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Haryana govt asks to avoid use of 'Harijan', 'Girijan' in official comms

Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits

Polygon Labs set to acquire two crypto firms for over $250 million

These acquisitions come at a time of a favourable regulatory environment for the sector in the United States (US), with further plans to scale in markets where regulations are favourable

Siddaramaiah dismisses talk of K'taka CM change after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Siddaramaiah said there was no confusion within the party regarding leadership issues. He clarified that he did not hold any political discussions with Rahul Gandhi during the meeting

Hungry for power: Rise of data centres fuels concerns over energy infra

India's fast-growing data centre sector is emerging as a major new driver of power demand, prompting questions over grid capacity, energy sourcing and long-term infrastructure readiness

USK Capital acquires US-based snacking brand Go Raw

The office acquired a majority stake in Go Raw's parent, Freeland Foods LLC, through one of the operating entities owned and controlled by USK Capital under the overseas direct investment route

CCI clears ChrysCapital's proposal to acquire stake in Nash Industries

Mumbai-based ChrysCapital is acquiring stakes through its three affiliates, ChrysCapital Fund X, Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Ltd. These entities invest in different sectors

No advance payment under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after SEC stand: Fadnavis

The SEC on Monday barred the government from releasing the January instalment under the scheme (₹1,500) in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the January 15 elections

Indian job market gains pace as hiring rises 15% in December: Report

This momentum is set to accelerate further, with AI hiring projected to grow 32 per cent year-on-year in 2026 to nearly 3.8 lakh roles, the report added

ICICI Lombard General Insurance's Q3 net profit falls 9% to ₹659 crore

The expenses of the insurer were up by 16.19 per cent YoY to Rs 6,039.06 crore in the quarter, while commissions rose by 15.5 per cent YoY to Rs 1,343.1 crore

Tata Elxsi Q3FY26 results: Profit drops 45%, revenue rises marginally

Tata Elxsi's Q3FY26 profit fell 45 per cent year-on-year to ₹108.9 crore, though revenue edged up 1.5 per cent to ₹953.5 crore, driven by the company's transportation business

CarDekho Group-backed Carrum raises Series A funding from Uber

The fleet management startup operates over 3,000 vehicles in several Tier 1 cities and aims to scale operations with the new capital

NYC nurses' strike enters second day as hospitals scramble to fill gaps

The labour action comes three years after a similar strike forced medical facilities to transfer some patients and divert ambulances

Women's Premier League 2026: MI vs GG playing 11, live time, streaming

The toss for the WPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants will take place at 7 pm IST today.

Vegetable oil imports rise 8% to 13.83 lakh tonnes in Dec: Industry body

According to data, imports of edible oils increased to 13,62,245 tonnes last month, from 12,29,790 tonnes in December 2024

M3M to invest ₹3,500 crore in 'ELIE SAAB' branded luxury homes in NCR

M3M India will build 300 apartments in Gurugram, while its group firm Smartworld Developers will construct about 650 flats in Noida

Linking credit to health protection not charity but self-development: CEA

Nageswaran called for mainstream banks to not merely be spectators to the process of formalisation of the economy but to actively absorb new proven borrowers into their core portfolios

WPL 2026 MI vs GG: Pitch report and key stats of DY Patil Stadium

MI and GG have played just one match against each other at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, back in 2023, and it was MI who secured the win in that game

Women's Premier League 2026: MI vs GG head-to-head record over the years

MI have so far won all the head-to-head encounters against GG in the Women's Premier League

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai

Yousafzai said that Iranians had warned about repression for years despite severe personal risks, and that their voices were silenced for decades

Iran official says nearly 2,000 killed in ongoing anti-regime protests

The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said that people he called terrorists were behind the deaths of both protesters and security personnel