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Karnataka cabinet to challenge VBG RAM G Act in court, rejects rollout

A cabinet note on the subject said the VBG RAM G is in violation of right to work and livelihood of the citizens as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India

UK backs US in seizing Russian oil tanker with military support

UK armed forces provided enabling support to the US seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic as part of joint efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion and shadow fleet activity

India's GDP to grow by 7.5% in FY26 with upside bias, says SBI report

The gross value added (GVA) growth is estimated at 7.3 per cent and nominal GDP expansion at 8 per cent

Delhi High Court refuses stay on order for private school fee panels

The court, which refused to stay the notification, extended the time from January 10 to January 20 for the constitution of such committees

Indian AI startups should work towards global leadership: PM Modi

PM Modi also said that the startups should work towards global leadership from this country, and noted that India can promote affordable AI, inclusive AI, and frugal innovation globally

Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission

The announcement comes as the EC began issuing notices to 9.4 million people on Wednesday due to discrepancies in their records

Sebi revamps stockbrokers' rules to ease compliance, push ease of doing biz

As part of the restructuring, Sebi has deleted certain schedules that are no longer required and integrated relevant ones directly into the regulations to improve readability and understanding

Zero tolerance towards any threat to Pak's national security: Asim Munir

He also inspected sports and recreational facilities being provided to troops, highlighting their importance in maintaining physical fitness, morale, and overall well-being

ED tried to seize TMC's data during raid at I-PAC chief's home: CM Mamata

Banerjee made the allegations after emerging from Jain's Loudon Street residence here, where searches have been underway since Thursday morning

Retailers group urges govt to reassess excise duty on tobacco products

A sharp price shock will push consumers away from legal markets, reduce footfall at neighbourhood shops and accelerate the shift towards illicit and unregulated alternatives

Practo expands to US after UAE debut, launches care navigation platform

The platform is also expanding its US team to strengthen its on-ground presence and accelerate onboarding of independent practices, clinics, hospitals, and large healthcare chains

SC defers hearing to Jan 13 on pleas challenging EC's SIR of voter list

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, was to resume advancing his arguments in the case

New sugarcane variety 'Bismil' gets nod for cultivation in 4 more states

It is resistant to red rot disease, a major threat to sugarcane crops, and has an average yield potential of 86.35 tonnes per hectare with a sugar recovery (pol per cent in cane) of 13.97 per cent

Granules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets

The product is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has an estimated market size of $41 million

Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Dreamliner in over 8 years

The last line fit Dreamliner that was acquired by Air India was in October 2017 when the carrier was under the government ownership

Civic polls: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track metro projects

Fadnavis expressed his government's commitment to resolving the traffic congestion that plagues the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

Palaniswami meets Shah, discusses prevailing political situation in TN

Recalling that Amit Shah had said that he would not interfere in the internal affairs of the AIADMK, Palaniswami wondered why the media was raking up the issue of taking back the expelled leaders

From 2017 to 2026: Assets of several BMC poll candidates see steep jump

The SEC has also uploaded the documents of those who have either withdrawn from the poll race or whose nomination has been rejected during the scrutiny process

National shooting coach suspended after minor accuses him of assault

NRAI (National Rifles Association of India) confirmed that an FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj in Faridabad. Bhardwaj, a resident of Mohali, has been booked under Section 6 of POCSO Act

Kerala Guv to review Malayalam Language Bill amid Kannada minority concerns

A KBADA delegation met Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, urging him to stall and reconsider a bill mandating Malayalam as the first language in Classes 1-10 in Kannada-medium schools