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TRAI set new broadband pricing rules for public Wi-Fi providers (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme, capping tariffs at twice the retail FTTH rates. This move aims to boost affordable public Wi-Fi and support digital inclusion across India

Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran asked employees to to show resilience and use the Ahmedabad tragedy as an act of force to build a “safer airline”

From June 16, UPI payments will process faster, completing within 10–15 seconds. NPCI also set a 50-times daily limit for balance checks and tightened beneficiary name rules to boost security and user experience in India’s growing digital payment space

India’s trade deficit narrowed to $21.88 billion in May 2025, helped by strong electronics exports and falling imports. Forex reserves rose to $696.66 billion, boosting the RBI’s ability to stabilize the rupee amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

Early rains in June reduced fuel demand in India, with diesel consumption falling after two months of growth. Petrol and LPG sales slowed slightly from May, while ATF rose year-on-year. Weather and rural activity influenced these shifts

Wholesale inflation fell to 0.39% in May due to lower food and fuel prices. However, rising crude oil prices and monsoon delays may push inflation up slightly in June. Retail inflation remains low, supporting RBI’s recent interest rate cut

Oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gas field amid escalating tensions. While analysts expect temporary price hikes, any disruption to the Strait of Hormuz or broader conflict could lead to lasting price increases

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade Monday after a two-day slump, tracking gains in Asian markets. Brent crude rose 0.73% amid Middle East tensions. Despite the uptick, FIIs remained net sellers, offloading ₹1,263 crore on Friday.

The Indian rupee fell 6 paise to 86.17 against the US dollar in early trade Monday amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions. FII outflows also weighed on the rupee, despite gains in equities and rising forex reserves.

As US President Donald Trump returns to Canada for this year’s G7 summit in the Rocky Mountains, world leaders aim to avoid the kind of disruption seen at the 2018 meeting, which ended in acrimony and a viral image of Trump in defiance

Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, was appointed as India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022, months before India assumed the G20 Presidency

Vishwash Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, joins the few in aviation history who defied death and lived to tell their tale

President Trump approved Nippon Steel’s investment in US Steel, with conditions to protect US national security. The $28 billion deal includes $11 billion in investments, a “golden share” for government control, and commitments to keep US operations active and American-led

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft that went down soon after take-off was operating the flight ‘AI 171’ from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick

ITC has acquired Sresta Natural Bioproducts, owner of 24 Mantra Organic, for Rs 472.5 crore. This move boosts ITC’s presence in the organic food market, offering over 100 products and connecting with 27,500 organic farmers across India

At Global Leaders' Summit 2025, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu highlights the State’s 10.1 per cent GDP growth, strong services sector, and high per capita income. He invites global partnerships in innovation, clean energy, healthcare, and digital technologies

GDP can open doors, but it is the human development indices that reveal whether people are walking through them

The horrific Air India crash in Ahmedabad involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner raises serious questions over passenger safety and aircraft design

to discuss host of issues, including review of financial performance and implementation of various government schemes

Air India's AI171 flight crashed after takeoff, killing 241 people. The only survivor, seated in 11A near an emergency exit, may have escaped due to the seat's location. The plane gave a MAYDAY call but soon lost contact

After the Air India crash, LIC and Bajaj Allianz have eased claim rules and are speeding up settlements for victims’ families. LIC accepts government proof instead of death certificates, and both insurers have simplified processes to quickly support affected claimants

In contrast, homes priced below Rs 50 lakh and those in the Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore range witnessed a decline in volumes, despite continuing to account for 55 per cent and 26 per cent of total sales, respectively

Oil prices jumped over 9% after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear sites, raising tensions. Iran may retaliate, risking wider conflict. Despite supply risks, markets are well-stocked. India’s inflation and economy remain stable for now, says Emkay Global

Andhra Pradesh launched the 'Talliki Vandanam' scheme to give Rs 15,000 yearly for each school-going child. It supports mothers, improves education access, and encourages population growth. Over 67 lakh students and 43 lakh mothers will benefit