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Australia to Uzbekistan: India widens uranium push for 100 GW nuclear goal

India is widening and renewing uranium supply options with Australia and Uzbekistan as it prepares for an over elevenfold expansion in nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047

FSSAI takes action against British Life Sciences over expired infant food

FSSAI has taken action against Bengaluru-based British Life Sciences after finding misbranded and expired infant food; it also ordered 3.7 MT of expired products to be destroyed

Trump wants Strait of Hormuz renamed 'Trump Strait' amid US-Iran war

US President Donald Trump made the suggestion a day after the US Central Command (Centcom) carried out another round of attacks on Iranian military targets

FCNR(B) inflows cross $100 billion, beat RBI's $80-billion estimate: Report

The FCNR(B) window closed on Monday, but banks can use the RBI's swap facility for deposits already contracted until September 11

China's solar capacity tops coal for first time: Where does India stand?

China's solar capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, marking a major shift in its power sector; coal's share of electricity generation also fell below 50 per cent in the first half of 2026

Explained: Why are MBBS, BDS interns on an indefinite strike in J&K

J-K medical interns staged dharnas in Jammu, saying their ₹12,300 monthly stipend has remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite inflation and the workload they shoulder

NCLT stays order approving Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment plan

NCLT stays approval of Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment plan, saying no clear majority emerged in earlier orders; it also bars Chandra from transferring or selling any property

India sees warmest August since 1901 as monsoon rainfall deficit hits 13.8%

Monsoon rainfall was 13.8 per cent below normal during June-August, with around 350 districts, or 47 per cent of India, receiving deficient or very deficient rain by August 31

India state fiscal health: Manipur leads capital outlay ranking in FY25

Business Standard's State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on capital outlay as a share of total expenditure. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show

India state fiscal health: Delhi boasts highest own revenue share in FY25

Business Standard's State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on own revenue as a share of total revenue receipts. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show

PCB threatened walkout over Atherton's interview with Imran Khan's sons

PCB has complained to Sky Sports over Michael Atherton's interview with Imran Khan's sons during the Lord's Test, and reportedly considered keeping Pakistan players off the field in protest

Explained: What is surrogate advertising and what does the law say?

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

From Rasuwa to Bihar: How Nepal's flash floods can travel into India

A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has raised flood concerns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Here's how the Trishuli-Narayani-Gandak river system connects Nepal to India

ChatGPT ads roll out in India: Who will see them and how will they work?

OpenAI will start showing ads to users aged 18 and above on ChatGPT's Free and Go plans in India

NCLT clears Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 cr payout against ₹22,006 cr claims

NCLT has approved Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 crore repayment plan against ₹22,006.57 crore claims; the plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of the voting share

India's merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle

The move comes at a time when nearly half of India's registered vessels are more than 20 years old

Trump's Operation Economic Outcast: How could Iran sanctions impact India?

Donald Trump's Operation Economic Outcast could hit India through higher oil prices, trade disruptions, payment hurdles and possible US action over New Delhi's purchases of Russian energy

Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

India's electronics components push: What is made locally, what is imported

India is expanding local electronics manufacturing, but it still relies heavily on imported chips and components. The new ECMS aims to boost domestic production and reduce this dependence

Marathi test: What is it and why are auto, taxi drivers protesting?

Maharashtra's Marathi language checks for auto and taxi drivers have triggered protests in Mumbai. Here's what the test involves, why it was introduced and what happens if drivers fail