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LS speaker Birla urges political parties to curb disruptions in Parliament

Addressing the national level conference of Urban Local Bodies here, Birla said that people would teach a lesson to political parties that resort to disruption of the House proceedings

Government proposes to open TRP market, invites public feedback by Aug 1

The proposed changes include the deletion of key clauses 1.5 and 1.7 that earlier restricted cross-holdings between rating agencies and broadcasters, advertisers, or advertising agencies

Bihar guv defends appointment of principals in Patna University colleges

According to a notification by the varsity registrar, the appointments of new principals were made on the recommendation of the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)

Centre to invest ₹2 trillion to transform Jharkhand's infra: Gadkari

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister asserted that Jharkhand, which is rich in mineral resources, would see unprecedented growth in the highways sector

BMW India reports 10% rise in H1 sales, EVs grow 234% year-on-year

The company sold 7,774 BMW and MINI cars and 2,569 motorcycles during the January-June period of 2025. OThe Group had sold 7,081 units of BMW and Mini brands of cars in India in the first of CY 2024

E-auction of 730 FM radio channels to be conducted this month: I&B secy

In August last year, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal to conduct the third batch of e-auctions for 730 channels in 234 new cities with an estimated reserve price of Rs 784.87 crore

Lucknow, Pune, Indore ranked among India's top-performing municipal bodies

Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said that the foundation of a developed India by 2047 rests on strong and efficient ULBs, where capable leadership and active citizen participation play a pivotal role

Cooper Corp forms JV with Japan's Sinfonia Tech to manufacture LPG gensets

The latest emission norms (CPCB IV+)-compliant co-branded product will be jointly marketed across India and exported globally, Cooper Corporation said

PM Modi leaves for Trinidad and Tobago after concluding 2-day Ghana visit

"A historic visit to Ghana concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for the next stop of his visit- Trinidad & Tobago," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X

Sugar sector grown into ₹1 trillion industry: Food Minister Pralhad Joshi

The minister was addressing the 'Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025' & 'National Efficiency Award Ceremony'

Only established institution to decide next Dalai Lama, no one else: Rijiju

This is the first reaction by a senior government functionary on the comments of the Dalai Lama on his successor

IL&FS moves NCLT to scrap Brookfield's Rs 1,080-cr bid for BKC property

In its petition, IL&FS alleged that an affiliate of Brookfield, Chronos Properties, was required to maintain Performance Guarantee until the execution of definitive agreements

SC reduces cost imposed on Narcotics Control Bureau by Calcutta HC to ₹50K

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and K Vinod Chandran passed the order on Centre's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's June 16, 2024 order

India may benefit from lower US tariffs than other APAC economies: Moody's

While negotiations will likely lead to some reduction in tariffs and other trade barriers on a bilateral basis, policy uncertainty is challenging investment decisions and disrupting trade

UCO Bank's total business jumps 13% to Rs 5.24 trillion in Q1FY26

According to provisional figures disclosed to bourses, total advances stood at Rs 2.25 lakh crore, registering a 16.58 per cent year-on-year increase

Steel industry calls for safeguard measures to protect local players

Jindal also said that in addition to the US and Europe, countries with very low steel production are also adopting protective measures

1 dead, 4 injured as tent falls after heavy rain at Bageshwar Dham in MP

The incident occurred around 7.30 am when devotees took shelter under the tent to escape the rain in Garha village

Centre allocates ₹79,000 cr for tribal housing, infra, health: Jual Oram

It was only after the BJP came to power (in 2014) that a separate ministry was created for tribal welfare with a sizable budget, said the 64-year-old tribal leader from Odisha

Centre to collect signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma

He said the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha

India's FY26 GDP growth likely to be 6.4-6.7% amid strong demand: CII

Addressing his first press conference after taking over as the CII president, Memani observed that factors including a good monsoon forecast, and enhanced liquidity emanating from the RBI's rate cut