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Agnipath scheme revised: All Agniveers to join regular cadre after 6 yrs

The changes introduce an additional two-year engagement period for Agniveers, creating a pathway for all to join the regular cadre, subject to willingness, physical fitness and discipline

Why Blinkit Ambulance will now charge ₹2,500 for non-emergency transfers

Blinkit Ambulance will charge ₹2,500 for non-emergency transfers while keeping emergency rides free. Deepinder Goyal said the move will ensure ambulances remain available for critical cases

24-hour arrest deadline starts from detention, not formal arrest: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that the 24-hour period for producing an accused before a magistrate begins from the time of detention, not when the investigating agency formally records the arrest

India has a huge fireworks industry, then why does it export so little?

India's fireworks industry is worth an estimated ₹7,000 crore, yet exports remain below $1 million, or just 0.042 per cent of the global export market

Cert-In warns banks, fintech firms of AI-driven fund transfer fraud

India's cybersecurity watchdog has flagged an escalating AI-powered campaign targeting banks, NBFCs and fintech firms, with attackers exploiting payment APIs to carry out unauthorised fund transfers

US sanctions Indian businessman, wife for helping Iran evade oil curbs

The US has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife and several associated entities for allegedly helping Iran evade oil restrictions through fraudulent registrations

Govt to give two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers: CDS Gen Subramani

Addressing the press, the CDS said Agniveers granted the extension would be considered for permanent positions in the armed forces based on an assessment of their performance

US midterms 2026: Democrats win control of Congress in major blow to Trump

Democrats win control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a setback to Donald Trump, as several key Republican-held seats fall to the opposition party

Laws penalising having more than 2 children have lost relevance: SC

Supreme Court referred the validity of a two-child disqualification provision under Maharashtra law to a larger bench, saying such laws raise concerns over reproductive autonomy under Article 21

Shapoorji Pallonji looks to monetise 3,000 acres land, eyes ₹10k cr revenue

The real estate arm plans to monetise land parcels across Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur through plotted development projects over the next three to four years, with a revenue potential of over ₹10,000 crore

No one can claim indefinite right to occupy designated protest site: SC

Supreme Court said protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely, stressing the need to balance the right to protest with the right to trade and earn a livelihood, particularly for daily-wage workers

Cyberattack hits supermarket freezers across Europe, spoiled food discarded

Refrigeration systems at dozens of supermarkets across Europe were targeted, forcing retailers to discard frozen food after freezer temperatures rose to 50 degrees Celsius

Cyclone Murasu hits Andhra coast; schools shut, flights disrupted

Cyclone Murasu brings strong winds and heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh, triggering red alerts in six districts, disrupting flights and transport, and prompting school closures

India's GDP growth seen at 7.35% in Q2 FY27 amid risks: Finance ministry

Stronger industrial output, energy consumption, port traffic, GST collections and auto sales support the growth outlook, while inflation, energy price volatility and geopolitical tensions pose risks

How Shapoorji Pallonji's debt mounted and why repayment is a challenge

Shapoorji Pallonji is seeking fresh funds to meet its debt obligations, as high borrowing costs, repeated refinancing and difficulties in selling its Tata Sons stake complicate efforts to reduce debt

Israel election 2026: Arab parties could emerge as kingmakers amid deadlock

With nearly 90 per cent of votes counted, neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot appears to have the numbers to form a government, while Arab parties could emerge as kingmakers

GIFT City eyes global financial hub status with easier rules, new avenues

GIFT City is looking to attract overseas listings and global investors, with new guidelines for Indian issuers expected soon, industry leaders said at the Business Standard BFSI Summit in Mumbai

Valuation of AI stocks, volatility pose risks for investors: Fund managers

Fund managers at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit flagged AI stock valuation risks and urged investors to focus on disciplined asset allocation, long-term fundamentals amid market volatility

Crypto industry leaders flag tax hurdles, seek regulatory clarity in India

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto industry leaders flagged the burden of crypto taxation, called for regulatory clarity and highlighted growing investor interest

India needs labour-intensive growth to address job challenges: Economists

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, economists Sajjid Chinoy and Soumya Kanti Ghosh called for labour-intensive manufacturing, better skilling and a balanced approach to AI