IIT Bombay sets up committee to probe circumstances surrounding Sahil Wakode's suicideIIT Bombay has established a 10-member committee to investigate the suicide of student Sahil Wakode. This decision follows the student's di...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
High-level panel on banking likely by October-endIts composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Green clearance validity for ports, harbours extended to 20 yearsThe government has extended the validity of environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging projects to 20 years fro...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Maharashtra UCC Panel: Ex-Bombay High Court judge quitsFormer judge RC Chavan tendered his resignation from the seven-member committee, citing differences over the panel's public consultation pr...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Karnataka rejects Kasturirangan report in current form, seeks ground survey of Western GhatsKarnataka’s legislature unanimously rejected the Kasturirangan Committee report in its current form, arguing that the proposed Western Ghat...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Don’t Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company CompetitiveArtificial intelligence is often promoted as a force multiplier for organizations, but used carelessly it can erode the very capabilities t...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Former Justice R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panelJustice R C Chavan resigned from Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code committee on September 19. He cited disagreements over the committee's fu...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Medical device rules may get tougher: Govt plans new powers to stop manufacture, sale of unsafe, defective and spurious products, order destructionThe government is considering tougher medical device rules that could give regulators explicit powers to stop the manufacture, sale or dist...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 'We have to choose to be hopeful', says UN chief Guterres as he prepares for his last General Assembly
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged hope and cooperation at his final UN General Assembly session. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
S Jaishankar scheduled to address UNGA's 81st session on Sept 26, lead Indian delegationExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead India's delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly High Level Week in New York and address...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Rahman to highlight Rohingya, climate issues in maiden UNGA addressBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-fourth. He will highlight the Rohingya cr...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
US, China to hold final tariff talks ahead of expected Xi-Trump summitTop US and Chinese negotiators will meet in Washington for final preparatory talks. Discussions will focus on economic and trade issues, in...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Karnataka HC dismisses Genpact's plea against ED seizure of Gurugram officeThe ED alleges that the resulting entity repaid about Rs 7,800 crore, including principal and interest, to Genpact Luxembourg between 2018 ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Samajwadi Party looks to expand base among non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav DalitsThe Samajwadi Party is preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. It aims to expand support among non-Yadav OBCs and Dalits, ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at warThe United States approved visas for Iran's core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. This includes President Masoud Pezeshkian an...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Tata Chemicals sets up high-level committee to decide on Kenya operationsTata Chemicals will establish a technical committee with Kenya to review regulatory issues. This committee will jointly be led by Kenyan mi...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST