Finance Ministry did not declare a 5-day workweek for banks; viral gazette notification is fake

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India’s NGOs at a new funding crossroads.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s non-governmental organisations must navigate shifting foreign and domestic funding sources Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates.

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “ET Graphics: Factory engine revs up jobs and earnings rise.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s factory workforce crossed 20 million in 2024-25, driven by gains in West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh and sectors such as food products and electrical equipment. Industrial GVA rose 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore, while average earnings increased to Rs 3.8 lakh. Productivity edged up to

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposure.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The government is seeking to channel more pension savings into India’s long-term infrastructure needs, with PFRDA chairman S Ramann saying the regulator is exploring additional avenues, including direct exposure to large projects. CEA V Anantha Nageswaran called pension savings

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Govt limits sugar stock limit to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[The Centre will implement new stock limits for sugar dealers starting October 15 until November 30. The inventory cap has been set at 1,000 quintals with a 15-day holding period. This decision follows a notable decrease in ex-mill sugar prices and aims to control hoarding during the festiv