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Govt eases fund release rules for centrally sponsored schemes

New Delhi, April 2 -- In a move aimed at speeding up fund releases under centrally sponsored schemes and reducing delays in utilization, the government has introduced a new fund flow mechanism, allowi... Read More


IIM-Ahmedabad to study why PLI schemes fell short, recommend course correction

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Indian government has tasked the country's top management institute, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), to find out why its flagship scheme to promote dom... Read More


Standard Chartered Bank holds the line as global turmoil tests deal flow

Mumbai, April 2 -- Standard Chartered Bank has not seen any major disruptions to its corporate transaction pipeline despite the West Asia war, although some transactions directly linked to that region... Read More


Flying abroad this summer? Get ready for a price shock

New Delhi, April 2 -- Planning your next foreign holiday this summer? Prepare to pay more to fly, as airlines are expected to raise fares, amid record-high jet fuel costs driven by the West Asia war. ... Read More


Hit or miss? A look at Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy's mixed-bag performance in 2026

New Delhi, April 2 -- Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has had a mixed 2026 so far, across multiple tournaments and formats. He was flying high at the T20 World Cup 2026 at one stage, but in ... Read More


Oracle's layoffs signal deepening AI threat for software firms and employees

New Delhi, April 2 -- American technology major Oracle Corporation's decision to part ways with 30,000 employees globally-almost 19% of its total workforce-has sent shockwaves through the organization... Read More


Air India, IndiGo issue April 2 advisory: UAE flights resume, Dubai-Abu Dhabi routes partially operational

New Delhi, April 2 -- Airlines in India have issued fresh travel advisories for 2 April 2026, outlining partial operations and flexible passenger policies as instability across the Middle East continu... Read More


The rupee's depreciation is neither unusual nor indicative of great stress

New Delhi, April 2 -- The recent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, particularly following the West Asia war, has triggered a familiar wave of concern about external vulnerability and macro... Read More


US-Iran war fallout: Investors lose over Rs.41 lakh crore; FIIs sell Indian stocks worth over Rs.1.3 lakh crore since Feb 28

New Delhi, April 2 -- Dalal Street is bleeding, investors are panicking, and foreign capital is flowing out of the Indian stock market incessantly due to the US-Iran war. The combined forces of the US... Read More


US influencer takes 15-hour flight for one-day India trip to see Taj Mahal. Video goes viral

New Delhi, April 2 -- A content creator from New York has gone viral for undertaking an unusual travel challenge-flying over 15 hours to India for a trip that lasted barely a day, all to visit the ico... Read More