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Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Congress MPs to meet KC Venugopal amid leadership row

New Delhi | July 16, 2026 2:56:29 AM IST

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is scheduled to meet AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal in New Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

Centre examining legal implications, possible clauses over WhatsApp, Telegram 'username' feature: Sources

New Delhi | July 16, 2026 2:26:28 AM IST

The Central Government is examining legal implications and possible clauses to invoke sanctions on WhatsApp and Telegram, after the intermediaries submitted their replies to the Centre's notices on the 'username' feature, sources stated. ... read..

KTR meets Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, seeks reopening of CCI plant in Adilabad

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:56:18 PM IST

Demanding the immediate reopening of the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) plant at Adilabad, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), along with senior party leaders, met Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy in New Delhi. ... read..

Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman Part II' gets another delay, will release in 2028

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:56:12 PM IST

The wait for Robert Pattinson's next Batman film just got longer, with the sequel delayed yet again. ... read..

Al Falah Trust money laundering case: Delhi HC grants 3 days custody parole to Jawad Ahmed Siddique, denies interim bail

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court granted 3 days' custody parole to Jawad Ahmed Siddique to meet his ailing wife on July 21, 23 and 25. He is accused in two money laundering cases connected with Al Falah Trust and alleged land grabbing. ... read..

India aims to develop Intellectual Property in all six critical semiconductor segments, goal is to move towards 'product nation'

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:54 PM IST

With the Union Cabinet approving Semicon 2.0 on Wednesday as part of its commitment for a long-term policy support to semiconductors in the country, sources said it is a major push for indigenous chip design and IP ownership and India aims to develop its ... read..

KTR expresses hope over Adilabad CCI plant revival after meeting HD Kumaraswamy in New Delhi

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:49 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday said the party has urged the Centre to reopen the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) plant in Adilabad. ... read..

ED provisionally attaches Rs 158.37 crore worth of assets in Rockland Hospitals PMLA case

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:44 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Delhi Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties valued at approximately Rs 158.37 crore in connection with its ongoing probe in the case of Rockland Hospitals Limited and others under the provisions of ... read..

I Play Rocky trailer out; film traces Sylvester Stallone's road to Hollywood success

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:39 PM IST

The trailer for 'I Play Rocky,' a film based on the journey of Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone before the making of Rocky, has been released in India. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Farrelly and stars Anthony Ippolito as S ... read..

"Is this official line of Congress?": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi demands answer from Rahul Gandhi on Saifuddin Soz's Article 370 restoration push

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 10:26:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning him over remarks made by senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. He has dema ... read..

NSA Ajit Doval meets top brass of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar ahead of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' meeting

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 10:26:33 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held a series of bilateral discussions with key leaders from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Myanmar ahead of the BIMSTEC Security Summit in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..

Anamika Khanna, Falguni Shane Peacock, TT, Masaba, Rahul Mishra to showcase their collection at ICW 2026, full schedule out

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:57:19 PM IST

The upcoming edition of India Couture Week promises to be a spectacular affair, with some of the country's biggest designers set to unveil their exquisite couture collections. On Wednesday, the official schedule for the highly anticipated fashion gala was ... read..

Delhi Court allows Umar Khalid 2 video meetings with family from Jail

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:57:17 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma court has recently allowed the plea of Umar Khalid seeking restoration of two video meetings (E-mulakat) with family per week. The court has restored the 2 video meetings after considering the application moved on behalf of Umar Khalid ... read..

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to engage in special dialogue with enlightened women leaders

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:57:12 PM IST

Vrishali Joshi, National Organising Secretary of Vishwa Mangalya Sabha, stated at a press conference on Wednesday that this year, for the first time, Mohan Bhagwat has decided to deliver a special lecture and hold a discussion on the significant subject o ... read..

India, Poland hold bilateral talks, discuss expanding collaboration in MSME development

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 11:26:42 PM IST

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Poland led by Deputy Minister Michal Baranowski, Ministry of Economic Develop ... read..

PM Modi to visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on July 17; unveil projects worth around Rs 26,800 crore

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:26:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on July 17 and roll out projects worth around Rs 26,800 crore. ... read..

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan links CSR to India's tradition of trusteeship, urges corporate sector to dedicate wealth for public good

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:26:29 PM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the corporate sector to embrace the Indian ethos of trusteeship and dedicate a part of its earnings towards the welfare of farmers, agricultural resear ... read..

Beta version of new IRCTC website to go live at 9 pm today

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:26:27 PM IST

The beta version of the new IRCTC website will be launched on Wednesday at 9 pm for users to experience the new look and provide feedback on its features, the Railways Ministry said in a press release. ... read..

Akasa Air, BPCL partner to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption in India

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 9:26:22 PM IST

Akasa Air and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Wednesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. ... read..

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Q1 net profit declines 8.4% to Rs 2.84 crore on lower contract income

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:56:53 PM IST

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited (RIIL) on Wednesday reported a decline in both its net profit and revenue for the quarter ended June 30, as the completion of certain fixed-term contracts weighed on revenue during the period. ... read..

"There is no better person..." Ashwin backs Dhoni as ideal successor to Fleming

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:56:49 PM IST

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes CSK should begin planning beyond Stephen Fleming's long tenure as head coach, saying the franchise has reached a stage where it needs a fresh direction. ... read..

CETA with UK to help take bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030: Commerce Secretary

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:26:31 PM IST

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is would give a major impetus to bilateral trade and will help take it to $100 billion by 2030, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday. ... read..

Plea in Delhi HC challenges alleged continuous surveillance of peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:26:28 PM IST

A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court alleging that the Delhi Police has been subjecting peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar to continuous surveillance through photography, videography and round-the-clock monitoring since the commencement ... read..

NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on July 21, likely to discuss monsoon session agenda

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:26:21 PM IST

A meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party is slated to take place on July 21, a day after the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament. ... read..

Hero MotoCorp to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore in Ather Energy via preferential issue

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:26:19 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp Ltd has approved an additional investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore in electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy, strengthening its strategic bet on the fast-growing EV segment, Hero said in an exchange filing on Tuesday. ... read..

'Visionary leader; legacy will continue to inspire...': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pays condolences on passing of former Qatar Emir

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 8:26:17 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju paid heartfelt condolences on the passing of Qatar's Father Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and underlined his contributions in nurturing the India-Qatar friendship. ... read..

"Take each other's concerns seriously": UK officials on extradition of financial fugitives to India

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 7:57:23 PM IST

British officials on Wednesday said India and the UK take each other's concerns on the extradition of financial fugitives "seriously". ... read..

Delhi HC lawyers to continue abstention from work on July 16 over pecuniary jurisdiction hike

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 7:57:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has resolved to continue its abstention from work on July 16, 2026, intensifying its protest against the proposed enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi's District Courts from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 cr ... read..

Semicon 2.0 and mobile manufacturing scheme could create up to 5 lakh direct and 15 lakh indirect jobs: ICEA

By Nikhil Dedha

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 7:57:16 PM IST

The Union Cabinet's approval of the Semicon 2.0 programme and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) could generate up to 5 lakh direct jobs and around 15 lakh indirect jobs in the coming years, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chai ... read..

ECI extends SIR schedule in Delhi, three states; enumeration in national capital to end on Aug 8

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 7:57:14 PM IST

The Election Commission on Wednesday extended the deadlines for the enumeration period and subsequently the publication of the final list in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, Punjab, Telangana and Karnataka. ... read..

Cauvery panel meeting: Karnataka cites low rainfall, says no water can be released to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 7:26:06 PM IST

At the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) meeting held on Wednesday, Karnataka stated that it cannot release water to Tamil Nadu due to a severe shortage in the Cauvery basin, Karnataka Irrigation Minister Ramalinga Reddy's office stated. ... read..

"All credit goes to PM Modi": Jitendra Singh launches phase 3 of Biomedical Research Career Programme with collaborative funding from UK's Wellcome Trust

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 6:56:52 PM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched Phase-III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) with a total outlay of Rs 1,500 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore from the Department of Biotech ... read..

Electronics manufacturing creates 25 lakh jobs; women make up nearly 70% of mobile manufacturing workforce: MeitY

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 6:56:42 PM IST

India's electronics manufacturing sector has created nearly 25 lakh jobs over the past decade, with women accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the direct workforce in mobile phone manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Tec ... read..

'India fully deserves to be permanent Security Council member': Palestine envoy Abu Shawesh

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 5:56:56 PM IST

A few days after India reaffirmed its stance on supporting full UN membership for Palestine, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, on Wednesday extended support towards India's permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council ... read..

Cabinet approves two Rs 25,445.96 crore elevated corridor projects to cut travel time in Varanasi, reduce congestion

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 5:56:54 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved two major elevated corridor projects worth Rs 25,445.96 crore for Varanasi, aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving multimodal connectivity and significantly reducing travel time. ... read..

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approves Greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar, ship repair facility in Vadinar

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 5:27:16 PM IST

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded in-principle approval to two strategic maritime infrastructure projects, a Greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar district of Gujarat and a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at V ... read..

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to MCD Junior Engineer in CBI bribery case, cites absconding and threat allegations

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 5:27:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of an MCD Junior Engineer accused in a CBI corruption case, holding that his conduct of remaining absconding, failing to join the investigation despite notice, and being declared a proclaimed o ... read..

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves new urea investment policy to boost domestic production, cut import dependence

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 5:27:04 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) to encourage fresh investments in domestic urea manufacturing, to increase indigenous production and reduc ... read..

Govt okays new mobile phone manufacturing scheme, targets Rs 39 lakh crore cumulative production

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 4:56:55 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore and targeting a cumulative mobile phone production in the country of around Rs 39 lakh crore during the scheme period. ... read..

Graham Staines triple murder: SC instructs Odisha panel to decide Dara Singh's premature release plea by Aug 19

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 4:56:51 PM IST

The Supreme Court has adjourned till August 19 the hearing on a plea by Dara Singh seeking premature release, who has been convicted and sentenced to life in the 1999 triple-murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons. The Court said it exp ... read..

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to strengthen India's chip ecosystem

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 4:56:49 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a new programme with a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore (USD 13.17 billion) to strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme aims to support chip design, manufacturing, advanced packa ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against Red Leaf Immigration Pvt Ltd, others in organised immigration, visa fraud

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 4:56:47 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Red Leaf Immigration Pvt Ltd, five other individuals and another firm for their alleged involvement in laundering proceeds of crime generated through organised immigration and visa ... read..

Compliance audit gap leaves Indian firms exposed to regulatory risks: Report

New Delhi, | July 15, 2026 4:27:13 PM IST

Despite significant investments in statutory, internal and operational audits, Indian companies continue to face regulatory action because existing audit mechanisms fail to independently assess compliance with the full spectrum of legal obligations, accor ... read..

Baghel submits report on Punjab Congress; reiterates "isn't child's play" comments to signal no leadership change

By Siddharth Sharma

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 4:26:58 PM IST

Amid differences in the Punjab Congress, Bhupesh Baghel, who is AICC in-charge of Punjab, has submitted his report to KC Venugopal, General Secretary (Organization) of the party. ... read..

Cabinet approves Rs 2.19 lakh cr projects, including Semicon 2.0, mobile manufacturing scheme and urea policy

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:57:16 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved seven major decisions, including Semicon 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) and the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, along with infrastructure and railway projects. The total outlay of the ap ... read..

"Main barrier to Palestine's full UN membership is US": Palestinian Ambassador to India Abu Shawesh

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:57:11 PM IST

Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh said the principal obstacle to Palestine becoming a full member of the United Nations is the United States, arguing that Washington has blocked the process at the UN Security Council despite broad int ... read..

Companies shift from hiring talent to building talent pipelines for AI era: Industry leaders

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:57:09 PM IST

Companies across sectors are increasingly moving beyond conventional hiring and investing in long-term talent pipelines through industry-academia partnerships, specialised training programmes and AI-focused learning initiatives, executives said on World Y ... read..

MHA proposes recruitment rules for CEO, additional CEO posts at I4C; seeks stakeholder feedback till August 14

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:27:33 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed framing of recruitment rules for the posts of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Additional Chief Executive Officer in the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aimed at strengthening India's cybercri ... read..

SC flags lack of research in judgments over Patna HC's 'attempt to rape' ruling

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:27:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the lack of thorough research before judgments are delivered after being informed that the Patna High Court had held that allegations of attempting to remove a woman's salwar and physically molesting her by pre ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside MEA's technical evaluation for overseas CPV tenders, orders fresh RFPs within one month

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:57:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside the technical evaluation process adopted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian Missions in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra (Austral ... read..

Indian initiatives will help "push forward Palestinian economy at large": Palestine envoy to India

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:27:18 PM IST

Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh on Wednesday welcomed India's announcement of three new development projects for Palestine, calling them "very significant and very important" initiatives that would address urgent humanitarian and ec ... read..

"Congress never acts in nation's interests": Union Minister Jual Oram slams P Chidambaram over delimitation remarks

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:57:25 PM IST

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Wednesday slammed Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks regarding the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, asserting that the delimitation process scheduled for 2026 is a pre-determined constitutional ... read..

Public Accounts Committee reviews toll levy, road quality; NHAI addresses major concerns: KC Venugopal

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 3:27:25 PM IST

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday reviewed the levy and regulation of toll fees, tariffs and user charges on public infrastructure and utilities, with discussions focusing on road safety, toll collection, construction quality and infrastruc ... read..

Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:28:03 PM IST

Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal, State Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh, was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

Motorola Launches edge 70 max with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 2K LTPO AMOLED Display, Qi2.2 Charging & 7100mAh Battery at Rs. 49,999*

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:27:57 PM IST

Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation and India's leading~ AI smartphone brand, today launched the motorola edge 70 max, a flagship performance smartphone engineered for consumers who demand uncompromised performance, immersive ent ... read..

"Their own people are involved": Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel slams Centre over Mahadev betting app case

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:27:55 PM IST

Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday alleged that the Centre failed to act against the Mahadev betting app despite having the authority to shut it down, claiming that "their own people are involved" in the cas ... read..

SC dismissed TN govt's plea against HC relief to former DMK minister in corruption case

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:27:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court's interim order that stayed any coercive steps against former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader EV Velu in a corruption case relating to alleged irregularities in the executio ... read..

PIL in Supreme Court seeks monitoring of all religious and secular institutions teaching children up to 14 years

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:27:35 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and all States to register, recognise, supervise and monitor every institution imparting secular education and/or religious instruction to children ... read..

Delhi Court records statement of witnesses in defamation case against AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 2:27:30 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday recorded the statement of two witnesses on behalf of Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma. He has filed a defamation complaint against AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj. The witnesses supported the Complaint of Parvesh Verma. ... read..

HAL, Amar Chitra Katha chronicle India's military aerospace flight path to Tejas Mk1A

By Swapnanil Chatterjee

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:56:47 PM IST

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has joined forces with Amar Chitra Katha to launch an illustrated book chronicling India's military aerospace evolution, from its early years of licensed aircraft production to the development of indigenous platforms su ... read..

Palestine welcomes India's 'New Development Assistance' as vital support for Gaza's recovery

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:56:42 PM IST

The Palestine Embassy in India on Wednesday welcomed India's announcement of three major development projects for the Palestinian people, calling the initiative a meaningful contribution to strengthening healthcare services and supporting Gaza's recovery ... read..

Delhi HC PIL seeks SIT probe into alleged Instagram copyright strike extortion racket; Justice Tejas Karia recuses

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:56:38 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Delhi High Court seeking the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe an alleged organised cyber-extortion racket that exploits Instagram's copyright enforcement mechanism to ... read..

Commonwealth Games tougher than Asian Games, says India's 400m runner Jay Kumar

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:56:37 PM IST

India's top 400m athletes, bound for the Commonwealth Games starting July 23 and Asian Games later this year, feel competition at the Glasgow Games will be higher than what is expected in Aichi-Nagoya in September-October. ... read..

Bank lending, deposit rates likely to ease gradually as funding costs soften: Report

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:56:35 PM IST

Lending and deposit rates are expected to moderate gradually in the coming months as high-cost legacy deposits mature and liquidity conditions remain comfortable, although competition for retail deposits and banks' efforts to protect margins are likely to ... read..

Air India Ahmedabad crash: AAIB opposes release of cockpit recordings in SC; says law bars disclosure of probe material

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:27:29 PM IST

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has opposed pleas before the Supreme Court seeking disclosure of cockpit voice recordings and the setting up of a parallel probe into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash. ... read..

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs MoU with UP Promote Pharma Council to strengthen quality, innovation, and regulatory excellence in healthcare

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 1:27:22 PM IST

In a major step towards advancing high-quality healthcare standards and strengthening the regulatory framework, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC), as ... read..

Supply tightness to keep aluminium prices firm through 1HFY27: Report

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:57:07 PM IST

Global aluminium prices are expected to stay firm in the first half of FY27, hovering between USD 3,000 and USD 3,300 per tonne, as supply tightness persists due to the delayed restart of idled smelters, 360 ONE Capital said in a report. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on PIL seeking to bar former UPSC aspirants, coaching faculty from acting as scribes

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:57:05 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and other respondents on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking safeguards against the appointment of former UPSC aspirants and civil services coaching facul ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's response on PIL seeking urgent medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk; hearing tomorrow

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:57:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Janta ... read..

India GCCs shift towards reskilling over hiring as AI talent gap widens: Report

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:56:55 PM IST

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly shifting from external hiring to role-adjacent reskilling to build artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capabilities, as organisations look to address widening talent gaps while meeting growing ... read..

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee reviews toll fee regulation, examines levy of user charges on public infrastructure

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:56:52 PM IST

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday met in Parliament to examine the levy and regulation of fees, tariffs and user charges on public infrastructure and public utilities. ... read..

"If a Minister isn't safe, what about schoolgirls?" Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna shares ordeal of voyeurism, calls for strict policy

New Delhi | July 15, 2026 12:27:14 PM IST

Keralam Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna said that the State government is drafting a comprehensive policy to curb the rising menace of digital harassment against women, and shared a harrowing personal experience of being voyeuristically ... read..

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