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Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence

The ministry said these platforms would support persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, while also enabling telecommunications and remote sensing functions

India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA

India's utility-scale solar power cost stood at $35 per MWh in 2025, below China's $36 and the global average of $44, according to IRENA

US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know

Investment threshold may rise to $1.4 million for some projects as US plans tighter EB-5 oversight and compliance rules

Maharashtra bans sale of energy drinks within a 500-m radius of schools

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal said that the sale of 'Sting' has been banned amid concerns over the impact of energy drinks on schoolchildren

Why earthquakes of similar magnitude can have very different outcomes

Venezuela and Japan were both rocked by powerful earthquakes on June 24, but why did one suffer widespread destruction while the other escaped with limited damage?

From Cure.fit to Cult.fit: A look at a decade of pivots before the IPO

The founding of Cult.fit goes back to 2015, when health content creator and entrepreneur Rishabh Telang launched Cult in Bengaluru as a machine-free fitness studio

India rolls out e-OCI: How diaspora members can access the digital card

India rolls out e-OCI Card: Physical OCI booklets remain valid but travellers can now carry a secure digital version on their phone

EPF Scheme 2026 keeps PF interest rate at 8.25%: Here's what changed

The EPF Scheme, 2026 is now in force. Here's what it changes for PF subscribers and what continues

Mukesh Ambani, Mittals join global AI panel led by ITU, Salesforce

The aim of the panel is to strengthen trust in the technology and accelerate its use in addressing global challenges

Thailand travel rules tighten for Indians: Embassy explains what to carry

Visa-free travel has ended. Indian visitors now need to meet stricter entry rules to avoid delays or denial of entry

Delhi mandates school fee committees, curbs inflation-linked fee hikes

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced a new framework and said a School Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) will be constituted in every private school.

New Zealand may tighten immigration rules for Indians: What to know

Draft proposals could make work visas harder for Indians as New Zealand weighs new immigration rules.

White plates, shared costs: Why carpooling remains legal grey zone in India

As app-based carpooling platforms expand in India, questions remain over where cost-sharing ends and commercial transport begins under the country's existing motor vehicle laws

Weather update: Delhi braces for storms; heavy rain, waterlogging in Mumbai

Delhi is set for two spells of rain with gusty winds, while Mumbai remains on orange alert after flooding and two rain-related deaths, as IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall on July 3

Vikram-1 nears launch: Who's building India's next gen private rockets?

As Skyroot Aerospace prepares for Vikram-1, startups and defence giants alike are positioning themselves for India's growing commercial launch opportunity

BPCL buys Videocon's Brazil oil and gas stake, takes full ownership of JV

BPCL has acquired Videocon's remaining stake in IBV Brasil Petroleo, taking full ownership of the Brazilian venture as it looks to expand overseas energy assets

Maruti's ₹35K cr Kharkhoda plant inaugurated, capacity to reach 1 mn units

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's Kharkhoda plant, which is set to scale up to 1 million units annually

Decoded: All about WhatsApp's username feature and why govt wants it paused

WhatsApp says usernames will let users connect without sharing phone numbers, but the government wants Meta to defer the rollout over impersonation and fraud concerns

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, economic security after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan adopted key agreements on AI, economic security and energy resilience as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held summit talks

West Asia crisis caused ₹74,781 cr loss on fuel sales for oil firms: Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said rising crude prices during the West Asia conflict led to ₹74,781 crore in losses for state-run OMCs till June 30