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SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a National Green Tribunal order halting construction activities at Auroville in Chennai for want of environmental clearance and said a "golden balance" needed......

Will empower Muslim women: Govt tables Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition's allegations that the rights of Muslims were being snatched away. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo While......

India's N-E landlocked, B'desh only...: Yunus pitch to China

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged Beijing to extend its economic influence to Bangladesh, controversially mentioning that India's northeastern states being landlocked could prove to......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

'The new Waqf bill sows the seed for conflict in every town and village of India.' < IMAGE: A protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Kolkata, April 4, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Indian drugmakers supply 47 per cent of the generic medicine requirements in the US, and tariffs would have increased prices in the US domestic market for patients, who are already dealing with......

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months – up around 13 per cent from the current levels – given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand,......

'No Politics When It Comes To The Country's Finances'

'Each state is unique, but when it comes to finance, the fundamentals cannot be different.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal......

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm? IMAGE: Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs, and founder of Ola Electric, speaks during a press conference in Mumbai.......

PCB chief Naqvi takes charge as Asian Cricket Council boss

IMAGE: Mohsin Naqvi's first challenge will be smooth conduct of the men's Asia Cup later this year, which will be held in T20 format. Photograph: Asian Cricket Council/X Pakistan Cricket Board......

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

SRH urges to BCCI to intervene to stop HCA's 'blackmailing'; state unit denies charges IMAGE: The Sunrisers in a mail to the governing body's top brass said it would consider shifting the home......

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

'I want to create a legacy. There is no World champion in professional boxing from India. But I want to play for the belt after I become the Olympic champion and I want to fight for the belt in......

Female athletes forced into genetic test?

IMAGE: World Athletics president Sebastian Coe pose for a picture with athletes. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Female athletes will soon have to undergo a one-time genetic test to......

Ban lifted! IPL 2025 to see use of saliva on ball

IMAGE: Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami had spoken about the need to use saliva on the ball in what has become a predominantly batters' game. Photograph: Mohammed Shami/X The Board of Control for......

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