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Centre notifies rules on portal, database, audit of Waqf properties

The rules were notified on Thursday in exercise of powers under Section 108B of the 1995 Act, which was inserted through the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which came into effect from April 8, 2025

World champion D Gukesh bags Rapid title at 2025 Grand Chess Tour Zagreb

After five victories in a row on the second day, Gukesh played out a couple of draws on day 3 and eventually defeated Wesley to end on 14 points out of a possible 18

Ladli Behna Yojana monthly aid to be ₹1500 after Diwali: MP CM Yadav

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also said 51 lakh girls have benefited from the Ladli Laxmi Yojana, receiving ₹672 crore in total assistance

India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented in coming months: Goyal

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland

Govt cuts toll by up to 50% on national highways with bridges, tunnels

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made amendment to 2008 rules and notified a new method or formula for calculating toll charges

Microsoft shuts Pakistan office after 25 years amid global overhaul

Microsoft, while closing its office in Pakistan on Thursday after 25 years, cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model

Global South should act collectively on key economic challenges: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said the meeting is taking place at a defining moment for the Global South, as the world grapples with multiple uncertainties arising from fiscal constraints in several economies

NDB mandate must focus on agility, tech and sustainable growth: Sitharaman

Sitharaman highlighted that this deters long-term investment and delays critical progress in areas like renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure

Air India pays compensation to kin of two-thirds of Ahmedabad crash victims

An Air India Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed moments after takeoff on June 12, killing 260 people onboard and on the ground

Dalai Lama's 90th birthday to be celebrated in McLeodganj, Rijiju to attend

The week-long celebrations that began on June 30 have picked up pace with a lineup of religious conferences, youth forums, film screenings, and communal prayers over the weekend

PM Modi urges united global front to deny terrorism any shelter or space

In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India

UP govt to hold roadshows in US, UK and Europe to attract investments

As part of invest-UP initiative, these efforts are expected to position the state as a strong and reliable alternative for international investors, a press statement said on Friday

BEML secures $6.23 million export orders from Russia, Uzbekistan

The latest order strengthens BEML's presence in the resource-rich Russian and CIS mining markets, known for their complex terrain and high demand for durable and dependable heavy machinery

Govt has adopted holistic approach to improve health of citizens: Amit Shah

In the past 11 years, the Modi government has made all the arrangements to improve the health of the citizens of the country

PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour

Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he was conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour

Air India pilot collapses prior to operating flight from Bengaluru to Delhi

The pilot was immediately taken to hospital and the airline had to arrange another pilot to fly the passengers to their destination

CJI Gavai vows full transparency in collegium, no compromise on merit

The CJI, who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India last month, was speaking at the Bombay High Court in an event organised by the Bombay Bar Association to honour his elevation

Jaishankar to visit China for SCO meet, first since 2020 Galwan standoff

Jaishankar's visit is taking place less than three weeks after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh travelled to the Chinese port city of Qingdao to participate in the SCO defence ministers' conference

No trade deal under pressure; India's interest first, says Goyal on US pact

He also said that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with different countries, including European Union, New Zealand, Oman, the US, Chile, and Peru

Ministerial group on GST discusses curbing ITC frauds, leakages by sector

The GoM also discussed state-specific policy suggestions for boosting revenue, and coordination between central and state tax administrations for plugging GST evasion