Rural Infrastructure Development Fund

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NABARD Plans Expanded Funding Push for Rajasthan Water Security Projects

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is preparing to step up financial support for water security projects in Rajasthan, with a focus on the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund and other lending channels. The move signals a broader effort to strengthen drought resilience, rural water access and climate-adaptive infrastructure in one of India’s most water-stressed states.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (12:54 PM IST)

NABARD Eyes Expanded Funding Push for Rajasthan Water Security Projects

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is considering stepping up financial support for water security projects in Rajasthan, with the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund and other instruments likely to be used more aggressively. The move comes as the state seeks durable financing for water conservation, storage and supply systems in a region where scarcity remains a structural economic constraint.

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National Governance & Policy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Rajasthan Panchayat Polls See 19% Turnout by 1 p.m., Jodhpur Leads at 35.50%

Polling in the first phase of Rajasthan’s panchayat elections got underway at 7 a.m. across 2,081 seats in 16 zila parishads and 104 panchayat samitis, with more than 85 lakh voters eligible to cast ballots. By 1 p.m., voter turnout stood at 19%, with Jodhpur recording the highest participation at 35.50%, underscoring uneven but active rural engagement in the local body contest.

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World Politics & Diplomacy17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Brazil Reports Record Low Amazon Deforestation as Lula Bets on Climate Credibility

Brazil has recorded the lowest level of Amazon deforestation since monitoring began, a development that strengthens President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s effort to restore the country’s environmental standing. The milestone comes as Brasília seeks to balance conservation, agricultural interests and economic growth while positioning itself as a leading voice in global climate diplomacy.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:54 PM IST

Centre Weighs Funding, Tax Support to Fast-Track Early SAF Deployment

The Centre is examining a package of financial and fiscal incentives to accelerate the early deployment of sustainable aviation fuel, including viability gap funding for production plants, concessional finance and support for feedstock procurement. The proposed framework signals a push to lower first-mover costs in a sector seen as critical to aviation decarbonisation, but still constrained by high production expenses and limited supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 06:03 AM IST

₹59.67 Crore Sanctioned to Modernise Nine Schools in Madhira Assembly Constituency, Says Bhatti Vikramarka

The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹59.67 crore to modernise nine government schools in the Madhira Assembly constituency, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said, framing the move as a targeted investment in public education infrastructure. The funding is expected to upgrade classrooms, facilities and learning conditions across the constituency, with officials positioning the project as part of a broader push to improve access and quality in state-run schools.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Google.org Commits $15 Million to The/Nudge to Expand Credit Access for Indian MSMEs

Google.org has pledged $15 million to nonprofit The/Nudge to help widen access to formal credit for micro, small and medium enterprises across India. The funding is aimed at strengthening the credit ecosystem for underserved businesses, a segment that remains central to employment and economic growth but continues to face persistent financing gaps.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

India Can Build Any Technology, Says Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Urging Stronger Backing for Startup Risk-Takers

At TechSparks 2026, Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala argued that India has the technical depth to build virtually any technology, but must pair that capability with a stronger culture of entrepreneurship, risk-taking and problem-solving. He called for education reforms, greater emphasis on edge computing and closer consortia linking scientists with startups to address local challenges at scale.

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