Dhanbad DC Aditya Ranjan held an urgent meeting with BCCL officials over toxic gas leaks from abandoned mines in Kenduadih. Evacuation plans are underway as risks to residents and highway commuters rise.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's growth data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' classification, affirming India's managed float stance. Read the full details.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' tag. Get the full story on the economic debate.
AIIMS and PGIMER have announced the shortlist for Stage-II Departmental Assessment of INI SS 2025. Check the list and video conference schedule for Dec 9-13, 2025.
IMF is assessing options to aid Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about the economic impact and the crucial $3 billion bailout's next steps.
A Swiss university's independent audit gives UP's Gorakhpur Link Expressway top marks for ride quality. Ganga Expressway also assessed as state plans similar checks for other highways.
Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies IMF's 'C' rating stems from an old 2011-12 base year, not growth data. India to adopt new 2022-23 base from 2026. Read details.
The Indian government's new digital credit assessment model for MSMEs aims to streamline lending, reduce bank delays, and boost financial inclusion. Learn how this initiative works.
The IMF's 'C' rating highlights long-standing issues with India's GDP data, including an outdated base year and deflator problems, casting doubt on the impressive 8.2% Q2 growth figure. Experts call for urgent statistical reforms.
CBSE releases strict SOPs for Class 10 & 12 practical exams 2025-26. Mandates same-day mark upload, geo-tagged photos, and warns of no deadline extensions. Get all details here.
The IMF's critique of India's economic statistics highlights data quality issues but is seen as a cue for improvement, not alarm. India's 8.2% GDP growth for Q2 2025-26 remains robust. Read more.
Punjab's Housing Dept issues notice for land acquisition in Mohali's Sectors 87, 101, 103. GNDU starts Social Impact Assessment. Public hearings scheduled for Dec 22-23.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in Q2 FY25, its fastest pace in 6 quarters. Yet, the IMF gives its national accounts a 'C' grade, sparking a debate on data quality. We explain the clash and what it means.
South Korea's top e-commerce giant Coupang apologises after a massive data breach leaks personal details of 33.7 million users. Learn about the investigation and how to protect yourself.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
NIC discovers 117 anomalies in Vahan database including 1,500 EVs registered before 1996. Government launches massive data cleansing exercise to identify operational vehicles and improve policy planning.
IIIT-Delhi revolutionizes education by permitting AI tools in assessments. Students must submit prompts, focusing on critical thinking over memorization. Discover how this transforms learning.
IMF maintains C-rating for India's national accounts while government prepares new GDP series for 2026. Learn what this means for India's economic data credibility and upcoming changes.
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological issues. India plans major data overhaul with new 2022-23 base year series in February 2026. Read more.
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.472 billion to $688.104 billion for week ended November 21, primarily due to falling gold reserves value. Read full analysis.
India releases updated seismic zonation map placing entire Himalayan arc in highest-risk Zone VI for first time. 61% of India now in moderate to high hazard zones. New building codes mandate stricter safety standards.
Monitor your breathing capacity with 3 simple home methods. Learn about spirometry, breath-holding, and the 6-minute walk test to detect potential lung issues early.
OpenAI confirms limited API user data exposed in Mixpanel security incident. No sensitive information compromised. Learn how to protect yourself from phishing attacks.
The IMF has changed India's exchange-rate classification to 'crawl-like arrangement', citing RBI's frequent intervention. Discover the impact on the rupee and economic growth forecasts.