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VP Dhankhar calls Emergency-era Preamble changes a 'festering wound'

Vice President Dhankar's remarks came after the RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution

Over 72,000 houses built under Tamil Nadu scheme to make state 'hut-free'

During the Budget for 2024-25, the government announced the 'noble goal' of creating a 'hut-free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, and that eight lakh concrete houses would be built in rural areas to replace huts

ED alleges cash scam in management quota admissions at 3 Bengaluru colleges

The federal probe agency's statement comes after they conducted searches at 17 locations on June 25-26 in a "seat blocking scam" case

Kerala govt revises Bakrid holiday to June 7, faces backlash over cutback

Earlier, the government had declared Friday, June 6, as the holiday for Bakrid. However, with the festival falling a day later, authorities have revised the decision

Pak's Bilawal Bhutto called out by journalist at UN over Kashmir remark

US journalist cites Muslim Indian officer at military briefing during India-Pak conflict to question Bilawal Bhutto's claim that terrorist attack in Kashmir was used to vilify Muslims

Parliament's Monsoon session from July 21; Oppn demands special session

Govt announces Monsoon session from July 21 to August 12; Opposition says early announcement aims to dodge special session demand over Operation Sindoor and CDS remarks

Jindal seeks duties on steel imports to shield MSMEs, boost Make in India

Jindal Stainless Chairman Ratan Jindal on Wednesday urged the government to protect the industry and livelihood of people by imposing appropriate duties on surging imports from select countries

India Inc resilient to tariffs, to invest $50 bn despite global headwinds

It said most companies will spend from internal accruals, and the average portfolio leverage will continue to remain at 3 times the operating profit

Indian all-party delegation reaches Bahrain to push anti-terror diplomacy

The delegation led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport

UK HC rejected Nirav Modi's bail keeping in mind sheer quantum of fraud: ED

"A part of the defrauded amount that was attached and seized by it has been restituted (restored) to the victim banks," ED added

What's new in ITR-7 for AY 2025-26? Trusts and NGOs need to know this

The income tax department has notified ITR-7 for AY 2025-26 with key changes in capital gains reporting. Here's what trusts, NGOs and institutions filing under section 139 should keep in mind

From fake exemptions to old dues, CBDT tightens the tax net this year

With a record tax target this year, the CBDT is tightening scrutiny on top taxpayers, fake claims, and old dues while aiming for faster refunds and better taxpayer awareness.

Coca-Cola reports double-digit volume growth in India, helped by Thums Up

Net income rose 5 per cent to USD 3.3 billion for the quarter. Adjusted for one-time items, the Atlanta company earned 73 cents per share. That beat expectations of 72 cents

Bullet train to be operational by 2028: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

State plans new airports in Vadhvan, Pune, Shirdi, and Nagpur; $50 bn fresh investment expected in infra

Supreme Court pulls up Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for stalling Bills

Specifies how long governors can hold on to Bills passed by state Cabinet

Ikea looking for next phase of investment in India, aims growth: CEO

Ikea is planning to have 2 full-size stores in Delhi-NCR -- at Gurugram in 2026 and Noida in 2028

AAP govt's Delhi excise policy caused Rs 2,000 crore loss: CAG report

New BJP dispensation has promised to table in the Assembly 13 more such reports

Samsung seeks TN govt's help after striking workers try to 'disrupt ops'

Union workers went on a strike on February 5 over suspension of three union leaders, demand their reinstatement

JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament amid Oppn protests

The panel had adopted the report on the draft legislation by a 15-11 majority vote, and submitted it to the Lok Sabha Speaker on January 30

US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar

Opposition parties allege that the deportees were handcuffed and humiliated