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CAQM reinstates GRAP 3 curb in Delhi-NCR as air pollution levels rise

The Commission for Air Quality Management, responsible for strategizing air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, directed authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage

China downplays reports of new virus HPMV outbreak, says safe to travel

For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority's container traffic rises 12% in 2024

JNPA said it also handled 4,989 container rakes and 789,825 TEUs in 2024 as against 4,796 rakes and 766,401 TEUs handled during 2023

CBI doesn't need state's consent for FIR against Central govt officials: SC

The SC held no such consent was necessary as the offences in question were under a central legislation and involved Central government employees

Chouhan pledges support for farmers, Dallewal calls for kisan mahapanchayat

Chouhan assured that fertilisers are being made available to farmers at reasonable rates, and the government is positive about offering the right price and market for exportable produce

Munde shouldn't hold portfolio until chargesheet filed, says BJP MLA

Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog in Beed, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 after he intervened to stop an extortion bid against an energy firm helming a windmill project

Maldives a concrete expression of India's 'neighbourhood first' policy: EAM

Jaishankar noted the finalisation of a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade between India and Maldives besides listing New Delhi's financial assistance to Male

Union Carbide waste disposal: Protests in MP's Pithampur, 2 attempt suicide

The quick response of the crowd likely prevented a tragedy, and the men were subsequently shifted to a local hospital by public and police officers present at the scene

ICAI seeks tax benefits to promote climate change mitigation strategies

Besides, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has sought a special tax regime for partnership firms and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) as well as simplification of ITR forms

Piyush Goyal asks Blinkit to follow applicable laws for 10-min ambulance

Asked about issues raised by small retailers about quick-commerce or e-commerce firms, he said the government is monitoring that and the CCI (Competition Commission of India) has already taken actions

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn: Report

The Indian smartphone market size was estimated at $ 37.9 billion (about Rs 3.25 trillion) in 2021, according to the research firm

India's exports to cross $800 billion this fiscal year: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and services are expected to cross USD 800 billion, which will be a record.

'Compulsive hostility': Govt rejects Washington Post's Maldives report

Dismissing the reports, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the newspaper and the reporter in question appear to nurse a "compulsive hostility" towards India

Allu Arjun granted regular bail, can't leave India without court permission

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'.

SC calls for govt 'introspection' over excessive delays in filing pleas

The NHAI challenged an order by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in an insolvency case which was listed before the bench, also comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar

EPFO launches centralised pension system, benefitting 6.8 mn members

Under CPPS, a beneficiary will be able to withdraw pension from any bank and there will be no need for to visit the bank for verification at the time of commencement of pension

Sold shares for personal reasons, said EaseMyTrip's Ex-CEO after resigning

In a social media post, Nishant, who was replaced by his brother and Co-Founder Rikant Pittie, after EaseMyTrip announced his appointment as the new CEO on January 1

'It takes two to tango' says Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on India ties

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised that normalising relations with India requires mutual willingness.

Dabur expects single-digit revenue growth, flat operating profit in Q3FY25

In the domestic market, Dabur's HPC (home & personal care) is expected to grow in the mid to high single digits, while Health Care is expected to be 'flattish' due to the delayed winter onset

Economic blockade in Kuki-Zo areas of Manipur, shutdown in Kangpoksi

Vehicular movement and transportation of essential commodities passing through the Kuki-Zo inhabited areas would be restricted during the blockade