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India housing market: premium growth and redevelopment shift

19 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Mumbai real estate developers launch new residential projects

India’s residential property sector continues its shift toward a quality-centric model, with premium housing above ₹1 crore now accounting for 63% of sales. While the sector reached a value of $3.5 to $4.0 billion in H1

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India 8th Pay Commission progress & salary updates

51 clusters · 56 sources · last updated

Latest: 8th Pay Commission holds consultations on salary and pension demands

The 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, continues its nationwide consultations regarding salary, allowances, and service conditions for central government employees. Following previous s

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National Herald money laundering case legal proceedings

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sonia and Rahul Gandhi file response in National Herald case

The National Herald money laundering case involving Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi has progressed through the Delhi High Court. Initially, the court postponed a hearing regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) crimina

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India digital rupee and tokenized bond pilot expansion

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: India pilots tokenised corporate bonds via blockchain

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expanding the scope and utility of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program. Initially focused on retail expansion, the program grew to include the territories of Chandiga

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Punjab government increases DA for employees and pensioners

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Punjab Government increases Dearness Allowance by 8%

Following prolonged strikes by approximately 300,000 government employees and 400,000 pensioners, the Punjab government has announced an eight per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann st

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BJP electoral strategy in Punjab

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: BJP demands equal seat-sharing for potential Punjab alliance

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated organizational and strategic preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. In early August, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon met with national leadership in

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Indian Union Territories reducing natural gas VAT

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Chandigarh reduces natural gas VAT from 12.5% to 5%

Various Indian Union Territories have implemented reductions in Value Added Tax (VAT) on natural gas to improve affordability for residents. In August 2026, Ladakh reduced its natural gas VAT from 21% to 5%. This decisi

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Shiromani Akali Dal protests in Punjab

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal leaders detained during Punjab corruption protest

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders were detained in Chandigarh during a protest march targeting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The protest, which included MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia, deman

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Punjab farmer protests at Chandigarh border

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Punjab farmers continue Chandigarh border protest

Farmers from Punjab, organized under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) banner, initiated a seven-day ‘pakka morcha’ protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border. The agitation involves 32 farmer organizations and focuses on sev

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US-Iran conflict and energy shocks drive oil volatility

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Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

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Medical recruitment in Indian healthcare institutions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: PGIMER announces recruitment for 60 positions

Medical institutions in India have announced various recruitment drives for clinical and support staff. In late August 2026, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh announced 131 vacancies for r

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Delhi-NCR monsoon rains and air quality trends

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: India: Monsoon rains impact regions as Delhi prepares for BRICS Summit

Delhi has seen improvements in air quality driven by both government initiatives and weather patterns. In early August, the Delhi government reported 137 clean-air days, surpassing previous years. Environment Minister Ma

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Death of Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur

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Latest: Manjeet Kaur: Indian influencer dies after being tied to tree and set on fire

Manjeet Kaur, a 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer, died on August 26, 2026, at a Chandigarh hospital following severe burn injuries sustained during an alleged abduction and attack in July. According to report

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