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Employees adopting AI faster than organisations, says McKinsey survey
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 2:26:30 PM IST
While artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the top technology spending priority for many organisations, most are still at an early stage of AI deployment, with employees adapting to the technology faster than the organisations they work for, accord ... read..


 
ONGC Board approves 1.75 MMT strategic petroleum reserve project at Mangalore
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 2:26:27 PM IST
State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has approved the development of a 1.75 million metric tonne (MMT) Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at Mangalore, marking a major step towards strengthening India's energy security amid growing geopolitical ... read..


 
Delhi HC seeks CBI response on UP Police inspector's bail plea in Kanpur businessman's death case
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:56:46 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the CBI on the regular bail plea of former Uttar Pradesh Police inspector Jagat Narayan Singh, who was arrested in the 2021 death case of businessman Manish Gupta in Gorakhpur. ... read..


 
"We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister seeks assistance from India for modernisation
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:56:44 PM IST
Afghanistan Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Attaullah Omari, on Friday emphasised the "centuries-old" ties with India and issued a call for Indian technical assistance to modernise Afghanistan's agricultural sector. ... read..


 
"Serious constitutional, legal and national security concerns": MoS Karandlaje urges Amit Shah to review Karnataka PRC notification
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:26:54 PM IST
Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking immediate intervention against the Karnataka Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), 2026 notification, citing concerns over its constitutional validity and poss ... read..


 
TReDS settlement mandate to speed up MSME payments, improve access to working capital: Ministry of MSME
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:26:49 PM IST
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has mandated all operating Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to settle invoices of MSME suppliers through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), a move aimed at ensuring faster ... read..


 
Afghan Embassy Charge d'Affaires seeks India's technical expertise to modernise agriculture and water management
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:26:47 PM IST
The Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, on Friday called for a significant expansion of bilateral cooperation with India, emphasising that Kabul is prioritising deeper economic and technical partnerships to ... read..


 
BRS delegation to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi, submit suggestions on electoral reforms
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:26:42 PM IST
A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders will meet Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on Friday to submit suggestions on the ongoing electoral reforms and urge the Election Commission to implement the principle of "On ... read..


 
Parliament's PAC panel examines CAG report on Rs 166 crore abandoned defence buildings, contract lapses in presence of CDS
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:57:31 PM IST
The Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Sub-Committee on Defence on Friday held a meeting at Parliament House Annexe to examine defence-related reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Raja S ... read..


 
Delhi HC seeks DU's response on Myanmar refugee's plea challenging passport requirement for undergraduate admission
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:57:25 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the response of the University of Delhi (DU) on a petition filed by a Myanmar refugee challenging the University's requirement that foreign students must possess a valid non-Indian passport for admission to undergradu ... read..


 
BofA sees RBI holding rates near term, expects 50 bps hike from Dec 2026 amid domestic inflation risks
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:57:23 PM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep policy rates unchanged in the near term, but BofA Securities expects a cumulative 50 basis points (bps) rate hike from December 2026 as inflation risks become increasingly driven by domestic factors. ... read..


 
E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: Govt
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:57:21 PM IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than pure petrol at prevailing global crude oil prices, but the ethanol blending programme is helping shield Indian consumers from global oil price volatil ... read..


 
BCCI to review players', coaching staff's performances after England T20I series loss; Gambhir's position under scrutiny: Source
By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:27:28 PM IST
The Indian men's cricket team's T20I series defeat against England, following the loss in the fourth match in Bristol, has prompted a performance review. According to a BCCI source, the board is set to assess the performances of both the players and the c ... read..


 
EMS sector likely to report 21% revenue growth; margins may stay under pressure: Kotak
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:27:25 PM IST
India's electronic manufacturing services (EMS) sector is likely to post 21 per cent year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy demand across consumer and industrial segments, according to a Kotak Institutional Equities re ... read..


 
Meta submits reply to Govt on WhatsApp 'usernames' feature; MeitY examining response
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 12:27:18 PM IST
Meta has submitted its reply to the central government regarding the proposed rollout of the WhatsApp "usernames" feature in India, sources told ANI. ... read..


 
Agrochemical exporters to outperform domestic peers amid muted Q1FY27 earnings: Report
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 11:57:09 AM IST
India's agrochemical sector is likely to report muted earnings in the first quarter of FY27, with exporters expected to outperform companies focused only on the domestic market, according to a report by Anand Rathi. ... read..


 
"Trolls need to do their homework": Jairam Ramesh rejects BJP's 'Modi breakthrough' claim on uranium deal
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 11:27:27 AM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday dismissed the BJP's claim that Australia's decision to supply uranium to India was a diplomatic breakthrough achieved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying BJP leaders and supporters should "do their homework" and poi ... read..


 
Delhi HC admits victim's appeal against acquittal in 2019 Shahdara businessman murder case, issues notice to respondents
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 11:27:19 AM IST
The Delhi High Court has admitted a victim's appeal challenging the acquittal in the 2019 murder case of Shahdara businessman Vijender Sharma and issued notice to the respondents, while directing them to renew or furnish fresh bail bonds before the Joint ... read..


 
ED detects alleged undisclosed foreign assets, overseas bank accounts in FEMA probe against Kalanee Impex director
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 10:56:36 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified alleged undisclosed foreign assets, foreign bank accounts in Canada, the United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with suspicious cross-border transactions during searches con ... read..


 
PVR INOX wins arbitration against mall developer; awarded over Rs 1.22 crore with interest and costs
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 10:56:25 AM IST
PVR INOX Limited has secured an arbitral award against Victory Infraedge Private Limited, with the sole arbitrator and former Judge Justice Vinod Goel directing the developer to refund the security deposit along with interest, resulting in a total award o ... read..


 
India should hold firm in trade talks with US, test Washington's resolve: SBI Ecowrap
New Delhi, | July 10, 2026 10:56:23 AM IST
India should remain patient and avoid making early concessions in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, as Washington's current negotiating style relies heavily on strategic uncertainty and issue-linking to maximise leverage, according to ... read..


 
COAS General Dhiraj Seth concludes maiden visit to Northern Command, reviews LoC security
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 10:26:22 AM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth concluded his three-day visit to the Northern Command, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness of formations deployed along the Line of Control ( ... read..


 
Dixon Technology surged 3.5 per cent after announcement of JV with Vivo for manufacturing smartphones in India
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 10:26:18 AM IST
Shares of Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd surged 3.5 per cent in intraday opening trade on Friday, after the company announced the execution of definitive agreements with Vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd (VMI) to establish a joint venture for manufacturing smartp ... read..


 
Early heart screening key to preventing sudden Cardiac deaths, says health expert
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | July 10, 2026 9:56:53 AM IST
Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, Dr Devi Shetty, has urged Indians to begin heart health screening at a young age, saying every individual should undergo a blood test at the age of 17 to detect high cholesterol and reduce the risk of future cardio ... read..


 
Microsoft's XBOX faces backlash after laying off 1,600 employees following foreign worker visa approvals
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 9:56:51 AM IST
Microsoft's gaming brand XBOX is facing massive social media backlash following the announcement of mass layoffs after securing thousands of foreign worker visas, as reported by Fox News. ... read..


 
FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's 'Viking Row' fever reaches India as ambassador celebrates historic World Cup run
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 9:56:48 AM IST
Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, led the viral 'Viking Row' celebration at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday, joining embassy officials and football fans in recreating the signature chant that has become synonymous with No ... read..


 
Delhi teacher attempts suicide allegedly over census duty pressure, denied medical leave
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 8:57:13 AM IST
A 45-year-old mathematics teacher at a Sarvodaya Vidyalaya school in Delhi is currently undergoing treatment after allegedly attempting to take his own life by jumping from the Rani Jhansi flyover on Wednesday afternoon, according to police officials. ... read..


 
NGT directs recovery of Rs 2.65 crore from BHU over illegal felling of 33 trees
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 8:26:49 AM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to complete proceedings within three months to recover an environmental compensation of Rs 2.65 crore from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) over the illegal fel ... read..


 
Massive fire breaks out at cardboard roll godown in Delhi's Alipur, doused after major operation
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 5:56:41 AM IST
A massive fire broke out at a cardboard roll godown in North Delhi's Alipur area in the early hours of Friday, officials said. ... read..


 
Tejas Shirse's remarkable comeback earns Commonwealth Games berth
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 5:26:40 AM IST
Indian National Record holder and the fastest 110m hurdler of India, Tejas Shirse, has qualified for the Commonwealth Games, marking the end of his remarkable comeback after sustaining a career-threatening ankle injury. ... read..


 
Delhi: 10 rounds fired over banquet hall lease dispute in Madhu Vihar, 1 injured
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 4:56:42 AM IST
Panicked scenes erupted in East Delhi's Madhu Vihar area after at least ten rounds were fired during a violent dispute over the lease ownership of a local banquet hall, police said. ... read..


 
CBI files first chargesheet in Reliance Home Finance Ltd case
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 3:28:07 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the first chargesheet in the Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) case before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai, against four accused persons, including Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), two fo ... read..


 
CISF steps up crackdown under MMDR Act, seizes over 428 MT of illegal coal in Jharkhand, West Bengal
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:57:22 AM IST
In a major step towards strengthening the Central government's "zero coal leakage" initiative, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has intensified enforcement against illegal coal mining, theft, unauthorised storage and transportation under the p ... read..


 
India, Australia finalise uranium export arrangements, deepen energy partnership
New Delhi | July 10, 2026 1:57:00 AM IST
India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral energy security and trade, while finalising the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes unde ... read..


 
Baljeet Kaur reflects on humble beginnings and road to India women's hockey team
New Delhi | March 9, 2026 4:21:08 PM IST
Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars-- ... read..


 
Shashi Tharoor at 70: Libraries in his mind, kindness in his heart
New Delhi | March 9, 2026 11:51:28 AM IST
Today, 9th March 2026, as Dr. Shashi Tharoor turns seventy, the world celebrates a life lived in public brilliance and private grace ... read..


 
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