CBSE plans to ease norms for private school affiliationThe CBSE is set to ease rules for private schools, allowing 'bodies corporate' like companies to establish institutions, moving away from t...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Maharashtra govt introduces bill to regulate clinical establishments, bring transperancyMaharashtra has enacted a new bill to regulate all healthcare facilities, replacing an outdated law. The Maharashtra Clinical Establishment...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government supportIndian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and tech...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
UAE central bank restrictions may dampen NRI dollar mobilisationNew UAE Central Bank rules are creating hurdles for Indian banks seeking to attract NRI dollar deposits. Restrictions on representative off...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Stitching the Value Chain: How PM MITRA parks are rewriting India's textile destinyIndia's textile sector, a vital economic pillar, is undergoing a transformative shift with the PM MITRA scheme. This initiative aims to ove...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-b...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Voltas gears up to start AC exports to tap growing demand in Europe, Middle EastVoltas, India's leading air-conditioner maker, is set to expand its global footprint by exporting to Europe and the Middle East, leveraging...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Gujarat can emerge as major defence manufacturing hub: RajnathDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Gujarat's potential as a major defence manufacturing hub, emphasizing its industrial strength an...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Sabarimala gold loss: HC allows fresh case as SIT finds evidence against ex-TDB chiefThe Kerala High Court has allowed a fresh criminal case against former TDB president P S Prashanth regarding the 2025 replating of Sabarima...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its kneesEurope is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highl...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Central university in Chhattisgarh to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in degrees, marksheetsGuru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, will replace 'India' with 'Bharat' on marksheets, degrees, and official communi...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Mumbai auto, taxi drivers to face action if found without Marathi language proficiency certificate after Aug 15; here's how to obtain it for freeNon-Marathi auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra must obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, 2026, or face action....
19 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST