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Maharashtra to list energy utilities starting with transco in 2026, says CM

He shared that the government expects the listing of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company in 2026

Eyeing EV top spot, Maruti to set up 100K charging points, launch new range

In line with this vision, by 2030, the company aims to establish a network of over 1 lakh charging points in partnership with dealers and charge point operators, he added

Cashfree ties-up with JP Morgan Payments to enable cross-border payments

Payments firm Cashfree on Tuesday announced a collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments as part of its commitment to building a borderless payments ecosystem.

Delhi blasts shine a light on role of fertilisers as potential explosives

The recovery of ammonium nitrate linked to the Delhi blasts has raised fresh questions about how fertilisers are bought, tracked and stored in India, and how some agri inputs can be misused

CAS overturns FIS ban, Opening Olympic path for Russian, Belarusian skiers

Russia's sports minister, Mikhail Degtyaryov, announced the outcome on social media, describing it as a significant legal victory.

Maruti installs 2,000 exclusive EV charging points across 1,100 cities: MD

Maruti Suzuki builds a 2,000-point EV charging network across 1,100 cities as it prepares to launch the five-star-rated e-Vitara in 2026 and ramps up nationwide electric mobility support

India signs up to procure more Heron MK-II drones after Operation Sindoor

In September, the defence ministry issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of 87 MALE drones, with a focus on an indigenous Make in India programme that allows foreign collaboration

Delhi court grants bail to 8 arrested in scuffle with cops at India Gate

Police had originally arrested 17 people in a case lodged at Parliament Street Police Station. On November 28, nine of them were granted bail

Kartik Sharma named CEO of Omnicom Media; Sashi Sinha strategic advisor

Omnicom's $13-billion takeover of IPG reshapes India's ad market as Kartik Sharma takes charge, leadership resets unfold, and global job cuts follow the mega consolidation

WHO issues first guidelines backing GLP-1 drugs for obesity management

WHO has issued its first guidelines recommending GLP-1 drugs for long-term obesity treatment in adults, while stressing equitable access, health system readiness and lifestyle support

Sahkar Taxi Cooperative begins soft launch of Bharat Taxi in Delhi, Gujarat

Sahkar Taxi Cooperative has started beta consumer trials of its Bharat Taxi ride-hailing app in Delhi and parts of Gujarat, pitching a driver-owned model with Metro integration and safety tie-ups.

RDI fund to boost, incentivise deep-tech startup ecosystem: Jitendra Singh

India's new Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund aims to accelerate deep-tech innovation with long-term, low-interest capital, boosting private-sector research in frontier technologies

Parl panel asks govt to conduct long-term field trials on nano-fertilisers

To further promote nano-fertilisers, the panel has given many suggestions to the Department of Fertilizers, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

OECD retains India FY26 growth outlook at 6.7% amid US tariff risks

OECD has kept India's FY26 growth forecast unchanged at 6.7% and FY27 at 6.2%, citing easing monetary policy and public capex, while warning that higher US tariffs could hit exports

Europe's green push cuts emissions, but can its economy bear the cost now?

Europe's drive to cut emissions has delivered big climate gains, but soaring energy costs, factory closures and political backlash are forcing a tough choice between ecological ambition and economic s

Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Court frees Shangloo, rejects custody to CBI

Rejecting the CBI plea for his custody, the special court noted that there was no mention of him in the charge sheet filed by the agency

Centre appoints LIC CFO Ramakrishnan Chander as managing director

The Centre has appointed LIC's executive director and chief financial officer Ramakrishnan Chander as managing director from December 1, with his tenure running till September 2027

SC urges ECI to extend time for submitting forms for electoral rolls

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed that the ECI had already extended the original deadline from December 4 to December 11

Apple names Amar Subramanya VP of AI as John Giannandrea steps down

Apple has named former Microsoft and Google executive Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi, as John Giannandrea steps down and moves into an adviser role

RBI retains SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as systemically important banks

RBI on Tuesday said SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will remain domestic systemically important banks, requiring them to hold extra capital buffers based on their systemic importance