Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.
Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher, marking their third consecutive day of gains, supported by a slight decrease in crude oil prices and positive global market trends.
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The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of over 21 lakh through a high-return online investment scam. The accused lured the victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.
In her complaint filed on Wednesday, the 26-year-old victim said she lived in Kurukshetra, where she worked with a private company. On Tuesday, she had come to Gurugram to meet a friend.
The Indian government has issued an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) applications, aiming to clear all proposals within 12 weeks, a two-week extension from the previous 10-week target, to ensure a fully paperless and transparent process.
A suspended revenue department official has been arrested in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged compensation scam related to the Bharatmala road project, which caused a loss of Rs 32 crore to the exchequer.
Direct plans of mutual fund schemes added nearly 21 million individual investor folios in FY26 (as of February), surpassing regular plans' 15 million net additions, marking only the second time direct plans have outpaced regular plans in annual folio growth, despite turbulent equity markets.
'Mark Mobius's life was dedicated to investing.'
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
Rapid growth in personal gold loans has raised concerns over borrower leverage, large-ticket exposure and volatility in gold prices, points out Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.
The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.
India's first trillion-dollar company will be built on technology it owns, not just operates, predicts Ajay Kumar.
'Mobius made EMs investable and India his most enduring belief.'
Shares of Indian life insurance companies, particularly SBI Life Insurance and Canara HSBC Life Insurance, saw significant declines after the Department of Financial Services (DFS) secretary, M Nagaraju, stated that banks are being asked to avoid exclusive tie-ups with their own insurance subsidiaries and instead remain neutral.
A man in Pakistan's Punjab province murdered his wife and five children with an axe, claiming it was an 'honour killing' due to suspicions of infidelity.
Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions following the escalation of the US-Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment.
India's like-for-like gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.57 per cent in FY26, reaching Rs 23.32 trillion, primarily driven by a significant surge in import revenues.
'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'
Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil prices, and global trends will significantly influence the Indian stock market in the upcoming holiday-shortened week. Foreign investor activity and rupee movement will also be crucial.
A case has been registered against five people, including an 85-year-old man, for allegedly assaulting a woman court official during a flat foreclosure procedure in Thane, Maharashtra.
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Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent to about 3 trillion till February, as choppy markets and global uncertainties prompted investors to shift towards safer options like hybrid funds and gold ETFs.
A new study reveals that AI chatbots often provide inaccurate and incomplete medical information, raising concerns about their use in healthcare communication.
Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly sacrificed to cure the mother's son.
Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the sacrificial ritual killing of a teenage girl. The arrests follow an investigation into the girl's death, initially reported as a rape and murder.
The Delhi government's 2026-27 budget prioritises social welfare, introducing the 'Vayo Anand' scheme for senior citizens' recreational activities and constructing an integrated complex for children in juvenile reform homes.
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Phunchuk Stobdan's forte was candour and strong views on India's defence. Naturally, India's adversaries were in awe of him, fearing his views and unyielding stand on boundary issues, remembers Tarun Vijay.
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to a strengthening dollar, high crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Police in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly strangled as a sacrifice to cure the mother's ailing son.
Chief Justice of India expresses concern over the increasing number of digital arrest scams, highlighting a recent case where an elderly woman was defrauded of her retirement benefits.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.
The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.
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Despite initial pressure from the West Asia conflict, analysts are optimistic about the Indian hospital sector's outlook, citing strong demand drivers and ongoing expansion plans that are expected to fuel significant revenue growth over the next few years.
Gross GST collection rose at a slower pace of 0.7 per cent in November at Rs 1.70 lakh crore, as domestic revenues declined, according to the government data released on Monday.
The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.
Indian insurance companies are bracing for reduced profitability in Q4FY26, primarily due to the rationalisation of GST on retail life and health policies, leading to a loss of input tax credit, coupled with volatility in equity markets impacting investment income.
