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“₹10 & ₹20 Notes to Go Plastic? Govt Approves 2 Billion Polymer Notes for Trials”

Government approves field trials of 2 billion polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, with regular issuance possible if the trials prove successful.

India’s Big Container Push: New Scheme Targets Import Dependence, 53,000+ Jobs

Gautam Adani Welcomes US Court Decision, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building

AI, big data and cybersecurity dominate global tech hiring in Q2 2026: Report

ED files PMLA complaint against Reliance Infrastructure over alleged ₹187 crore fund diversion

The agency alleged that funds from four NHAI toll-road projects were routed through shell entities using fictitious contracts, forged documents and layered transactions involving diamond traders.

Indian car market set to hit 6.3 million units by FY31: Maruti chairman

Small car segment expected to rebound faster as GST reforms, SUV expansion and rising demand drive industry growth.

GeM enters 11th year with 1.37 lakh government buyers, 25 lakh sellers

Digital procurement platform records over ₹20 lakh crore in cumulative purchases, expands market access for MSEs, women-led enterprises, startups and other underserved groups.

UPI Payments to Stay Free for Users as Govt Limits Scope of Possible Merchant Charges

The Finance Ministry said person-to-person UPI payments will remain free, while any future merchant charges would apply only to select high-value transactions.

Govt asks Meta to act against deepfakes, examines its intermediary status in India

The review focuses on whether Meta’s recommendation systems amount to selecting or promoting content, potentially affecting its legal protections from liability for third-party material under Section 79.

Bihar’s GI-tagged Mithila Makhana exported to Australia by sea for first time

The 18-metric-tonne consignment was sourced directly from farmers in Darbhanga, giving them nearly 18% higher returns than market prices, with APEDA supporting the export initiative.