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USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requests

The US immigration agency has ended the policy that gave applicants extra time to submit missing documents, placing the burden on applicants to prove eligibility at the time of filing

BSP's lone UP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55 after prolonged illness

The Rasra legislator, who was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, died at a private hospital in Delhi; Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences

Sheikh Hasina vows return to Bangladesh in December despite threats

In her first public media interaction since fleeing to India last year, the former Bangladesh prime minister called for the Awami League ban to be lifted as Dhaka criticised the event

Cabinet Secy Somanathan and Home Secy Mohan get one year extension

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan were on Wednesday given a one-year extension in service.

USFDA issues warning letter to Dabur over CGMP lapses at Silvassa plant

The warning letter follows an inspection conducted by the US health regulator at the company's facility in Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Bayer CropScience Q1 net profit climbs 15% to ₹321.6 cr on better margins

Its total income declined marginally by 0.48 per cent to Rs 1,923.9 crore in the first quarter of 2026-27 from Rs 1,933.3 crore in the year-ago period.

Ready to face risk of arrest or death to restore democracy, justice: Hasina

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December despite the risk of arrest or death, calling for the restoration of democracy and justice

Meta apologises for temporarily removing PM Modi's Facebook post

Meta was in the crosshairs of the government after temporarily restricting the PM's July 23 Facebook post, in which he addressed Indian youth and promised stringent action against paper leaks

Airtel sees tariff hike scope in plans providing unlimited data at low cost

Telecom firm Bharti Airtel sees potential for raising tariffs on plans that offer unlimited data at lower price points, a senior company official said on Wednesday.

Variable speed limits to be tested on Delhi-Meerut Expressway from Aug 15

In a first-of-its-kind project, commuters using the Delhi-Meerut Expressway will encounter different speed limits depending on the travel hour from August 15, officials said on Wednesday.

Pakistani ex-minister arrested on sexual assault charges in UK: Report

Former Pakistani minister Rukhsar Ahmed, under UK police investigation over child sexual abuse allegations, contested and won a PoK election while on bail

Tewolde Gebremariam to replace Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO & MD

Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as MD & CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson as the airline pursues its expansion plans

CWG 2030: Commonwealth Games flag reaches Gujarat as Ahmedabad begins prep

The Commonwealth Games flag was formally presented to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday as Ahmedabad prepares to host the global sporting event in 2030.

HT Media posts ₹43.51 cr profit for June quarter FY2026, revenue up 11%

HT Media posts a ₹43.5 crore Q1 profit as print advertising drives revenue growth, while digital revenue falls after the company exits its OTTplay business

NHAI suspends toll collection on newly-opened Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway

NHAI suspends toll collection on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway until repairs are completed, while initiating action against the concessionaire and officials over quality lapses

India's EV industry to generate up to 40 million jobs by 2030: Report

The EV sector is projected to generate 30-40 million jobs, with 10-15 per cent direct and 85-90 per cent indirect jobs by 2030, the report stated

Bombay HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Nitin Gadkari

The bench directed Meta, X Corp and Google LLC to ensure forthwith that the posts are taken down

ISI-backed module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during protests: Police

Amritsar Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said an ISI-backed handler had sent some members of the terror module to Jantar Mantar during the protest

News outlets can use audio-video clips of proceedings for reporting: SC

The clarification came after the SC noted that some confusion persists over its July 24 interim order, which barred posting and uploading of recordings of judicial proceedings on social media

AlcoBev makers challenge FSSAI directive over flavoring norms in HCs

Associated Alcohol & Breweries Ltd had moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 31 against the notice issued by the food regulator