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Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have called for a two-day debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament. Letters have been sent to the Rajya Sabha Chair and Lok Sabha Speaker requesting time to discuss constitutional principles and recent developments, Kharge said. Congress leader Digvijay Singh
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in discussions over Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister after its victory in the state elections. With former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed by the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena legislators remain committed to Eknath
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PAN 2.0 project with a budget of ₹1,435 crore ($173 million). This initiative aims to modernise the Income Tax Department’s operations, aligning with the government’s Digital India programme. PAN 2.
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Shashikant Ruia, co-founder of the Essar Group, passed away in Mumbai on Monday after a prolonged illness. Ruia began his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father, Nand Kishore Ruia. Alongside his brother Ravi, he founded Essar in 1969, expanding the conglomerate across sectors including steel, oil refining,
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India has signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, marking a milestone in global intellectual property (IP) protection under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The treaty standardises procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, simplifying registration processes and reducing administrative burdens. Provisions include relaxed time limits, reinstatement
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On the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded a discussion on the recent violent clashes in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in at least five deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The unrest followed a court-ordered survey of the
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) head Ajit Pawar stated discussions are ongoing among the Mahayuti alliance partners to decide the structure for the new government. Despite the Election Commission presenting the official notification and list of elected candidates to the Governor on Sunday, sources indicate government
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On Monday, Adani Group reassured investors, showcasing cash reserves of ₹55,024 crore ($6.63 billion), sufficient to service debt obligations for 28 months, despite US bribery charges against founder Gautam Adani. The conglomerate plans $100 billion investments over a decade, with internal cash flows expected to cover ₹5.9
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Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have called for a two-day debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament. Letters have been sent to the Rajya Sabha Chair and Lok Sabha Speaker requesting time to discuss constitutional principles and recent developments, Kharge said. Congress leader Digvijay Singh
by Publisher
Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have called for a two-day debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament. Letters have been sent to the Rajya Sabha Chair and Lok Sabha Speaker requesting time to discuss constitutional principles and recent developments, Kharge said. Congress leader Digvijay Singh
by Publisher
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in discussions over Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister after its victory in the state elections. With former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed by the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena legislators remain committed to Eknath
by Publisher
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PAN 2.0 project with a budget of ₹1,435 crore ($173 million). This initiative aims to modernise the Income Tax Department’s operations, aligning with the government’s Digital India programme. PAN 2.
by Publisher
Shashikant Ruia, co-founder of the Essar Group, passed away in Mumbai on Monday after a prolonged illness. Ruia began his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father, Nand Kishore Ruia. Alongside his brother Ravi, he founded Essar in 1969, expanding the conglomerate across sectors including steel, oil refining,
by Publisher
India has signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, marking a milestone in global intellectual property (IP) protection under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The treaty standardises procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, simplifying registration processes and reducing administrative burdens. Provisions include relaxed time limits, reinstatement
by Publisher
On the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded a discussion on the recent violent clashes in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in at least five deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The unrest followed a court-ordered survey of the
by Publisher
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) head Ajit Pawar stated discussions are ongoing among the Mahayuti alliance partners to decide the structure for the new government. Despite the Election Commission presenting the official notification and list of elected candidates to the Governor on Sunday, sources indicate government
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On Monday, Adani Group reassured investors, showcasing cash reserves of ₹55,024 crore ($6.63 billion), sufficient to service debt obligations for 28 months, despite US bribery charges against founder Gautam Adani. The conglomerate plans $100 billion investments over a decade, with internal cash flows expected to cover ₹5.9
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
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President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
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A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official

A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was