New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has postponed the bail hearing of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a long-running check bounce case, meaning the actor will remain in custody for at least four more nights. Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, presiding over the case, issued a notice to the complainant and scheduled the next hearing for February … Read more
New Delhi: India’s decision not to send election observers to Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections on February 12 has drawn significant attention, especially as regional neighbors Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan deployed representatives to monitor the polls. New Delhi’s absence is being widely interpreted as a deliberate and carefully calibrated diplomatic signal rather than indifference. The elections … Read more
New Delhi: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route for the implementation of a major intra-state transmission project in Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. POWERGRID informed stock exchanges that it has secured the project titled “Network Expansion Scheme … Read more
New Delhi/Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha, a seasoned development economist from Nepal, as the new Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), signaling a renewed push toward inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient growth across the region. In her new role, Shrestha will lead ADB’s strategic planning and operations in Bangladesh, … Read more
New Delhi: A nationwide strike scheduled for February 12, 2026, is expected to cause widespread disruptions across India’s tertiary sector, particularly impacting banking, financial services, transport, and government offices. The strike—popularly referred to as Bharat Bandh—has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, with strong backing from farmers’ organizations. The participating … Read more
New Delhi, After years of legal battles and administrative uncertainty, the long-pending demand for EPS-95 Higher Pension has reached a decisive turning point in 2026. Backed by the Supreme Court’s final stance and improved digital systems of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), thousands of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) retirees are now closer to receiving … Read more
New Delhi : Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued detailed instructions regarding the transfer and posting of officials directly involved in the conduct of elections. The guidelines apply to Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, where elections are … Read more
New Delhi: India appears to be quietly stepping back from the strategic Chabahar Port project in Iran, signaling a cautious recalibration of its foreign policy amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The move has sparked debate over whether New Delhi is choosing a “middle path” to protect its broader geopolitical and economic … Read more
New Delhi, INDIA — India’s smaller and mid-sized urban centers — often called Tier-2 cities — are gaining ground as attractive places to live, work, and raise families, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26, released by the Government of India. For decades, major metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were widely considered the most … Read more
New Delhi: Opposition parties in India’s Rajya Sabha on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over rising unemployment and accused the government of failing to present concrete job-creation measures in the Union Budget 2026–27. They also demanded detailed clarification from the government on the recently announced India–United States trade agreement, citing conflicting claims made by US officials. … Read more
New Delhi: India’s National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a deadly explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district and issued notices to the Central government, the Meghalaya government, and other concerned authorities. The tribunal acted after taking note of a media report titled “18 Killed in … Read more
New Delhi: The Meitei Alliance, a coalition of Meitei diaspora organizations, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur a matter of national security and an environmental emergency, citing its deep links to drug trafficking, organized crime, and the prolonged crisis in the state. In a memorandum submitted to … Read more
New Delhi : The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that there are deliberate and well-planned efforts underway to derail, cripple, and obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. In an additional affidavit submitted to the apex court, the ECI described the situation as a matter … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Madras High Court ruling that restricts animal sacrifice and limits Muslim prayers on the Tirupparankundram Hills in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, stating that the High Court’s October 2025 order was balanced and required no interference. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale heard the … Read more
New Delhi: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that employment granted on compassionate grounds in government departments is not a vested right but an exception to the normal recruitment process, while flagging serious transparency and administrative shortcomings in how such appointments are handled. In an order with wide-ranging implications for public administration, the CIC … Read more
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under India’s Ministry of Power and one of the country’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has been awarded the prestigious Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Award. The company received the Gold Award in the category “Excellence Award for Financial Institutions … Read more
New Delhi: South Asia’s strategic landscape is witnessing a significant shift as Bangladesh moves forward with plans to establish a military drone manufacturing facility with Chinese support, while India advances a critical underground railway project near the Siliguri Corridor, widely known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” The twin developments are being closely watched by Indian security … Read more
Hyderabad: After a sharp decline last Friday, gold and silver prices staged a strong comeback on Monday, witnessing record-breaking gains in the domestic futures market. Both precious metals rose sharply amid renewed buying interest. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices surged by more than ₹2,100 per 10 grams during early trade. Around 11:30 … Read more
New Delhi — Consumers often spend thousands of rupees on premium earphones and headphones, but rarely invest in products designed to protect their hearing. Sennheiser’s Sound Protex Plus aims to change that narrative. Priced at ₹2,990, the device positions itself not as an audio gadget, but as hearing protection against everyday noise. After more than … Read more
New Delhi: Indian oil refiners are increasingly avoiding purchases of Russian crude oil, signaling a cautious shift in strategy as India and the United States move closer to finalizing a bilateral trade agreement. According to industry sources cited by Reuters, major Indian refiners have refrained from buying Russian oil scheduled for delivery in April and … Read more
Nagpur, India | Day 1 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav marked a major boost for industrial and infrastructure development in central India, with Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹10,880 crore (approximately USD 1.3 billion) signed, paving the way for more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs across the Vidarbha region. The event, … Read more
New Delhi: India and the United States have agreed on the framework of an important interim trade deal, but New Delhi has made it clear that it will not compromise on sensitive domestic sectors. Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that while the agreement opens new opportunities for Indian exporters, critical agriculture and … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Saturday said that the proposed interim trade framework between India and the United States will deliver significant benefits to Indian youth, farmers, fishermen, and small businesses, while keeping sensitive agricultural and dairy sectors fully protected. Welcoming the framework agreement announced by the two countries, … Read more
New Delhi: Engineers India Limited (EIL), in partnership with GAIL (India) Limited, has successfully commissioned a 60 kilotonnes per annum (KTPA) Polypropylene (PP) plant at GAIL’s Pata Petrochemical Complex, marking a key milestone in India’s expanding petrochemical sector. With the facility now fully operational, the new unit will produce three advanced grades of polypropylene—homopolymer, impact … Read more
