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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

How Sebi's proposal may let developers raise funds without selling projects

Proposal to allow Reits and Invits to take minority stakes in third-party projects could help developers unlock capital while retaining control

Nvidia partners with 6 financial firms to mobilise $500 bn for AI infra

The partnerships are aimed at creating dedicated pools of capital to help Nvidia customers finance large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

PF fraud alert: EPFO warns of fake links targeting your UAN, money

Fake websites and phishing links can expose your UAN, Aadhaar and bank details. Here's what members need to know

India's US crude imports head for lowest level since Dec 2024: Here's why

India's US crude imports may fall to around 75,000 bpd in August, near 70,000 bpd in December 2024; imports had peaked at about 565,000 bpd in October 2025

Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact