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Scotch whiskey to get cheaper in India as import duty slashed under UK FTA

India-UK trade pact to halve Scotch whisky import duty to 75 per cent initially, then 40 per cent over 10 years; move expected to cut prices, boost exports, FDI, and premium brand access

HC tells Punjab govt to release water, not obstruct Bhakra dam operations

The court expressed serious concern over the alleged conduct of the Punjab administration, comparing the situation to actions taken against hostile countries

Only BS-VI CNG goods vehicles to enter Delhi from Nov 2025, Centre tells SC

Only BS-VI CNG, LNG, EV goods vehicles to be allowed into Delhi from November 1, 2025; ban will not apply to vehicles registered in Delhi, Centre tells SC

'India exercised its right to respond to terror': Govt on Operation Sindoor

The Centre says 'India exercised its right to self-defence' while responding to Operation Sindoor, aimed at neutralising threats across the border

'Impeachment if he does not resign': Justice Varma indicted in cash row

Justice Yashwant Varma found culpable in 'cash scandal' by an in-house panel; CJI Sanjiv Khanna has sought his resignation or may recommend his impeachment to the President of India

Operation Sindoor: Old videos, fake news flood X after Indian strikes

Following India's targeted strikes under Operation Sindoor, Pakistani media and social handles circulate false claims of retaliation; fact-checkers flag videos as fake

'Proud of our armed forces': Opposition leaders hail Operation Sindoor

Opposition backs Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor'; Congress, Owaisi laud strikes on Pakistan terror camps, stress unity, urge tough stance after Pahalgam attack

Civil defence drill in Delhi today: Here's what residents should know

Delhi is set to hold a large-scale civil defence mock drill today with air raid alerts, blackout simulations, and evacuation exercises amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Civil mock drills in Mumbai, Thane, Pune today: All you need to know

The nationwide civil defence drill today will test emergency readiness post-Pahalgam attack; Maharashtra among key states with large-scale mock exercises

Action plan: How civil defence mock drill will be conducted on Wednesday

The drill will replicate high-alert situations

'Indians abroad need routinised care', says Jaishankar on govt push

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlines India's efforts to support its global workforce, emphasising skill development and institutional mechanisms to assist Indians abroad

From luxury flats to gold jewellery: SC judges' assets made public

SC has made judges' asset declarations public; 21 of 33 judges have disclosed their wealth, including crores in investments and properties, with CJI Khanna holding a fixed deposit of ₹55 lakh

Donald Trump mines millions from meme coin fans in access-for-tokens model

Donald Trump is cashing in on crypto, raising millions through high-priced dinners and a meme coin contest that lets top $TRUMP holders win VIP access to his private gala events

AI boom drives global data centre growth despite soaring costs: Moody's

Global data centre expansion accelerates to meet AI and cloud demands; challenges include rising energy needs, supply chain disruptions, and power infrastructure constraints

Shah Rukh Khan makes Met Gala debut in Sabyasachi outfit: 'For my kids'

Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani made their Met Gala debuts, embracing the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. The event highlighted bespoke menswear and cultural heritage

Donald Trump says AI Pope pic was 'fun': 'Melania thought it was cute'

US President Donald Trump distanced himself from an AI-generated image showing him as the pope, calling it "harmless fun"; image drew backlash from Catholic leaders and international critics

'Noida is a hell': Investor shares why he quit India to live in Luxembourg

Himanshu Upadhyay, now based in Luxembourg, says poor infrastructure, social decay, and safety fears pushed him to leave India despite living in a 'posh' locality

Courts have limited power to modify arbitral awards in rare cases, rules SC

Constitution Bench of the SC says modification of arbitral awards allowed only in limited cases like clerical errors, severable parts or under Article 142 to ensure complete justice

Sundar Pichai's protection costs Google $8 mn in 2024 amid rising risks

Google spent $8.27 million on CEO Sundar Pichai's security in 2024, citing rising threats and global travel as key reasons behind the 22 per cent surge in protection costs

Ambani rejoins $100 billion club as Reliance, Jio rally; Adani lags behind

Mukesh Ambani gains $20 billion amid market rally; Adani rises $10 billion but remains 57% below his June 2024 peak, Forbes data shows