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India’s $1/Hour House Help Revolution: Startups Chase $9BN Market Amid Safety & Profitability Concerns 0
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- April 16, 2026
New Delhi, April 2026 — A disruptive new “gig economy” is sweeping through India’s major metros, offering professional domestic help for as little as ₹99 ($1) per hour. While the trend is being hailed as a major convenience for the urban middle class, it has also sparked a high-stakes debate over worker safety and the
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Gaming Industry Eyes Wellness Market as Casual Mobile Games Show Mental Health Benefits 0
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- April 14, 2026
A growing body of research suggests that casual mobile games may offer measurable mental health benefits, prompting India’s gaming industry to explore wellness-focused game development. Industry analysts predict the therapeutic gaming segment could reach ₹2,500 crore in India by 2028 as developers pivot toward stress-relief and mindfulness-oriented titles. New Delhi, April 2026 — India’s mobile
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Spark India’s Emergency Oil Security Review 0
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- April 13, 2026
India has convened an emergency meeting of its energy security council following reports of potential US naval operations near the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 60% of India’s crude oil imports transit. The Ministry of Petroleum is now assessing strategic reserve levels and alternative supply routes amid fears of a prolonged Gulf disruption. New
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Supreme Court Verdict in Sathankulam Case Reignites Debate on Death Penalty Standards for Police Brutality 0
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- April 13, 2026
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the Sathankulam custodial deaths case has thrust India’s “rarest of rare” doctrine back into national spotlight, raising urgent questions about accountability for law enforcement officers who commit fatal abuse. Legal experts say the verdict could establish new precedent for how courts evaluate police torture cases under capital punishment guidelines.
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Centre Expands GeM Portal Access to 500,000 Women-Led Enterprises Under New Market Inclusion Drive 0
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- April 13, 2026
The Union government has launched an expanded initiative to onboard 500,000 women-led micro and small enterprises onto the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) by March 2027, aiming to secure Rs 25,000 crore in public procurement contracts for female entrepreneurs. The move builds on existing procurement mandates requiring 3% of government purchases from women-owned businesses, a target most
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Government Launches Rs 200 Crore Initiative to Connect Women Entrepreneurs with Mainstream Markets 0
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- April 13, 2026
The Indian government has unveiled Womaniya, a comprehensive programme designed to eliminate market access barriers for women-led micro-enterprises across rural and semi-urban India. The initiative aims to integrate over 500,000 women entrepreneurs into formal supply chains and e-commerce platforms within the next three years. New Delhi, April 2026 — The Ministry of Women and Child
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