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50 results for “India”

Science & Tech5 Nov 2026

India funds 92 GWh storage and four domestic mineral plants

The measures target lower import dependence across clean-energy supply chains.

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India5 Nov 2026

India draft would halt drug production after critical quality failures

Manufacturers must prove lasting fixes before regulators restore production rights.

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World5 Nov 2026

US sanctions India-based network accused of aiding Iran’s oil trade

Maritime paperwork becomes a major battleground in sanctions enforcement

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Science & Tech5 Nov 2026

SEBI forms group to rethink startup access to public capital

Deep-tech ventures may reach investors before proving conventional revenue.

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India4 Nov 2026

Raipur court grants CBI eight days to question Chandrakar

Investigators can now trace alleged money flows and network links.

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India3 Nov 2026

India rescues 20 Iranian sailors from Somali pirates

India extends maritime protection far beyond its own coastline

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India3 Nov 2026

Murasu brings flooding, road closures and 30,661 acres of crop damage

Lower winds do not end dangers from rain and rising water

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Science & Tech3 Nov 2026

Vultr targets March launch for Chennai’s 20 MW AI cluster

Domestic computing access could reduce reliance on scarce overseas capacity

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Business & Economy3 Nov 2026

Indian banks lift deposit and lending rates after RBI hike

Borrowers may face higher costs while savers receive uneven gains.

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India3 Nov 2026

TRAI makes telecom complaint centres available around the clock

Consumers gain continuous access while providers remain responsible for redress.

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Business & Economy2 Nov 2026

India mandates barrier-free tolling on future national highways

Highway payments shift from physical booths toward automated digital enforcement

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India2 Nov 2026

Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on Diwali airfare surge

Passengers still lack clear protection against sudden festival fare increases.

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World2 Nov 2026

Gulf war leaves OPEC+ targets intact but oil flows constrained

India’s refiners must pay more and source different crude grades.

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India2 Nov 2026

DGCA orders two pilots for Char Dham flights after crash

Pilgrims face disrupted helicopter access as safety costs rise

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Business & Economy2 Nov 2026

India’s GST collections hit record ₹2.31 lakh crore in October

Stronger tax receipts give governments more room for fiscal planning.

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Politics2 Nov 2026

Delhi rally turns voter-roll dispute into challenge to election watchdog

Opposition parties are coordinating against an institution overseeing India’s elections.

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India1 Nov 2026

Delhi records its lowest October AQI in eight years

Weather and temporary controls may be masking persistent winter pollution sources

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Politics1 Nov 2026

INDIA bloc rallies in Delhi for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

Voter-list disputes now challenge public trust in election oversight

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India1 Nov 2026

Fresh Manipur killings trigger shutdowns and marches across five districts

The violence shows governance has not restored safety for divided communities.

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India1 Nov 2026

Murasu may bring 120-km/h gusts to Andhra coast

Damaged power networks and communities face renewed weather risks

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India31 Oct 2026

AU Bank says core services remain safe during data-leak investigation

Customers still await confirmation of whether sensitive identity records were exposed.

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India31 Oct 2026

Odisha searches for 12 missing after Cyclone Arnab landslide

Over 40,000 displaced residents now depend on Odisha relief camps

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India31 Oct 2026

India opens crash probes after six die near Joshimath

Helicopter pilgrimage safety faces scrutiny across difficult Himalayan routes

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

TRAI makes telcos accountable for outsourced AI failures

Telecom operators, not vendors, would carry the main regulatory burden

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

India sets January 25 census start with optional online counting

The census will shape welfare funding, representation and economic planning.

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Politics30 Oct 2026

Amit Shah pledges Uttar Pradesh civil code if BJP wins in 2027

Family law could shift from religious rules toward one state framework.

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Business & Economy30 Oct 2026

India’s first-half deficit reaches 42.1% of FY27 target

Higher spending leaves less room to protect India’s borrowing plan

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India30 Oct 2026

Odisha starts helicopter food drops for flood-isolated villages

Flooding turns basic food access into an emergency air operation.

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Science & Tech30 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh begins damage assessment after Cyclone Arnab

Formal surveys will determine compensation for farmers, fishers, and households.

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India30 Oct 2026

Bhutan lake breach sends flood warning toward Assam and Bengal

Cross-border flood risks expose gaps in Himalayan early-warning systems

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India29 Oct 2026

Karnataka approves ₹8 Nandini milk hike from November 1

Farmers gain higher payments while households face rising monthly food costs.

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India29 Oct 2026

Court reviews RBI fraud rules, demands bank repayment and transaction safeguards

Digital fraud victims gain stronger protection against institutional failures.

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Politics29 Oct 2026

CJP backs November 1 rally and seeks election chief’s resignation

Voter-list decisions increasingly determine who can exercise voting rights.

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Business & Economy29 Oct 2026

Jio listing lifts Reliance’s digital arm to ₹12.5 lakh crore

The debut increases competitive pressure on Airtel and rival platforms.

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India29 Oct 2026

Arnab weakens after landfall, but flooding, rain alerts and rescues spread inland

Slow-moving storms extend public-safety risks beyond coastal communities.

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India28 Oct 2026

Court links women’s protection plea to transgender law challenge

The ruling could affect access to reservations, prisons, sports and investigations.

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India28 Oct 2026

Supreme Court keeps 35 cyber fraud cases in 12 states

Victims keep local access as nationwide fraud investigations remain separate.

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India28 Oct 2026

Arnab’s landfall leaves southern Odisha at risk of extreme rain

Flood response must protect roads, homes and remote hill communities.

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Politics28 Oct 2026

Court seeks Centre’s reply as publishers challenge DPDP rules and Vaishnaw offers changes

Newsrooms face new limits on handling personal data and confidential sources

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Business & Economy28 Oct 2026

CBIC cuts GST registration delays with route-specific deadlines

Small businesses gain clearer access to formal tax registration

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Business & Economy28 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms fixes IPO price at ₹1,119 after record demand

India’s largest digital platform gains a separate public-market valuation

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India27 Oct 2026

Sarvam signs five-year pact to build AI for India’s military

India gains a shared domestic AI layer across all three services

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India27 Oct 2026

Army says viral China videos show trade traffic and altered remarks

Manipulated footage makes routine border activity appear like military escalation.

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Politics27 Oct 2026

Karnataka final roll cuts electorate by 99.32 lakh voters

Voter access now depends on restoration and supplementary enrollment processes.

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Politics27 Oct 2026

ECI tells Supreme Court all three SIR orders were unanimous

The dispute now tests who controls voter-list decisions and safeguards.

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Politics27 Oct 2026

BJP stages nationwide protests over Kharge’s remark about Modi’s father

Personal attacks now overshadow competing claims about India’s electoral fairness

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Business & Economy26 Oct 2026

India approves E100 vehicles for certified flex-fuel models

The rule opens limited ethanol-fuel choices beyond mainstream E20 petrol.

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India26 Oct 2026

Sultanpur court acquits Rahul Gandhi in Amit Shah defamation case

The ruling protects political criticism from immediate criminal punishment.

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India26 Oct 2026

India clears ₹2.12 lakh crore defence plans with 82% local sourcing

The approval shifts more military manufacturing toward Indian companies and suppliers.

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Business & Economy26 Oct 2026

RBI finds borrowers get less relief from rate cuts than hikes

Bank lending passes monetary tightening faster than easing to borrowers.

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