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Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76

Pahlaj Nihalani is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie 'Ilzaam', and introducing actor Chunky Panday with 'Aag Hi Aag' in 1987

Govt to use AI for machine-readable standards to cut compliance costs

Machine-readable standards translate regulatory requirements into structured digital rules that computer systems can process directly, enabling automatic compliance verification

BigBasket elevates Seshu Kumar Tirumala as Chief Operating Officer

He has been associated with bigbasket since 2014, beginning as National Head - Buying & Merchandising and later rising to Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer

India should reassess FTAs, modernise investment screening: Report

The report also addresses the contested question about economic engagement with China amid strategic competition and manufacturing dependence

BIS studying implementation challenges for mandatory silver hallmarking: DG

Silver hallmarking has been voluntary since 2005 and from September 2025 onwards, hallmarked silver articles carry a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number, enabling buyers to verify purity

Govt forms 6 sector-specific groups to identify 100 products to boost mfg

The groups will discuss the list of items for the purpose, and the final list prepared by them will be submitted to the cabinet secretariat within three weeks

3 returnees from Ebola-hit African nations isolated in Chhattisgarh

The three travellers, however, show no symptoms of the disease and have no history of contact with Ebola-infected persons, officials said

PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, reviews ties

MEA had indicated that both sides are expected to review the entire spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and explore avenues to deepen cooperation in key sectors

PhysicsWallah to exit student financing biz, ties up with NBFCs instead

The move comes after a recent announcement wherein the company said it will invest ₹120 crore through an equity-infusion in its fully-owned subsidiary FinZ Finance

Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi govt to pay ₹10 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased

People with serious injuries will get ₹5 lakh in assistance from the Delhi government

Nayara Energy completes scheduled Vadinar refinery turnaround, resumes ops

Nayara Energy, which handles about 8% of India's refining capacity and 7% of its retail fuel network, said the shutdown aims to ensure long-term safety, efficiency and reliability of its operations

5 killed in fire at hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, CM condoles deaths

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary described the incident as "extremely tragic" and expressed condolences to the bereaved families

Indonesia Open: Sindhu crashes out after loss to World No. 1 An Se Young

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered a second successive defeat to world No. 1 An Se Young in as many weeks to bow out of the Indonesia Open here on Thursday.

Govt moves to standardise edible oil pack sizes for price transparency

The initiative comes amid a broader regulatory focus on consumer protection, transparent labelling and sustainable packaging practices

I try to make new players comfortable and talk freely to me: Kuldeep Yadav

The 31-year-old wants to make sure that the new entrants feel comfortable in the set-up and wants them to pick his brains as and when they feel it is necessary.

Switching formats not easy; devoted time at nets for AFG Test: Kuldeep

Kuldeep's franchise Delhi Capitals failed to make the IPL play-offs and he himself had an underwhelming season with only 10 wickets from 12 games.

Indian corporations poised to become large brand owners in US: Oyo CEO

Agarwal noted that India is the second biggest office for 'FAANG' - an acronym for five of the most prominent US technology companies: Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google

WFI plea against Vinesh Phogat's selection trials order 'infructuous': SC

Senior advocate DN Goburdhun, appearing for the WFI said that Phogat was allowed to participate in the selection trial but she did not succeed

Malviya Nagar fire: MCD to start 'sealing' illegal commercial buildings

The move comes days after a deadly fire at a bed-and-breakfast facility in Malviya Nagar claimed multiple lives and exposed large-scale violations

Mamata's post-poll crisis: Can she contain the rebellion within TMC?

A month after crushing defeat against the BJP, Mamata Banerjee faces a transformed political landscape, with her authority and the party's dominance under increasing scrutiny