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Unity SFB cannot sidestep BharatPe's consent, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld BharatPe's right to approve key decisions at Unity SFB, rejecting the lender's appeal in a dispute over a proposed capital increase and stake dilution.

Govt working on telecom PLI with focus on higher local value addition

The proposed second edition will prioritise design-led manufacturing and higher domestic value addition, with the proposal set to undergo inter-ministerial consultation before Cabinet approval

DoT, telecom majors working on steps to curb AI-led cyberattacks

Three to four rounds of discussions held with telecom operators and strategic infrastructure providers to strengthen network security

Karnataka minister alleges oil firms supplied petrol with over 20% ethanol

Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad alleged that petrol samples showed ethanol blends exceeding 20 per cent, with some above 30 per cent, and sought action against oil companies.

SC says OBC creamy layer ruling will apply to CSE 2025 service allocation

The Supreme Court clarified that its March 11 OBC creamy layer ruling would apply to pending cases and CSE 2025 service allocation but not reopen completed appointments

Cyber criminals have no place in society, says SC while denying bail plea

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a cyber fraud accused's bail plea, taking a stern view of such offences amid efforts to strengthen action against digital arrest scams

Delhi HC exempts lawyers, court staff in NCR from ban on non-BS VI vehicles

Citing pollution concerns, the Delhi govt had, on June 23, decided to ban entry of all outside motor vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards into the capital from November 1 to January 31

Bombay HC plea seeks RBI direction for Tata Sons' stock market listing

Petitioners argue that Tata Sons must comply with RBI listing norms and have also sought Noel Tata's removal from key positions, citing public interest and governance concerns

Grap III invoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI continues to remain 'very poor'

Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick layer of smog on Friday. The city's average AQI stood at 389 at 8 am, compared with 367 on Thursday

Bihar's river silt to now help pave highways in bid to reduce flood risks

NHAI plans to use river silt for highway construction in Bihar, aiming to tackle flooding and reduce dependence on agricultural land for construction material

EC gives left-out voters in 7 states another chance to join final rolls

Voters in Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland marked as absent, shifted, dead or duplicate (ASDD) will get another chance to submit their enumeration forms

SC issues notice to Kerala Congress office bearers over post targeting CJI

The Court said judicial independence is not a matter of political convenience, warning that freedom of expression cannot be used to intimidate the judiciary or interfere with administration of justice

Cyclone Murasu: Andhra Pradesh CM pegs preliminary damage at ₹1,919 crore

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said at least eight people had died in cyclone-related incidents, while crops across 1.4 lakh hectares were damaged, affecting over 1.8 lakh farmers

Cyclone Murasu: 7 TN fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Andhra coast

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu said two fishermen remain missing after the boat capsized amid adverse weather conditions linked to severe cyclonic storm Murasu. Search operations have been intensified

Poor don't generate pollution, but suffer due to big cars, vehicles: SC

The Supreme Court said the poor are among the worst affected by pollution despite not contributing to it, flagging vehicular emissions as a major cause of Delhi-NCR's worsening air quality

X tells Delhi High Court IFF, SFLC takedown notices were sent by impostor

After X clarified that the notices were issued by an impostor and assured the court that the accounts would not be taken down, the Delhi High Court disposed of the petitions

Armed forces prepare to absorb thousands of Agniveer cadets

Government extends Agniveer service by two years, offering more recruits a chance to continue in the armed forces

Bengaluru airport road faces 18 months of curbs: What commuters must know

Traffic on Bengaluru's airport-bound Ballari Road will face restrictions for 18 months as the BDA begins work on a four-lane elevated corridor, with commuters advised to take alternative routes

Chawri Bazar building collapse: Rescue operation enters second day

The three-storey building in Gali Sitara near Chawri Bazar Metro station collapsed on Thursday morning. Rescue teams have pulled out four people, while locals rescued four others

Maharashtra FDA seizes food stock worth ₹63.45 crore ahead of Diwali

The FDA inspected 9,667 food establishments across Maharashtra and issued 4,603 notices directing them to improve food safety standards