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Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check rise

The Consumer Affairs Ministry data showed that the all-India average retail price of sugar was Rs 64.24 per kg on Sunday, up 1.77 per cent from Rs 63.12 per kg a week earlier

PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders

Modi is in Uzbekistan on a two-day visit to bolster ties in a range of areas including trade, clean energy and connectivity

Centre notifies rules mandating IST as single common time reference

The ministry said inconsistencies between different time sources currently in use could affect coordination and recording of such activities, prompting the push for a uniform national time standard

Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases

Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai

Technical glitches mar Neet-PG exam at Jaipur centres, students protest

Some candidates claimed their systems shut down six to seven times during the examination, while others alleged that the disruption occurred even more frequently

Punishing students for asking questions is unconstitutional: SC judge

Justice Bhuyan said universities must foster free thought and debate, with tolerance and space for dissent forming the foundation of a liberal constitutional democracy

Delhi luxury hotels sell out, room rates surge ahead of Brics summit

A check of hotel booking platforms for September 11-13 showed no availability at Taj Mahal and Taj Palace in New Delhi, while The Oberoi, New Delhi, was sold out for portions of the period

Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri said Ladakh should leverage its natural resources, cultural heritage and renewable-energy potential to create livelihoods while protecting its fragile environment

PM Modi calls for drug-free youth, stronger India in monthly 'Mann ki baat'

In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi noted that the 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' campaign is gaining momentum across the entire country

NCLAT upholds 'clean slate' principle, rejects Sintex shareholder claim

The insolvency tribunal ruled that extinguished shareholder rights cannot be revived under the Companies Act after an IBC resolution plan is approved

House panel urges timely filling of ITAT vacancies, flags staff shortages

Vacancies in other key positions, including the Registrar and supporting staff, are also affecting case management and administrative efficiency

Neet PG 2026 begins with over 273,000 medical graduates appearing

The examination is being conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in computer-based mode in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain over east India

The weather system over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-northwestward, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rain over Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Indian diaspora in US to embrace diversity

Addressing over 6,000 members of the Indian-American community and interfaith leaders at a mega rally in Madison Square Garden, Bhagwat gave a clarion call to embrace diversity and support communities

Over 275 Indians remain missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 108 rescued

The Ministry of External Affairs said 128 persons of Indian origin have also been uncontactable

Delhi's August: Above-normal rain, warm nights, and three-year high AQI

Delhi has recorded above-normal August rainfall, high temperatures and its highest average monthly AQI in three years, according to weather data

Delhi govt amends fire rules, mandates new safety standards for buildings

The government may also relax, modify or remove specific requirements for certain classes of occupancy or buildings in special areas, according to the amended rules

Pune to shift from MH-12 to MH-61 as vehicle registration series ends

Currently, the Pune RTO, which has jurisdiction over Pune city and parts of Pune district, has more than 44.88 lakh live registered vehicles

MCD looks to Tokyo, New York, Barcelona to tackle Delhi's waste woes

According to a statement, MCD commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting attended by additional commissioners, the engineers-in-chief and deputy commissioners of all zones

Bar must introspect its role amid rising costs, delays: SC judge Nagarathna

SC judge B V Nagarathna urged lawyers to rethink their role as India's legal system faces pendency, delays, rising costs and uncertainty.