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Delhi HC raps Wipro for defamatory firing letter, awards ₹2 lakh in damages

Delhi High Court said Wipro's termination letter used 'unsubstantiated, harmful' terms like 'malicious conduct'; directs firm to reissue letter, awards ₹2 lakh to ex-employee for reputational damage

UIDAI to revamp Aadhaar KYC to enhance offline use, cut security risks

UIDAI to revamp offline Aadhaar KYC to boost adoption; users will not need to share Aadhaar number or use OTPs, making the process more secure, private, and easier for fintech firms to adopt

Theft, assault in US may lead to visa cancellation, entry ban: US Embassy

The US Embassy warns that crimes like theft or assault can lead to visa loss and re-entry ban; over 142,000 people were deported from the US between January 20 and April 29

Delhi seeks ₹1,500 cr from Centre to revamp roads, decongest key corridors

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta seeks ₹1,500 crore from Centre under CRIF to improve 600 km of roads, ease congestion on 12 key corridors, and reduce dust pollution across the national capital

NCERT Class 8 book calls Babur 'ruthless', Akbar's rule 'brutal, tolerant'

The new NCERT Class 8 book describes Mughal ruler Babur as a ruthless conqueror, Akbar's reign as brutal yet tolerant, and highlights resistance by Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs, and tribal communities

Cash makes a comeback in Bengaluru as vendors ditch UPI amid GST fears

Small vendors across Bengaluru are removing UPI options, citing GST notices, tax demands, and fears of harassment or eviction as reasons for switching back to cash-only transactions

China's 600 kmph Maglev train turns 5.5-hour trip into 2.5-hour ride

China unveils its fastest ground transport yet - a 600 kmph maglev train that could cut Beijing-Shanghai travel time to 2.5 hours, combining speed of flight with safety of rail

Nara Lokesh invites aerospace firms to Andhra after Karnataka snub

Karnataka withdrew plans to acquire 1,777 acres of farmland in Devanahalli for an aerospace park; Andhra minister Nara Lokesh offers industry to consider state's ready land, policy incentives

Theobroma set for ownership change as ChrysCapital nears 90% stake buy

Aqua Investments, Infinity Partners, and Atreides Investments BV seek CCI approval to acquire stake in Theobroma; deal part of ChrysCapital's planned ₹2,410 crore majority buyout

Fauja Singh hit-and-run case: NRI driver arrested, SUV seized in Punjab

Fauja Singh (114) was hit by an SUV on Jalandhar highway; NRI driver Amritpal Singh Dhillon arrested, SUV seized; FIR filed under rash driving and culpable homicide sections

Two more Delhi schools receive bomb threats via email, students evacuated

St Thomas and Vasant Valley schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Wednesday, marking the third such scare in three days; no suspicious items found during search

Delhi declares war on air pollution with full-year ban on firecrackers

DPCC imposes year-round firecracker ban in Delhi; police halt online sales, warn of legal action; DRI seizes ₹35 crore worth of smuggled Chinese fireworks in crackdown

Muted sales spur leadership change, Priya Nair to lead HUL's growth reboot

HUL appoints Priya Nair as MD & CEO effective Aug 1, replacing Rohit Jawa after his short two-year stint; move signals Unilever's push for stronger growth and leadership stability in India

Urban consumers ditch labels, rural shoppers stick to big FMCG brands

Urban India is embracing unbranded and digital-first products, while rural consumers continue to prefer trusted FMCG brands as companies tweak strategies to serve both markets

Shubhanshu Shukla to enter 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth on July 15

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth on July 15 after 18 days aboard the ISS; Isro says he will undergo a 7-day rehab to help adapt to Earth's gravity post splashdown

US-India trade deal may cap tariffs below 20% as both sides continue talks

India may avoid steep US tariff demand letters as both nations work on interim trade deal; proposed pact could set base rate below 20 per cent with room for further negotiations

Delhi, Mumbai flyers may face higher charges as GMR, Adani win tariff case

A tribunal has allowed GMR and Adani Airport to include non-aero revenue in tariff model, boosting earnings at Delhi and Mumbai airports; flyers and airlines may face higher charges as a result

AAIB releases report on Air India crash in Ahmedabad: All you need to know

AAIB's preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash reveals engine failure, mid-air fuel cutoff, and pilot distress call; 240 onboard and 19 on ground died in the Ahmedabad accident

Woman alleges rape at IIM Calcutta boys' hostel; accused arrested

The woman said the accused called her to campus for counselling, led her to the boys' hostel, offered a drink that left her disoriented, and allegedly raped her; police have arrested him

Foxconn brings iPhone 17 parts to India, trial assembly to start this month

Foxconn begins shipping key iPhone 17 parts from China to India for trial production; full-scale assembly to start in August as Apple aims for simultaneous launch in India and China