Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Sadbhavana Yatra enters 35th year; flame to travel 2,982 km to Delhi
Sriperumbudur/New Delhi: The Sri Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Sadbhavana Yatra will begin its 35th edition from Sriperumbudur on August 9, carrying a message of national integration, communal harmony, secularism and peace to New Delhi. An eternal flame will be…
E20 petrol safe: OMC tests reject claims of 500 ppm chloride, moisture contamination
New Delhi: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have rejected claims of excessive chloride and moisture contamination in E20 petrol, saying nationwide intensive testing has found fuel quality well within prescribed limits. The additional testing was undertaken…
UPI users won’t pay transaction charges; govt clarifies amid MDR debate
New Delhi: The Centre has clarified that consumers will not have to pay transaction charges for making payments through UPI, amid concerns over a recent amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. The government said all Person-to-Person (P2P)…
‘Life is not a leaderboard’: PM Modi urges IIT Delhi graduates to focus on self-growth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged IIT Delhi graduates to remain curious, keep learning and develop the courage to find solutions to challenges, saying those who can identify new problems and create new answers will turn…
100% tariff threat: US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting India, China
Washington: The US Senate has overwhelmingly backed legislation that could pave the way for President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and natural gas, putting India and China in the crosshairs of a fresh trade…
CDS (II) 2025 final result declared; 483 candidates qualify for OTA courses
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025, with 483 candidates qualifying for admission to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. The candidates…
MSME Amendment Bill passed by Parliament; focus on faster payments, dispute resolution
New Delhi: Parliament has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the legal framework for MSMEs, improving ease of doing business and addressing delayed payment issues faced by micro and…
Supreme Court issues gender-sensitive guidelines for sexual offence cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has emphasised the need for compassion, empathy and sensitivity while dealing with victims and other vulnerable persons in cases involving sexual offences. The guidelines were highlighted in the Court’s July 14, 2026…
I4C warns corporates of ‘Boss Scam’; malicious WhatsApp files target finance teams
New Delhi: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned companies and finance professionals about a growing ‘Boss Scam’ involving WhatsApp account takeovers through malicious files disguised as account statements and regulatory…
Food safety enforcement strengthened with 259 accredited labs, 305 mobile testing units
New Delhi: The Centre has strengthened food safety enforcement across the country through expanded testing infrastructure, regulatory monitoring, capacity building and consumer awareness initiatives, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare…