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India, Russia discuss strengthening higher education cooperation

Mukerjee was appointed the higher education secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on August 10

Fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks reported in Meghalaya, no injuries

In a bid to defuse inter-state tensions, CMs Conrad Sangma and Himanta Sarma agreed to work together to restore peace and normalcy following the recent violence and disruptions between the two states

Ban on construction in Delhi from Dec 10 to Jan 20 to curb air pollution

Gupta urged citizens to report violations, saying construction sites measuring above 500 square metres would be monitored through the Delhi government's Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras

Security tightened at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over anti-reservation protest

Security personnel have been deployed at key points around Jantar Mantar and barricades have been put in place to prevent any unauthorised gathering

Rahul Gandhi on dharna, seeks FIR over pellet gun use at Delhi protest

After the discussions with the DCP failed, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha sat on a dharna at the police station

IndiGo website faces glitch during booking, second disruption this week

An official said the issues have been resolved and the system is functioning normally now

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' becomes highest-grossing R-rated film of all time

The film also stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, Jon Bernthal, Samantha Morton, Travis Scott and Benny Safdie

Sugar prices soar to ₹70 per kg ahead of festive season in West Bengal

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh blamed the sugar price spike on hoarding and not on ethanol blending

SC cuts judicial service exam practice requirement from 3 years to 1

The bench said that candidates appearing in judicial exams notified between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 are eligible regardless of prior experience

HDFC Bank raises $1.75 bn through overseas bond issue to fund business

HDFC Bank , acting through GIFT City Branch, has completed the issue of $1.75 billion in senior unsecured bonds

No end to march of grave ecological folly in Great Nicobar: Cong slams govt

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over the Great Nicobar Island Development Project

Meesho expects to create 1 million seasonal jobs during festive season

The projected employment generation includes approximately 650,000 jobs across its seller network and about 375,000 roles across its logistics operations

Satwik-Chirag battle past Malaysians to enter World Championships QF

The Indian pair were pushed hard by their Malaysian opponents but held their nerve in a tense three-game contest.

BCB chief Tamim Iqbal hints India series date shift, BPL unlikely this year

India have already scheduled a three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan in New Delhi from September 13 to 17

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy denied permission by Centre to visit US

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to visit the US, the CMO said on Friday.

Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.69, then rose to 95.65, higher by 9 paise from its previous close

Elon Musk pitches Starlink as way to connect 'least served' in rural India

Starlink, operated by Musk's SpaceX, provides internet connectivity through a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites and has been seeking regulatory approvals to launch its services in India

China to be India's main long-term competitor, says ex-Army chief Naravane

Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane said Pakistan remains an immediate security concern due to terrorism, but China will be India's principal long-term competitor

Cashfree Payments net loss at ₹118.5 cr in FY26; revenue jumps 51%

Cashfree Payments India has narrowed its consolidated net losses to ₹118.5 crore in the financial year ended March 2026, according to the company's regulatory filings

India and Singapore ink pacts to strengthen ties in key sectors

India and Singapore on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and broadcasting as well as maritime heritage and food safety, the Finance Ministry said.