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Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister

He said those who do not meet the Centre's eligibility criteria for Ayushman Bharat would be covered by a state government's Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, which would also be launched on the same day

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumously

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, to defence forces and central armed police forces personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.

BSNL expands indigenous 4G network in J&K, Ladakh; unveils I-Day offers

The state-run telecom operator has also launched a ₹1,111 fibre plan with speeds of up to 200 Mbps, 5,000 GB monthly data and 25-plus OTT platforms.

Defence projects worth over ₹8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh

Singh also said that India has emerged as a major power in global defence manufacturing, with exports of military hardware surging to Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26

HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to produce LCH Prachand

HAL has augmented the capacity and already commenced production of the 156 Prachand LCHs ordered for the Indian Armed Forces at its new helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka

Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam meets top executives during India visit

Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO and MD next month, taking charge as the airline pursues expansion plans amid external headwinds.

Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging in several areas as orange alert continues

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, leading to waterlogging in multiple areas as the city remained under an 'orange alert'.

Kalpataru Projects International bags new orders worth ₹3526 crore

Kalpataru Projects International on Friday said the company has secured new orders worth Rs 3526 crore.

Reliance, Rolls-Royce to develop indigenous combat engine for AMCA together

The proposed partnership would combine Britain's storied aero-engine maker's technology and expertise with Reliance's technology, manufacturing and execution capabilities to develop AMCA engine

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders

The Finance Ministry has advised central government entities to avoid disproportionately high turnover, payroll and staffing requirements in GeM consultancy tenders

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹206 cr, revenue at ₹735 cr

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹480.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal

India's exports to FTA partners surge in Q1, Singapore shipments rise 100%

The data showed that exports to Singapore surged 101.2 per cent to $6.52 billion during April-June 2026, from $3.24 billion in the year-ago period

CRPF bags highest 86 gallantry, service medals among paramilitary forces

The country's largest paramilitary force received 24 gallantry medals (GM), five President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 57 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM)

Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threats ahead of I-Day, declared hoax

Police declared all threats to be a hoax after carrying out searches and security checks

Ashok Leyland Q1FY27 results: Net profit rises 1.5% to ₹667.77 crore

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹657.72 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal

7 states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 1.2 mn jobs by 2031: CBRE

As per the report, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are targeting setting up of around 1,380 GCCs in their states

USFDA issues warning letter to Aurobindo Pharma's Telangana facility

Aurobindo Pharma said it remains committed to working closely with the US FDA and continues to enhance its compliance on an ongoing basis

Indians, Pakistanis view each other as top geopolitical threat: Survey

According to American think tank Pew Research, 54% of surveyed adults in India described Pakistan as their greatest geopolitical threat, followed by China at 21%

Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027; caste, SC, ST status included

The order from Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan notifies questions such as whether the person belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe and their caste

NALSAR row: SC pulls up BCI over circular, backs students' right to protest

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the BCI has nothing to do in the matter as it was a dialogue between him and the students