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Road Transport Ministry Marks Swachhata Hi Seva With Nationwide 'One Day, One Hour, Together' Cleanliness Drive

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has joined the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign with a coordinated 'One Day, One Hour, Together' shramdaan initiative, underscoring the government’s continuing push to link public service with civic cleanliness. The exercise reflects a broader administrative effort to convert symbolic participation into visible, on-ground sanitation action across institutions and workplaces.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India's Infra Pipeline Sees Rs 2.88 Lakh Crore Cost Overrun in August, MoSPI Data Shows

Infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 150 crore each reported a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 2,88,122 crore in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The latest monthly review shows that while delays and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on large projects, implementation is still advancing, with nearly half of the revised project cost already spent.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilitySept 26, 2026

India's Connected Car Push: Simulation Prepares Vehicles for Road Chaos

As India gears up for its 2028 V2V/V2X mandate, automakers are leveraging advanced simulation technologies to ensure that connected safety systems can navigate the complexities of the nation's unpredictable roads. This initiative is crucial for enhancing road safety and efficiency in a rapidly urbanizing landscape.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Press Club Condemns Detention of Journalists Covering Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It Grave Threat to Press Freedom

The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.

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India & World Affairs11h ago

India Moves to Shield Tax Powers as New Investment Treaty Talks Advance

India is preparing to keep taxation outside the scope of its bilateral investment treaty framework, underscoring New Delhi's determination to preserve sovereign control over tax policy even as it seeks to attract foreign capital. A finance ministry note has been circulated for Cabinet consideration while treaty negotiations with four to five countries are under way, an official said.

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National Governance & Policy11h ago

India, EDF Explore French EPR Nuclear Technology and Pumped Hydro Cooperation

India's power secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss the possible deployment of the French utility's EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said on Friday. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and potential cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, underscoring a broader push to deepen Indo-French energy ties.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy27m ago

India trims FY27 market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore, signals longer debt profile to ease rollover risk

The Centre has lowered its gross market borrowing for FY27 to Rs 15.99 lakh crore, while keeping net borrowing at budgeted levels and leaning more heavily on longer-dated securities to manage debt costs and rollover risk. The finance ministry's second-half borrowing calendar also includes Rs 15,000 crore of sovereign green bonds, underscoring the government's effort to preserve fiscal credibility even as bond yields climb.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance1h ago

RBI Sets H2 FY27 WMA Limit at Rs 50,000 Crore to Back Government Cash Flow

The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Means Advances limit for the second half of 2026-27 at Rs 50,000 crore, giving the central government a short-term financing backstop to manage temporary mismatches between receipts and payments. The RBI said it may trigger fresh market borrowing if the government uses 75 per cent of the limit, while retaining the flexibility to revise the ceiling if circumstances change.

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