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SC rejects plea seeking FIR, probe against former HC judge Yashwant Varma

On April 9, Varma, who was facing impeachment proceedings for his removal over allegations of corruption after wads of burnt currency notes were recovered from his residence last year, resigned

FSSAI penalises Fortune maker AWL Agri over substandard sunflower oil

The action was taken after the regulator found that a sample collected from Goa failed in lab testing as Vitamin D level was significantly below the prescribed limits

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earns over ₹400 crore at India box office

The film, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India on July 30, a day before the global release

Akasa Air launches loyalty programme 'Akasa Elevate' as airline turns 4

The loyalty programme called 'Akasa Elevate' will enable members to earn points on eligible flights and ancillary products and services

India to send separate teams for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Brazil clash in October

India have been drawn into Group A of Division 1, or the Premier Division, for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. The Blue Tigers will face Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in the group stage.

J'khand exam protest enters Day 14, protester on hunger strike hospitalised

A student leader protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams was hospitalised after his health deteriorated, as the demonstration entered its 14th day

After historic CWG Gold, Dilip Gavit waits 2 hours to meet Raj Thackeray

Para-athlete and Commonwealth gold medalist Dilip Gavit could not meet MNS chief Raj Thackeray here even after waiting for nearly two hours on Thursday, his coach claimed.

Women's Asia Cup begins on Aug 28; IND vs PAK clash on September 5

India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee clash of the Women's T20 Asia Cup on September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Thursday.

Assam flood toll rises to 97, over 168k affected as situation remains grim

The two deaths were reported from Golaghat and Udalguri districts, taking the toll in this year's flood to 97 so far, the officials said

SpaceX to build $16.8 billion chip plant in Texas, create over 3,000 jobs

The first phase of the vertically integrated, 100-million-square-foot facility in Grimes County, Texas, will create at least 3,000 high-paying jobs for engineers, technicians, and plant operators

Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenue

The panel, which held its first meeting on July 31, resolved to seek views from the general public, associations, academicians, research scholars, and institutions engaged in public finance

Rupee falls 6 paise to 95.28 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.27, then touched 95.28 against the American currency, registering a fall of 6 paise from its previous close

Hero MotoCorp Q1 result: Net profit down 16.86% at ₹1,417.93 crore

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹1,705.65 crore in the corresponding period of previous fiscal

Nasa astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir complete spacewalk to upgrade ISS

Anil Menon and Jessica Meir completed a 6.5-hr spacewalk to install hardware and cabling that will support new roll-out solar arrays and help power the International Space Station's future operations

Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship despite SC setback

The executive orders target commercial birth tourism and expand categories deemed ineligible for birthright citizenship, weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's earlier directive

Israel's Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses developments in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the evolving West Asia situation and reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral ties

Sebi proposes investment by REITs, InvITs in third party projects

Sebi has proposed allowing REITs and InvITs to take minority stakes in under-construction assets and easing norms to improve business flexibility

Crompton Greaves Q1 results: Profit up 15.2% to ₹142.7 cr, revenue up 11.8%

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals posted a 15% rise in June-quarter profit as price hikes and cost efficiencies helped offset commodity inflation

No commitments relating to ethanol import from US under FTA talks: Govt

The government said India has made no commitment to import US ethanol for fuel blending, reaffirming that the blending programme relies entirely on domestic supplies

Apollo Tyres Q1 results: Net profit jumps multi-fold to ₹349 crore

Apollo Tyres posted a sharp rise in June-quarter profit on strong sales and a favourable base, while announcing the resignation of its chief financial officer