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Delhi court defers IAS Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea to Wednesday

UPSC has initiated proceedings against IAS trainee Puja Khedkar (currently on probation) for the cancellation of her selection and future disqualification from the exams

Howrah-Mumbai Mail accident: Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families

Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailment: The Railway Ministry announces ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakh for families of the deceased, Rs 5 lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for minor injuries

India, Japan have set $42 billion investment target by 2027: S Jaishankar

'There are currently 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India, and we aim to increase this number,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a Quad press briefing

Paytm launches NFC card soundbox with integrated card payment system

Paytm NFC card soundbox will allow small shops to accept a range of payments, including credit and debit cards as well as UPI

Govt spent Rs 2 crore on Manu Bhaker's training: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya credited Khelo India and TOPS initiatives for driving sports talent across the country

Protests erupt outside Drishti IAS in Delhi after death of UPSC aspirants

MCD seals basements of several coaching centres amid regulatory crackdowns and safety concerns following the death of three UPSC aspirants due to flooding in a coaching centre basement

USFDA scrutiny delays generic drug approvals for major Indian pharma firms

Big Pharma companies Cipla, Sun Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy's, and Lupin face intense scrutiny from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)

Bangladesh students call for fresh protests, govt intensifies security

A faction of students have alleged that statements by their leaders were made under coercion while under police custody

Pawar vs Pawar: SC seeks Ajit Pawar's response in NCP faction dispute

Sharad Pawar's NCP faction was granted provisional use of the party name and clock symbol following Ajit Pawar's split from the party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Unemployment rate will drop below 3%, no concern for job losses: Mandaviya

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assured the Lok Sabha that employment generation efforts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led to significant reduction in the unemployment rate

UltraTech-India Cement deal: No impact on Chennai Super Kings ownership

India Cements, the original owner of the Chennai Super Kings, will transfer control to the Aditya Birla Group following the sale of a 33.72% stake

L&T Realty, Valor Estate to co-develop Rs 20k cr project in Mumbai's BKC

The project will feature a mix of premium housing, commercial spaces, and a five-star luxury hotel. It has a total development potential of over 7.5 million square feet

Venezuelan presidential election: Maduro wins 3rd term in disputed polls

Authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in contentious Venezuelan election amid widespread irregularities in polls, sparking protests

Sitharaman to introduce J&K Appropriation Bill in the Lok Sabha: What is it

This Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024 seeks to authorise the withdrawal of sums from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory for FY25

Govt considers reintroducing 15% concessional corporate tax in FY26 Budget

The Centre has set up an internal committee to evaluate the benefits of the 15% concessional tax rate scheme for new domestic manufacturing units, introduced in FY20

Arson, malicious attacks disrupt train lines in France ahead of Olympics

Around 250,000 travellers were affected by disruptions caused by the Paris train attack on the eve of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

BCCI accuses Byju's CEO of misleading Karnataka HC in insolvency hearing

Byju's is currently dealing with claims exceeding Rs 200 crore from multiple creditors, including Rs 158 crore owed to BCCI

US indicts North Korean hacker for major cyberattacks, offers $10mn reward

North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok has been accused of orchestrating major cyber attacks on US defense, Nasa, healthcare systems, and Asian companies

Zomato rolls out 'Brand Packs' to reward repeat orders from restaurants

Zomato's new 'Brand Packs' feature aims to boost customer loyalty for more than 4,000 restaurants on the food delivery platform

Niti Aayog meeting faces boycott from opposition leaders over budget woes

Chief ministers from Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Kerala will be skipping the Niti Aayog meeting