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India & global gold/silver market volatility – Sept 2026

148 clusters · 387 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Indian bullion market sees decline in gold and silver prices

In early September 2026, the Indian and global gold and silver markets entered a period of intense volatility. Following sharp declines on September 2, where gold hit a three-week low, prices began to fluctuate due to sh

India EPF rules and 2026 scheme updates

10 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EPFO updates rules for EPF advance withdrawals

In July 2026, Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) rules were clarified: withdrawals after five years of continuous service are tax-exempt, while earlier withdrawals trigger TDS only on amounts of ₹50,000 or more if a PAN is

India's E20 ethanol policy faces protests and compatibility

69 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: India seeks new uses for surplus ethanol beyond E20 blending

India’s mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) programme faces intensifying political and industry scrutiny. While the government maintains the blend reduces CO2 emissions and saves foreign exchange, opposition leade

India energy security and Strait of Hormuz crisis

71 clusters · 163 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India emerges as supply chain alternative amid Gulf volatility

By September 2026, India’s energy strategy has shifted from emergency response toward building permanent national resilience following the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The crisis, triggered by military strikes by the United

India EPFO reforms and digital account integration

70 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: EPFO expands digital services for UAN management via UMANG app

In May 2026, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced an 8.25% interest rate for FY 2025-26. June saw the launch of EPFO 3.0, a digital overhaul featuring UPI and ATM withdrawal capabilities, faster cl

India sugar supply and price control measures

12 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: India sugar and jaggery markets see divergent price trends

In late July, the Indian government halted sugar exports and introduced strict dealer stock limits to curb hoarding ahead of the October–November festive season. Following a production shortfall where output fell approxi

India 2026 income tax filing season

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Income tax return deadline set for August 31 for non-audit taxpayers

As the August 31 deadline for non-audit taxpayers approaches, specific details regarding late filings and penalties have become clear. This deadline applies to individuals with business or professional income, such as fr

India’s UPI Growth and Merchant Fee Debate

26 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: NPCI introduces new UPI transaction limits and security features

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to process tens of billions of transactions each month, with July 2026 recording about 23.6-23.7 billion transactions worth roughly ₹29.9 trillion. The system now permit

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 107; 1.37 million affected

37 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Assam floods cause 107 deaths and affect 1.37 million people

Monsoon floods in Assam have caused at least 107 deaths and affected approximately 1.37 million people across 10 districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that flooding has impacted 456 villages an

India 2026 recruitment drive expands

12 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: India recruitment: NIC, East Coast Railway, and RITES announce vacancies

The mid‑2026 hiring surge in India continues to expand across education, engineering, and government sectors. The Union Public Service Commission announced 828 vacancies in Delhi’s Education Department, while the Nationa

Gen Z political activism in India and the US

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Gen Z influence emerges in shifting Indian political landscape

In late July, analysts noted that student protests over exam paper leaks and teacher recruitment in Andhra Pradesh were being framed as part of a broader “Gen Z” uprising, with opposition parties seeking to harness youth

Sanitation worker fatalities and safety in India

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: National Commission for Safai Karamcharis approves compensation for 1,223 sanitation worker deaths

The rights organization Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) has accused the Indian government of underreporting fatalities among sanitation workers cleaning sewers and septic tanks. While the Minister of State for Social Just

India highway tolling upgrades and infrastructure projects

14 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: NHAI expands digital local toll pass to 121 plazas

In late May 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued tenders for extensive highway projects across several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh. B

India floating solar and residential solar expansion

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: India expands solar energy through residential and floating projects

In late July 2026, the Indian Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a budget of ₹5,070 crore to develop 5 GW of floating solar photovoltaic cap

Exam fraud protests, minister resignation, Jharkhand sit-in

278 clusters · 818 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Youth protests in India lead to education minister resignation

The 2024 NEET-UG paper-leak protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on 25 July. Following violent demonstrations in Delhi, police compiled doss