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Union minister returns ₹99 lakh subsidy taken from own ministry: Centre

The Centre told the Lok Sabha that Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary has returned the ₹99 lakh NHB subsidy he received for a cucumber farming project under a scheme run by his own ministry

How Apple beat Nvidia in the race to become world's most valuable company

Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company again, despite spending far less on AI infrastructure than other Big Tech firms

India sees 300% rise in individuals reporting income above ₹100 crore

Finance Ministry data shows 576 people reported gross income above ₹100 crore in AY26, up from 415 a year ago, taking the five-year increase to 300%

Infosys fined €175,000 by French authority over work-hour tracking system

Infosys said in an exchange filing that it had received a communication from French labour authority DRIEETS lle-de-France, informing the company of a €175,000 penalty

2024 NTA reforms: Why the Radhakrishnan panel was formed & what it proposed

The Centre formed the Radhakrishnan panel in 2024 to improve exam security. Here's what led to its creation, what it proposed and what has changed since

Mere agitation can't justify police excess, says SC on student protests

The Supreme Court said peaceful protest is a constitutional right and observed that mere agitation cannot justify a lathi-charge, while hearing pleas seeking uniform guidelines for protests

Weekly policy watch: Industrial output, RBI bond buyback in spotlight

India's policy calendar this week will track industrial growth, debt management and forex reserves

35 years of liberalisation: Which sectors emerged as biggest winners?

India's economic reforms changed the course of industries from IT and pharma to retail and aviation. Here's a look at the biggest winners and the challenges that continue today

PM should speak in Parliament, not deliver 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Cong

Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he announced a Bill to curb paper leaks, saying he should discuss the issue in Parliament instead of speaking through a video message

Adani Group denies airline launch reports, rules out aviation entry

Adani Enterprises has ruled out plans to launch an airline, saying reports about its entry into the aviation business are baseless

Rule 176 and Rule 267: How are the two Rajya Sabha rules different?

Rule 176 and Rule 267 are often at the centre of Parliament disputes. Here's how the two Rajya Sabha rules differ in allowing discussions on urgent public issues

Why Moonshot AI's launch has put Chinese startups in US crosshairs

The US concerns come as Chinese AI artificial intelligence (AI) companies rapidly expand their presence in the global market

NITI Aayog's investment index: What separates top states from the rest?

NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index ranks states on investment readiness and highlights why some attract more private capital while others continue to lag

Why US strikes on southern Iran are putting the Gulf's sea lanes on edge

Fighting is spreading across West Asia as the US intensifies strikes on southern Iran, Tehran retaliates across the Gulf, and key energy and shipping routes come under growing threat

How AI data centre spending is creating hidden debt for tech giants

AI spending by Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle is driving a surge in hidden debt, with off-balance-sheet commitments reaching $1.65 trillion

Right to protest in India: What the Constitution allows and restricts

CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar has put the spotlight back on protest laws. Here's what the Constitution says about the right to protest and when authorities can impose restrictions

Why China, other chip giants still spend billions on semiconductor imports

From China to South Korea and the US, leading semiconductor powers continue importing billions of dollars worth of chips, offering key lessons for India's self-reliance push

China's rare earth curbs: Can India's EV ambitions withstand supply risks?

The IEA warns China's rare earth export curbs could disrupt $6.5 trillion worth of global manufacturing. How vulnerable is India's fast-growing EV industry?

Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung to Medanta Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP student protest over exam paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Yemen's Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade: What it means for oil trade

The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that could affect oil exports, shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global energy markets