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150-km radius rule loses relevance once airport capacity saturates: Naidu

As per existing rules, no greenfield airport is permitted within an aerial distance of 150 km of an existing civilian airport

Indore water contamination deaths are system-made disaster: Rajendra Singh

Civic officials have said a leakage was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in the Bhagirthpura area, at a spot over which a toilet has been constructed

US-Venezuela conflict unlikely to affect India trade: GTRI report

India's exports to Venezuela were modest at $ 95.3 million, led by pharmaceuticals worth $ 41.4 million

North Korea condemns US strikes on Venezuela as sovereignty violation

"The incident is another example that clearly confirms once again the rogue and brutal nature of the United States," KCNA said, citing a spokesperson for North Korea's Foreign Ministry

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains

US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an intervention that is raising urgent questions about its implications for oil production, prices, exports and global supply chains

Three challenges in 2026: Bond yield, currency, and deposit mobilisation

If these are the three challenges, there are also three key developments that everyone will watch out for

OPEC+ likely to keep oil output steady despite turmoil among members

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE flared last month over a decade-long conflict in Yemen, when a UAE-aligned group seized territory from the Saudi-backed government

Unsold homes rise 4% in 2025 across top 7 cities as supply outpaces demand

Housing sales in the top 7 cities fell 14 per cent annually to 3,95,625 units last year, while new supply rose 2 per cent to 4,19,170 units

Misselling in insurance sector a concern, insurers must probe cause: Irdai

Misselling involves the sale of insurance products to consumers without proper disclosure of terms, conditions or suitability

China asks US to release Venezuelan President Maduro, his wife at once

China expresses grave concern over the US forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement here said

Andhra tops India investment chart, secures 25.3% of proposed FY26 capital

The state now leads peers such as Odisha (13.1 per cent) and Maharashtra (12.8 per cent), signalling a shift in industrial momentum toward the eastern and southern corridors

Red Fort blast: Accused used ghost SIMs to contact Pakistani handlers

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year

Root and Brook guide England to 211/3 on rain-hit Day 1 of final Ashes Test

England's innings began with promise, as openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley got off to a rapid start. The day however, got marred by bad weather and light.

'US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 bn stuck dues for India'

India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing more than 4,00,000 barrels per day at peak levels, until sweeping US sanctions shut down purchases in 2020

PM Modi likely to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers' conference on Jan 15

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will host the four-day Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan

Karnataka to mandate term insurance for doctors, staff in medical education

Decision follows the death of IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi in a road accident last month, in which a technical oversight resulted in his family receiving nearly ₹50 lakh less than the entitled amount

Bangladesh announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Jaker Ali misses out

Taskin, who missed the recent home series against Ireland, has made his return to the shortest format after playing for Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20.

Venezuela crisis a 'matter of deep concern', says India after US action

India said the situation in Venezuela is a matter of deep concern and called on all sides to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue after the US captured President Nicolás Maduro

Anticipate govt to go for 10% capex growth in upcoming Budget: L&T CFO

Amid concerns about sagging private capital expenditure growth, CFO said that he does not fear a "crowding out" of resources because of the high spending by the state

British, French warplanes strike suspected IS arms facility in Syria

The strikes occurred Saturday evening on the structure in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in the country's Homs province