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NEET paper-leak row: Gangwar replaces Joshi as new Higher Education Secy

Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed Higher Education Secretary, while T K Anil Kumar was named School Education Secretary

Hindalco Industries lines up potential ₹1 trillion investment in India

Speaking at the 67th AGM, Birla said, "Across our businesses, Hindalco is executing an unprecedented investment to enhance capacities in our mines, upstream and downstream operations in India."

17 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut for the third day, confirms DMRC

Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi will remain closed on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of closure, in the wake of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.

Govt must carefully regulate sugar content in infant food items: Par Panel

A parliamentary panel has urged stricter regulation of sugar in infant foods, mandatory front-of-pack declarations, and more inspections to safeguard child health

FSSAI needs to expedite nutrition-labelling rules: Parliamentary panel

A parliamentary panel has urged FSSAI to finalise front-of-pack nutrition labelling norms, recommending colour-coded sugar indicators and warning labels for healthier consumer choices

Sebi eases security transmission rules, fast-track for low-value claims

Under the new norms, the markets watchdog said QTP will apply to claims involving securities worth up to Rs 10,000 held in physical mode and Rs 30,000 for demat holdings

Swiggy board approves 49.5% foreign ownership cap to gain IOCC status

The proposal will now be placed before shareholders for approval through a special resolution at the company's 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 18

Mirabai Chanu to hold back at CWG 2026, eyes maiden Asian Games medal

The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, who is chasing a third successive Commonwealth Games gold, said her training has been planned with the Asian Games, which will be held from September 19 to October.

CWG: India shines in lawn bowls; Putul topples world champion Ryan Bester

Putul Sonowal stunned 2023 world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in tie-break in Lawn Bowls Men's Singles as India began their Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign on a confident note here on Thursday.

Sona Comstar profit grows 47% to ₹178.5cr in Q1FY27, revenue jumps 52%

The company had posted a consolidated PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 121.70 crore in the first quarter of FY 26, according to a regulatory filing

US temporary 10% tariff on Indian goods expires Friday unless renewed

If no fresh announcement is made in the next few hours, imports from India and other US trading partners will revert to the tariff regime that existed before April 2, 2025

SA20 Season 5 fixtures out: Sunrisers to meet Pretoria Capitals in opener

The fifth season of SA20 will begin on January 17 with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season's final at the St George's Park in Gqeberha.

Sooryavanshi, Mayank star as India outclass Zimbabwe in opening T20I

It was also India's first win under new captain Shreyas Iyer, who endured a run of six losses in his first assignment in Ireland and England.

Couldn't have been happier with my first win, says skipper Shreyas Iyer

Electing to bowl, India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 before completing a comfortable chase with 40 balls and seven wickets to spare.

Punjab and Sind Bank hopes to surpass ₹1,000 cr recovery target in FY27

Bouyed by better-than-expected recovery in the first quarter, Punjab & Sind Bank expects to surpass the target of ₹1,000 crore in the current fiscal

India beat Malta in Bowls women's pairs event in CWG 2026 campaign opener

India beat Malta in a tense tie-break in Bowls Women's Pairs event to begin their Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note here on Thursday.

Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet

Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as Parliament remained paralysed by Opposition protests over the Neet paper leak and the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Steel industry must diversify exports, decarbonise: Govt official

Ashwini Kumar, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Steel urged the domestic industry to invest in technology and accelerate decarbonisation as global trade barriers and carbon regulations tighten

Bangladesh President likely to resign soon amid rising political tensions

Shahabuddin was elected to the highest office by the past parliament and happens to be the only person still holding his constitutional position long after the July-August 2024 student-led protest

PM takes credit for 'going to Mars', must now take responsibility: Priyanka

She said the prime minister has posted on social media that he cares for children when just last night he got them "teargassed and beaten up