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Expansionary policy may not help amid global inflation: Ashok Lahiri

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri warned against a knee-jerk expansionary policy response amid rising global inflation, El Nino risks and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz

Population Census to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 28, 2027, with exceptions

Population Census to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 28, 2027, with exceptions

Odisha cancels 28.8 acres of land allotted to Vedanta over non-utilisation

Idco terminates the 2013 land allotment after an inspection finds the site vacant. Vedanta had proposed using the land for future expansion and healthcare facilities

CAG offers AI, data analytics training to global audit institutions

CAG K Sanjay Murthy offered specialised training in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity to fellow audit institutions during bilateral meetings at an international conference in Ha Noi

Govt extends upfront payment waiver to partially explored coal blocks

The coal ministry has extended the upfront payment waiver to partially explored coal blocks where successful bidders undertake underground mining exclusively, to encourage investment

Centre mandates minimum one-year residual shelf life for drug imports

The Health Ministry has replaced the 60 per cent residual shelf-life requirement with a fixed 12-month minimum for most imported drugs, aiming to ease imports and reduce wastage

SC asks MeitY to add penalties to policy on unauthorised court video use

The Supreme Court wants MeitY to include penalties for unauthorised circulation of court hearing videos, while considering safeguards against misuse and commercial exploitation.

SC refers Reliance KG Basin gas dispute to mediation, names ex-judge Desai

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to mediate the Reliance-Centre dispute over alleged gas extraction from ONGC's adjoining KG Basin block.

Gold pulls forex reserves down for seventh straight week to $719.8 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves declined $1.3 billion to $719.8 billion in the week ended October 23 as a $2.7 billion fall in gold reserves offset gains in foreign currency assets

Datanomics: Delhi is shutting its gates to polluting vehicles from Nov 1

From November 1 to January 31, Delhi will bar non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside the city, except EVs and CNG vehicles, as part of efforts to curb winter air pollution.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces five-year age relaxation for govt jobs

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced a five-year age relaxation for government job aspirants appearing in competitive examinations. The relaxation will remain effective for five years.

SC scrutiny of MCA control puts NCLT, NCLAT autonomy in spotlight

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant raised concerns about staff recruitment, vacancies and inadequate infrastructure

SC asks govt to include penalties for misuse of live-streamed court videos

The solicitor general said that the MeitY would consider the suggestions and respond in a few days. He sought listing of the plea for further consideration after Diwali vacation

PM releases ₹3,000 cr PM-KISAN instalment to over 3.54 mn Odisha farmers

The beneficiaries in Odisha received ₹3,000 crore as part of the instalment released by the prime minister from Banaskantha in Gujarat, officials said

Can't brand consensual intimacy as rape after a relationship fails: SC

The accused in the case, Santosh Kumar N P, has approached the top court challenging the Kerala High Court dismissing his discharge petition and a plea for quashing of the proceedings against him

What qualifies as an 'industry'? SC to examine new labour law's exclusions

The key question is whether workers performing similar jobs could have different access to labour dispute remedies depending on how their employers are classified

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to air-drop food in flood-hit districts

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, expressed concern over the unexpectedly heavy rainfall in Ganjam and Gajapati districts

Cong used banks as 'personal entities': Sitharaman amid IDBI divestment row

Finance Minister also cited several instances from the Congress-led government, including the removal of SBI Chairman R K Talwar in 1976 under Indira Gandhi's rule

PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹14,000 crore in Gujarat

Addressing a gathering, PM Modi also hit back at the Opposition, accusing it of spreading rumours over fertiliser and LPG shortages during the Iran war

Mumbai's coastal edge fades as air pollution levels surge sharply

The surge puts the metropolis on track for its sharpest deterioration in air quality during the post-monsoon transition since at least 2019