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Who Is Sonam Wangchuk? The Man Behind The Hunger Strike Gripping India

Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi highlights alleged irregularities in India's education system as he demands government accountability.

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Cochin Shipyard shares fall 4% as OFS worth Rs 1,856 crore opens today at 7% discount

Cochin Shipyard shares dropped as the government plans a significant stake sale. The offer for sale includes a base offer and an oversubscription option. This disinvestment move is part of the government's FY27 program. The offer opens for non-retail investors today and retail investors tomorrow. The government aims to raise…

The Economic Times

Here’s how Willis and Edmonds will really dodge the fiscal potholes along the campaign trail

Analysis: Economists warn neither side's campaign costings add up as parties bank on tax revenues tomorrow to fund election pledges today, writes Jonathan Milne.

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NZers want climate risks reduced but refuse to pay the price upfront

Analysis: A survey shows just 1 in 5 NZers would pay more to subsidise the costs for people who live in high-risk locations. But in the end, we all pay, writes Jonathan Milne.

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Govt holds inter-ministerial meet to operationalise G RAM G Act convergence framework ahead of July 1 rollout

A crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, set to begin July 1. This new law champions a unified government approach to rural development, prioritizing community-led planning through the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan.

The Economic Times

Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiver

Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan waiver scheme. The net additional burden on the exchequer stands at Rs 74,817.66 crore. Other major allocations include funds for capital investment, MSEDCL debt repayment, and rural employment programs,…

The Economic Times

UnMusking the man with a grand plan

SpaceX boss sees govts as service providers, to him

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‘Go Back, Godi media’: CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar had no time for TV media

While Instagram, X and YouTube were flooded with videos from the ground, India’s mainstream television news channels – central to what many derogatorily call Godi Media – seemed to be watching an entirely different country.

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India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare

India's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify compliance for industries. The Bureau of Indian Standards is transforming to support this modernization. The government is encouraging private sector testing infrastructure. Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to…

The Economic Times

How YouTube Teachers Crushed India’s Coaching Empire

For decades, cracking India's toughest exams seemed impossible without joining a famous coaching institute. Students left their homes, moved to crowded coaching hubs, and families spent lakhs of rupees chasing a dream. Success appeared locked behind classroom walls. Then something unexpected happened. A teacher with a smartphone could suddenly reach…

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Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuation

Happy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Maharashtra farmer sells 25 sacks, gets nothing, asked to pay Re 1 instead

A farmer from Paithan, Maharashtra, received just Re 1 after selling 25 sacks of onions. This incident underscores the severe agrarian crisis. Farmers are facing significant losses due to oversupply and poor prices. The situation has worsened debt burdens for many. Traders cite oversupply and quality issues. Experts call for…

The Economic Times

Telangana police invoke UAPA against social media handle critical of Congress govt

The Telangana Police’s Intelligence Wing has invoked the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the news platform TeluguScribe, seeking details of its X (formerly Twitter) account to identify its operator. Police allege that the account frequently posts objectionable content.

Newslaundry

Govt set to bail out air and bus operators that buy fuel by the tanker-load

Analysis: With its fuel costs doubling to $1m a month, Air Chathams threw open its books and warned ministers it could be forced to stop flying to destinations like Whakatāne, Whanganui or Kāpiti. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.

The Times of India

Month into new govt, Nepal home minister quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

In a day of dramatic developments, PM Balendra Shah took charge of the home ministry after Sudan Gurung’s exit, just 26 days after his anti-corruption govt took office.

The Times of India

Nepal to probe assets of 7 former PMs, ex-king, 100s of ministers, bureaucrats

In an unprecedented move, the newly formed govt led by PM Balendra Shah in Nepal has set up a five-member judicial panel to investigate the assets of people who held public offices from 2006 to the fiscal year 2025-26, opening the widest scrutiny yet of the country's post-monarchy political and…

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PCI passes resolution that attacks ‘infrastructure of censorship’ built by Modi govt

Following a joint public meeting of six press bodies at the Press Club of India (PCI), a resolution was passed opposing the recent and proposed changes to India’s digital regulations – specifically the draft IT Amendment Rules of 2026 – and outlining eight demands to protect digital creators, ensure due…

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Your Instagram reel is now ‘news’ — and the Govt wants to censor it

While the government has already been using the IT Rules 2021 to block online content and creators, its powers are about to expand significantly — potentially applying to any user who posts on “current affairs or news”.

The Times of India

Nepal to issue formal apology to Dalits within 15 days

The promise has drawn attention in a country where Dalits make up about 13-14% of the population but continue to face entrenched exclusion despite constitutional guarantees and laws against caste-based discrimination and untouchability.

Times Life

Switch to PNG in 3 Months or Lose LPG Supply: Govt Rule Explained

A kitchen rule that once felt unthinkable is now suddenly real. The government has said that if a household does not shift to piped natural gas, or PNG, even after the connection is available, LPG supply to that address can stop after three months. The move is not just about…

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Slow chargers underpin Govt’s slow-track investment in public EV chargers

Analysis: The investment in AC slow chargers that start under $5k to build, rather than $100k-plus DC fast chargers, could be telling if the Govt's under pressure to meet its 10,000 target, writes David Williams.

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Climate credibility on trial as critics challenge Govt’s net-zero roadmap

Today from The Detail: The once quiet workhorse of climate policy, the humble tree, is now headline material, fuelling political fights and finding itself at the very root of a legal battle over our climate future

The Times of India

Iran war: 1.2k desi medical students stranded in Iran

Around 1,200 Indian students remain in Iran after US and Israeli strikes began on Saturday, the Jammu Kashmir Students Association claimed, urging the govt to be prepared with an evacuation plan if situation worsens.

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The irony of the Govt’s golden bailout for Golden Bay Air

Analysis: One of the increased costs for the Tākaka-based regional airline was higher council landing charges. Because the Govt has told councils to charge users more, taxpayers must pick up the tab, writes Jonathan Milne.

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