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House panel seeks curbs on rallies on exam days as part of NTA reforms

A parliamentary panel has recommended amending the Public Examinations Act to restrict public gatherings on crucial exam days, allow late-arriving candidates to take tests with no extra time

PNB Housing Finance sees 5-8 bps margin improvement from rate hike: MD

After a gap of almost four years, the Reserve Bank raised its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent, making borrowing from the central bank costlier to contain inflation

Delhi protests: SC says no illegal detention, orders Metro, internet back

The top court was also hearing a habeas petition filed by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy against the detention of political leaders

Child marriage in India declines, but millions of girls remain at risk

Five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh -- account for more than half of the total child marriages in the country, according to UNICEF and government data

FPIs pull out ₹44,166 cr from equities in Oct, 2026 outflows cross ₹3 trn

Also, the artificial intelligence-led rally in North Asian markets attracts higher foreign capital

NTPC invites bids for 26% stake in industrial co-generation projects

The proposed initiative seeks to address the diverse requirements of industries with reliable, economical and sustainable energy solutions through long-term power supply arrangements

Indian-Americans back favourable candidates in US midterms elections

Indian-American Congresspersons Ro Khanna (California-17), Pramila Jayapal (Washington-7), Ami Bera (California-3) and Suhas Subramanyam (Virginia-10) are up for re-election

PM Modi holds roadshow in Chennai, to launch projects worth ₹13,000 crore

Upon his arrival at the airport by 11 am, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay accorded him a warm welcome

Four arrested for assaulting students, manhandling women during CJP protest

The arrests came a day after a purported video of the incident went viral on social media, showing them assaulting young students and physically manhandling women on a stretch of DDU Marg

IPO rush continues: Jio, Zetwerk among cos set to tap primary market in Oct

The proposed offerings span sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, defence and precision manufacturing, reflecting continued interest in businesses with long-term growth prospects

WEF expert calls for equal focus on AI innovation and child safety

World Economic Forum's Cathy Li called for integrating AI literacy into India's education curriculum

SC to hear all lawyers in plea over Delhi Metro curbs during CJP protest

The top court is also hearing a habeas petition filed by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy against the detention of political leaders

Tricog Health targets 100 million cardiac screenings by 2030: CEO

The company, founded in 2014, has screened over 41 million patients and currently screens over a million patients globally every month

Suzlon to invest ₹550 crore to set up 3 AI-powered blade factories by 2027

Suzlon already has five blade factories in Jaisalmer, Bhuj, Ratlam, Dhule and Anantapur

Private sector may invest ₹7.5 trillion in nuke sector, add 30 GW by 2047

The country currently has about 9 GW of installed nuclear power capacity and plans to expand it substantially by 2047

Nepal flash flood sweeps away dozens of houses, leaves at least 10 missing

At least 10 people remain missing but there were no immediate reports of casualties

BMW Industries starts colour coated steel production to cater demand

The new colour-coated steel line, commissioned on Monday, is part of the company's ongoing ₹800-crore expansion plan at Bokaro in Jharkhand, aimed at offering special steel products

CJP leaders released by magistrate, told to maintain peace for one year

They were released on condition that they would not 'breach peace' for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said

Situation remains tense in Manipur as toll rises to 9, CM calls for peace

The fresh killings were reported in Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts on Friday and Saturday

Govt releases draft National Steel Policy 2047, targets 604 MT capacity

According to the draft National Steel Policy 2047, finished steel demand will rise to 505 MT by 2047, per capita consumption to 302 kg and steel exports to 45 MT