ETtech Explainer: Why Meta's Zuckerberg may have to publicly bend the knee in IndiaA parliamentary panel has sought an apology from Zuckerberg over the removal of PM Modi's Facebook post, warning that immunity could be wit...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD dissolves all its organisational units in BiharThe RJD has dissolved all its organizational units across Bihar. This decision follows the party's recent defeat in the Bankipur by-electio...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Reducing procedural hurdles, ease of doing biz to enhance tea sector competitiveness: Parliament panelTo strengthen the competitiveness of Indian tea in the global market, a parliamentary panel has recommended simplifying business processes.
07 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Maharashtra govt orders strict action against builders over MHADA homesMaharashtra government directs stringent legal action against developers for delayed MHADA home transfers. Stricter measures, including jai...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenueTamil Nadu's Revenue Augmentation Committee seeks public input for revenue enhancement. Suggestions are invited from the public and experts...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
60% of nearly 600 realty projects under scrutiny in Kolkata likely to get clearance soon: CREDAIApproximately sixty percent of Kolkata's real estate projects will soon receive clearance. Most remaining projects are expected to be appro...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Parl panel for early conclusion of India-US trade pact, tariff exemptions on key goodsThe panel suggested the commerce department prepare a time-bound roadmap to achieve the objectives of the Mission 500 initiative by promoti...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Fauci contempt vote clears key Senate committee in COVID probe; why is he being questioned now?A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This action stems from his refusal to answer questions during a...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Nilekani-led task force a damage control exercise by PM: CongressCongress criticizes the government's new exam reform task force. They call it a damage control exercise by Prime Minister Modi. A previous ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's videoMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Defence panel reviews Sainik Schools; Rahul Gandhi queries private involvementA parliamentary committee reviewed Sainik Schools and private sector involvement. Rahul Gandhi questioned the rationale behind private inst...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Move over, boomers: More Gen Z power for company boardroomsA parliamentary committee has proposed lowering the minimum age for managing and whole-time directors from 21 to 18, aligning company law w...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Pensioners' body calls for nationwide protest on August 5, demands Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pensionThe EPS95 National Agitation Committee has called for a nationwide protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on August 5, demanding that the minimum...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
US senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign seasonKey senators revealed a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past elections. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdow...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM Shivakumar appeals against August 13 bandhKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged organizations to withdraw the proposed bandh. He assured the state's farmers and people that ...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST