India 
A Kochi metro train leaves its station at Vyttila mobility hub. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The story so far: In 2015, the NDA government positioned urban development as a key pillar of its growth strategy as cities contribute nearly 67% to the GDP. However, in the government’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat,” cities seem … Read more
Strict processes followed for gold auctioning: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in LS DMK MP Kanimozhi asks if it is taking any measures to prevent large-scale auctioning of gold, noting recent instances of this by NBFCs. She also asks why disbursal is capped at Rs. 20,000. Pankaj Chaudhary, MoS for Finance, shares that in September 2024, … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Photo: X/@airnewsalerts President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (February 10, 2025) visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. She will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanying her. Governor … Read more