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AI-Generated Deepfakes Raise Concerns, Platforms Increasing Removal Efforts New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister for IT and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday raised concerns about the growing prevalence of AI-generated deepfakes, describing them as a “new menace” and a...

India’s Rapeseed-Mustard Production Projected to Rise to 119.4 Lakh Tonnes in 2025-26 Jaipur, India – India’s rapeseed-mustard production is forecast to increase to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, a rise from the 115.2 lakh tonnes recorded in the previous year, according to the...

JFE Steel Invests ₹7,875 Crore in JSW Kalinga Steel New Delhi, March 30 – JFE Steel Corporation, a leading Japanese steel manufacturer, has invested ₹7,875 crore in JSW Kalinga Steel Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, led by Sajjan Jindal. This investment represents the first tranche of JFE’s...

Rupee Hits Historic Low of 95.22 Against US Dollar Currency Decline Driven by Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Mumbai, March 30 – The Indian rupee experienced a significant downturn on Monday, hitting a historic low of 95.22 against the US dollar in intra-day trading. Initial gains following...

Housing Sales Decline 13% Across Nine Major Indian Cities New Delhi, March 30 – Housing sales across nine major Indian cities – Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata – experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2026, falling 13...

Bank Locker Insurance Coverage Set at 100 Times Annual Rent New Delhi, March 30 – The standard insurance coverage for bank locker holders is set at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of any loss, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Standard Insurance Policy Details The...

Rupee Performance Amid Global Uncertainty New Delhi, March 30 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Monday that India’s economic fundamentals remain robust, and the Indian rupee is performing well against the US dollar when compared to other emerging market economies. Rupee...

Union Minister Launches Forum to Boost EV Charging Ecosystem Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum Established New Delhi – Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, launched the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF) on Monday. The forum is an industry-led...

JSW MG Motor India Announces Price Increase Price Hike to Offset Rising Input Costs New Delhi, March 30 – JSW MG Motor India announced on Monday that it will increase the prices of select models by up to 2% from April 1, 2026. The price adjustment is intended to partially mitigate the impact of...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme Sees ₹7,104 Crore Investment, 14,246 Jobs Created New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved 29 new applications under its electronics component manufacturing scheme, aiming to bolster domestic production and investment within the sector...

Construction Industry Poised for Recovery, ICRA Projects New Delhi, March 30 – India’s construction industry is projected to experience revenue growth in the coming years, according to a report released by ICRA. The sector is expected to see a 6-8% revenue increase in 2026-27 following two...

IBC Boosts Banking Sector Recovery, Sitharaman Says Key Improvements in NPA Recovery New Delhi, March 30 – Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a key and very important factor in...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme Sees Boost with Rs 7,104 Crore Investment New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved 29 new applications under the electronics component manufacturing scheme, representing a significant investment of Rs 7,104 crore, according to a senior official...

IndiGo Launches Daily Kolkata-Shanghai Route New Connectivity Between India and China New Delhi, March 30 – IndiGo, India’s largest airline, announced the launch of a daily non-stop service between Kolkata and Shanghai, bolstering air connectivity between India and China.The new route...

India Temporarily Reopens PDS Kerosene Supply in 21 States Amid Energy Crisis New Delhi, March 30 – The central government has authorized the temporary allocation of public distribution system (PDS) kerosene in 21 states and Union Territories, including regions previously designated as...

IndiGo Launches Daily Shanghai-Kolkata Flights, Boosting India-China Connectivity Beijing, March 30 – IndiGo airline launched its daily flight service between Shanghai and Kolkata on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering air connectivity between India and China.New Route Established...

India Seeks Inclusive, Economically Sustainable Electric Mobility Transition New Delhi, March 30 – India’s transition to electric mobility must be inclusive and economically sustainable, with a focus on affordability and scalability across both urban and rural markets, Union Minister HD...

Indian Chief Executives See Slowest Pay Growth Since Pandemic Median Executive Compensation Rises 5% in FY26 New Delhi, March 30 – The median compensation for professional chief executives in India rose 5 per cent year-on-year to approximately ₹10.5 crore in fiscal year 2026, marking the slowest...

Indian Rupee Gains as RBI Imposes Position Limits New Delhi, March 30 – The Indian rupee opened higher on Monday, reaching $93.59 against the US dollar, a gain of 1.3 per cent. The rupee’s rise was attributed to restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on onshore position limits...

Piyush Goyal Pushes for Balanced WTO at MC14, Holds Key Bilateral Talks with EU, Canada, UK India Calls for Inclusive and Responsive WTO Framework Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has underscored the need for a balanced and responsive World Trade Organization that addresses the...