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Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets

Raghav Chadha's name added to Delhi electoral roll, AAP questions procedure

Raghav Chadha is back on Delhi's electoral roll after his name was removed from Punjab's draft list, with AAP raising questions over the process

Philippines defence chief rebukes China over South China Sea note in Seoul

Gilberto Teodoro questioned China's rejection of the 2016 Hague ruling after a note defending Beijing's position on the South China Sea interrupted his speech in Seoul

Brics Summit 2026: Inside India's year-long chairship, key agenda

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with leaders set to discuss security, growth, innovation, sustainability and Global South priorities

Home stuck in a stalled project? Know when RERA can get you a refund

As Telangana regulator orders Rs 14.17 lakh refund plus Rs 6.4 lakh interest, know how homebuyers can get help against erring builders

Brics ministerial meetings: What India's 2026 chairship delivered

The outcomes from ministerial and heads of agencies meetings cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture, health and other areas

Brics 2026: India advances cooperation on MSMEs, startups, supply chains

India's Brics chairship has yielded 20 outcomes across agriculture, health, energy, urban infrastructure, MSMEs, startups and trade, with a focus on practical cooperation

India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?

India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?

Mumbai food safety crackdown: What FDA found at IRCTC kitchen, Iskcon Juhu

Inspections led by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe uncovered poor sanitation, choked drains and gaps in food-safety records across several Mumbai establishments

PVR, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cess; Karnataka HC seeks state reply

PVR INOX and the Multiplex Association have challenged Karnataka's 2% cinema cess, saying it cannot be collected before the law officially comes into force

Financial emergency: Key papers your family should know where to find

From bank accounts and insurance to investments and loans, keep documents organised so your family is not left searching for them during a crisis.

"One target at a time": Mairaj ready for another shot at Asian Games glory

Born on November 2, 1975, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, Mairaj Ahmad Khan is an Indian skeet shooter and two-time Olympian

Britain turns up pressure on Israel with West Bank settlement trade ban

Britain says settlement expansion and settler violence are threatening the prospects of a Palestinian state, as its trade measures trigger a sharp diplomatic response from Israel

Singapore PM gets 64% pay hike: How does his salary compare globally?

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's 64% pay hike will take his annual salary to US$2.8 million, making him the world's highest-paid head of government

How Indore lost India's clean-air crown to Lucknow in 2026 survey

Indore, which topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan in 2025 with a perfect score, has been pushed to second place after Lucknow narrowly took the lead this year

India's carbon credit scheme gets UK nod: What it means for exporters

The UK has recognised India's carbon credit scheme under its CBAM rules, which could reduce the carbon tax burden on Indian exporters of steel and cement

Chasing top-performing mutual funds? Radhika Gupta explains risks

Seeing another fund deliver higher returns can trigger costly switches. Radhika Gupta explains why investors should look beyond returns

Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers

The move could delay green card sponsorship for IT firm's employees as Washington steps up scrutiny of H-1B and employment-based visa programmes

US-Canada trade war escalates: A look at which goods face new tariffs

The US and Canada have stepped up their trade war, with both sides imposing new tariffs and curbs on goods amid a breakdown in negotiations

US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers, Iran targets American base in Jordan

The latest escalation comes as the US and Iran exchange strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian oil tankers and Tehran retaliating against US forces stationed in Jordan