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US pressure on PM over trade deal, farmers being 'sacrificed': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister had signed a deal with the US President that was "like digging the foundation"

India's GDP expected to grow between 6.8-7.2% in FY27: EY Economy Watch

The EY Economy Watch report said that major tax reforms were undertaken in the current fiscal, in particular relating to personal income tax (PIT) and the GST

Eligible manufacturer-importers to get duty deferment facility from March

This was done to encourage such importers to get themselves accredited as a full-fledged Tier 3- AEO in due course

SC directs Centre to participate in meeting on lack of functional CCTVs

The top court had earlier directed registration of a suo motu public interest litigation over a lack of functional CCTVs in police stations

Merchant payments, financial services power 42% of PhonePe revenue

According to the company's DRHP, PhonePe is successfully transitioning towards long-term monetisation and operational efficiency

2 earthquakes rattle Sikkim, no causalities or damage reported so far

The first quake, of 4.6 magnitude, hit the state at 11:24 am. The second earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolted Mangan district at 12:17 pm

Digital platforms responsible for online content, kids' safety: Vaishnaw

The minister cautioned that non-adherence to these principles would make these platforms accountable, noting that the nature of the internet has changed now

PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India

Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies

Great leveller: How SIR hearings blurred party lines ahead of Bengal polls

From TMC MP and actor Dev to ministers Shashi Panja and Tajmul Hossain, MLA Humayun Kabir to party leader Debangshu Bhattacharya, SIR notices travelled without regard for party colours

Fadnavis inaugurates flyover to improve east-west commute in south Mumbai

The total length of the flyover is 333 metres, including 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side and 36.90 metres within railway limits

SC orders ban, seizure of NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said there seemed to be a calculated move to undermine institution and demean dignity of judiciary

T20 WC: Not a six-hitting contest, says WI coach Reifer ahead of SA clash

With both unbeaten teams packed with some tremendous power-hitters, there is an expectation of a high-scoring contest

T20 WC: Wicket spun more than expected, says Santner after Sri Lanka game

New Zealand had slumped to 84/6 in 12.1 overs after losing four wickets in a dramatic middle-order collapse

Discontent grows as Pakistan appoint Junaid interim coach for WC qualifiers

In 2023, an independent inquiry committee of the PHF had banned Junaid from all hockey related activities for life after he was found guilty of mucking up a crucial Asia Cup match

Sri Lanka captain Shanaka calls for govt support amid player criticism

Shanaka apologised to his country for the disappointing ouster from the Super Eight stage after a 61-run loss to New Zealand, following a 51-run defeat at the hands of England

Anil Ambani appears before ED again in RCOM money laundering case

The probe pertains to an alleged over ₹40,000 crore worth bank fraud by his group company, Reliance Communications (RCOM)

Telangana CID arrests Falcon Group ex-COO in ₹792 cr investment scam

The case pertains to 'unauthorised' collection of deposits wherein the accused 'cheated' the depositors, by developing Falcon Invoice Discounting Application and created fake deals

'Unabashed defence of host': Congress slams PM's Israeli Parliament address

The opposition party also recalled India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's July 1947 reply to Albert Einstein's letter to him on the subject of the creation of Israel

Two Naxalites gunned down in anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites, clad in uniform, along with a Self-Loading Rifle, an Insas rifle and a 12-bore rifle were recovered from the spot

India-EU FTA leaves carbon tax intact, talks to address concerns: Official

The EU's CBAM, which entered its definitive financial phase in January 2026, imposes charges on embedded carbon emissions in imports of key sectors