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DRI cracks down on smuggling networks; seizes drugs, Pak-made pistols

The operations, carried out in Mizoram, Mumbai, Punjab and Chennai between July 15 and July 17, targeted organised smuggling syndicates and transnational criminal networks

Delhi govt allows eateries to stay open till 4 am for FIFA World Cup final

Delhi has allowed eateries to remain open till 4 am this weekend for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, while Bengaluru has extended food service hours and West Bengal has organised live screenings

Op Sindoor showcased India's world-class defence readiness: Rajnath Singh

India's defence minister described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the capability and valour of the Indian armed forces, saying they delivered a befitting reply to terrorists and their supporters

RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material

The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch a test of India's private sector space ambitions

Skyroot Aerospace's maiden orbital mission marks a watershed moment for India's private space industry, showing the impact of policy reforms as India looks to emerge as a global commercial space hub

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts light rain today; humidity persists

Minimum temperature eases to 30.2 degrees Celsius, but hot and humid conditions remain as IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely across several states

Q1 results: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra among 21 firms on July 18

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, IDBI Bank, Yes Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Can Fin Homes, and JK Cement are also to release their April-June earnings today

Mumbai airport nicotine pouch row: What duty-free shops can legally sell

Custom authorities have objected to the sale of nicotine pouches at Mumbai airport's duty-free stores. The case has put the spotlight on India's rules governing duty-free retail and taxation

Cost Inflation Index for FY26-27 notified: Experts explain its tax impact

Indexation now available only for select taxpayers. Here's who can still benefit from the new CII of 384

Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push

Why is the government making it harder for some Isro scientists to leave? The answer lies in India's growing private space industry, and lessons from abroad

Why are scientists raising concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam project?

An active fault line beneath China's Brahmaputra mega dam has raised fresh questions over its long-term stability and renewed concerns about its downstream impact on India

Draft CAFE-III norms: What's changing in India's fuel-efficiency rules?

The Centre has released draft CAFE-III norms for passenger vehicles. Here's what the proposed fuel-efficiency rules change, and what they could mean for carmakers and buyers

Canada suspends parent sponsorship applications: What it means for families

Canada has stopped accepting new parent sponsorship applications for 2026, but the Super Visa is open

Bill seeks up to 3-year jail term for insulting or disrupting Vande Mataram

The proposed amendment seeks to bring India's National Song under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, extending legal protection similar to that enjoyed by the National Anthem

Why India cannot screen 'The Odyssey' the way Christopher Nolan shot it

India has IMAX theatres. But not the kind needed to show 'The Odyssey' as Christopher Nolan shot it

318%+ gains for SGB 2019-20 Series II investors as RBI opens exit

RBI has fixed the premature redemption price at Rs 14,199 per unit for this Sovereign Gold Bond tranche

CCI dismisses plea against Jio, 4,500 firms over anti-competitive conduct

The plea accused over 4,500 companies, including Reliance Jio Infocomm, of anti-competitive practices, including market sharing and bid-rigging.

Iran threatens to shut Bab el-Mandeb: What it means for India and the world

Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to prepare for a possible closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over its impact on global shipping, energy markets and trade

India overtakes US in PPP-based global savings, trails only China: Report

India's share of global savings rose from 3.3 per cent in 1992 to 10.3 per cent in 2025, placing it ahead of the US in PPP terms

US revives rule that could deny green cards over public benefits: Details

From September 18, use of specified public benefits may become a factor in green card eligibility assessment