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Minister slams misinformation on Aravallis, says SC backs green safeguards

Yadav said the apex court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills and its approval of sustainable mining norms marked a major moment for environmental governance

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 8:50 PM IST

Larry Ellison offers $40 bn guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros bid

After Warner Bros board rejected its offer, Paramount Skydance said Larry Ellison will provide a $40.4 billion irrevocable personal guarantee backing its $108.4 billion bid

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 8:33 PM IST

US welcomes India's SHANTI Bill as boost to energy security, nuclear ties

SHANTI stands for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025. Parliament passed the legislation last week

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

Eight core sectors rebound to 1.8% growth in November after October dip

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that cement, steel, fertilisers and coal registered positive growth, while crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and electricity recorded declines

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 6:49 PM IST

Germany, UAE draw Indian students as post-study work steers choices

A new Leap Scholar report shows Indian students are choosing destinations based on costs, work rights and ROI rather than university rankings

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 5:37 PM IST

H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution

Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput share small habits that keep their kids healthy

Actor Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira reveal how consistency, family involvement and simple food practices shape their children's everyday health

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

ITR refund stuck? Experts warn December 31 delays could block revisions

'Act fast: Rectification can save your refund if ITR isn't processed by year-end,' say experts

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 5:06 PM IST

Who is Motaleb Sikdar? Bangladeshi leader shot at days after Hadi's death

Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, a 42-year-old leader, was shot in Khulna while preparing for a labour rally, amid unrest in Bangladesh after Osman Hadi's killing

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

Year-end travel sees Indians spend on comfort and pilgrimages: Report

Top destinations Indians are booking for year-end travel

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?

The Confederation of Indian Industry expects the FY27 Budget to focus strongly on boosting investments to sustain India's high growth momentum

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

Delhi-NCR jurisdiction ambiguities helping criminals evade trial, says SC

Last week, the apex court stressed the urgent need for an effective legal mechanism to deal with inter-state complications that frequently derail trials in grave offences under Central Penal Laws

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:21 PM IST

'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called the India-New Zealand FTA a "low-quality deal", criticising its impact on dairy, labour mobility and migration

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:17 PM IST

How fatherhood helped Ed Sheeran lose 14 kg and transform his health

Fatherhood, not fame, became the turning point in Ed Sheeran's health journey, prompting gradual lifestyle changes that improved both his physical and mental wellbeing

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:01 PM IST

Thailand pips UAE to emerges as top New Year destination for Indians

Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia rounded off the top five international destinations for 2025, according to year-end travel trends by MakeMyTrip

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report

In India, where 800 employees and 50 employers were surveyed, a strong environment supports employee engagement and resilience in the changing AI landscape

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

India will never open up dairy sector: Commerce Minister on New Zealand FTA

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India has protected dairy and key farm sectors in the India-New Zealand FTA, underlining that dairy will never be opened up in trade negotiations

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 3:25 PM IST

US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained

Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

M&As, PE bets and big exits: How India's corporate story unfolded in 2025

India's corporate industry in 2025 saw major mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and big exits. Here's a look at key deals and moves

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

2025's most overlooked tax-saving opportunities: See which ones you missed

From Section 80D to home-loan perks, here's what many taxpayers overlooked last year

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST