Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Independent Journalism · Est. 2026
ACUMEN
World
National
Technology
Culture
Economy
Newsletter
For YouWorldNationalTechnologyCultureEconomyNewsletter
All Stories

National

1800 articles · sorted by newest first

AllPolitics & LawBusiness & EconomySociety & CultureEnvironment

Latest in National

Latest in National
20 results
National 9/17/2026

Supreme Court Slams 'Midnight Seizures,' Orders ₹10 Lakh Payout for Forced Truck Repossession

India's Supreme Court just delivered a sharp message to finance companies: illegal vehicle seizures, especially those carried out forcefully and at night, will not be tolerated. In a landmark ruling, the court ordered Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited to pay ₹10 lakh as compensation to a truck owner for the illegal repossession of his vehicle, calling out such actions as 'goondaism'. This ruling firmly reminds lenders that even loan defaults don't give them a free pass to break the law.

Editorial Team1 min
Supreme Court Slams 'Midnight Seizures,' Orders ₹10 Lakh Payout for Forced Truck Repossession
National 9/17/2026

Maharashtra FDA Uncovers Massive Medical Device Markups, Demands National Price Controls

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has sent shockwaves across India's healthcare sector, revealing exorbitant markups of up to 2,841% on essential medical products like IV sets and 747% on syringes, following a state-wide survey. This expose highlights a critical issue where patients are significantly overcharged for hospital consumables, often without any knowledge of the actual procurement costs.

Editorial Team1 min
Maharashtra FDA Uncovers Massive Medical Device Markups, Demands National Price Controls
National 9/17/2026

Manipur's Ethnic Strife Plunges State into Rs 1,200 Crore GST Revenue Crisis

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh just revealed a staggering financial blow: the state has lost over Rs 1,200 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue between 2023 and 2026, all thanks to its persistent ethnic conflict. Speaking at the 52nd Foundation Day of the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) in Imphal on Wednesday, the Chief Minister underscored how this drastic decline has put immense pressure on Manipur's economy.

Editorial Team1 min
Manipur's Ethnic Strife Plunges State into Rs 1,200 Crore GST Revenue Crisis
National 9/17/2026

Diwali Sweets to Get Pricier: India's Sugar Shortfall Sparks Festive Price Hike

Get ready to shell out more for your favourite festive treats, as India's sugar supply crunch is driving up prices just in time for Diwali. The country's sugar production for the 2025-26 season dropped significantly to around 306 lakh tonnes (LMT) from an initial estimate of 343 LMT, mainly due to unexpected crop diseases and heavy rainfall. This shortfall has already sent average retail sugar prices soaring by over 15% in a month, from around ₹48 per kg in July to ₹55.70 per kg by late August 2026, hitting ₹62 per kg in early September before slightly easing.

Editorial Team1 min
Diwali Sweets to Get Pricier: India's Sugar Shortfall Sparks Festive Price Hike
National 9/16/2026

Silent Killer: Lung Cancer Surge Among Indian Non-Smokers Demands Urgent Action

A concerning new health crisis is gripping India: lung cancer, once thought to primarily affect smokers, is now tragically claiming the lives of a growing number of non-smokers, especially women and younger adults. Recent data reveals it has tragically become the country's deadliest cancer, surpassing all other malignancies in mortality despite not being the most common in incidence. This alarming shift is forcing doctors and policymakers to rethink traditional perceptions of lung cancer and its causes.

Editorial Team1 min
Silent Killer: Lung Cancer Surge Among Indian Non-Smokers Demands Urgent Action
National 9/16/2026

UPI's New Era: Merchants Pay to Play, Funding Future of India's Digital Payments

Starting October 15, 2026, a significant shift in India's digital payments landscape will see merchants bearing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000. This move, mandated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), aims to inject much-needed funds into the burgeoning UPI ecosystem, ensuring its long-term sustainability and continued innovation without directly impacting customers. Person-to-person (P2P) transfers and smaller merchant payments below the ₹2,000 threshold will remain entirely free.

Editorial Team1 min
National 9/16/2026

Fake Freedom Fighter Certificates: 4 Students Booked, MBBS Admissions Cancelled in Uttarakhand

Four medical aspirants in Uttarakhand have had their MBBS admissions cancelled after a probe found they used fake certificates claiming to be dependents of freedom fighters to secure seats under a special quota. Criminal charges, known as First Information Reports or FIRs, have been filed against the four students—Tripti, Khushi, Pari, and Swati—along with one parent, Uma Devi, under India's new criminal code, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This breaking news highlights a significant fraud detected by authorities after a formal complaint sparked a detailed investigation.

Editorial Team1 min
Fake Freedom Fighter Certificates: 4 Students Booked, MBBS Admissions Cancelled in Uttarakhand
National 9/16/2026

Assam Unveils Bold Rs 50,000 Crore Vision for 2047 Development Push

In a major stride towards transforming the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a substantial Rs 50,000 crore investment plan under the ambitious 'Viksit Assam 2047' vision. This pivotal declaration, made after a two-day District Commissioners' Conference that concluded in Jorhat on September 14, 2026, signals a concerted push to overhaul government infrastructure across critical sectors like education, health, and sports.

Editorial Team1 min
Assam Unveils Bold Rs 50,000 Crore Vision for 2047 Development Push
National 9/16/2026

India Locks In Zero UPI Fees for P2P Transfers, Introduces MDR for Larger Merchant Payments

In a significant development for India's digital economy, the government has confirmed that all Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will remain completely free of charge, regardless of the amount. However, effective October 15, 2026, a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be applied to Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding ₹2,000, signaling a strategic shift in the monetization model for the widely used digital payment system.

Editorial Team1 min
India Locks In Zero UPI Fees for P2P Transfers, Introduces MDR for Larger Merchant Payments
National 9/15/2026

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over New UPI Fees, Sparks Digital Payment Debate

Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the Centre (Indian Government), accusing it of 'quietly opening the door to imposing fees on UPI' despite initial promises of free digital transactions. This comes after the government, via the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), announced a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, set to take effect from October 15, 2026. Gandhi argued that while the government states consumers will not be charged directly, these fees on merchants will ultimately be passed on through higher prices.

Editorial Team1 min
Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over New UPI Fees, Sparks Digital Payment Debate
National 9/15/2026

Tata Power Faces $640 Million Payout After Singapore Court Upholds Arbitration Award

India's Tata Power Company Limited is staring down a massive US$640 million payout after the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) on August 26, 2026, dismissed its challenge to a significant arbitration award. The ruling mandates Tata Power to pay Kleros Capital Partners Limited, an investment firm, following a dispute over a failed coal mining project in Russia. This setback not only carries a hefty financial consequence but also puts a sharp spotlight on the crucial rules surrounding arbitrator impartiality and the often-debated role of third-party funding in international commercial disputes.

Editorial Team1 min
Tata Power Faces $640 Million Payout After Singapore Court Upholds Arbitration Award
National 9/15/2026

Supreme Court Demands Answers: Education Secretary Faces Contempt Over Child School Regulations

India's Supreme Court has issued a notice to T.K. Anil Kumar, the School Education Secretary, on a contempt plea, demanding his response within four weeks. The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, alleges that the Secretary failed to act on an earlier Supreme Court order to consider regulating all educational institutions, including those giving religious instruction, for children under 14 years of age. This move puts the spotlight squarely on the government's commitment to ensuring oversight and quality in foundational education across the country.

Editorial Team1 min
Supreme Court Demands Answers: Education Secretary Faces Contempt Over Child School Regulations
National 9/15/2026

India's Firm Stance: Meta Now Directly Reports Child Safety Crimes to Authorities

In a landmark move, Meta has agreed to directly report child safety cases to India's cybercrime portal, managed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), marking the first time a major global tech company has established such a direct reporting pipeline with Indian law enforcement. This decision follows intense pressure from the Indian government, which has made it clear that online child safety is a 'non-negotiable' principle for any platform operating within the country, threatening administrative action against non-compliant entities.

Editorial Team1 min
India's Firm Stance: Meta Now Directly Reports Child Safety Crimes to Authorities
National 9/15/2026

Tamil Nadu Breaks New Ground: Infertility Care Joins Family Welfare Amidst Demographic Shift

Tamil Nadu has become the first state in India to weave infertility care directly into its government-run family welfare programme, a bold move aiming to tackle a sharp decline in registered births and a rapidly aging population. This groundbreaking policy shifts the program's traditional focus from birth control to also helping couples struggling to conceive, signalling a significant pivot in the state's approach to demographic challenges.

Editorial Team1 min
National 9/15/2026

Meta Shifts Gears: Direct Reporting of Child Abuse Cases to Indian Authorities

In a major shift, tech giant Meta has agreed to directly report child safety cases, including Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM), to India's cybercrime authorities, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). This move marks a significant departure from its previous practice of reporting such incidents to the U.S.-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), making Meta the first major tech company to establish a direct reporting channel with Indian law enforcement on child safety. The decision comes after intense pressure from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of India, which has emphasized that the online safety of children is 'non-negotiable' for platforms operating in the country.

Editorial Team1 min
Meta Shifts Gears: Direct Reporting of Child Abuse Cases to Indian Authorities
National 9/15/2026

India's Learning Gap Persists: ASER Reports Highlight Foundational Challenges, Digital Divide

India is still grappling with significant learning challenges, with the latest Annual Status of Education Reports (ASER) from NGO Pratham painting a mixed picture of progress and persistent gaps. While ASER 2024 indicated some recovery in basic reading and arithmetic skills post-COVID among younger students, the ASER 2023 'Beyond Basics' survey for 14-18 year-olds revealed a worrying reality: a quarter struggle with basic reading and over half cannot solve simple three-digit division problems. This ongoing 'learning crisis' highlights the urgent need for focused educational reforms.

Editorial Team1 min
India's Learning Gap Persists: ASER Reports Highlight Foundational Challenges, Digital Divide
National 9/15/2026

G12R Solar Cells Reshape India's Green Energy Future as Manufacturers Race to Adapt

Indian solar manufacturers are rapidly switching to G12R-based TOPCon solar cells, a major change that will make solar power projects cheaper and more powerful across the country. This shift has become clear in recent months, especially after the latest update to the government's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II in August 2026, which now includes new G12R versions from big players like Emmvee Energy, Waaree Energies, and Avaada Electro. This move helps India's solar industry build more locally-made, high-efficiency products, moving away from older technologies.

Editorial Team1 min
G12R Solar Cells Reshape India's Green Energy Future as Manufacturers Race to Adapt
National 9/15/2026

India Fortifies Military Drones Against Covert Chinese Component Threats

The Indian Army has launched a critical new facility, AASHVAST, in New Delhi to specifically detect hidden Chinese-made components, software flaws, and security risks in its military drones. This state-of-the-art laboratory, formally known as the 'Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats', goes beyond basic inspections to thoroughly examine both hardware and firmware, aiming to secure India's growing drone fleet from potential espionage.

Editorial Team1 min
India Fortifies Military Drones Against Covert Chinese Component Threats
National 9/15/2026

Srinagar's Sangarmal Project: A New Era of Economic Confidence for Kashmir

Kashmir is seeing a major economic boost with a consortium led by prominent businessman Mushtaq Chaya winning the Sangarmal land auction for a staggering Rs 421.75 crore. This landmark deal, secured in late August/early September 2026, paves the way for a massive Rs 1000 crore integrated commercial and hospitality hub in Srinagar, promising to create 10,000 jobs and reshape the region's economic landscape. The project is a strong signal of investor confidence, transforming a once underutilized area into a vibrant destination near key city landmarks like Lal Chowk and Dal Lake.

Editorial Team1 min
Srinagar's Sangarmal Project: A New Era of Economic Confidence for Kashmir
National 9/15/2026

DKMUL's Revenue Soars Past ₹1,270 Crore Amid Strategic Farmer Support and Product Innovation

The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (DKMUL) has hit a new financial high, reporting a turnover of ₹1,270 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, an 8.18% jump from the previous year's ₹1,174 crore. While this marks a significant revenue increase, net profit dipped to ₹10.61 crore from an all-time high of ₹12.79 crore (recorded in FY 2023-24), a strategic move reflecting DKMUL's deep commitment to its dairy farmers through enhanced subsidies and incentives, totaling over ₹2.6 crore for direct support and welfare programs. The union is also pushing forward with new Nandini protein beverages, including 'Nandini Protein Punch' and specialized whey-based functional drinks, to diversify its market offerings.

Editorial Team1 min
DKMUL's Revenue Soars Past ₹1,270 Crore Amid Strategic Farmer Support and Product Innovation
‹ Prev1…1516171819…90Next ›

Page 17 of 90 · 1800 articles

ACUMEN

Context-first journalism for a world overwhelmed by noise.

Get the App

Download for Android

Coverage

  • World
  • National
  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Culture
  • Newsletter

Company

  • About
  • Press
  • Ethics Policy
© 2026 Acumen News. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTermsCookies