Pralhad Joshi Takes Over as Union Education Minister, Calls Role New Territory

14 Indian firms including Zepto and Shiprocket set to raise Rs 25,000 cr via IPOs

India's primary market is gearing up for a busy period as over 14 companies prepare to launch initial public offerings. The upcoming IPOs are collectively expected to raise more than Rs 25,000 crore from investors. The firms span a range of sectors including quick commerce, housing finance, and education infrastructure. This wave of public offerings builds on the strong momentum the IPO market has maintained throughout the current year. Companies are looking to capitalise on improving investor sentiment to drive robust fundraising.

The Taliban's Trojan horse: What really happened after Afghanistan's opium ban

Sitharaman Says Government Did Not Attempt to Suppress Student Protests

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government never tried to stop student protests, speaking to NDTV at the Business Leadership Awards 2026. She acknowledged the energy of young protesters while noting that participation in protests is common among youth in every generation. Sitharaman's remarks came amid broader discussions around student demonstrations in the country. Her comments suggest the government's stance is one of tolerance rather than opposition toward such movements.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Citing Student Welfare

Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down from his position as India's Education Minister after four years in the role. In his resignation letter posted on X, Pradhan stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to protect students' futures. He also cited concerns about what he described as 'anti-national forces' attempting to exploit ongoing protests. Pradhan emphasized that preserving national unity was a key factor behind his resignation.