Chennai, June 2026: Ashvita’s recently inaugurated R. Varadarajan: Vessels of Vulnerability, an exhibition dedicated to the drawings and visual language of acclaimed modern artist R. Varadarajan. The opening brought together artists, collectors, curators, art enthusiasts, and members of Chennai’s cultural community to celebrate and revisit the powerful and deeply psychological …
Read More »Government Extends PM SVANidhi Scheme Until 2030: Driving Digital Financial Inclusion for India’s Street Vendors
New Delhi. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Indian government has announced a massive policy extension to protect and uplift the country’s unorganized retail sector. The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has officially been extended until March 2030. Originally launched as an emergency safety net during the …
Read More »India Manufacturing PMI Hits Three-Month High in May 2026 Amid Infrastructure Surge and Cost Challenges
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Indian manufacturing sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in May 2026, mounting a strong defense against intensifying global headwinds. Driven by a massive domestic infrastructure push and robust consumer demand, factory activity across the country accelerated to a three-month high. According to the latest seasonally adjusted …
Read More »Why the Indian Stock Market Extended Its Losing Streak in Early June: Market Correction or Cause for Alarm?
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Indian stock market kicked off the opening session of June on a turbulent note, marking its fourth consecutive trading session in the red on Monday. The benchmark BSE Sensex plunged by 508.40 points (0.68%) to finish at 74,267.34, while the NSE Nifty 50 shed …
Read More »CBSE On-Screen Marking System Under Fire: Tech Vendor Penalized After Security Flaws and Evaluation Blunders
New Delhi. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially initiated strict contractual penalization against Hyderabad-based ed-tech vendor Coempt Edu Teck (formerly known as Globarena Technologies). The decision comes after a tumultuous 2026 Class 12 result cycle marked by public outcry, massive portal malfunctions, data …
Read More »Noel Tata Seeks Strategic Clarity: Fresh Leadership Questions and Corporate Governance Reforms Loom Over Tata Sons
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 India’s largest conglomerate, the Tata Group, is navigating a pivotal moment in its modern history as corporate governance and future leadership transitions come under intense deliberation. Recent discussions spearheaded by Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, have introduced a nuanced layer of strategic evaluation regarding …
Read More »LIC Tech Pivot: Giant Insurer Targets Fintech Expansion and Shareholder Rewards Amid Modernization Push
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s undisputed state-owned insurance behemoth, is embarking on an aggressive digital transformation journey. In a strategic shift to protect its dominant market share and enhance operational agility, the corporation is exploring avenues to enter the fintech sector. …
Read More »Unmasking the Numbers: Why India’s May 2026 GST Collection Tells a Deeper Economic Story
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 If you glanced quickly at India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) data for May 2026, you might conclude that economic momentum is cooling off. The headline numbers show a modest 3.2% year-on-year increase, bringing gross tax revenues to ₹1,94,000 crore. However, looking strictly at that …
Read More »Why Foreign Investors Are Exiting Indian Equities: FPI Outflows Decoded
Mumbai. Monday, 1 June 2026 Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued their aggressive selling streak in the Indian stock market. Data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) reveals that FPIs pulled out a hefty ₹32,963 crore from Indian equities in May 2026 alone. This brings the cumulative FPI outflows …
Read More »Running with the Wind Along the Songhua River: 2026 Hogood Coffee Jilin City Marathon Kicks Off
Jilin, China–(Newsfile Corp. – May 31, 2026) – The 2026 Hogood Coffee Jilin City Marathon officially got underway at People’s Square on Sunday morning. The event is technically certified by the Chinese Athletics Association and jointly hosted by the Jilin Provincial Sports Bureau and the Jilin Municipal People’s Government, with …
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