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Caste census required for 90% people sitting out of system: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said, "90 per cent people are sitting out of the system. They have skill, knowledge but no connections (with the system). That is why we have raised the demand for a caste census."

Profit-making bodies asked to release DA, other arrears: Himachal CM Sukhu

Sukhu's announcement came after his interaction with delegations of various associations of non-gazetted employees and teachers who called on the chief minister to apprise him of their demands

Chevron corp to invest Rs 8,300 cr in Karnataka, says minister Patil

The investment was announced during a high-profile meeting attended by the Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M B Patil and others

IAF plane departs for India with bodies of 25 pilgrims killed in Nepal

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who were in Nepal for a 10-day tour, were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell

MPCB accuses Mercedes-Benz of non-compliance with environmental standards

Mercedes-Benz India, in a statement, said it has not received any "written notice" or formal request from MPCB describing the claimed violations and was ready to take any "corrective action"

Govt directs insurance firm to pay Rs 225 cr to Maha farmers in a week

The Central government on Saturday directed an insurance company to pay pending claims of up to Rs 225 crore to about 2 lakh farmers in Maharashtra's Parbhani district within a week.

AAP accuses BJP, CBI of 'conspiring' to keep Arvind Kejriwal in jail

Senior AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Atishi alleged that the CBI sought time from the Supreme Court to file a reply on Kejriwal's bail plea, but "planted" it in newspapers

Quality control orders protect MSMEs from unfair competition: Piyush Goyal

Under these orders, items cannot be produced, sold, traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark

Hindustan Zinc to organise half-marathon in Udaipur to fight against hunger

With categories including the half marathon (21 kilometres), Cool Run (10 kilometres), and Dream Run (five kilometres), the event will see professional and amateur runners from around the world

Hindus not migrating to India, fighting in trouble-torn B'desh: CM Himanta

Hindus are staying and fighting in Bangladesh. In the last one month, not a single Hindu person has been detected trying to enter India, he said

Hero Motors Ltd files preliminary papers with Sebi for Rs 900 cr IPO

The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of shares valued at Rs 400 crore by promoters

CEO urges electors in J&K to leverage ECI apps for better voting experience

The three-phased elections in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for September 18, 25 and October 1 and the results will be declared on October 4

FMCG distributors raise concern over unregulated growth of 'quick commerce'

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) also suspected potential violations of FDI regulations by these quick-commerce companies

CBI takes over probe into 'financial irregularities' at RG Kar College

The action came on the directions of the Calcutta High Court which transferred the probe to the agency from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT)

Indian telecom players targeting 10% share in 6G patents in next 3 yrs

Telecom industry players have proposed to systematically align research to 'India's needs' and put in place a vibrant "Standards Community"

Pune based Carraro India files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 1,812 cr IPO

The Pune-based company's initial share-sale is completely an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) by Carraro International S.E, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP)

'Work-life balance, fewer work options pose challenge for women in jobs'

The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform

Services delayed on Red Line after 'attempted cable theft', says DMRC

The restoration work is planned for after the last service. Access to the track will be provided to replace the cables damaged during the attempted theft, Dayal said

Aeron Composite fixes price band at Rs 121-125 a share for Rs 56 cr IPO

The company plans to raise up to Rs 56.10 crore from its SME public issue which will open for subscription on August 28

'400 mn more women required in workforce to contribute $14 trn to economy'

As the country aims to become a $ 30 trillion economy by 2047, the report highlights the need for a substantial increase in female labour force participation to achieve this goal