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SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states

The third advance estimate, released after an executive committee meeting, follows a second projection of 34.35 million tonnes. Output last year was 29.62 million tonnes

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy

Currently, fertiliser subsidies in India are primarily transferred to companies rather than directly to farmers

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal

Gandhi on Tuesday had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome

Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects

During the hearing, CJI Kant said that the court's intent was to provide a 'composite judgement on merits' rather than a cryptic order

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt

According to the data, challans issued for violation of prescribed standards increased from 897 between April 1 and November 30, 2024, to 2,524 during the same period in 2025

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply

According to the response, ₹23.37 crore was spent on installation of mist spray systems on electric poles and central verges along road stretches in Delhi

Omnitech Engineering IPO subscribed 8% on the first day of bidding

Omnitech Engineering on Tuesday raised over Rs 174 crore from anchor investors

ED attaches Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's 'Abode' worth ₹3,716 cr

The Enforcement Directorate attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's Mumbai house, 'Abode', worth Rs 3,716 crore under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Wednesday.

NCERT may remove controversial portion on judiciary from class 8 textbook

The book pegs the approximate number of pending cases in the Supreme Court at 81,000, in high courts at 62.40 lakh, and district and subordinate courts at 4.70 crore

Draft I-T forms seek tenant-landlord disclosure for claiming tax deduction

The draft forms also propose to entrust auditors with greater responsibility for checking PAN duplication and tax liability arising out of adverse audit observation

Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw

The photo post titled Smartphones India's No. 1 export category displayed that there were exports worth USD 30 billion in January-December 2025

BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Scindia said the episode was "unacceptable" and one that "flouts all rules and traditions"

CAFE-III proposal sent to PMO after talks with stakeholders: Kumaraswamy

On differences among auto industry stakeholders on the CAFE-III norms, Kumarswamy told reporters, "We already had a meeting with stakeholders and power ministry."

BMC presents ₹80,952.56 cr budget for 2026-27, up 8.7% from current fiscal

The capital outlay in 2025-26 was originally estimated at ₹43,162.23 crore, but was subsequently revised downward

Centre mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from April 1

The central government can allow exceptions in special situations, for specific regions and for a limited time

IND vs ZIM: India need to rethink about team composition, says Ravi Shastri

India will be desperate to make a strong comeback against Zimbabwe on Thursday after the heavy 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their Super 8 opener in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

SATS' cargo facility at Noida International Airport ready for ops: Official

SATS is looking forward to play an active role in developing airfreight logistics ecosystem to link UP primary industries with the world through the company's network of 225 locations in 27 countries