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VB-G RAM G sees 50% drop in rural employment generation in first month

VB-G RAM G generated 77.6 million person-days in July, nearly half the 153.3 million generated under MGNREGA a year ago

Explained: The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement and its key provisions

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence pact that treats an attack on one as an attack on all, with Egypt and other countries seen as possible future members

New Zealand parent visa change: 90% queue, 10% ballot from October

New Zealand will shift to a hybrid parent visa selection system from October, prioritising long-waiting applicants while retaining a ballot

Jharkhand protest Day 17: Police lathicharge, use water cannons on students

Aspirants clashed with police during their 'gherao' march to Jharkhand Assembly, and CID arrested ex-JPSC chairperson L Khiangte over exam irregularities. Here are the latest updates on the protest

Tribunal Reforms Bill passed in Lok Sabha: How it differs from 2021 Act

The new Bill does not bring back the tribunals abolished under the 2021 rationalisation exercise. Its main change is to replace the 2021 system for running and staffing the remaining tribunals

IPO boom meets investor caution as FY26 signals more mature market: Report

India's IPO market raised a record ₹1.9 trn in FY26, but listing gains and subscription levels fell as investors became more selective on valuations, governance and earnings quality, finds report

How China is redesigning higher education, and should India follow?

As AI reshapes job skills, China is redesigning higher education around technology and labour-market needs. Should India adopt parts of its approach without sacrificing academic autonomy?

From near-extinction to 891 in 2025: India's Asiatic lions roar back

Strict protection, stronger prey base, habitat expansion and community participation have helped the Asiatic lion recover from near-extinction

What MMDR Bill 2026 means for states, miners, mineral-bearing land

The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks greater government control over mineral-bearing land and tighter rules for state taxes, cesses and other mining-related levies

Explained: What is NCDC (Amendment) Bill 2026 & what it proposes to change?

The Centre has proposed changes to the law governing NCDC, seeking to give the institution greater flexibility in supporting co-operative development

Dabur accuses FSSAI of favouring rivals over '100%' product claims

Dabur has accused FSSAI of favouring other manufacturers over its restrictions on "100 per cent" claims on food products

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR by 5 bps: Cheaper loans ahead? Here's who benefits

HDFC Bank has lowered MCLR by 5 bps across most tenures, but the benefit may not reach all borrowers or reduce EMIs immediately

Neet-UG 2026 paper leak: Court rejects accused's plea for polygraph tests

The Rouse Avenue Court rejected the plea of three accused in the Neet-UG 2026 paper leak case seeking polygraph, brain-mapping and lie-detector tests; cognisance order deferred to August 12

Eyeing SSY's 8.2% interest? NRI parents face this key eligibility rule

Sukanya Samriddhi offers tax-free returns, but NRIs face strict residency rules when opening an account

Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal demand if Hormuz reopens: Report

Donald Trump could move away from his demand for a new Iran nuclear deal if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, as he looks for a way to end the conflict and ease pressure on oil prices

Canada's Indian deportations hit record: 3,323 removed in 6 months

Canada deported 3,323 Indians in the first half of 2026, already nearing last year's record as Ottawa tightens immigration enforcement.

Rain likely in Delhi today; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Delhi is likely to see another spell of rain on Monday, while heavy to very heavy showers are forecast in parts of northwest, central, eastern and northeastern India

Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week

India's policy calendar this week will focus on retail and wholesale inflation, with both data sets offering clues on price pressures and the outlook for households, businesses

Blue Cloud Softech's US arm signs $150 mn AI infra deal with SpaceX Int'l

Blue Cloud's US subsidiary will provide AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications and data centre solutions to SpaceX International under an 18-month agreement

Q1 results: Bosch, Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, and 253 more on Aug 10

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Bharat Forge, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Info Edge (India), KEC International, and KPR Mill are also to release their April-June earnings today