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After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea
The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels
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Govt issues new draft of Pesticides Management Bill to curb spurious sales
Industry says absence of regulatory data protection in new draft could hamper research; welcomes no pricing control
 "Govt issues new draft of Pesticides Management Bill to curb spurious sales")
IRB Infra reports 12% jump in toll revenue to ₹7.54 billion in December
The revenue collection stood at Rs 675 crore in the same month last year, IRB said in an exchange filing on Wednesday
 "IRB Infra reports 12% jump in toll revenue to ₹7.54 billion in December")
Govt launches 2-day conference on labour codes, asks states to notify rules
This is the first of six regional conferences planned by the Central government, covering all states, Union territories and key stakeholders
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ED attaches assets worth ₹2.67 crore in railway freight charge fraud case
These illicit monetary gains, quantified at ₹16.15 crore, were "deliberately siphoned off" and "layered" into the personal bank accounts of Kabra, the agency claimed
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Manipur violence case: SC orders forensic test of full 48-minute audio clip
During brief proceedings, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, said the matter had been listed around 10 times
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Indian Gas Exchange plans ₹600-700 crore IPO launch by December 2026
The papers for the IPO are likely to be filed before the capital market regulator Sebi in the second quarter of 2026 calendar year
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Goa govt waives ₹3.2 crore interest on old loans of ST, OBC beneficiaries
These beneficiaries, however, will have to repay the loan principal
 "Goa govt waives ₹3.2 crore interest on old loans of ST, OBC beneficiaries")
Aivar raises $4.6 million in a seed round to take AI services global
Seed round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, will fund expansion across India, the US and Middle East and deepen investment in AI accelerators, senior talent
 "Aivar raises $4.6 million in a seed round to take AI services global")
Tata Steel reports 'best-ever' quarterly production at India operations
Higher output at Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar drove Tata Steel India to its best-ever quarterly production and deliveries in Q3FY26
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SC flags legal grey area on whether LS impeachment survives RS rejection
Supreme Court says rejection of an impeachment motion in one House may not block proceedings in the other, as it hears Justice Yashwant Varma's challenge to the inquiry panel
 "SC flags legal grey area on whether LS impeachment survives RS rejection")
Non-life insurance premium rises 8.6% to ₹28,447 crore in Dec on GST revamp
In April-December period, premiums are up nearly 14% YoY
 "Non-life insurance premium rises 8.6% to ₹28,447 crore in Dec on GST revamp")
Proxy firms back Shriram Finance stake dilution plan in favour of MUFG
The markets have been cheering the MUFG investment as the stock price has run up 20 per cent to ₹1,010 per share from the ₹840.93 per share investment price
 "Proxy firms back Shriram Finance stake dilution plan in favour of MUFG")
Sambhal authorities give 15 days to remove mosque, shrine on graveyard land
Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh visited the site and served a notice, warning of legal action if compliance is not ensured
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Delayed reports to attract costs before being taken on record: NGT
The tribunal underlined that such delayed reports could not be simply placed on record without its express direction
 "Delayed reports to attract costs before being taken on record: NGT")
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Playing 11, match time, live streaming
The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. The toss for the first of the three-match series will take place at 6:30 pm IST.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Pitch report, Dambulla stadium key stats
Sri Lanka, boosted by home support, will aim to capitalize on Pakistan's absences and exploit any weaknesses in their lineup.
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SC grants interim protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore
The top court directed Rathore to appear before the Investigating Officer and cooperate in the probe
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SC to hear plea by Sonam Wangchuk's wife challenging NSA detention on Thu
The plea claims the detention is illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount's revised $108.4 bn bid, backs Netflix deal
Warner Bros' board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amount of debt financing" that heightens the risk of closing
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