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The Economic Times
India’s digital economy enters mature phase as video dominates: Nielsen
May 05, 2026
India’s internet ecosystem has reached a milestone of 915 million active users, driven by a …
The Indian digital landscape is becoming increasingly "fragmented," with consumers moving …
As India’s internet matures, the battle for the "next billion" is being replaced by a battle …
The Times of India
PM Modi dons traditional Bengali panjabi and dhuti as BJP marks historic West Bengal win
May 05, 2026
PM Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters in a traditional Bengali ensemble wearing a white kurta,…
PM Modi’s traditional Bengali attire served as a visual bridge between political triumph and …
PM Modi hailed the BJP’s sweeping performance in the West Bengal and Assam Assembly elections, …
Business Standard
100% FDI in insurance: Global investors drawn to India's non-life market
May 05, 2026
The Central government’s move to permit 100% FDI is driving early-stage entry discussions and …
Major entities, including American-Swiss insurer Chubb and US investment firms such as Tiger …
Foreign investors are showing renewed interest in India’s non-life insurance segment after the …
Ani News
How Expanding Digital Access Is Supporting Small Business Growth Across India
May 05, 2026
Expanding digital access is helping millions of small enterprises across India become easier to …
Digital tools are becoming a fundamental part of business infrastructure, allowing small …
Digital tools are now part of the daily working life of small enterprises that simply want more …
The Economic Times
India’s net direct tax collections rise 5.12% to Rs 23.40 lakh crore till March 31
May 05, 2026
Net direct tax collections rose by 5.12% to around ₹23.40 lakh crore as of March 31: Official Data
The growth in net direct tax collections was supported by a 1% decline in refunds, which helped …
Gross direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 increased 4% year-on-year to Rs 28.…
The Economic Times
BEL, Metamind and Kristellar sign MoU for developing futuristic technologies
May 05, 2026
Defence PSU BEL, Metamind Systems, and Kristellar Aerospace have signed an MoU to co-develop …
The collaboration of BEL, Metamind Systems, and Kristellar Aerospace will promote the …
The collaboration of BEL, Metamind Systems, and Kristellar Aerospace will enhance …
Ani News
India's real estate investment rises 37% YoY in Jan-Mar period, domestic capital drives growth: JLL
May 05, 2026
India’s real estate investment market continued its strong momentum in 2026, with transaction …
Investments in core assets surged 178 per cent to USD 1.03 billion, indicating rising demand …
The real estate sector witnessed record-breaking institutional inflows during 2024 and 2025, …
The Times of India
NaMoshkar: Bengal debut for BJP sarkar
May 05, 2026
In a political earthquake that ended 15 years of TMC dominance in Bengal, a powerful anti-…
The saffron surge in Bengal dismantled Trinamool's rural and urban strongholds alike - from …
Trinamool's harping on 'Bengal Asmita' (Bengal's self-respect) remained meaningless rhetoric …
The Times of India
'Need to revive Ang, Banga, and Kalinga for Viksit Bharat': PM Modi after BJP’s historic West Bengal win
May 05, 2026
PM Modi linked his Viksit Bharat pledge to a "resurgence in the East," following the BJP’s …
PM Modi described Kalinga (Odisha) as a "maritime superpower," Ang (Bihar) as a "powerhouse" of …
The pledge of achieving Viksit Bharat@2047 is linked to the resurgence in the East. In the old …
News18
From Keralam With Love: The Met Gala’s 2026 Red Carpet Is 100% 'Made In India'
May 05, 2026
Neytt by Extraweave has once again rolled out the literal foundation of the Met Gala. Fashion’s …
The focus on sustainability, South Indian design language, and community-centric production …
Spanning a massive 73,625 square feet, this year’s “red" carpet in 2026 at the Met Gala was …
FirstPost
India gifts digital scoreboard to Kingston's Sabina Park during S Jaishankar's Jamaica visit
May 05, 2026
Cricket serves as a bridge between India and Jamaica, fostering a relationship “written in runs,…
EAM S Jaishankar noted that the Kingston ground holds special memories for Indian cricket, …
The state-of-the-art electronic scoreboard would enhance the viewing experience for cricket …
Business Line
India begins wheat exports after four-year hiatus on bumper crop
May 05, 2026
India resumes wheat exports after a 4-year hiatus as the Central government capitalises on a …
Demonstrating India's growing agricultural prowess, 22,000 metric tons of wheat are being …
India, expecting a record crop, has allowed exports of wheat this year
The Financial Express
Pixxel, Sarvam to launch India’s first orbital data center satellite
May 05, 2026
India’s first orbital data center satellite, Pathfinder, is a 200 kg-class vessel scheduled to …
The strategic partnership between Pixxel and Sarvam AI will enable full-stack language models …
"AI infrastructure is not just a question of software, it is a question of sovereignty": …
Ani News
"Shyama Prasad Mookerjee's soul must be at so much peace today...": PM Modi after lotus blooms in West Bengal
May 05, 2026
PM Modi declared the election results a historic and unprecedented success that reflects the …
The victory in West Bengal is seen as the fulfilment of a mission started nearly 80 years ago …
"The soul of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee must be at so much peace today. Mookerjee fought a major …
News18
No ‘Badla’, Time For ‘Badlav’: PM Modi’s Message To TMC After Historic Bengal Win
May 05, 2026
The historic victory in West Bengal ensures that the BJP and NDA are now in power across the …
PM Modi expressed his gratitude to millions of BJP workers and thanked voters across West Bengal,…
"Today, when the BJP has won, not badla but badlav should be talked about. Not bhay, but …
The Indian Express
Bengal win shows demographic anxieties cannot be ignored
May 05, 2026
The people of West Bengal have delivered a definitive message against vote-bank politics to …
PM Modi successfully steered the party’s campaign in West Bengal, overcoming structural …
The people of Bengal have expressed their aspirations for better governance and the reversal of …
The Indian Express
After decades of violence and broken promises, West Bengal says: Enough
May 05, 2026
The BJP’s historic mandate in West Bengal marks an emphatic rejection of a political order …
PM Modi’s focus on direct delivery and welfare inclusion has resonated deeply with Bengal’s …
“Bengal has not merely changed its government, it has altered the direction of its political …
The Indian Express
Behind BJP’s Assam hat-trick, ideology, incentives and hard strategy
May 05, 2026
The BJP-led alliance achieved a landmark victory in Assam by winning 98 out of 126 seats, …
Under the Orunodoi scheme, approximately 40 lakh women receive monthly assistance, with …
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has played a pivotal role in Assam's consolidation via a keen …
The New Indian Express
Smart hives, sweet success: 23-year-old engineer transforms future of beekeeping in Vellore
May 05, 2026
Rohit N, a 23-year-old innovator from Vellore has conceived the idea of autonomous beehives in …
Rohit has distributed around 1,500 traditional beehive boxes to farmers in and around …
Using IoT sensors, the autonomous hives can track temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure …
The New Indian Express
From isolation to inclusion: How Sushasan Express is redefining last-mile delivery in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
May 05, 2026
Thousands of families in Narayanpur’s interior villages, many of whom earlier lived under the …
‘The Sushasan Express’, a mobile governance initiative in Chhattisgarh, has begun to close the …
Between January and the present, the Sushasan Express has visited 72 out of the 112 panchayats, …
India.com
PM Modi hails India’s ‘Mission Drishti’ launch as ‘world’s first OptoSAR satellite’ enters orbit
May 04, 2026
PM Modi applauded the launch of ‘Mission Drishti’, the first OptoSAR satellite by startup …
A satellite developed by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 …
The successful launch of the world’s first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately-built …
Organiser
India-New Zealand FTA: Diversifying the strategic destiny amid geopolitical upheavals
May 04, 2026
India could become the world’s second-largest economy in purchasing power parity terms by 2038: EY
By successfully concluding agreements with partners such as the EU, the UK and now New Zealand, …
India’s decision to secure duty-free access for 100 percent of its exports to New Zealand is …
Money Control
India’s ‘Mission Drishti’: A dual-use Earth observation satellite with many eyes on the ground
May 04, 2026
Mission Drishti is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, combining electro-optical (EO) and …
Mission Drishti reflects the growing maturity of India’s space start-up ecosystem, with …
GalaxEye, incubated at IIT Madras, has secured global patents for its technology and aims to …
Organiser
Ganga Expressway: India’s 594-km lifeline powering Uttar Pradesh’s rise to a USD1 trillion economy
May 04, 2026
The new Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh stretches over 594 kilometers from Meerut to …
The Ganga Expressway project has been planned to provide enhanced connectivity and logistics in …
The Ganga Expressway project is being seen as an important means for economic development for …
Fortune India
India’s top 5 expressways: Big-ticket corridors reshaping logistics, costs and regional growth
May 04, 2026
India’s best expressways are streamlining logistics through lowered travel time and expense
High-speed links are fostering better connectivity between major economic and industrial …
2.5 lakh crore worth of investment has gone into strengthening expressway development, spurring …
News18
Morgan Stanley Sees India Investment Climbing To 37.5% Of GDP Amid Global Turmoil
May 04, 2026
International banker Morgan Stanley expects India’s investment-to-GDP ratio to rise to 37.5%
Morgan Stanley highlighted strong capital expenditure and policy push as key growth drivers for …
India’s growth outlook remains resilient despite global economic uncertainty, assured …
The Economic Times
EVs moving at faster speed in premium lane
May 04, 2026
Premiumisation is driving India's electric passenger vehicle market, with carmakers focusing on …
The share of models priced between ₹20-30 lakh in total electric car sales rose more than …
In the luxury segment priced upwards of ₹40 lakh, demand for EVs doubled in the last two years …
The Economic Times
Saint-Gobain to invest $1 billion in India, bets on growth shift
May 04, 2026
India could eventually outpace France as one of Saint-Gobain's largest contributors to profit …
Saint-Gobain plans to invest nearly $1 billion in India over the next five years while it has …
India is receiving more than twice the group's average capital allocation relative to sales: …
The Economic Times
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route
May 03, 2026
The Finance ministry allows 100% FDI in an insurance company through the automatic route; …
The Finance ministry allows 100% FDI in an insurance company via auto route; companies …
The Finance ministry allows 100% FDI in an insurance company via auto route; Insurance …
The Economic Times
Indian car companies begin FY27 on a strong note despite geopolitical uncertainties
May 03, 2026
Car sales jump 25% in April to 4,45,417 units
Growth driven by post GST demand and government incentives
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai see strong sales momentum
Money Control
Govt appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog
May 03, 2026
The Centre appoints academician Joram Aniya and scholar-author R Balasubramaniam as full-time …
Centre appoints academician Joram Aniya as full-time member of Niti Aayog; inclusion marks a …
Centre appoints scholar-author R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the Niti Aayog; …
Money Control
India-linked tanker Sarv Shakti carrying cooking fuel crosses Strait of Hormuz
May 03, 2026
An India-linked tanker laden with 45,000 tons of LPG gas manages to transit the Strait of Hormuz,…
Marshall Islands-flagged India-linked tanker Sarv Shakti laden with 45,000 tons of LPG crossed …
India-linked tanker Sarv Shakti carrying 45,000 tons of cooking fuel crosses Strait of Hormuz; …
Money Control
NHAI rolls out India's first stop-free toll system on NH-48 in Gujarat
May 03, 2026
India launches first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling in Gujarat
41,500 vehicles used the MLFF system on its first day
MLFF system removes physical toll barriers and enables seamless vehicle movement
Money Control
India's digitalisation reforms improved productivity in MSMEs: IMF paper
May 03, 2026
IMF says digital reforms are improving MSME productivity in adopting states
Online tax filing and automated approvals enhance transparency and efficiency: IMF working paper
Reforms reduce delays, informal costs and discretionary decision-making: IMF working paper
The Hindu
IIT-M reports sharp rise in blackbuck population on campus over six years
May 03, 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras sees blackbuck numbers rise from 12 in 2021 to 77 in 2026
Blackbuck population at IIT-M: Conservation steps include speed limits, fence removal and stray …
Measures introduced after 2024 casualties help stabilise and grow blackbuck population
The Times of India
Commendable performance of India’s marine exports amid uncertain times
May 02, 2026
India’s marine product exports have surged to an all-time high of Rs. 72,325.82 crore ($8.28 …
Marine sector not only provides opportunities to earn foreign exchange, but also generates …
India’s seafood exports span a wide and diversified basket with over 350 varieties of products …
Outlook
India’s EV Market Races Ahead, Sales Up Nearly 70% in Jan-Apr
May 02, 2026
India’s EV sales rise 69.5% YoY to 79,063 units in Jan–Apr 2026, signalling sustained growth …
April EV sales remain steady at 22,677 units despite fewer selling days, reflecting stable …
Tata Motors leads EV segment while Mahindra & Mahindra records fastest growth with 170.4% rise …
The Hindu
Auto makers clock double-digit growth in April led by Maruti, Tata see sales rise of over 30%
May 02, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle sales maintain strong momentum in April with double-digit growth …
GST rate cuts continue to support demand as Maruti Suzuki records highest-ever monthly sales of …
Utility vehicle sales rise 8% domestically, reflecting sustained consumer demand across India’s …
The New Indian Express
Centre bats for SVAMITVA to boost rural economy, property ownership
May 02, 2026
India’s SVAMITVA scheme boosts rural property ownership and credit access, finds IIM Ahmedabad …
Drone-based surveys under SVAMITVA drive formalisation of residential land records across …
SVAMITVA strengthens gram panchayat finances with higher property tax revenues and improved …
The New Indian Express
India’s data centre boom: Rising demand for power and water
May 02, 2026
India’s data centre market set to more than double to $22 billion by 2030 amid AI-led digital …
Gross investments from Reliance, Google and global players accelerate India’s emergence as a …
Policy support, data localisation norms and 800 million+ internet users drive strong demand for …
Business Standard
Net GST rises 7.3% in April; gross collections hit record ₹2.43 trillion
May 02, 2026
India’s GST collections touch record ₹2.43 trillion in April, reflecting strong tax buoyancy …
Gross GST collections reach ₹2.43 trillion while Net GST revenue rises to ₹2.11 trillion in …
Import-linked GST collections surge sharply, supporting overall tax growth despite global …
Business Standard
Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rise 27% in spite of West Asia war
May 02, 2026
Domestic PV wholesales in India increased by 27% year-on-year (YoY) to around 450,000 units in …
Multiple tailwinds are supporting demand of domestic PV wholesales, including GST 2.0, income …
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, reported its highest-ever monthly …
Business Standard
ED attachments up 170% to ₹81k cr in FY26; ₹63,142 cr returned to victims
May 02, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets of over ₹81,000 crore during the last …
The Enforcement Directorate restitute ₹63,142 crore to the victims and rightful owners, such as …
The total provisional attachments done by ED so far now stand at ₹2,36,017 crore: ED Director …
Business Standard
India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion under free trade pact: Piyush Goyal
May 02, 2026
The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral …
Bilateral merchandise trade with UAE has grown strongly, crossing $100 billion, with services …
The bilateral trade with UAE stood at $101.25 billion in 2025-26 compared to $100.03 billion in …
The Economic Times
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates bullet train factory in Bengaluru; first prototype set for 2027 rollout
May 02, 2026
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed happiness over the progress of the Suburban train …
India’s bullet train factory is ready and the first home made high speed rail will roll out …
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated BEML’s Aditya bullet train factory in Bengaluru and informed that …
Money Control
India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI
May 02, 2026
India primarily exports generic medicines to a large number of countries, including developed …
India supplies nearly 20 per cent of global generic medicines, making its IP stance globally …
India claims its intellectual property rights regime is fully compliant with global trade rules:…
Business Standard
India, UK discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, investments under CETA
May 02, 2026
India and the UK have discussed ways to boost two-way commerce and investments and leverage …
Under CETA, 99% of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on …
CETA signed by India and the UK, on July 24, 2025 aims to double the USD 56 billion trade …
Business Standard
Hiring activity up 6% in April, insurance sector provides top boost: Report
May 02, 2026
India’s white-collar hiring grew by 6% year-on-year in April this fiscal, mainly driven by the …
Among the top metros, southern cities dominated the hiring trajectory, with Hyderabad recording …
Emerging cities like Jaipur, Coimbatore and Ahmedabad continued to post firm growth, …
Money Control
Sikkim becomes India’s first state with fully paperless judiciary
May 02, 2026
Sikkim has been formally recognised as the first Indian state to adopt a completely paperless …
The digital highway now connects citizens directly to various judicial fora. We have moved away …
CJI Surya Kant highlighted how technology is transforming access to justice, particularly in …
The Financial Express
UPI growth surges in FY26: Hits record 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore
May 02, 2026
UPI has emerged as a key pillar of India’s digital economy, enabling seamless real-time …
UPI recorded 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY26, underscoring the scale …
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with …