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Petronet Q1 net profit falls 25%; to invest ₹6,355 cr in new LNG terminal

Net profit of Rs 850.58 crore in April-June was lower than Rs 1,141.58 crore last year, mainly because of lower volumes imported due to a fall in power demand on early arrival of monsoon

Rajya Sabha secy general is returning officer for vice presidential poll

The election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation as vice president on Monday evening, citing health issues. His term was to end on August 10, 2027

Karnataka to reduce SSLC passing marks to 33% starting from 2025-26 session

The draft Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025 was notified on Thursday

Bihar voter list revision continues to rock Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

The Upper House, which has been witnessing protests by opposition MPs over the SIR exercise, saw the first adjournment shortly after meeting at 11 am, when it was adjourned till noon

India, UK firms upbeat on FTA to double trade to $112 bn by 2030: Goyal

In a post-signing interaction with business leaders from across sectors, Goyal said,' Investors are looking to double down on their investments'

Low-cost finance, private sector role key to nuclear projects: PK Mishra

The government had sanctioned 50 multi-product food irradiation units for the MSME sector under the 2024-25 Union Budget, Mishra said

Covid vaccine didn't raise risk of deaths among young adults: Nadda

Past Covid hospitalization, family history of sudden death and certain lifestyle behaviours increased the likelihood of unexplained sudden deaths

Udaipur Files: SC asks HC to hear pleas against govt nod for film's release

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani and Mohd Javed, who is an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, was ordered to move the high court against the Centre's decision

Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Gupta

The special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a statement

Govt depts owe over Rs 63,000 crore in water bills to Delhi Jal Board

Among the highest defaulters is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) which owes ₹26,147 crore, followed by the Railways which has a pending water bills amounting of ₹21,530 crores

NIA court declares Hizb chief Salahuddin a proclaimed offender under UAPA

Srinagar Police has appealed to the public for any information on the whereabouts of Salahuddin and urged cooperation in the interest of justice and public safety

Centre calls death penalty clause in Aparajita Bill 'excessively harsh'

The Bill proposes enhancement of punishment for rape from the existing minimum of 10 years under the BNS to life imprisonment for the remainder of one's life or death

J&K Bank Q1 FY26 results: Net profit increases 17% to Rs 485 crore

The bank had reported a profit after tax (PAT) or net profit of Rs 415.49 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, J&K Bank said in a statement

Orient Cement Q1 profit jumps to ₹205 cr as sales rise 24% to ₹866 cr

The company had posted a net profit of ₹36.71 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Orient Cement Ltd (OCL), a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements

Funds released for MGNREGS see decline despite higher Budget allocation

At the Budget Estimate stage at the beginning of the financial year, ₹61,500 crore was allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

West Bengal Police starts helpline for migrant workers in other states

The officer said all messages will be verified, and we will coordinate with the state authorities concerned to take necessary action

BEML, HSL sign MOU to advance next-gen marine engineering capabilities

BEML will spearhead the design and development of specialised systems, applying its domain expertise in platform engineering and structural optimisation, According to the statement

Indian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules

IVPA also urged the government to reintroduce standard packaging sizes for edible oils, saying the current variety of pack options creates consumer confusion over pricing

India, UK to work on recognition of professional degrees to ease movement

The India-UK trade agreement was signed on Thursday and it may take about a year for its implementation as it requires approval of the British parliament

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit rises 6% to ₹305 crore in FY26

Total income of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank rose to ₹1,617 crore in the June quarter of FY'26, from ₹1,515 crore in the corresponding period of FY'25