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SC asks Centre to respond to pleas on creamy layer exclusion for SCs, STs

The creamy layer principle was laid down in the famous Mandal Commission judgement and under the principle, the affluent people among OBCs were barred from taking quota benefits in admissions and jobs

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

VB-G RAM G law gender-inclusive with focus on women-led households: Govt

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said that under the VB-G RAM G scheme, at least one-third of all beneficiaries must be women

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

India-EU trade deal brings together one-fourth of world economy: Comm Secy

He said that the two sides offer a lot of synergies, which is important in today's world, where people are facing a lot of turmoil and challenges in global trade

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Govt to sell up to 5% in Bhel at ₹254 per share; OFS opens Wednesday

The issue will open for non-retail investors on Wednesday, while retail investors will get to put in price bid on Thursday

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

India ranks second globally in enterprise AI usage amid rising cyber risks

According to the report, Indian enterprises logged a staggering 82.3 billion AI/ML transactions between June and December 2025

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

Protest against India-US trade deal our only option: BKU's Rakesh Tikait

Speaking at a press conference here on the sidelines of a public meeting, Tikait compared the present situation with one in 1992, the period soon after India opened its economy

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to address RBI board on Feb 23

The government has announced a new roadmap to reduce debt-GDP ratio to about 50 per cent by March 2031 from 55.6 per cent in FY27

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

US seeking to block India, BRICS from buying Russian crude oil: Lavrov

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also accused the US of using "unfair methods" to suppress competitors by imposing sanctions on Russian oil companies

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

French Prez Macron to visit India from Feb 17 to 19 to attend AI summit

Macron will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi besides attending the AI Impact summit

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Resolve financial disputes peacefully: Delhi HC to Sunjay Kapur's family

During the hearing, Justice Pushkarna observed that the daughter-in-law should see that it was the plaintiff's husband who "founded everything" and fruits of his labour should be shared by all

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Andhra govt exempts ₹20 crore stamp duty, fees for BPCL refinery project

BPCL, which has a market cap of ₹1.67 lakh crore, is expected to set up a 9 to 12 MMTPA greenfield refinery cum petrochemical complex

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 4:53 PM IST

Pappu Yadav gets bail in forgery case, to stay in jail for separate case

The MP/MLA court here on Tuesday granted bail to independent MP Pappu Yadav in a three-decade-old forgery case.

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Ugly scenes were possible if BJP MPs had confronted Oppn in LS: Rijiju

Rijiju said the BJP women MPs have submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against the behaviour of the Congress members

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Thank ICC for this amicable solution to Pakistan impasse: Rajeev Shukla

I would like to thank the ICC chairman (Jay Shah) and its office-bearers on behalf of the BCCI for finding a very good solution, says BCCI vice-president

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Cricket behind in on-field communication vs other sports: Jos Buttler

Senior batter Jos Buttler said cricket lags other sports in relaying messages to players on the field, after coach Brendon McCullum was seen using a walkie-talkie to speak with England captain Brook

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Sharad Pawar stable, recovering well after chest infection: Doctors

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, admitted to a private hospital here following a chest infection, is stable and recovering well, doctors said on Tuesday.

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

PM Modi's degree row: Delhi HC gives DU 3 weeks to object to appeal delay

The appellants before the division bench are RTI activist Neeraj, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh, and advocate Mohd Irshad

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Advance search notice can derail probes in digital era: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a PIL challenging the scope of search and seizure powers under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act on the ground that it has the potential of misuse by the authorities

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Excise hike hurting farmers, may fuel illicit trade: Tobacco Board to FM

Steep tax increases heightened risk of accelerated illicit cigarette trade, which has emerged globally as a serious economic and governance challenge

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Cholamandalam Financial posts 27% rise in Q3FY26 profit to ₹1,386 crore

The city-headquartered company, part of the diversified Murugappa Group, had posted a profit after tax of ₹1,093 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:46 PM IST