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CM Stalin says Tamil Nadu has long called for a comprehensive caste-based census to generate reliable data to address historical inequalities and implement targeted welfare measures
Penalties of upto 50,000 were imposed on some of these restaurants, while directed them to refund service charge customers and to modify their billing systems
Tamil Nadu state government employees to be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay and dearness allowance under TAPS
Pandey noted that while the regulator encourages responsible use of AI, we have to keep in mind that AI can augment judgment but it cannot replace human accountability
SEBI plans to issue an NOC for NSEs IPO next month, aiming for a 2026 launch and increased investor transparency
Elected representatives from all political parties agree to take initiative forward, say Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
Sundaram-Clayton Ltd is the seller of the land parcel
On January 12, PM Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad and the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and they will participate in the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront
Leasing activity rises 20% year-on-year, surpassing the previous peak achieved in 2024 and marking a 43% increase over pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019
Public advised to stop using the syrup immediately
The researchers plan to overcome this limit by usingmetamaterialsspecially engineered materials that can bend andfocussound wavesinunusual ways
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, and Greenlanders say they don't want to become part of the US
The US jobs data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are among the most closely guarded economic statistics and can move markets by trillions of dollars
Trump administration says all options open for taking control of Greenland
He pointed to an increased German presence in engagements with the Indian Armed Forces in recent years, including greater participation in joint exercises
Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summers summit of G7 leaders, and finance ministers had already held a virtual meeting in December
Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.
Interest-rate futures fell after the report, with traders now seeing a June rate cut as more likely, and the probability of an April reduction slipping below 50%.
Plans merger of Sunbridge Agro and Landsmill Agro, appoints Deloitte Touche as its advisor
Economists attributed the slowdown in hiring to President Donald Trumps trade and immigration policies, as well as rising investment in artificial intelligence.
The ED, in its petition, has also sought return of the documents and electronic material Banerjee was said to have taken from the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC.
Extended Producer Responsibility mandates producers, importers, manufacturers and brand owners to take responsibility for the plastic waste generated from their products
Farmers debate the new G RAM G law, seeking cost relief and wage security amid differing views on its impact.
As HMT Watches winds down from the corporate register, its legacy continues to tick on
Tribunal allows limited document disclosure; denies cross-examination at this stage
The case tests the limits of presidential authority and the courts readiness to curb Trumps expansive use of executive power since returning to office in January 2025
MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a sluggish start to 2026
The land port Petrapole is currently witnessing a lesser number of trucks entering Bangladesh each day compared to December last year
Regulator seeks to merge, simplify rules across cash, derivatives and commodities
Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt
Shipments rise on higher demand and increase in per unit price
The company said it is in discussions with multiple educational, research, and commercial entities across India and is also planning to expand its footprint globally
In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024
The returned bills relate to Scheduled Castes sub-classification and amendments to the Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act.
Using live data for educational purpose is clearly outside the scope of pure educational activity, said market regulator
New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people
Under current regulations, micro-cap is not recognised as a separate category
Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor
The automaker said the charges include non-cash impairments and costs related to supplier settlements and contract cancellations
Of the over Rs 34,000 crore committed investment, Rs 12,000 crore has been realised on the ground
Analysts said bullion prices were supported by global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and ETF inflows
The move marks a major step in strengthening forest protection, ecological security and climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.
However, experts say that the matter is expected to be settled fully by the Supreme Court
Gold ETFs attract investments of 42,961 crore in 2025, a fourfold increase from 11,226 crore in 2024
Leading schemes from Nippon India, UTI and HDFC posted strong one- and three-year returns.
Official sources said that Kandararu Rajeevaru was questioned at an undisclosed location earlier in the day and was subsequently taken to the SIT office in the afternoon, where his arrest was formally recorded.
The framework will now apply only to brokers with more than 10,000 registered clients, a change that will take around 60 per cent of brokers out of the regime and significantly reduce their compliance burden.

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