Shakur Basti

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Shakur Basti

A high-profile constituency, Shakur Basti is witnessing a contest between AAP’s Satyendar Jain and BJP’s Karnail Singh. Jain, a prominent AAP leader and minister, is emphasising his achievements in health and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Singh, associated with BJP’s temple cell, is trying to mobilise voters through religious and cultural appeals. 

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Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES July 26: IND's Jadumani best PAK's boxer; Muthupandi in action

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Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

TVS ILP plans up to ₹2,700 cr capex in bid to grow warehousing portfolio

The company is evaluating opportunities in cold storage and data centre sectors

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

1991 reforms trusted mkts; now RBI should trust exporters and importers

The government responded to a grave foreign exchange crisis by progressively liberalising, rather than perpetuating restrictions on access to foreign exchange and imports

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc planning ₹25K cr capex to expand refined metals capacity

Hindustan Zinc plans a ₹25,000 crore investment to expand refined zinc and lead capacity, targeting 2 million tonnes annually by FY30

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

VCs may warm up to high-tech startups later this year, shows data

VC funding in Indian chip and space startups is gaining momentum in 2026, aided by government support despite cautious investor sentiment

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Hero to TVS: Two-wheeler makers ride export wave, but watch road ahead

Hero, TVS, and Bajaj count on overseas markets while bracing for global uncertainty

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Bank of Baroda aims $3 bn in FCNR (B) deposits: MD & CEO Debadatta Chand

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Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Developers rethink IPO plans as housing mkt cools, sentiment becomes muted

Property developers are delaying IPO plans as slower housing demand and weaker market sentiment dampen investor appetite, even as commercial real estate stays resilient

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech

India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Mphasis says clients more 'amenable' to outcome pricing amid AI-led deals

The IT services firm says AI-led transformation is driving greater client interest in outcome-based pricing, though such contracts still account for a small share of revenue

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Parliamentary panel moots Securities Markets Code Bill preamble reset

A parliamentary panel has backed key changes to the Securities Markets Code Bill, strengthening investor protection while curbing excessive delegation of criminal powers

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Facing roadblocks: The checkout question for AI commerce in India

Marketplaces fear autonomous agents could bypass discovery and recommendations

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

1991 Budget speech was Freedom Day for us; whole world was open: Mittal

Sunil Bharti Mittal says the 1991 reforms transformed India's business landscape, paving the way for Airtel, and calls for continued reforms to sustain growth

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

No plan to adjust Budget numbers yet, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says the government has adequate fiscal buffers to tackle risks from the West Asia conflict and sees no need to revise Budget estimates

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

For Indian seafarers, war zones grow ever deadlier as risks mount

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Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

High-powered task force on exam reforms set up under Nandan Nilekani: PM

Pralhad Joshi faces task of restoring trust in education system

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Iran war spreads to Red and Caspian Sea, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The US military said on Saturday that its naval blockade against Iran 'remains in full effect' but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Paradip project: Odisha begins land acquisition for IOC's ₹61,077 cr plant

The state has initiated the Social Impact Assessment for land acquisition, marking a key step towards developing IndianOil's largest single-location petrochemical investment

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Australian PM to raise concerns over new tariffs with US President Trump

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise new US tariffs with President Donald Trump, calling the measures unjustified and seeking their removal

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:01 PM IST