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Gsec to FAR: Explaining key terms behind India's global bond index push

The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know

Vizag mishap: Centre announces ₹25 lakh ex gratia, jobs for victims' kin

A severe explosion erupted at the Steel Melt Shop-1 of the plant during casting operations involving molten steel on Monday evening, killing eight workers and injuring six others

Strong quake in Philippines: How strong earthquakes can trigger tsunamis

Unlike regular wind-generated sea waves, which usually have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 feet, tsunami waves can have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 miles in the deep ocean

Heatwave intensifies over Delhi, northwest India; monsoon advances further

Temperatures are expected to rise across north and central India over the next two days before thunderstorms and rain bring relief; meanwhile southwest monsoon has advanced further into India

Eight killed, six injured in blast at RINL's Visakhapatnam steel plant

The explosion occurred during casting operations at Steel Melt Shop-1, prompting separate investigations by RINL and an external committee appointed by the Steel Ministry

CBSE defends post-result portal, says 160K students filed requests

Board says its post-result services portal remained fully functional under continuous monitoring, even as students reported access issues and technical glitches

At least eight workers killed in Vizag steel plant as molten iron spills

"Eight workers were killed, and six others were injured, some of them grievously, an official told PTI

'City will suffocate': Delhi HC on Centre's move to reclaim Polo Club land

Court questions government's plans for heritage sporting properties, warning that further loss of open spaces could worsen living conditions in the capital

Delhi High Court notice to govt, CBSE on Class 12th marking system

The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court examined separate matters involving a withheld Class XII result and concerns over CBSE's On-Screen Marking system

NDA to mark 12 years in govt with month-long outreach on key achievements

PM Modi said 'Garib Kalyan' has been central to 12 years of NDA rule as BJP launches a month-long campaign highlighting key welfare and governance reforms

For Kashmir's apple farmers, hailstorms now threaten more than fruit

Repeated hailstorms are battering Jammu and Kashmir's apple belt during crucial fruit-setting season, raising fears that climate change could reshape the Valley's most important horticulture industry

Heat, humidity during India's monsoon may extend summer heat stress: Study

The study shows that from 1979 to 2021, uncompensable heat stress has become more frequent and is significantly affecting more areas across India

Rajya Sabha elections 2026: How elections take place for the Upper House

Representatives of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House) are elected for a period of six years. But one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray quits party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

In his resignation letter, Ray said he was relinquishing his parliamentary membership and severing association with the TMC

Kharge calls for unity in INDIA bloc to confront challenges facing country

Kharge charged that the assault on the Constitution continues and probe agencies are persistently being used as tools to harass, intimidate, and bully political opponents

Landlord not liable for tenant's environmental breaches: SC backs NGT order

A bench of Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Sanjeev Sachdeva refused to interfere with the Tribunal's November 14, 2025 order

Internet suspended in Jaipur ahead of JDA anti encroachment drive

Drive involves the removal of five religious structures, including a mosque, two temples, a satsang hall, and a mazar (shrine), which fall within the road's right-of-way

PM Modi hails 12 years of Garib Kalyan Yojana, highlights welfare gains

The Prime Minister also emphasised the role of technology, which has played a vital role in the Direct Benefit Transfer of governmental schemes towards the poor section of society

IIT panel grants clearance to CBSE evaluation portal after security review

This comes after the CBSE's re-evaluation portal was targeted by a large-scale cyberattack on June 3 in an apparent attempt to disrupt the ongoing verification and re-evaluation process

Heatwave likely to return to Delhi, northwest India; heavy rain in south

The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan as hot and dry weather regains strength across the region