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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

Trump says US election system is 'broken' and vulnerable to compromise

Trump cited newly declassified intelligence reports to allege vulnerabilities in US election infrastructure, renewing claims about election fraud and calling for sweeping voting reforms

Q1 results: RIL, JSW Steel, Tata Technologies, among 30 more on July 17

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Havells India, Federal Bank, Central Bank of India, Oberoi Realty, and RBL Bank are also to release their April-June earnings today

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 19: Here's what's happening

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar in support of the CJP's demands over alleged NeetT irregularities, exam reforms and accountability

NPCIL denies sensitive data breach at Kudankulam nuclear power plant

NPCIL said the information claimed to be available in the public domain pertains only to Balance of Plant common service facilities and does not relate to any nuclear related information

Q1 results today: Wipro, BHEL, Tech Mahindra among 40 firms on July 16

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Jio Financial Services, ITC Hotels, Ceat, Polycab India, Piramal Finance, and South Indian Bank are also to release their April-June earnings today

IRCTC launches beta version of new website: Check features, booking steps

The beta version of IRCTC's redesigned website is now live, offering a simpler interface, faster ticket booking, fewer interruptions and improved seat availability

95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding

Dark patterns continue to influence online consumer decisions, with a study finding 95% of listed firms use them. Sebi and Irdai are stepping up action to curb deceptive practices

Instamart, HPCL launch India's first on-demand LPG delivery service

The service does not require customers to have an existing domestic LPG connection. First-time orders will be treated as new cylinder purchases, while subsequent orders will be processed as refill

Don't want E20 fuel? Buy 100% petrol, but pay more: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's ethanol-blending programme, saying motorists who prefer 100 per cent petrol can buy it, but will have to pay more than for ethanol-blended fuel