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When romance meets the rulebook: How cos deal with workplace relationships

Several Indian companies have similar safeguards in place, though few were forthcoming about their policies when contacted

India's infant mortality rate touches low of 25, down from 40 in 2013

Kerala was the only of the 21 large states which reported a single digit IMR of 5. It is second in the country after Manipur

ED questions Shikhar Dhawan for 8 hours in '1xBet' betting app probe

The agency recorded his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of this investigation linked to an "illegal" betting app named 1xBet, the sources said

Law to regulate online gaming brought without heeding to any pressure: PM

"India can dominate global online gaming market, if done in a right manner...there are huge job opportunities too," he said

India-Singapore partnership go far beyond diplomacy, says PM Modi

India's ties with Singapore are considered significant as the city-state is the largest foreign investor in India, accounting for around a quarter of the country's foreign direct investment inflows

Aadhaar authentication hits 2,210 mn in August, face ID use surges: UIDAI

Aadhaar authentication transactions increased by 10 per cent year-on-year to 221 crore in August 2025, Unique Identification Authority of India said on Thursday.

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 2025, seventh consecutive year

IIT Madras topped the NIRF 2025 rankings for the seventh year in a row, followed by IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. A new category on sustainable development goals was introduced this year

Govt plans Bharat NCAP-style safety standards for e-rickshaws: Gadkari

In 2023, Gadkari launched the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), which is aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

AI no longer futuristic concept, but central pillar: CII-Protiviti report

For India, AI is not merely a technology shift but a national priority to enhance competitiveness, inclusive growth, and long-term resilience, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said

Jammu floods: 200 families rescued from flood-hit areas of Srinagar

The district police have also formed quick reaction teams to actively provide assistance to stranded citizens, a police spokesperson said

Heavy rainfall hits Kharif crops in Rajasthan in the last fortnight

Major crops such as moong, bajra, maize, soybean, groundnut, and cotton are most impacted

Kuki-Zo groups sign peace pact with govt, agree to uphold Manipur's unity

The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Manipur next week, first since ethnic violence broke out between the Meiteis and Kukis in May 2023

DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to industry partners

DRDO's Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad has transferred three advanced materials technologies to the industry partners, the ministry said

Centre seeks transfer of pleas against online gaming law from HCs to SC

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 is the first Central legislation imposing a nationwide ban on real-money online gaming, including popular formats such as fantasy sports

Nearly 47% of ministers in country face criminal charges, says ADR report

The report came days after the Centre introduced three bills that sought the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers arrested for 30 days on serious criminal charges

HC suspends godman Rampal's life sentence in 2014 Hisar deaths case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while passing the order, stated that there are some debatable issues regarding the cause of death being homicidal or not

Flooded relief camps force evacuees to relocate again as Yamuna swells

The NDRF has so far evacuated around 1,150 people since Tuesday, including children, women and the elderly, officials said

Indian-American Amit Kshatriya named Nasa's associate administrator

Kshatriya leads the agency's 10 centre directors, as well as the mission directorate associate administrators at NASA headquarters in Washington

Centre, Manipur govt ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups to restore peace

The Centre, Manipur government and Kuki-Zo groups have signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement to restore peace, secure NH-2, and tighten oversight of armed groups in the state

A minor can't be treated as 'non-earning': SC on road accident compensation

The SC bench increased an accident victim's compensation from ₹8,65,000 to ₹35,90,489, observing that it should be calculated considering the minimum wage of a skilled worker