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Sugar prices soar to ₹70 per kg ahead of festive season in West Bengal

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh blamed the sugar price spike on hoarding and not on ethanol blending

SC cuts judicial service exam practice requirement from 3 years to 1

The bench said that candidates appearing in judicial exams notified between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 are eligible regardless of prior experience

Old Delhi makeover: MPD-2047 proposes boutique hotels, godown relocation

MPD-2047 proposes a heritage-led makeover of Old Delhi, with TDR for conservation, adaptive reuse of buildings, boutique hotels, phased godown relocation, better logistics and pedestrian infra

From Ridge to Yamuna: Delhi plans a 200-km green-blue ecological network

India's national capital is set for a major urban revamp under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047, with green-blue infrastructure at its heart

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy denied permission by Centre to visit US

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to visit the US, the CMO said on Friday.

Can Delhi's infrastructure handle 32 million people? MPD gives the numbers

From water and sewage to waste management, drainage and power infrastructure, here's what the Master Plan for Delhi says will be needed to support a projected 32 million people by 2047

Delhi wants to stay open longer: What MPD-2047's 24-hour city vision means

Delhi's new master plan proposes a "24-hour city", with selected areas staying active longer to boost nightlife, tourism, jobs and the local economy

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across India as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain likely in parts of north, east and central India; Delhi may see light rain on Friday, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast over the capital and neighbouring states on Saturday

Elon Musk pitches Starlink as way to connect 'least served' in rural India

Starlink, operated by Musk's SpaceX, provides internet connectivity through a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites and has been seeking regulatory approvals to launch its services in India

MPD-2047 proposes 41-62 acres for Delhi's semiconductor, drone, AI hubs

Delhi's IT department has sought 41-62 acres for four technology projects under MPD-2047, including semiconductor and electronics, drone innovation, a digital hub, and AI-enabled data infrastructure

22 Indians aboard two ships hijacked by pirates near Yemen, Somalia

Two vessels carrying 22 Indians were hijacked in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia. While 16 were aboard a tanker seized in the Gulf of Aden, six were on a cargo ship near Somalia's Puntland

J'khand HC stays cancellation of appointments through 11th, 13th JPSC exams

The development came after successful candidates of the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations protested as they are afraid of losing their jobs.

Andaman-Nicobar admin withdraws EoI for AI data centre in Great Nicobar

In a notice issued on August 14, the administration said the Expression of Interest (EOI), dated August 10, was withdrawn "with immediate effect".

India calls for joint advocacy for standards in global telecom, ICT bodies

Finalisation of technology standards leads to the development of products that come into use years after the standards are frozen.

K'taka orders MUDA to cancel illegal allotment of 1,100 alternative sites

With this order, about 1,100 illegally allotted alternative sites worth Rs 2,000 crore will be cancelled in Mysuru city by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), authorities said.

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027

CAQM has ordered a phased shift towards electric N1 and N2 light goods vehicles across Delhi-NCR, with restrictions extending to high-density districts and the wider region

SC asks RCom to approach HC over DoT move to encash ₹802 cr bank guarantee

Supreme Court declines RCom's request for one-week interim protection but clarifies that it has not examined the merits of the challenge to the DoT's action

PM Modi calls for better use of govt data, greater interoperability

PM Modi urges government departments to break data silos, improve interoperability and use AI with human judgement to strengthen governance and connectivity

SC forms new 3-judge Bench to hear review pleas against 2022 PMLA verdict

Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant will consider challenges to the landmark ruling that upheld key PMLA provisions, including stringent bail conditions and the reverse burden of proof

Strong demand at RBI liquidity mop-up auctions; another ₹1.5 trn on Friday

RBI receives cumulative bids of Rs 1.91 trillion against the notified Rs 1.5 trillion as banks seek higher returns amid surplus liquidity and softer overnight rates