The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs issues an advisory to states/UTs to integrate Smart City SPVs and ICCCs into long-term municipal governance frameworks.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 29th FSDC meeting, urging swift refund of unclaimed assets and strengthening cyber resilience across financial regulators.
The Commission for Air Quality Management signs a MoU with CSIR‑CRRI and SPA to adopt an urban road redevelopment framework targeting dust pollution in nine NCR cities.
At the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, Dr Jitendra Singh advocates for a global ocean pact and highlights India’s deep‑sea mission and ₹80 billion Blue Economy initiatives.
GAIL received its first LNG cargo at Dabhol during the monsoon for the first time, enabled by a new breakwater facility.
ACME Solar adds 75 MW at its Sikar solar project, taking the commissioned capacity to 240 MW of the planned 300 MW.
Crisil forecasts ₹17.5 lakh crore investments in renewable energy, roads, and real estate over FY26 and FY27—15 % higher than the previous two years.
Systematix Institutional Equities expects India’s oil & gas sector to grow steadily through FY26–27 despite global volatility.
Indian Overseas Bank introduced Locate IOB, a digital tool for customers to easily find branch and ATM locations with directions, IFSC codes, and direct calling options.
India’s digital payments ecosystem, featuring UPI, logged approx ₹24.77 lakh crore in value during March 2025 and has drawn international acclaim.
Jana Small Finance Bank has formally applied to the RBI for conversion into a Universal Bank, meeting crucial financial and compliance criteria.
The non-life insurance sector posted a 6.5% YoY growth in gross direct premiums in May 2025, reaching ₹22,257 crore, with standalone health insurers leading.
UAE-based Shaiva Group and Taranis Capital launched MoUs worth ₹2,125 crore to invest across five Telangana companies, with plans for ₹24,000 crore more over three years.
Uttar Pradesh aims to attract ₹12,000 crore for a 1,472-acre Bulk Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur, with ₹250 crore state contribution and creation of 14,000 jobs.
Maldives names Bollywood star Katrina Kaif as its Global Brand Ambassador to strengthen tourism appeal ahead of PM Modi’s state visit.
Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title with 16 points, while Anna Muzychuk topped the women’s section with 16.5 points in Stavanger.
“Hubris Maximus: Pride, prejudices, and the nine lives of Elon Musk” by Faiz Siddiqui explores how Musk’s impulsive decisions and charisma help him overcome crises.
The Tashkent Declaration signed on 10 January 1966 ended the 1965 Indo-Pak War, brokered by Soviets, with PM Lal Bahadur Shastri passing away the following day.
Axis Max Life Insurance has appointed Sumit Madan, currently Chief Distribution Officer, as Managing Director & CEO for five years from October 1, 2025, pending regulatory approval.
West Bengal has emerged 13th among large Indian states in the CareEdge composite ranking for 2025, with notable strengths in infrastructure and social parameters.
