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Maharashtra clears regulatory framework for private universities

SEBI curbs retail F&O losses by 18 pc in FY26

Govt approves to introduce polymer banknotes for field trials

Fitch affirms India’s BBB rating with stable outlook

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Leather industry should target $15b exports: Goyal

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on July 7 called upon the leather industry to target...

India’s steel production clocks 6pc growth

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.8 million tonnes, which...

India, Indonesia ink BrahMos missile pact

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia have signed an agreement for the potential supply of BrahMos missiles to the...

Markets Set to Open Higher as the Nifty Eyes a Fresh Push After Four Days of Gains

Blitz Bureau Indian equities look poised for a firm start on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex closed the previous session at...

India to Host BRICS Summit 2026 with Global South Focus

India in the Chair: New Delhi Prepares to Host the BRICS Summit

Blitz Bureau India holds the BRICS chairmanship through 2026 and is preparing to host the grouping's leaders' summit in New...

After a Dry June, an Uneven July — and a Farm Sector Better Cushioned Than Before

Blitz Bureau The India Meteorological Department expects July rainfall nationwide to stay below 94% of the long-period average, following one...

Eight Days to Zero Duty: The India–UK Pact Goes Live on July 15

Blitz Bureau India is now eight days from a landmark opening. On July 15 the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and...

Ten Years of Digital India: A Quiet Revolution in Everyday Life

Blitz Bureau As the Digital India programme completes a decade this month, its most visible legacy is the ease with...

From Blueprint to Silicon: India’s Chip Mission Moves to the Factory Floor

Blitz Bureau India's long-held ambition to make its own semiconductors is turning tangible. Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week inaugurated...

From Paper to Plant: India Builds the Rules and Supply Chains for Green Hydrogen