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PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart review ties at Brics Summit sidelines

PM Modi thanked Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim for his strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and appreciated Malaysia's support on issues of mutual concern

Trump tariffs loom as Brics meets in Rio; PM Modi bats for Indian pharma

Modi seeks deeper pharma ties in Argentina, Trinidad

FM Sitharaman discusses bilateral ties with Russian, Chinese counterparts

During a meeting with Anton Siluanov, Finance Minister of Russia, Sitharaman expressed gratitude for the support extended by President Vladimir Putin after the Pahalgam terror attack

Delhi air remains cleanest for 11 days in a row; rain predicted on Monday

The AQI was recorded at 76 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

NMC relaxes medical faculty rules, aims to widen pool of medical professors

New NMC faculty rules allow more specialists to be appointed as professors, supporting the Union Health Ministry's push to expand medical education by 75,000 seats in five years

Will reveal names of TMC leaders causing chaos on college campuses: Suvendu

Adhikari alleged that all these leaders belong to the 'bhaipo (nephew) gang', an apparent reference to TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee

Active negotiations under way with over a dozen countries to finalise BIT

With India approaching to become the third-largest economy, the government is taking a series of measures to further improve its investment regime that encourages investors

JNU to start second PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration

The university, in a circular, said the process will be conducted through UGC/CSIR-JRF-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and other such fellowships

Delhi 'Laadli Yojana' beneficiaries declined 60% in last 15 years: RTI

According to the data provided to PTI-Bhasha by the government, the number of beneficiaries of the scheme was about 125,000 in 2008-2009, which reduced to 53,000 in 2024-25

1,300 nurses appointed in Delhi govt hospitals; Ayushman vans launched

The event was attended by BJP president J P Nadda, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Health Minister Pankaj Singh, and other senior ministers

Reuters' X account blocked in India, govt says no legal requirement made

Government sources denied having raised any new legal demand in this matter and sought explanation from X for blocking Reuters account

Need 10% nominal GDP growth a year to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: CII chief

India's economy is expected to grow 6.4-6.7 per cent during the current financial year driven by strong domestic demand, even as geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks, according to CII

Supreme Court urges Centre to reclaim CJI residence from DY Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud demitted office of CJI in November 2024 but continues to reside in the Type VIII bungalow nearly eight months later

Himachal rainfall: Red alert in 3 districts, CM says 'we are ready'

Reports of damage to link roads and small bridges being washed away following a cloudburst in the Swad nallah in Shilbhadani village of the Padhar area in Mandi district have been received

Gadkari's mega mobility plan: Electric buses, ropeways on fast track

Gadkari said the transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines by 11 leading automakers in the pipeline

Insolvency law cannot override PMLA, ED attachment to stay, says NCLAT

The appellate tribunal held that if there is any attachment by ED under the PMLA, which is "validly made and confirmed, it cannot be undone under IBC

Amarnath yatra: Fresh batch of 7,200 pilgrims leaves, total crosses 50,000

The fifth batch of 7,208 pilgrims, including 1,587 women and 30 children, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in two separate convoys amid tight security arrangements between 3.35 am and 4.15 am

AERB grants operational license to two home-built 700 MW PHWRS in Gujarat

The KAPS-3 reactor was commissioned at full power in August 2023, while the KAPS-4 unit followed the same month a year later

Punjab govt to impart business, marketing skills to Class 11 & 12 students

The move is aimed at encouraging students to set up their own start-ups, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said

Delhi under yellow alert as IMD warns of heavy rain in several states

Delhi to witness light to moderate rain and gusty winds; IMD issues red alerts in Himachal and Maharashtra, orange in Haryana, amid fears of floods and disruptions