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SC sends Vedanta buyback fraud case back to SAT for fresh examination

The Supreme Court asked SAT to reconsider Sebi's fraud allegations against Vedanta, citing discrepancies in trading data and contradictions in the regulator's investigation

Policy must balance innovation with accountability, resilience: RBI Dy Guv

Policy should provide room for innovation to grow while ensuring that accountability and resilience grow alongside it, RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said on Wednesday.

Sugar imports remain viable despite fall in domestic prices: ISMA

Sugar imports continue to make commercial sense even as domestic prices of the sweetener soften, Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) President Niraj Shirgaokar said

Common tech dependencies could amplify financial system risks: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain cautioned that reliance on a small group of cloud, technology and AI model providers could transmit disruptions across financial institutions

Rupee falls past 95/$ as crude surges; RBI steps in with dollar sales

The rupee touched a low of 95.23 against the dollar before settling at 95.11 as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel; dealers cited RBI intervention in spot and swap markets

Indus Waters dispute tests State sovereignty against international law

India's rejection of the 2026 Indus Waters arbitration ruling has sharpened a fundamental legal question: can a state disregard an award if it contests the tribunal's very jurisdiction?

Maharashtra to soon bring DELTA Act to tokenise immovable properties

The proposed DELTA Act will create a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets

Raghav Chadha's name added to Delhi electoral roll, AAP questions procedure

Raghav Chadha is back on Delhi's electoral roll after his name was removed from Punjab's draft list, with AAP raising questions over the process

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia files ₹2 cr defamation case against CJP and its leaders

Gaurav Bhatia has filed a defamation suit against the CJP, its founder Abhijeet Dipke, and its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka over allegedly defamatory social media posts.

Brics Summit 2026: Inside India's year-long chairship, key agenda

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with leaders set to discuss security, growth, innovation, sustainability and Global South priorities

Brics ministerial meetings: What India's 2026 chairship delivered

The outcomes from ministerial and heads of agencies meetings cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture, health and other areas

Brics 2026: India advances cooperation on MSMEs, startups, supply chains

India's Brics chairship has yielded 20 outcomes across agriculture, health, energy, urban infrastructure, MSMEs, startups and trade, with a focus on practical cooperation

Delhi building collapse: HC seeks govt's reply on hostel facilities for DU

The plea by NSUI president Vinod Jakhar has been filed in the wake of the collapse of a Satya Niketan building

Mumbai food safety crackdown: What FDA found at IRCTC kitchen, Iskcon Juhu

Inspections led by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe uncovered poor sanitation, choked drains and gaps in food-safety records across several Mumbai establishments

PVR, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cess; Karnataka HC seeks state reply

PVR INOX and the Multiplex Association have challenged Karnataka's 2% cinema cess, saying it cannot be collected before the law officially comes into force

Aadhaar prepares to scale authentications to 300 million a day: UIDAI chief

UIDAI is also working on a 10-year technology roadmap that includes post-quantum cryptography, AI-based fraud detection and possible Aadhaar authentication outside India

Over 4 million hit by floods in Bihar as rivers cross danger levels

A total of 723 community kitchens are currently being operated in various districts for flood-affected people

How Indore lost India's clean-air crown to Lucknow in 2026 survey

Indore, which topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan in 2025 with a perfect score, has been pushed to second place after Lucknow narrowly took the lead this year

Delhi CM orders inspections of illegal constructions, action to follow

CM Gupta has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to launch a crackdown on illegal constructions, including carrying out demolition action