Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cabinet clears Bill to increase strength of SC judges to 38 from 34

PM's economic advisory panel flags demand surge for caregivers, seeks policy overhaul for sector

India's Prime Minister's economic advisory panel recommends a major revamp of the care sector. Demand for caregivers is expected to surge past 30 million by 2050. The panel suggests a dedicated fund and building a skilled workforce. Corporate social responsibility funds could be directed towards care projects. This aims to create jobs and support families.

Sugarcane FRP hiked to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 season

Farmers will receive a premium of ₹3.56 per quintal for every 0.1% increase in recovery above this level, with a corresponding reduction for lower recovery.

Rare caracals spotted in Thar Desert near India-Pakistan border

The feline’s population has declined by more than 95% due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and retaliatory killings

India-UAE, India-U.S. among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN

The report said that around 3.2 million Indian migrants were living in the United States in 2024, the second largest foreign-born group after Mexicans.