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Delhi to set up MSE hub, six centres for small businesses
The Delhi government is establishing a centralized micro and small enterprises hub and six district-level business facilitation centres to assist local businesses.
Karnataka to rehabilitate 500 lakes across seven districts
Karnataka will rehabilitate 500 lakes across seven districts with World Bank financial assistance.
Pakistan launches competitive bidding for direct electricity procurement
The Pakistani government has initiated a competitive bidding process for electricity wheeling, allowing industrial consumers to purchase power directly from producers.
Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Nepalese Counterpart Swarnim Wagle for Flood Recovery Talks
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her Nepalese counterpart Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi to discuss flood recovery and bilateral economic ties.
India Rejects Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
India maintains the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following a 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam.
LSGD allocates 16 crore for land acquisition for Ayyankuzhi families
The Kerala Local Self-Government Department has allocated ₹16 crore to acquire land from 45 families living in the polluted Ayyankuzhi area.
DJB Jal Manthan charts roadmap for water security, Yamuna revamp
The Delhi Jal Board concluded a two-day conclave called Jal Manthan 2026 to discuss water security and Yamuna River rejuvenation strategies.
World Bank considers financing Telangana’s programme for sustainable transformation in healthcare
The World Bank is negotiating a $477 million financing agreement for the Telangana state government's healthcare transformation programme.
World Bank Executive Director defends India's 7.8% GDP growth rate
World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra defended India's 7.8% GDP growth figure, citing high-frequency data indicators.
Permanent Court of Arbitration rules in Pakistan's favor on Indus Waters Treaty
The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled that India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty, a decision India rejects.
World Bank official defends India GDP data and affirms strong growth
World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra dismissed criticisms regarding India's GDP growth calculations as incorrect and stated that economic growth remains strong.
Prime Minister Modi travels by Delhi Metro to attend college centenary celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled via the Delhi Metro to attend the centenary celebrations of the Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi.
Chief Secretary directs officials to strengthen Mee Seva digital services
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju directed Information Technology department officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for strengthening Mee Seva digital services during a meeting with a World Bank delegation.
Japan population falls below 120 million amid record low birth rates
Japan's national population has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, marking the 17th consecutive year of decline alongside record low birth rates.
Masters Union launches new sustainability and business management program
Masters' Union has launched a 16-month Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability and Business Management with industry partnerships and an international immersion component.
Pakistan requests ten billion dollars in financial assistance from United States
Pakistan's government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has requested $10 billion in financial assistance from the United States amid ongoing economic challenges.
Tamil Nadu fishers oppose proposed Mamallan reservoir project near Kovalam
Traditional fishers and environmentalists in Tamil Nadu urge the state government to abandon the proposed Mamallan reservoir project near Kovalam, warning it ignores tidal inundation and storm surge risks that could flood the reservoir and destroy local prawn-fishing livelihoods.