Middle Class Not Crushed, Economy Expanding, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Defence of Union Budget 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected criticism that the Union Budget 2026 burdens the middle class, stating that India’s economy is expanding steadily and the budget is designed to…
W Health Ventures Secures ₹550 Crore First Close for Second Healthcare Startup Fund
W Health Ventures has achieved a ₹550 crore first close for its second healthcare-focused venture fund, reinforcing its strategy of building and scaling healthcare startups aimed at reaching a billion…
Russia Blocks WhatsApp Nationwide in Major Crackdown on Meta Platforms
Russia has blocked access to WhatsApp across the country in a sweeping move against Meta-owned platforms, escalating its crackdown on foreign digital services. The decision has sparked concern among users…
SBI Crosses ₹11 Lakh Crore Market Capitalisation, Overtakes TCS in Rankings
State Bank of India (SBI) has crossed a market capitalisation of ₹11 lakh crore, overtaking Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to climb higher in India’s corporate rankings. The shift reflects a…
Karnataka Revives Mysore Sandal Soap With Tamannaah Bhatia as New Brand Ambassador
The Karnataka government has relaunched the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap brand by appointing actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its new brand ambassador, marking a major push to refresh the heritage label…
Defence Acquisition Council to Review ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Proposal for 114 Rafale Jets
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is set to review a massive procurement proposal worth around ₹3.25 lakh crore for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets, along with plans to…
Reliance Consumer Products Acquires Southern Health to Expand Health Foods Portfolio
Reliance Consumer Products has acquired Southern Health Foods, strengthening its push into the fast-growing health and wellness foods segment and adding the popular Manna brand to its expanding portfolio. The…
Centre Notifies New IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content Across Digital Platforms
The central government has notified new Information Technology (IT) rules to regulate artificial intelligence–generated content on digital platforms, placing fresh compliance and responsibility requirements on intermediaries and online services. The…









