Economy
6Zomato, Urban Company gig workers embrace NPS, contributing up to ₹5,000 weekly: HDFC Pension’s CEO
CEO & MD Sriram Iyer says the use of the e-Shram framework enabled the creation of 1.5 lakh PRANs for gig workers in one shot; the company’s AI deployments remain focused on customer engagement
Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areas
FPIs reverse four-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July
Kishan Reddy pushes for indigenous manufacturing in EV sector, self sufficiency in critical minerals
Processed food exports gain steam, US leads the rise in global appetite
International Relations
3India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet
Border trade between India and China resumed at Shipki-La after a long hiatus. Himachal Pradesh minister inaugurated the trade and flagged off local traders to Tibet. A modern Trade Mart was also opened, facilitating goods exchange at one location. The resumption is expected to boost local trade and employment significantly. This revival strengthens economic ties and regional development.
Andhra Pradesh, Australia sign four MoUs to strengthen education, clean energy and skill development
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
Polity & Governance
2Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
Centre’s additional tax devolution will boost Andhra Pradesh’s development, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Environment & Ecology
2India is home to 13,703 species of lepidoptera, about 8.25% of all known species of butterflies and moths
ZSI scientists Navneet Singh and Rahul Joshi took almost 12 years to complete the monumental work of cataloguing, field exploration, museum curation, and rigorous literature verification