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Zomato, Swiggy raise gig worker payouts amid New Year's Eve strike call

Zomato has offered delivery partners payouts of Rs 120 to Rs 150 per order during peak hours between 6 pm and 12 am on New Year's Eve

Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-K's Chenab

A massive counter-terrorist operation has been underway since last week in the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Chenab valley

UP in 2025: Waqf reforms, madrasa overhaul, mosque disputes shape politics

The Uttar Pradesh government persisted in framing laws for the mosques and other Muslim structures, moves that only met with tacit approval from the community, and at times outright rejection

Infra woes, pendency cripple NCLT as insolvency cases surge beyond capacity

Senior advocates and legal industry experts have voiced concerns over systemic delays, pointing to nearly 10,000 cases stuck at the admission stage

China's war mediation claim concerning, PM Modi must respond: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the claim, which he said seemed to make a joke of the country's national security

Maharashtra allows eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am on New Year's Eve

The home department issued a "permanent" order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues

India, Russia move towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025

During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi in December, India and Russia unveiled a raft of measures, including a five-year roadmap to build a robust economic partnership

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Real GDP growth accelerated through successive quarters, reaching 8.2 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, while retail inflation slipped below the Reserve Bank's lower tolerance band of 2 per cent

Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Going ahead, fund flows are likely to be guided by valuations and global developments, with investors increasingly favouring large-cap, diversified and hybrid strategies

West Bengal in 2025: SIR, identity politics, cross-border unrest shape year

If the Lok Sabha elections verdict of 2024 fixed the poll arithmetic, the politics of 2025 fixed the mood

Govt's intervention pushed onion growers into losses in 2025: Farmers' body

The association has demanded compensation for farmers through a direct subsidy for losses incurred in 2025, and warned of protests if their demands are not met

Long-term policy support key to meeting India's energy goals: Experts

Experts also believed decarbonisation will continue to be a priority for the industry

EU's carbon tax to kick in from Jan 1, may hurt Indian exporters: GTRI

The 27-nation bloc is imposing this tax on goods that emit carbon during the manufacturing process

Iran sees scope for expanded cooperation with India: Envoy Fathali

Fathali emphasised sharing experiences in confronting extremist violence while fully respecting each other's independent policies and national interests

Latur civic polls: BJP goes solo after alliance talks with NCP break down

BJP's Latur civic poll in-charge, MLA Sambhajirao Patil Nilangekar, declared his party will contest all 70 seats in the LMC. He said the BJP had made sincere efforts to forge an alliance with NCP

Aviation ministry reviews probe panel report on IndiGo crisis: Minister

Earlier this month, IndiGo cancelled more than 1,600 flights in a single day, followed by several days of bulk cancellations

Punjab govt's move against VB-G RAM G Act unconstitutional: Shivraj Chouhan

Addressing a press conference, Chouhan said it is the Constitutional responsibility of states to abide by Parliamentary laws

Deepa Jewellers files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹250 crore

Deepa Jewellers has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Govt in talks on lateral entry requirements and future impact: DoPT

The Commission had, on August 17, 2024. issued a notification for the recruitment to 45 posts -- 10 of joint secretaries and 35 of directors or deputy secretaries -- through lateral entry

UP SIR schedule revised: Draft electoral roll on Jan 6, final on Mar 6

The SIR exercise and the deletion of names have triggered a political controversy in Uttar Pradesh, with opposition parties alleging bias, a charge rejected by the ruling BJP