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Total solar eclipse: Why August 12 event is special for many across Europe

The August 12 total solar eclipse will turn parts of Europe dark, with Spain and Iceland in the path of totality and the UK witnessing a major partial eclipse

No India trip needed: 4 ways NRI pensioners can submit life certificate

Pensioners living abroad can avoid travelling to India for annual life certificate submission through digital, bank, embassy and authorised agent routes.

N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, to stay till Feb 2027

Chandrasekaran's resignation comes days before the August 18 AGM, amid differences with Tata Trusts over his reappointment, group strategy and investments in new businesses

N Chandrasekaran steps down as Tata Sons chairman: Tracing his tenure

N Chandrasekaran has resigned as Tata Sons chairman and will complete his current term without seeking reappointment

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists: Details

Visa-fee waiver runs till October 31; travellers must book a three-night stay and return flight through approved partners

No maternity leave for govt employee expecting 4th child, rules Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a government employee's plea for maternity leave for her fourth child, saying she was not entitled to the benefit under the applicable rules

Delhi sees sunny morning; floods and landslides disrupt life across India

Delhi is likely to see light rain later today, while Gurugram and Faridabad remain under a yellow alert; heavy rainfall is forecast across several states, with floods, landslides and road disruptions

Himachal adds 60 paise cess on petrol, diesel for widow, orphan welfare

The levy will add 60 paise to every litre of petrol and high-speed diesel sold in Himachal Pradesh, with the revenue earmarked for welfare measures for widows and orphaned children

Q1 results: Tata Motors, IRCTC, HAL, Abbott India, and 545 more on Aug 12

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Astral, Petronet LNG, Sun TV Network, and GMR Airports are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Tata Motors, IRCTC, HAL, Abbott India, and 545 more on Aug 12

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Astral, Petronet LNG, Sun TV Network, and GMR Airports are also to release their April-June earnings today

N Chandrasekaran may step down as Tata Sons chairman ahead of AGM

N Chandrasekaran has reportedly discussed stepping down as Tata Sons chairman ahead of the August 18 AGM, amid uncertainty over his board reappointment and tensions with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata

FSSAI proposes new limits for high-fat, sugar and salt foods in schools

The new framework aims to identify foods high in added fat, sugar and salt, while setting clearer nutritional benchmarks for food available to schoolchildren

PM Surya Ghar got 7.77 million applications, 4.19 million installations

PM Surya Ghar has received 7.77 million applications since February 2024, with 4.19 million rooftop solar systems installed, covering 5.04 million households

Delhi HC on PPF: Can a parent withdraw money from a child's account?

Court says a parent cannot use a child's PPF corpus to meet maintenance obligations, ordering its full restoration with interest.

State FDAs raid dark stores, warehouses, hotels in food safety crackdown

Expired food, poor hygiene, suspected adulteration and improper storage have emerged from recent food safety inspections across Maharashtra and Karnataka

US extends $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee to visa extensions: Details

Policy could weigh on Indian IT and consulting companies, which are among the major users of the work visa categories

Adani's US legal saga: From bribery indictment to criminal case dismissal

The two-year US legal saga over alleged bribery and securities fraud ends with criminal charges dismissed, while Gautam Adani and Adani Enterprises resolved parallel civil cases with US agencies

Oil palm mission meets 42% of 650,000 hectare target; no higher aid planned

The Centre's oil palm mission achieved 42% of its 650,000 hectare target by 2025-26, while the government ruled out higher financial assistance under the programme

Why more Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity

Life insurance surrenders have surged, with early exits concentrated in the first two years. Why are policyholders leaving policies early despite tighter disclosure and suitability rules?

Parl panel suggests capping pvt hospital room rates at 3-star hotel tariff

A parliamentary panel has proposed a 3-star hotel rate benchmark for pvt hospital rooms in metros, citing wide cost gaps between public and private healthcare, calling for greater billing transparency