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Govt extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal's tenure by 6 months till Dec 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the reappointment of the 1988-batch IRS officer on a contract basis after he was due to retire on June 30

Indus Valley raises $17 million in funding round led by Gaja Capital

The Series B round, led by Gaja Capital with participation from existing investors, will support product innovation, distribution expansion and brand-building initiatives

Water levels in Marathwada reservoir fall to 33% amid delayed monsoon

The region has received only 79.6 per cent of its normal June rainfall, leaving two reservoirs dry and pushing storage levels well below those recorded a year ago

Mobile app soon to help farmers assess soil health: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The agriculture minister said the technology will help farmers identify nutrient levels in their fields and promote balanced use of fertilisers while reducing dependence on chemicals

Coal India to invest ₹1,900 cr in R&D by 2030 to support energy transition

The state-run miner will focus on clean coal, net-zero technologies, mine repurposing and critical mineral recovery through collaborations with research institutions

Husband liable for maintenance even if wife's family supports her: HC

The Allahabad High Court held that financial assistance from a woman's parents cannot be treated as her income and does not diminish her husband's legal obligation to provide maintenance

Army gets new chief as General Dhiraj Seth assumes office as 31st COAS

The former Vice Chief of the Army Staff succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi and takes command of the 1.3 million-strong force amid ongoing modernisation and self-reliance initiatives

Kharif sowing slumps 23% amid delayed monsoon, paddy acreage falls sharply

Paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals and cotton have all recorded lower acreage compared with the same period last year due to a delayed monsoon

Bid to question FATF's credibility reflects fear of scrutiny: India at UN

In a veiled reference to Pakistan, India urged countries to prevent their territories from being used for terrorism and to stop exporting instability

Future wars will demand joint, integrated ops: General Upendra Dwivedi

At his ceremonial farewell, Gen Dwivedi emphasised the need for the services to see, decide and act together in an evolving security environment

Rupee falls 7 paise to 94.58 against US dollar despite stable oil prices

The rupee weakened after closing 6 paise lower in the previous session, as month-end dollar demand remained elevated

Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in Surat after medical emergency

After the flight landed at the airport, the medical team boarded the aircraft, administered first aid to the child and shifted him by ambulance to a private hospital for further treatment

Rule of law disciplines power, protects citizens from arbitrary govt: CJI

Addressing an international conference in Stockholm, the Chief Justice of India said the rule of law restrains arbitrary exercise of power and safeguards individual liberties

US-India trade deal nearing completion after 18 months of talks: Sergio Gor

US envoy to India was bullish about the bilateral relationship and cited the personal equation between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was driving the ties

Pakistan strikes along Afghanistan border, kills at least 29 militants

Pakistan summoned Afghanistan's charge d'affaires in Islamabad over the recent attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi

Andy Burnham promises UK a 'circuit breaker' it needs for 'good growth'

In his speech, he seemed to indicate plans to contest two following general elections by setting out a 10-year plan

Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay ₹7,023 cr dividend for FY26

For the financial year 2025-26, Canara Bank declared a dividend of 4.2 per share, representing 210 per cent of the face value of Rs 2 each, the lender said in a statement

BSE announces change in licensing requirements for mkt data products

International clients will continue to receive BSE Market Data Products from BSE starting January 1, 2027, with no interruption in service, the exchange said in a statement

India, Saudi Arabia sign pact to deepen water management cooperation

The agreement, signed during Saudi Water Week in Jeddah, aims to promote collaboration on sustainable water management, irrigation systems and capacity building

Trainer aircraft crash-lands in UP; trainee pilot reported to be safe: DGCA

"Chetak Aviation Cessna 152 aircraft VT-AFB engaged in solo flying at Aligarh has crash landed in a field in Kasganj. She (pilot) is reported to be safe," the regulator said in a statement