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  • Economist Ashok Lahiri from Bengal to become Niti Aayog vice-chairman, Gobardhan Das named as member April 24, 2026
    Economist Ashok Lahiri and scientist Gobardhan Das from West Bengal are set to join Niti Aayog. Lahiri, a former chief economic advisor, will be the vice-chairman. Das, director of IISER Bhopal, will serve as a member. This appointment brings distinguished expertise to the policy think tank. Their contributions are expected to shape future economic and scien […]
  • Govt forms panel under SBI chief C S Setty to assess Mythos-related risks April 24, 2026
    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a panel led by SBI Chairman C S Setty to assess risks from AI platform Mythos and devise mitigation strategies. Banks will collaborate to understand threats and identify investment needs for countering AI-driven challenges.
  • Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.61 lakh crore in March April 24, 2026
    As of March 2026, the landscape of central sector infrastructure is marked by significant challenges, with projects exceeding Rs 150 crore collectively suffering a cost overrun of Rs 5.61 lakh crore. The total revised budget for 1,941 ongoing projects has ballooned to Rs 41.50 lakh crore, against an expenditure of Rs 19.93 lakh crore so far.
  • Trade competitiveness will depend on how industry leverages facilitation measures: CII April 24, 2026
    Speaking at a webinar here , Chairman of CII Western region Subcommittee on International Trade & Investment and MD, Continental Carriers, Vaibhav Vohra, also said that the wider adoption of such initiatives can significantly improve efficiency and reduce transaction costs.
  • India's wheat output likely at 110-120 mn ton in 2025-26 amid weather damage, says Food Secy April 24, 2026
    India's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is expected to be between 110 and 120 million tonnes. Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have impacted crops in key growing states. The government has increased its wheat procurement target to 34.5 million tonnes. Exports are permitted but facing slow shipments. A new open market sale scheme policy is planned […]

 

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