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Mcap of 8 top valued cos erodes by ₹2.07 trn; TCS, Airtel biggest laggards

From the top 10 pack, only Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever closed the week with gains in their valuation

Mcap of 8 top valued cos erodes by ₹2.07 trn; TCS, Airtel biggest laggards
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 9:12 AM IST

MP CM announces Rakhi gift, hikes Ladli Behna scheme aid to ₹1500 from Oct

The government was committed to gradually increasing the monthly assistance under the Ladli Behna scheme to ₹3,000, the chief minister further said

MP CM announces Rakhi gift, hikes Ladli Behna scheme aid to ₹1500 from Oct
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 9:06 AM IST

Himachal govt announces ₹2 crore each for constituencies hit hard by rains

Additionally, the govt announced ₹50 lakhs for all assembly constituencies in the state for the restoration of roads and other infrastructures

Himachal govt announces ₹2 crore each for constituencies hit hard by rains
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 8:56 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of over 7K pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp

The pilgrims, including 1,423 women, 31 children and 136 sadhus and sadhvis, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal in separate convoys

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of over 7K pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 8:45 AM IST

'AFMS looking at drone use to supply blood bags, medicines in hilly areas'

The technology is currently being considered for a pilot project in remote and hilly terrains where access is challenging

'AFMS looking at drone use to supply blood bags, medicines in hilly areas'
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

Independent report flagged misuse of studies before SO2 rollback nod

In an analysis released last month, the CREA alleged that studies by institutions such as NEERI, NIAS and IIT Delhi were being 'selectively used to justify inaction' by power plants across the country

Independent report flagged misuse of studies before SO2 rollback nod
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 8:32 AM IST

Air India crash: UK air investigators reviewing' preliminary safety report

The report by the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is based on the initial findings of their probe into the crash, whcih claimed the lives of all but one of the 242 passengers

Air India crash: UK air investigators reviewing' preliminary safety report
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Wife living apart without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC

During the course of the hearing, the counsel for the petitioner submitted that the trial court has recorded the finding that the wife is living separately from her husband without sufficient reasons

Wife living apart without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

Drunk Audi driver runs over 5 people sleeping on footpath in Delhi, held

The victims have been identified as Ladhi (40), her eight-year-old daughter Bimla, husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), Ram Chander (45) and his wife Narayani (35), all residents of Rajasthan

Drunk Audi driver runs over 5 people sleeping on footpath in Delhi, held
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

Eyewitness in 1984 case denies 'falsely' implicating Jagdish Tytler

The 70-year-old woman eyewitness had also claimed before Special Judge Jitendra Singh that she kept mum, fearing for her only son's life

Eyewitness in 1984 case denies 'falsely' implicating Jagdish Tytler
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Air India crash: Pilots Sabharwal, Kunder remembered as calm, skilled men

At the controls was First Officer Clive Kunder, 32, while Sumeet Sabharwal, a veteran with 30 years of experience at Air India, was the senior cockpit occupant in command monitoring the flight

Air India crash: Pilots Sabharwal, Kunder remembered as calm, skilled men
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 9:50 PM IST

Air India says will review preliminary plane crash report with pilots

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner began to lose thrust almost immediately after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport and ploughed into a medical college hostel

Air India says will review preliminary plane crash report with pilots
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

NGT seeks response to Ganga Action Plan execution gaps in West Bengal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed that deficiencies in the implementation of the Ganga Action Plan in West Bengal be specified by the state, NMCG and CPCB by way of affidavit.

NGT seeks response to Ganga Action Plan execution gaps in West Bengal
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 8:06 PM IST

EV maker VinFast inks pacts with 13 dealers; aims 35 dealerships in India

VinFast, which is gearing up to launch its electric vehicles in the Indian market, aims to establish 35 dealerships across the country by the end of 2025

EV maker VinFast inks pacts with 13 dealers; aims 35 dealerships in India
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

Delhi Jal Board faces Rs 1.42 trillion unpaid dues: Parvesh Verma

The minister said these are mostly Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC), adding the government plans to waive it off for domestic and government categories

Delhi Jal Board faces Rs 1.42 trillion unpaid dues: Parvesh Verma
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:40 PM IST

Indian armed forces have special blessings of Goddess Kali: Rajnath Singh

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader also said the spiritual and cultural symbols and centres of India were targeted during the British rule and thus, after independence

Indian armed forces have special blessings of Goddess Kali: Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:21 PM IST

One nation, one poll: JPC likely to meet July 30; Ex-CJIs may share views

Asked when the committee will submit its report, Chaudhary said there is no hurry because the views of all stakeholders will have to be heard

One nation, one poll: JPC likely to meet July 30; Ex-CJIs may share views
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:10 PM IST

FundsIndia names Akshay Sapru as Group CEO to lead strategic growth

Digital platform for mutual funds and investment solutions provider FundsIndia has appointed Akshay Sapru as its Group Chief Executive Officer, the company said on Saturday.

FundsIndia names Akshay Sapru as Group CEO to lead strategic growth
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 6:37 PM IST

Siraj honours Diogo Jota, calls life unpredictable after emotional moment

Siraj said he wanted to pay his respect in the last Test itself, which India won by 336 runs to level the series

Siraj honours Diogo Jota, calls life unpredictable after emotional moment
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 6:20 PM IST

Ex-England captain wants sides to complete full overs on each day of Tests

India bowled 83 overs on day 1 of the Test, while less than 75 overs could be squeezed in on day 2, leaving a combined shortfall of nearly 23 overs over two days

Ex-England captain wants sides to complete full overs on each day of Tests
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 6:10 PM IST