Morning Digest | All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India; China constructing model villages opposite the LAC, say sources, and more
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Sengol | Evidence thin on government’s claims about the sceptre
A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a press conference in Delhi explaining the importance of the sceptre (sengol) to be installed in the new Parliament building, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed journalists in Chennai on May 25, explaining how it is a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu.
China constructing model villages opposite the LAC, say sources
China is continuing to expand the network of model villages or ‘Xiaokang’ (moderately prosperous) villages opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle sector and Eastern sectors. In addition, new posts are also coming up about 6 or 7 km from the LAC in the Middle sector, according to official sources and, in some areas, the frequency of patrolling has gone up significantly.
SPG to be headed by ADG rank officer, says Home Ministry
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday notified fresh rules for the elite Special Protection Group (SPG) that as of date only protects the Prime Minister.
New committee set up to oversee cheetah project
ICRA reports decline in collection efficiency for unsecured asset classes like microfinance, personal loans, and SME loans in FY2025.
MTNL shares surge 18% after earning ₹2,134.61 crore from land monetisation, government informs Parliament. Market benchmarks rise.
February 2025 saw a 2% increase in passenger vehicle sales in India, with upcoming festivals expected to boost demand.
Fitch Ratings revises outlook on Adani Group entities to Stable, affirms 'BBB-' rating, and takes rating action on other bonds.
Equity market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rise on strong domestic data and global trends, led by ICICI Bank and Reliance: Follow The Hindu’s updates on the Sensex and Nifty
Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic’s game unit, including the studio behind Pokemon Go.
Follow The Hindu’s updates on the rupee : Mumbai forex analysts report on rupee's gains against the dollar amid global tariff tensions and economic data.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft, Bloomberg News reported.
Intel hires semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to revive struggling company amid leadership changes and financial challenges.
Nandan Nilekani predicts India as top IPO market by 2035 with 1 million startups and $8 trillion economy potential.
BNW Developments partners with Taj to bring luxury living to UAE's Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
Equity indices Sensex and Nifty close lower amid global economic concerns, with IT and telecom stocks leading the decline.
Rupee closes at 87.19 against US dollar amid tariff uncertainties, crude oil prices, and global market volatility.