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Core sector growth slows to 3% in Sept as energy output falters; steel, cement shine
Softening in the core sector suggests that the IIP too may also show moderation. Economists, however, expect the impact to be temporary
Govt overhauls mineral auction norms to end delays, push faster mine activation
New rules apply not only to fresh auctions but also to blocks already auctioned, compelling preferred bidders to submit performance security within six months, adhere to pending milestones
Rural inflation cools as food prices ease in Sept
Consumer Price Index for agricultural labourers turns negative. This could ease cost pressures for rural households and support rural consumption in the coming months
Rajnath inaugurates new HAL production lines, highlights India’s defence manufacturing leap
India’s annual defence production has soared from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15 to a record high of over ₹1.50 lakh crore in 2024-25. defence exports have touched an unprecedented ₹25,000 crore
MoD inks ₹659 crore deal for advanced night sights to boost Army’s combat capability
Deployment of new night sights will allow soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of SIG 716 assault rifles, enhancing target acquisition & engagement capabilities during night operations
Exports up 4.5% in H1 FY26 to $413.3 billion; IMF lifts Oct growth outlook to 6.6%
Electronics, petroleum & agri-shipments power export momentum; reflects balanced recovery amid global uncertainties. Rise in non-petroleum exports, widening services surplus encouraging signs
Labour force participation reaches 5-month high; female workforce share strengthens further
Data highlights continued recovery in labour market engagement, particularly among women, even as the unemployment rate edged up marginally
India nears goal of Naxal-free nation as number of 'most-affected' districts falls to three
Reflects the success of the ‘national action plan and policy’, which combines precise, intelligence-based operations with people-friendly initiatives to win public confidence in affected areas
BIS to balance consumer safety & industry growth as govt tightens quality norms
Over 22,300 standards are in force, with 94% harmonized with ISO & IEC standards. Number of products under mandatory certification has grown to 773 from 106 in 2014
WPI falls marginally in Sept as food prices ease; manufactured products show mild uptick
Data suggests that cooling food and primary commodity prices continue to ease wholesale inflationary pressures, even as manufacturing costs show early signs of stabilization
Rajnath calls for boosting UN Peacekeeping, urges overhaul of global multilateral order
He urged the international community to adopt a more reform-oriented, technologically enabled, and collaborative approach to sustain peacekeeping missions
India urges shift from dialogue to action on climate goals
Seeks stronger financial support to help developing countries meet their adaptation and mitigation goals