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NCLT completely hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court raised concerns over MCA interference in NCLT administration, flagging staff shortages, poor infrastructure and outsourcing of recruitment to private firms

Income tax reassessment invalid without mandatory notice: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that failure to issue a mandatory notice under Section 143(2) invalidates income tax reassessment proceedings, even if taxpayers participate in them

India's NavIC navigation system awaits boost with ISRO's NVS-03 launch

ISRO is set to launch NVS-03 aboard GSLV-F18 on Friday to strengthen India's NavIC constellation, which currently has only three operational satellites for navigation services

SC questions Centre over fuel supply for vehicles running on 100% ethanol

The Supreme Court asked the Centre how it would ensure adequate ethanol supplies for E100 vehicles, while stressing the need to consider farmers' interests and environmental concerns.

Amid Gulf tensions, India's IG Defence partners with Oman's MSA Global

The partnership aims to co-develop and localise indigenous defence systems in Oman, including unmanned aerial platforms, counter-drone technologies and micro-missile systems

Rajasthan records rainfall deficit of over 20%, worst in 16 years

Over 20% rainfall shortfall triggers drought-like conditions, threatens Kharif output and raises concerns over rural demand

Rahul Gandhi backs IDBI Bank staff, questions Fairfax privatisation

In a letter to IDBI Bank employees, Rahul Gandhi questioned the government's decision to sell a majority stake to Fairfax, citing concerns over reservations, service conditions and public ownership

87% people in Delhi-NCR want other pollution sources tackled first: Survey

Delhi will bar non-BS-VI petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital from Nov 1 to Jan 31, 2027, affecting vehicles from Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad

CEA calls for economic resilience as India at 1991-like inflection point

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says India must pursue import substitution, strategic resilience and export competitiveness together to tackle structural challenges and global risks.

Sunil Bharti Mittal awarded France's Legion of Honour for business ties

France's highest civilian distinction acknowledges the Bharti Enterprises chairman's longstanding role in expanding business cooperation and strategic engagement between the two countries

PM-Kisan 24th instalment: PM Modi to release ₹18,680 crore on October 30

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, PM Narendra Modi will release over ₹18,680 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families. Beneficiaries can check their e-KYC and bank details afterwards

Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan on Nov 1: What conditions have police set?

The police have cleared the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan subject to conditions on CCTV, speeches, parking and crowd management

SC disposes of Mahua Moitra's plea on disclosure of AIF, FPI owners

The bench initially questioned Moitra for filing such a petition, saying she could have raised the issue in Parliament and sought a discussion on it

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra CM orders fast-track relief, early compensation

Naidu directed officials to expedite damage assessments and provide compensation to affected people, excluding crop losses, as a government order on compensation had already been issued

Neet paper leak case: Delhi court reserves order on framing charges

Special Judge Ajay Gupta said the order would be pronounced on November 18

Isro to launch NVS-03: What it means for India's NavIC navigation system

The launch of NVS-03 could help restore standalone positioning on NavIC, which currently has only three satellites providing navigation services against the four required

Akasa Air to boost pilot pay and benefits as it expands routes, fleet

Akasa Air will raise pilot salaries by up to 20% and expand leave and scheduling options as work-life balance and fatigue remain in focus across aviation

Delhi stays under blanket of poor air as AQI holds at 229, NCR air worsens

Uttam Nagar records the highest AQI at 339; Noida, Gurugram and Greater Noida also report elevated pollution levels

Wear, return, repeat: How festive shoppers are hurting online sellers

Small online sellers say customers returning ethnic wear after wearing it for festivals are leaving them with damaged inventory, mounting logistics costs and losses that can wipe out profits

Centre cuts MRPs for trade-margin-capped cancer meds by up to 93%

Major innovator brands see no price reductions despite cuts of up to 93 per cent for some cancer medicines; patient groups say PAP exclusions and data gaps have diluted relief