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Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 14 in Monsoon session amid protests

Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 14 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of Parliament, which has witnessed repeated disruptions, adjournments and walkouts.

Influx of outsiders from Myanmar 'real, ongoing': Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh

His remark followed Assam Rifles DG Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera's statement at Manipur University that since December 31, 2024, the force has "mapped 42,000 people entering the state."

Gold seen hitting $3,600 by year-end on global uncertainty: Ventura

In its latest outlook, Ventura Securities said it expects Comex gold futures to touch $3,600 per ounce by year-end, after hitting an all-time high of $3,534.10 on August 7

Godrej Properties to buy 7.82-acre land in Hyderabad for nearly ₹550 cr

In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the company said it has participated in an e-auction conducted by the Telangana Housing Board (TGHB)

Man accused of attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta sent to 5-day police custody

Police have registered a case against the accused, a resident of Rajkot (Gujarat) under Section 109(1) (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Russia keen to join Sudarshan Chakra project: Charge d'affaires Babushkin

Babushkin highlighted the rapid growth in Russia-India ties, calling Russia a "partner of choice" for India's defence needs, including key military platforms and hardware

Doing more and differently must be mantra of India-Russia ties: Jaishankar

Jaishankar also pitched for a "coordination mechanism" between the business forum and the different working groups of the IRIGC to ensure a two-way flow of ideas

Bharti Hexacom shareholders approve ₹1,134 cr tower sale to sister concern

The Bharti Airtel group shared that its resolution "to approve material related party transactions with Indus Towers Limited, a related party" has been approved with 88.28 per cent votes

Not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by Awami League in India: MEA

New Delhi's comments came after Bangladesh's interim government said that the opening of its offices by the Awami League in Indian cities could adversely impact bilateral ties

FinMin reviews Q1 performance of PSBs, urges higher lending to economy

During the meeting, the secretary urged the MDs and CEOs of state-owned banks to increase lending towards the productive sector of the economy, according to sources

Xi visits Lhasa for 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region

Xi, heading a delegation of officials from Beijing, was welcomed by people from various ethnic groups in Tibet, state-run Xinhua news agency reported

India will respond decisively whenever terrorism threatens citizens: Govt

The government said India has adopted a "firm and clear approach towards cross-border terrorism", adding that the pattern of action over the last decade reflects this policy

Russian crude oil continues to flow to India: First Deputy PM Manturo

Jaishankar and Manturov signed the protocol of the IRIGC-TEC sessions; details of which would be released later by the governments in New Delhi and Moscow

Karnataka HC slams govt bike taxi ban, upholds operators' right to work

Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, heading the bench, noted that bike taxis are permitted in at least 13 states across the country and have emerged as a lawful and essential mode of urban transport

PM Modi to unveil ₹5,200 cr metro, road projects in Kolkata on Aug 22

PM Modi will also lay the foundation of 7.2-km elevated Kona Expressway worth over Rs 1,200 crore, which will enhance connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata

FM Sitharaman briefs GST GoMs on need for sweeping tax reforms

GoMs on rate rationalisation, insurance taxation and compensation cess will over two days deliberate on the Centre's 'next-gen' GST reforms under which tax will be levied at 5 and 18 per cent rates

IdeaForge Technology launches Q6V2 GEO drone for advanced mapping uses

The Q6V2 GEO enables urban planning teams to build 3D city models and conduct infrastructure audits

Gem Aromatics IPO subscribed 2.9 times on second day of bidding

Gem Aromatics on Monday mobilised over ₹135 crore from anchor investors

UIDAI partners with Starlink to enable Aadhaar e-KYC for broadband users

The government has given approval to Starlink to start providing satellite-based broadband services in the country

Exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37% in July: Govt

India's textile and apparel sector has continued to demonstrate resilience in July 2025, recording a steady growth trajectory