.9 billion, 10-year uranium pact under which Cameco will supply …
News18
Brazil And India: From Diplomacy To Delivery In A Multipolar World
March 04, 2026
Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s recent state visit to India injected renewed momentum into …
India–Brazil bilateral trade has reached nearly $20 billion, and there are ambitions to push …
Brazil and India, with continental scale and deep scientific and manufacturing capabilities, …
ANI News
PM Modi extends Attukal Pongala wishes, says "This festival has a special importance for our Nari Shakti"
March 04, 2026
PM Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Attukal Pongala, describing it as a festival that …
PM Modi wished on Attukal Pongala that this auspicious day bring prosperity and good health in …
15 'Built Foundation For Renewed Partnership': PM Modi On Canada PM's Visit
NDTV
'Built Foundation For Renewed Partnership': PM Modi On Canada PM's Visit
March 04, 2026
The just-concluded visit of Canadian PM Mark Carney to India has built a strong foundation for …
He was looking forward to working with Prime Minister Carney to build a future defined by trust,…
India and Canada pledged to ramp up cooperation in defence, critical technologies, small and …
Money Control
India a ‘front-runner’ market, plans to deepen AI and manufacturing presence: Ericsson CEO
March 03, 2026
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson considers India a front-runner market and plans to deepen …
Ericsson is increasingly leveraging India not just as a key telecom market, but also as a …
The investments made in education and the digitalisation of the country are now helping …
The Financial Express
Two-wheeler sales rise 35% in February on low base, GST-led recovery
March 03, 2026
Two-wheeler sales witnessed a phenomenal 35% YoY growth in February 2026, with total industry …
The Central government’s move to reduce GST from 28% to 18% for motorcycles up to 350 cc has …
GST reforms led to a 45% dispatch growth for Hero MotoCorp and 34% for Honda
The New Indian Express
Central schemes bring in electricity, infra and jobs at Kondagaon in Bastar
March 03, 2026
The Central government achieves a milestone in Bastar as PMAY-G homes are equipped with 3 kW …
Flagship initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and PM Ujjwala Yojana are empowering families in …
"The money I save on electricity bills now goes directly into my children’s education and our …
Business Standard
India trained 85,000 engineers in 4 years under Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw
March 03, 2026
India has achieved its 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design in …
World-class EDA tools have been made available in 315 universities across the country, helping …
India aims to establish itself as a global semiconductor hub through talent development, …
NDTV
PM Modi sets world record with 30 million subscribers to become king of digital world
March 03, 2026
PM Modi has crossed the 30 million subscriber mark on YouTube, securing his place as the most …
The vast extent of PM Modi's digital reach can be measured by the massive gap in followers …
PM Modi’s significant following across multiple digital platforms, including Instagram, …
The Economic Times
India's cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%
March 03, 2026
India's external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with …
During April-January 2025-26, services exports stood at USD 354.13 billion, up 10.57% from USD …
India's growth rates are "the envy of the world," backed by a healthy banking system, credit …
The Times Of india
Matter of grave concern': PM Modi calls for dialogue and diplomacy as Middle East tensions soar
March 03, 2026
PM Modi during a joint statement with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, reflected on the …
During the joint statement, PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney highlighted that terrorism and …
India condemns the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia in violation of its sovereignty and …
Business Standard
PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians
March 03, 2026
PM Modi spoke to the top leaders in West Asia, thanking them for ensuring the welfare of the …
The missions of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in West Asia, including in Iran, …
PM Modi spoke to the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and strongly condemned …
The Hindu
India's manufacturing sector activity growth jumps to 4-month high in February: Purchasing Managers' Index
March 03, 2026
HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 55.4 in January to a four-…
India's final manufacturing PMI reflected an acceleration in manufacturing activity in February:…
Efficiency improvements, healthy underlying demand, rising intakes of new work and tech …
Business Standard
India to see exponential growth in data centre business: WD sales director
March 03, 2026
India will remain one of the few markets globally to see exponential growth in the storage and …
India’s data centre industry, which has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 24% …
The Budget 2026's announcement of a tax break till 2047 for setting up data centres in India …
Money Control
India, Canada sign critical minerals MoU; seal $1.9 billion 'landmark' uranium supply deal
March 03, 2026
“The MoU signed today on critical minerals will strengthen resilient supply chains": PM Modi
Indian Government secures a landmark $1.9 billion agreement with Canada’s Cameco Corp to supply …
"In civil nuclear energy, we have reached a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply": PM …
News18
Fast Decisions, Match-winning Partnership': PM Modi's T20 Cricket Analogy For India-Canada Ties
March 03, 2026
PM Modi invites global investors to join India’s development journey, emphasizing that the …
The Indian government highlights a new chapter in bilateral engagement with Canada, with PM …
"Just like in T20 cricket, with fast decisions, fearless talks, and match-winning partnerships, …
News18
Why The Israel-Iran War Vindicates PM Modi's 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'
March 03, 2026
The Central government is fortifying national security through 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' to …
India’s defence self-reliance reaches new heights with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mandating 70% …
By 2047, India envisions a 360-degree shield that integrates with allies via frameworks like …
Organiser
Seva Teerth signals impetus to quality governance
March 03, 2026
The Central government consolidates the PMO, NSCS, and Cabinet Secretariat into the state-of-the-…
Union Cabinet under PM Modi adopted the ‘Seva Sankalp Resolution’, signifying citizen-centric …
PM Modi began his first term with the motto of ‘Less Government, More Governance, ’ which holds …
The Times Of india
From Ladli To Pink Saheli: Delhi Women Get 4 Reasons To Cheer
March 03, 2026
The government empowers Delhi’s daughters with the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, ensuring staged …
The new Pink Saheli National Common Mobility Card facilitates free, safe, and paperless travel …
"A developed India by 2047 will be possible only when women are empowered with dignity, security,…
OpenGov
India’s Budget Driving AI, Semiconductors and IT Growth
March 02, 2026
The Budget 2026 accelerates India’s tech trajectory by prioritising AI and data centre …
Union Budget 2026 strengthens semiconductor ambitions through India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 …
IT and tech service sectors benefit from policy reforms and safe-harbour tax rules, …
Live Mint
India's reset GDP numbers reveal an impressive growth momentum led by the factory sector
March 02, 2026
Revised GDP numbers show India’s economy growing at 7.6% in FY26, outperforming earlier …
The GDP data for FY26 points to manufacturing emerging as a key growth driver, with sustained …
Sectoral revisions under Budget 2026 underline a broader economic uplift, with both secondary …
News18
Safety Of Civilians A Priority’: PM Modi Speaks To Israeli PM Netanyahu Amid West Asia Crisis
March 02, 2026
PM Modi spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu amid the current regional situation in West Asia, as …
In a post on X, PM Modi said he conveyed India’s concerns to Israeli PM Netanyahu over the …
During a telephone conversation with Israeli PM Netanyahu, PM Modi reiterated the need for an …
Wio News
PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting as war in West Asia escalates
March 02, 2026
PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the evolving …
The Cabinet Committee on Security under the chairmanship of PM Modi expressed serious concern …
PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
News18
PM Modi 'Strongly Condemns' Attack On UAE, Thanks President Al Nahyan For Taking Care Of Indians
March 02, 2026
PM Modi spoke to the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and strongly condemned …
During the telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM …
During the telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM …
News18
Unfulfilled Promises And Corruption': PM Modi Tears Into DMK In Tamil Nadu's Madurai
March 02, 2026
PM Modi criticised DMK in Madurai, stating Tamil Nadu seeks change due to unfulfilled promises …
In Madurai rally, PM Modi accused DMK and the Congress of failing to utilise Tamil Nadu’s …
The DMK Mayor of Madurai had to resign due to corruption. This is their model, money for …
News18
PM Modi's Varanasi Constituency Sets Guinness Record, Plants 2.5 Lakh Saplings In An Hour
March 02, 2026
In a major environmental drive, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation has planted more than 2.5 …
The tree plantation initiative in Varanasi drew participation from over 20,000 residents and …
Around 2.51 lakh saplings were planted within an hour in Varanasi using the Miyawaki plantation …
The Economic Times
PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 2,700 cr in Puducherry for region’s economic growth
March 02, 2026
PM Modi launched development projects worth Rs 2,700 crore in Puducherry, focusing on …
The Centre has approved the inclusion of union territory Puducherry under SASCI scheme, which …
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of water supply projects to improve drinking water systems …
DD News
PM Modi Unveils Infra Projects Worth Over Rs 4,400 Crore In Madurai, Calls It ‘Proud Chapter’ In Tamil Nadu’s Growth
March 02, 2026
PM Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai, describing the …
In Madurai, PM Modi inaugurated eight redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat …
Tamil Nadu has been included in proposed rare earth corridors to promote advanced manufacturing …
The Hindu
Prime Minister meets widow, children of Poornachandran
March 02, 2026
PM Modi met Indumathi, widow of Poornachandran, who had died by suicide, “upset” over the …
Before addressing a public meeting organised by the NDA in Madurai, PM Modi offered darshan at …
No matter what the DMK does, the truth will win and the devotees of Lord Murugan will win: PM …
Swarajya
Prime Minister Modi Offers Prayers At Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple In Madurai
March 02, 2026
PM Modi offered prayers at the Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple in Thirupparankundram, Madurai, …
PM Modi inaugurated eight redeveloped railway stations and dedicated the Chennai Beach-Chennai …
PM Modi’s Madurai visit comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, …
The Economic Times
PM Modi slams DMK for 'stealing' from poor, says such 'corrupt' govt has no moral right to continue
March 02, 2026
PM Modi accuses the DMK government of systemic corruption, alleging that funds meant for the …
In a high-energy Tamil Nadu rally, PM Modi contrasts the NDA’s promise of transparency and …
Framing the 2026 electoral battle as one between “corruption and clean governance,” PM Modi …
South First
PM Modi claims decline in law and order under DMK; says NDA will form next government
March 02, 2026
PM Modi says law and order has deteriorated under the DMK, pointing to rising crime, drug …
At a Madurai rally, PM Modi accuses the DMK of “mafia-style politics” and governance failure, …
At a Madurai Rally, PM Modi asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready to remove the DMK …
The Times Of india
India a picture of stability in turmoil; to shape global growth in next decade: Shaktikanta Das
March 02, 2026
Shaktikanta Das described India as a “picture of stability in turmoil,” citing resilient growth,…
Former RBI Governor Shantikanta Das emphasised that India’s structural reforms, digital …
With strong macro fundamentals and rising global integration, Shantikanta Das projected India …
The Economic Times
India's GST collections rise 8.1% YoY to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February
March 02, 2026
GST collections for February 2026 climbed to ₹1.83 lakh cr, up 8.1% YoY, indicating steady …
Net GST revenue after refunds stood near ₹1.61 lakh cr, signaling healthy gross collections …
With FY collections (Apr-Feb) crossing ₹20 lakh cr, GST continues to anchor India’s revenue …
The New Indian Express
New chapter to India's Project Cheetah: Nine cheetahs from Botswana released into MP's Kuno National Park
March 02, 2026
Nine cheetahs were flown from Botswana by the IAF and placed in quarantine at Kuno, marking the …
With the arrival of these Botswanian cheetahs, India’s total population has risen to 48, as …
The Botswanian cheetahs will be monitored before being fitted with GPS collars and gradually …
Deccan Herald
UPI Transactions Rise 27% Annually In Feb
March 02, 2026
UPI transaction volume surged 27% YoY to 20.39bn in February, while total transaction value …
Average daily UPI usage reached 728mn transactions in February, an all-time high, underscoring …
NCPI data shows UPI transactions rose 27% YoY in February, underscoring India’s growing …
The Tribune
How digital initiatives in India have transformed education system
March 02, 2026
Digital tools such as online classrooms, digital libraries and smart learning platforms have …
Tech-enabled infrastructure, including smart classrooms and ICT labs, alongside initiatives …
Digital transformation supports equity by improving resource reach, supporting personalized …
Fortune India
PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s ₹22,516-crore ATMP facility in Gujarat; calls chips ‘Regulator of 21st century’
March 01, 2026
PM Modi inaugurates Micron Technology’s ₹22,516 crore semiconductor (ATMP) facility in Sanand, …
PM Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s ₹22,516 crore semiconductor (ATMP) facility in Sanand; …
This century belongs to the AI revolution, if oil was the regulator of the last century, …
Asianet News
India's GDP Growth Estimate for 2025-26 Upgraded to 7.6% Post Revision
March 01, 2026
India's national accounts base year revision to 2022-23 has lifted the GDP growth estimate for …
Under the new series, the GDP estimates for next year, 2026-27 has also been raised to 7-7.4 …
Revision of base year shows that growth estimates are more representative of the current …