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Existing EV subsidies to stay, no new incentives, says Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday existing subsidies for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem will continue for some time, citing broad consensus among the government, auto OEMs, and battery swapping companies that no new incentives or subsidies are required at this stage.

Divided EU allows India to pitch for carbon tax relief

THE CBAM IMPOSES A CARBON PRICE ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM OUTSIDE THE BLOC TO PREVENT CARBON LEAKAGE

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Netbanking 2.0: NPCI's pilot to ease mobile payments

You're about to make a payment for a purchase on a popular e-commerce website from your mobile, but your bank doesn't show up in the net-banking list.

Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan's Nippon

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

Govt Diverts Natural Gas From LPG To City Retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

N Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest drama

North Korean state media on Friday said the South was in \"chaos\" and paralysed politically over an attempt by investigators to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Alcohol Labels in US Should Carry Cancer Warning

Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

Nick Clegg exits as Meta taps GOP's Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

Appeals court in US blocks Biden-era 'net neutrality' rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

UGC gets 6 weeks for anti-discrimination regulation

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

Life term for 28 for killing man in 2018 Kasganj violence

A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 people convicted for the murder of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during a \"Tiranga Yatra\" in 2018.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

SC plans pan-India tags for vehicles to mark fuel-type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

Missing Since Jan 1, Journalist's Body Found in a Tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

T' for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back at Pak jibe

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had said it takes two to tango when asked about the possible resumption of trade with India

Extending All Help To Nurse On Death Row In Yemen, Says Mea

India said on Friday that it continues to extend all possible help to Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen whose death sentence was recently approved by President Rashad al-Alimi.

SC Issues Notice on CBI Plea Against Acquittal of Dera Chief in 2002 Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab and Haryana high court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of the Sirsa-based Dera's manager Ranjit Singh.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

THE BENCH WAS HEARING A PLEA BY A CONGRESS MLA, SEEKING THE TRANSFER OF A CHEATING CASE AGAINST HIM OUTSIDE M.P.

Court Acquits Three in Case Linked to Bihar Shelter Home

A special SC/ST court in Bihar acquitted Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, along with two of his associates, related to the disappearance of 11 women from the shelter home due to \"lack of evidence\".

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

EXTENDING ALL HELP TO NURSE ON DEATH ROW IN YEMEN, SAYS MEA

India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year.

Shopkeeper shot dead

● The vehicle ran out of fuel midway and was parked near a railway overbridge when the crash occurred. SANTOSH JADHAV, Police inspector, Mahad taluka police station

In annual tally, state has remained on top for the last five years, Fadnavis states on social media

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis got a chance to push his tagline 'Ata Maharashtra Thambnar Nahi (There's no stopping Maharashtra now') when the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) numbers were released by the central government.

4 killed, 2 injured as towing van rams into SUV

The vehicle ran out of fuel midway and was parked near a railway overbridge when the crash occurred SANTOSH JADHAV, Police inspector, Mahad taluka police station

PANVEL CIVIC BODY CRACKS DOWN ON 164 DEVELOPERS

Ward-wise notices to developers