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RBI data shows why the government is concerned about dollars flowing out of India
India’s Balance of Payments stood at a deficit of $30.8 billion in 2025-26, showing that total outflows including trade and investments, exceeded inflows by that much — a 6x increase over the previous year
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Counterfeit currency detections rise 5.7% in FY26, led by ₹200, ₹500 notes: RBI
Counterfeit ₹20 notes registered one of the sharpest increases, jumping 47.4% to 373 pieces from 253 a year ago
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Financial institutions report over 10,000 cases of fraud involving ₹48,000 crore in FY26: RBI data
An assessment of bank group-wise fraud cases over the last three years indicates that although number of frauds for public and private sector banks has reduced, amount involved has increased over the years, say RBI Report
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Supreme Court tells CCI to protect competition without weakening market confidence; clears Amazon
The court concluded that the CCI acted outside its statutory authority by withdrawing the approval given to the Amazon-Future Coupons combination in 2019
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Gujarat’s Banni grasslands: A heap of broken images, where the sun beats
NTPC’s proposed solar project in Kachchh’s Banni grassland is pitting India’s renewable energy ambitions against one of Asia’s most fragile ecosystems and the Maldharis, who have depended on the land for centuries. Abhinay Deshpande reports on the area that holds the Chhari-Dhand wetland conservation reserve and a hill that is both a refuge and compass for the pastoralists
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Indian Air Force likely to oversee transport of NEET-UG re-test papers
This measure follows the cancellation of the original examination after an alleged question paper leak
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A heat crisis in Telangana that burns beyond the thermometer
As Telangana battles one of its harshest summers in recent years, the rising burden of suspected heatstroke deaths and worsening urban heat stress are exposing the growing human cost of extreme weather. Even as the State rolls out heat mitigation measures and advisories, questions remain over ground-level implementation and the true scale of heat-related fatalities. Siddharth…
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Child trafficking gangs on prowl, target poverty-stricken women in Andhra
Child trafficking and baby-selling gangs are on the prowl in Andhra Pradesh, taking advantage of destitute families, who are willing to sell their babies due to poverty. Rajulapudi Srinivas reports about child trafficking gangs having widespread network in States like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Telangana
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Concert economy to fuel growth in audio visual, lighting industry, say industry experts
Industry officials said the Indian Pro-AV market is projected to reach $150 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.9%
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FIIs continue sell-off albeit slower in May 2026
India’s dwindling preference as a market among FPIs is visible with the returns of MSCI Emerging Markets Index with Nifty 50
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