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Rural revival strengthens as 80% report higher consumption: Nabard survey
Survey shows rural incomes rising for 42% of households, along with increased investment, improved credit access, and greater optimism for the year ahead
India needs far stronger, more diversified corporate bond market: Niti Aayog
Calling for sweeping reforms to expand long-term, low-cost financing, the report notes that India needs a corporate bond market capable of mobilizing large pools of domestic & international capital
Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030
E-commerce giant aims to accelerate AI adoption, boost ecommerce exports, and generate millions of new jobs as it builds on nearly $40 billion already invested in the country
Deepavali enters Unesco’s cultural heritage list
Bestowing the recognition highlights the festival’s cultural depth, inclusivity and enduring vitality, celebrating its vast community of practitioners and timeless global appeal
Govt orders 10% cut in IndiGo flights; CEO summoned
IndiGo CEO tells govt that most refunds and baggage deliveries have been completed. Ministry officials carry out on-ground checks to monitor full restoration of the airline’s operations
Edu loan access shrinking amid soaring borrowing costs: Parl panel
System is failing its most vulnerable students, with borrowing amounts surging even as loan access declines, House panel report warns, calls for sweeping reforms
Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India: CEO Nadella
Plans major expansions in cloud and AI infrastructure, new sovereign cloud offerings, and population-scale digital initiatives, alongside an accelerated push to equip millions with AI skills
Rahul slams EC amid SIR uproar in Lok Sabha
Charged debate gripped both Houses, with oppn parties alleging large-scale irregularities in SIR, mounting pressure on booth officials, and a growing crisis of credibility for the EC
ChatGPT Enterprise usage up 8X YoY, saves workers 40-60 mins daily: OpenAI
Employees are increasingly leaning on OpenAI’s enterprise tools to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and offload routine tasks across the workday
Supreme Court rejects urgent PIL on IndiGo disruptions
Acknowledged severe inconvenience caused by disruptions but declines to intervene, noting that govt has already taken action. A related plea before Delhi High Court is set to be heard this week
Vande Mataram debate: Modi-Cong clash reignites history ahead of Bengal polls
Commemoration of 150 years of song turned into fierce political flashpoint. PM accused Congress of historic capitulation to Muslim League, opposition slammed remarks as polarization ploy before polls
South-East Asia unites to confront rapid ageing in older adults
Nine countries in WHO South-East Asia region have signed the Colombo Declaration, pledging to strengthen primary health care and create age-friendly environments