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Govt set to tighten quality norms amid rising substandard steel imports

The Centre is preparing to expand its steel quality control norms following a review that revealed an increase in substandard imports, primarily from China, threatening local industry

Poorest countries confront 18-yr high debt as conflicts & disasters surge

A World Bank report reveals that 26 of the poorest nations are facing their highest debt levels since 2006, struggling with post-pandemic recovery, conflict, and increased disaster risks

Farmers, millers, arhtiyas to hold 'chakka jam' in Punjab on October 13

Farmers, millers, and arhtiyas in Punjab will hold a statewide 'chakka jam' on Sunday between 12PM to 3 pm, protesting delays in paddy procurement and lifting, causing traffic disruptions

Musk's robotaxi misses the mark with Wall Street: Here's what went wrong

Robotaxi is a fully autonomous two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals; Elon Musk hails it as Tesla's most significant launch since the Model 3

Avenue Supermarts Q2 result: Net profit up 5.7% at Rs 659 cr, Ebitda up 29%

Avenue Supermarts Limited Q2 results: Revenue for the quarter saw a 14.41 per cent rise, amounting to Rs 14,444.5 crore, up from Rs 12,624.37 crore year-on-year

Delhi congestion tax: Vehicles may face peak hour charges at city borders

The Delhi government plans to introduce a congestion tax on vehicles entering the city during peak hours -- 8 am to 10 am and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm -- at 13 major border entry points

India 'cautiously optimistic' about border talks with China: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed cautious optimism about ongoing diplomatic-military talks with China, emphasising troop disengagement as key to resolving tensions

Hyundai India plans Rs 32,000 cr expansion, aims for 1.1 mn units by 2028

IPO-bound Hyundai India plans to invest in boosting production capacity, developing new products and platforms, and launching new models

Ex-batter Ajay Jadeja to start new innings as Jam Saheb of Jamnagar

The current Jam Saheb, Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja, has announced Ajay Jadeja, a member of the royal family, as his successor

Haryana elections: Congress alleges 'EVM tampering' in 13 more seats

During vote counting, Jairam Ramesh noted that BJP-led EVMs had 99% battery levels, while those with 60-70% battery showed Congress winning

Diwali clash: Cinema owners struggle to allocate shows for big releases

From metro cities to Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, theatres are feeling the heat as they navigate the high-stakes festive clash between huge films like Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Glasses for Indian students with poor vision can boost economy by Rs 156 bn

A child who receives glasses at age five and wears them consistently until age 18 could earn 55.6 per cent more over their lifetime than those who never have their vision corrected

Govt eyes crackdown on ecommerce dark patterns amid festive shopping season

In December last year, the Consumer Affairs Ministry introduced rules defining 13 dark patterns in ecommerce, classifying them as violations of consumer protection laws

Nayab Singh Saini likely to be sworn in as Haryana CM on October 15

Haryana's Cabinet can have a maximum of 14 ministers, including the chief minister. Several Dalit BJP leaders, like Krishan Lal Panwar and Krishan Kumar, are under consideration for ministerial roles

Manipur Cabinet: People of unrecognised villages excluded from govt schemes

The Manipur Cabinet has decided to exclude residents of unrecognised villages from government schemes, including MGNREGS, citing the need for official recognition

Crown gifted by PM Modi stolen from Goddess Kali at Bangladesh temple

A silver crown, gifted by PM Modi in March 2021 to the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh, was stolen; authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the thief

28-year-old PhD student found dead at IIT Kanpur, fourth case in one year

A PhD student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide, marking the fourth such incident in a year; police recovered a suicide note in which the student said that she held herself responsible for her death

J&K polls: Four Independent MLAs help NC cross majority mark. Top updates

Congress MLAs will meet on Friday in Srinagar under JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra to elect their Legislature Party Leader, whose name will then go to the party's high command for approval

Ahead of polls, Maharashtra eyes Rs 15 lakh OBC 'non-creamy layer' limit

The Maharashtra cabinet aims to raise the OBC 'non-creamy layer' income limit from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, expanding reservation access before Assembly elections

India's sustainable eating habits could save the planet, says WWF report

The WWF's Living Planet Report praises India's food consumption practices as the most sustainable among G20 nations, highlighting their potential to mitigate climate change