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Centre to Host Two-Day State Finance Ministers’ Meet on Financing Viksit Bharat

The Finance Ministry will host a two-day conference of state and Union Territory finance ministers and finance secretaries in New Delhi from Friday to discuss policy priorities for financing India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. The meeting will focus on Centre-State policy coordination, agricultural transformation, energy transition, GST 2.0 and new-age technology.

Tata Trusts Call Chandrasekaran Reappointment Resolution Illegal, Say Decision Not to Seek Fresh Term Final

Maharashtra Forms Vijay Kelkar Panel to Tackle Fiscal Stress, Boost State Revenues

UPI fee row erupts as Opposition alleges US pressure, govt rejects charge

PSA Reviews Framework to Optimise Urban Waste Management and Cut Carbon Emissions

Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood reviewed a project developed by IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras and IIT (BHU) Varanasi to improve solid waste management in Indian cities. The initiative includes a Life Cycle Assessment framework and web-based GHG calculator to help Urban Local Bodies assess emissions, compare waste management options and plan low-carbon, climate-resilient systems.

PM Modi’s 76th Birthday: Top Ministers Highlight Reforms, Welfare and Economic Growth

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Piyush Goyal, Hardeep Singh Puri and Jyotiraditya M Scindia extended greetings and highlighted reforms, welfare schemes, infrastructure, energy initiatives and economic policies undertaken during his tenure.

PM Modi Turns 76: 7.8% GDP Growth, $785.7 Billion Forex Reserves and Other Key Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76 as India records several key economic and infrastructure milestones. Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, while forex reserves reached a record $785.7 billion. Jan Dhan beneficiaries crossed 59.21 crore, the national highway network expanded to 146,572 km and DPIIT-recognised startups surpassed 2.47 lakh.

Centre Cuts Windfall Tax on Petrol, Diesel and ATF Exports

The Centre has reduced windfall tax and export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) as part of its fortnightly review of petroleum product duties. Domestic petrol and diesel excise duty rates remain unchanged.

India’s $30 billion chip push takes centre stage as PM Modi courts global investors

Three-day Semicon event brings 300 global companies to New Delhi as India seeks to turn its emerging semiconductor industry into a major manufacturing hub.

Small UPI Charge Could Make Digital Payments Self-Sustaining: NITI Aayog VC

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said a small charge on certain UPI transactions could help make India’s digital payments ecosystem financially self-sustaining.