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SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal for food security efforts

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector

Xi, Putin oppose US-Israel war on Iran, call it a threat to global trade

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin oppose US-Israeli strikes on Iran amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions

Banks need to push APY subscribers toward higher pension slab: DFS Secy

The flagship social security scheme, APY, has witnessed gross enrolments crossing the 9 crore mark, and in FY26, a record 1.35 crore new subscribers were added

CCI okays Blackstone, investors' stake acquisition offer in Neysa Networks

Competition Commission of India clears Blackstone-backed investment in AI cloud firm Neysa Networks

Modi govt's council of ministers meet on Thursday; key decisions on cards

Narendra Modi to chair first Council of Ministers meeting this year amid reform push and cabinet reshuffle buzz

India's core sector growth rises to 1.7% in April on steel, cement output

These eight sectors expanded by 1 per cent in the same month last year. The pace of expansion was 1.2 per cent in March

No relief in memory prices visible over next 12-18 months: IESA president

The price of devices, especially smartphones, as gone up by 20-30 per cent in the last six months

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need, says CM

Singh made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei Village in Ukhrul district who urged him to deploy state police forces in the village

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

He was addressing a 'Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha' in Raebareli, his parliamentary constituency, in memory of revolutionary Veera Pasi who belonged to the district

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices

Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications with regard to acquiring land for the project will be revoked

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister

Naidu, during his maiden visit to Ranchi, said every sector, including civil aviation, must take responsibility and plan proactively to minimise the impact on citizens and the country

CCI will not allow 'winner-takes-all tyranny' of Big Tech: Member

CCI's member Sweta Kakkad said the rise of AI and its impact on pricing, algorithms and digital ecosystems are the newer challenges and that the regulator will deal with them efficiently

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4% citing global uncertainties

As per the report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, India, however, remains one of the fastest-growing major economies

Southwest Airlines opens GIC in Hyderabad to boost tech capabilities

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) is supported by its employees based here through a wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India Private Limited

Xi calls for immediate end to West Asia hostilities during talks with Putin

Welcoming Putin at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said renewed fighting in the Gulf and the wider West Asia must be avoided and stressed that negotiations should continue

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

The counsel urged the bench that hearing in the case may be stopped till the mediation outcome

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of the Great Nicobar project to attack the government

Rupee hits fresh record low of 96.90 against US dollar in early trade

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee slumped for the eighth consecutive session and ended 50 paise down at its record low of 96.70 against the US dollar

Xi Jinping, Putin hold bilateral talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit

Ahead of the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Xi