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India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, AI

The discussion came up during a meeting between Republic of Korea Minister of Interior and Safety Yun Hojung and Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh

Government bans 16 fixed drug combinations over health safety concerns

Health Ministry prohibits 16 fixed drug combinations, including antibiotic and cosmetic formulations, after an expert review found they lacked therapeutic justification and posed potential health risk

AI-made ads promise cheaper reach, but can brands avoid slop trap?

Disney's AI ad tool could lower video costs for SMEs and regional brands, but Indian marketers warn that scale without human judgement may weaken trust, recall and regulation

Govt asks global internet body, ICANN, to set up root servers in India

The move aims to improve internet resilience and support the needs of one of the world's largest online populations

NHAI launches Rajasthan's first multi-lane free flow tolling system

The barrier-free tolling system at Daulatpura on NH-48 uses ANPR and FASTag technologies to enable seamless travel and reduce waiting time for commuters

CDSCO prohibits clinical trials at KKR-backed HCG cancer hospital

Drug regulator alleges irregularities in reporting adverse events and conflict-of-interest disclosures by the unit's ethics committee during human clinical trials

FSSAI issues notices to 14 firms for 'misleading' claims, branding

The food regulator has issued notices to more than a dozen companies over alleged misleading claims, branding and labelling violations, and hygiene-related complaints

PM Modi to launch development projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Odisha

The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects spanning energy, roads, irrigation, health, education and industrial infrastructure

Industry seeks policy push to boost structural steel use in construction

Industry executives have called for regulatory reforms, revised building codes and skill development to boost structural steel use as urbanisation gathers pace

OMCs incur ₹22,000 crore LPG under-recoveries amid West Asia crisis

Higher global LPG prices and limited pass-through to household consumers have resulted in Rs 22,000 crore of under-recoveries for oil marketing companies since March

India's beauty products market projected to reach USD 39 bn by 2030: Report

India's beauty market is set to touch $39 billion by 2030, powered by Gen Z shoppers, non-metro demand and the rise of hyperlocal beauty needs

India initiates anti-dumping probe against Chinese, Japanese chemical

India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan following allegations of injury to domestic producers

Alembic Pharma gets tentative approval from USFDA for generic cancer drug

The company received tentative approval for its generic version of Binimetinib tablets, a treatment used for certain types of cancer

Nearly half of online grocery shoppers can't check expiry dates: Survey

Nearly half of Indian consumers cannot see expiry dates while shopping for groceries online, with five major platforms failing to consistently display the information despite disclosure requirements

Coal gasification projects worth ₹65,000 cr under execution: Coal secy

Government says eight projects backed by incentive support are under implementation as India pushes coal gasification to reduce import dependence and boost industrial capacity

VB G RAM G rollout from July 1; transition mechanism put in place

The Centre has deployed senior officials to oversee the nationwide rollout of VB G RAM G as it replaces MGNREGA from July 1

HD Hyundai's ₹38K cr shipbuilding plan brings TN rivals on same page

Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and opposition DMK have backed HD Hyundai's proposed Rs 38,000 crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi, signalling policy continuity

India poised to drive next wave of global steel demand, says Lakshmi Mittal

Mittal said the global steel industry was entering a new phase in which India is expected to play a role similar to that played by China over the past two decades

Power demand rises 11% in May amid heatwave, higher output: Crisil

Prolonged heatwave conditions and higher manufacturing activity pushed India's power demand up 11.2 per cent year-on-year to 165 billion units in May

Namo Cities: Delhi's decongestion dream faces the test of execution

Experts flag coordination gaps as Centre bets on transit-led satellite hubs