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Friday, June 19, 2026
TopicDirect Benefit Scheme

Topic: Direct Benefit Scheme

In backdrop of ‘thrilling’ Jio IPO, global media lists problems that dog India’s family-run conglomerates

Jio is set to become the largest telco ever to go public in India. Global media hails it as a ‘thrilling story’, but says there's also a big reason to worry: India’s corporate governance record.

Glitches, poor coverage: India’s digital payment failing labourers when they need it most

Developing countries such as Thailand and Kenya have already scaled up their infrastructure to deploy Covid relief efforts. Here's how India can fix its cash transfer system.

Modi’s pet cash transfer scheme gets thumbs down from Paswan & Maneka ministries

The Prime Minister’s Office wanted the WCD ministry to implement a cash transfer scheme instead of foodgrains, but Maneka Gandhi decided to stop it.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy cannot be changed. A true leader must know when to step down

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a legendary figure, but the numbers are hard to ignore. Against DR Congo, he failed to register a shot on target despite Portugal dominating possession.

India’s Russian oil imports set to hit all-time high this month, ahead of Iran crude comeback

Kpler data shows India's Russian oil imports are on track to reach 2.25 mbpd in June 2026, as prospects of Iranian crude returning to India grow after US-Iran agreement.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.