Vrinda Goel

Media falsely reported I refused urgent hearing on CJP protests: CJI Kant

CJI Surya Kant said no petition alleging police excesses against student protesters was filed and termed media reports claiming he denied an urgent hearing as false

What is NPCI's UPI Meta plan that has smaller payment apps concerned?

Smaller UPI apps have urged NPCI to reconsider UPI Meta, warning the proposed one-click checkout feature could further strengthen PhonePe and Google Pay's dominance

Q1 results today: NTPC, SAIL, Bank of Baroda among 81 firms on July 24

Q1FY27 results updates: Firms including Tata Consumer Products, SBI Life Insurance Company, Hindustan Zinc, Bank of India, and Dr Lal PathLabs are also to release their April-June earnings today

Govt bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside India

Under a new authorisation framework notified by the Department of Telecommunications, all telecommunication data, logs and information associated with telecom networks must be stored within country

US-Iran war: Why desalination plants are critical to Gulf and under threat

Iranian strikes have exposed the Gulf's dependence on desalination plants. Here's why these facilities are vital, vulnerable during conflict, and what a disruption could mean for the region

Govt to support 20 indigenous sovereign AI models under IndiaAI Mission

Govt has identified 20 indigenous sovereign AI models for support under the IndiaAI Mission, spanning LLMs, speech, video and domain-specific applications, while expanding AI infra and skilling

Will set up fast-track court to punish culprits of Neet paper leak: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the fast-track courts would ensure the swift disposal of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those found guilty

CJP protest: Delhi Metro closes 16 stations over security concerns

Entry and exit remain suspended at 16 stations from 7:30 am due to security concerns as the CJP's agitation over alleged Neet irregularities continues in central Delh

Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index explained: What is it and which firms are included?

According to NSE Indices, the new benchmark is aimed at investors seeking ethical investment opportunities that incorporate animal welfare considerations into portfolio construction

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why has Trump threatened to attack it?

Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain after reports claimed Tehran moved centrifuges to the underground site near its Natanz nuclear facility

Trump's 200% tariff plan on generic drugs: What it means for India

Donald Trump has proposed phased tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic drugs by 2028 to boost US manufacturing. Here's why the move matters for India's pharma sector and bilateral trade

Semicon India 1.0 vs 2.0: What's new in the govt's ₹1.27 trillion plan?

From chip design and fabs to talent development, here's how Semicon India 2.0 builds on the gains of the first phase

DRI cracks down on smuggling networks; seizes drugs, Pak-made pistols

The operations, carried out in Mizoram, Mumbai, Punjab and Chennai between July 15 and July 17, targeted organised smuggling syndicates and transnational criminal networks

Delhi govt allows eateries to stay open till 4 am for FIFA World Cup final

Delhi has allowed eateries to remain open till 4 am this weekend for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, while Bengaluru has extended food service hours and West Bengal has organised live screenings

Op Sindoor showcased India's world-class defence readiness: Rajnath Singh

India's defence minister described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the capability and valour of the Indian armed forces, saying they delivered a befitting reply to terrorists and their supporters

Mumbai airport nicotine pouch row: What duty-free shops can legally sell

Custom authorities have objected to the sale of nicotine pouches at Mumbai airport's duty-free stores. The case has put the spotlight on India's rules governing duty-free retail and taxation

Why are scientists raising concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam project?

An active fault line beneath China's Brahmaputra mega dam has raised fresh questions over its long-term stability and renewed concerns about its downstream impact on India

Iran threatens to shut Bab el-Mandeb: What it means for India and the world

Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to prepare for a possible closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over its impact on global shipping, energy markets and trade

Indian IT firms revive hiring, but AI talent shortage slows rebound

Indian IT firms are hiring again, but recruitment is increasingly focused on specialised AI roles. A shortage of job-ready talent is forcing companies to rely more on selective hiring and reskilling

Reliance Jio gets IN-SPACe approval for 1,600-satellite LEO network

Reliance Jio plans to deploy 1,600 low-Earth orbit satellites offering up to 5 Tbps capacity, with 20-22 ground stations to provide broadband and mobile satellite services across India