India's fertilizer subsidy bill hit ₹1.9 trillion, but efficiency is plummeting. Experts demand direct cash transfers to farmers and market-led reforms to stop fiscal waste and ecological damage. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat's upcoming industrial policy will include new thrust sectors like semiconductor ancillaries and drones, reintroduce capital subsidy for large industries, and relax local hiring norms. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh rolls out automated micro-irrigation for sustainable farming. Get subsidies up to 55%, save 30% water, and boost yields. Learn how the state aims to set a national benchmark.
Hamirpur police arrest an absconding accused from Uttar Pradesh in a 2022 online fraud case involving Rs 16.33 lakh. SP warns against sharing info on unknown links.
Vidyut Vinyogadarula Ikya Vedika demands Andhra Pradesh govt clear Rs 27,856 Cr subsidy & bill arrears. Delays threaten financial collapse of state power utilities. Details inside.
Over 93% of Delhi households received electricity subsidy benefits in December 2025, the highest ever. Nearly 80% of consumers benefited annually as the scheme's cost nears Rs 4,000 crore. Explore the data trends and seasonal impacts.
The Centre mandates stock limits & real-time tracking for DAP & MOP fertilizers to prevent hoarding and ensure affordable prices for farmers. Learn about the new regulatory measures.
The Centre's fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season climbs by Rs 736 crore to Rs 24,420 crore, driven by increased nutrient-based support. Farmers to benefit from stable DAP and MOP prices.
Indian Railways increased passenger fares twice in FY26 to address massive losses and reduce cross-subsidy from freight. The hikes are modest and aimed at financial sustainability. Learn the details and impact.
Haryana MLA Shyam Singh Rana distributed 13 subsidy cheques to beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Rewari, promoting solar energy adoption.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces 37 MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore at MSME Fest, reveals new EV subsidy, green hydrogen buses, and a major industrial policy overhaul to boost investment.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces CBSE curriculum changes, special English & Math instructors, and subsidies for natural farming and solar plants. Details inside.
An FIR is registered after forged documents were submitted in a Thane court to secure bail in a drugs case. Police are investigating the serious legal breach.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
The Commerce Department launches a major dual-scheme initiative to boost MSME exports. Get details on the new interest subsidy and loan guarantee corpus designed to ease credit access.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Mandya district sees over Rs 4 crore in PMEGP subsidies disbursed for 2025-26. Over 19,000 artisans trained under PM Vishwakarma, with toolkits for 9,600. DC stresses bank loan support for enterprise success.
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
A private bank in Kolkata has filed a police complaint alleging a Rs 11.2 crore loan fraud by an education trust running an engineering college in Hooghly. Read the full investigation details.
Union Minister J P Nadda inaugurates a fully digital e-bill platform to process fertilizer subsidies worth Rs 2 lakh crore, enhancing transparency and efficiency in governance.
A new report shows subsidies for power, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed breakdown.
A con woman in Mumbai, already jailed for a similar fraud, was arrested for cheating an investor of Rs 25 lakh with a fake MHADA flat scheme. Police traced the money trail to her account. Read the full investigation details.
A special CBI court in Ahmedabad sentences three men to 3-year imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine each for a housing loan fraud involving forged documents. Read the full details of the case.
Rating agency ICRA predicts India's fertiliser subsidy outlay will remain high at Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27. Learn what's driving the cost and its impact on government finances.
The central government has discontinued subsidies for electric three-wheelers after achieving its 32% penetration target. Support for two-wheelers may extend into the next fiscal year. Read more on the policy shift.
A heated online debate between US VP JD Vance and journalist Mehdi Hasan ignites over alleged $250M fraud in Minnesota's Somali community, linking it to immigration. FBI probes deepen.
India plans a ₹2,000-crore tech upgrade scheme for MSMEs to boost exports and efficiency. The 20% subsidy targets energy-efficient machinery to counter global carbon taxes like EU's CBAM.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Over 25 lakh Indian households now have rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, slashing electricity bills. Learn about subsidies and how to apply for a sustainable future.