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The rake comprised 21 wagons carrying around 1,384 tonnes of rice meant for storage, buffer stocks and public distribution across the Valley

Earlier, packaged drinking water companies were required to obtain mandatory certification from BIS along with a licence from the FSSAI

Since 2020, the US has closed nearly 1,200 mall stores, with 40% of vacant malls facing rezoning or repurposing. In contrast, India is seeing a retail resurgence fueled by strong consumer demand and increased institutional investor confidence, according to Anarock

A person in the know told businessline that there are concerns that the system of Ombudsman, introduced through the bill, could clog the Securities Appellate Tribunal, given that the tribunal would serve as the exclusive forum for appeals

Study maps how solar activity varies across latitudes using 11 years of observations

It also recommended a mandate of a fixed percentage of CSR funds for childcare and maternity support in the informal sector

The initiative is aimed at addressing marine pollution, including plastic waste, micro-plastics, nano-plastics, and oil residues in oceans, rivers, and coastal waters

Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said

Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, TCS, SBI, Infosys, and L&T were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and LIC faced erosion from their valuation

The AIF platform will offer specialised pools of capital across credit, real estate and pre-IPO opportunities

Most large IT services firms actively reduced bench tenure, capping idle time at 3045 days before redeployment, reskilling or role reassessment as client demand shifts and AI productivity rises

Fare rationalisation expected to generate additional 600 crore in revenue

The facility Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL) will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes and the project is scheduled for commissioning in 2030

Gold and silver gave best returns to clients in last 12-18 months, says Anuj Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO Private Wealth, JM Financial Services

2026, however, is shaping up as a preparatory year ahead of tighter regulations

We can find alternate markets for our produce. It will take time... In two years maybe, but ultimately we will be less dependent on USA, says Raghupati Singhania.

No change in season tickets of suburban trains; new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025

Committee urges amendment to 1988 Act, citing UNESCO recognition

Accused allegedly created eight bogus firms to fraudulently claim ITC

2025 witnesses strong interest from investors and stakeholders and growing CBG pipeline

As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, PE investments in India amounted to $14.9 billion across 217 deals, compared with $26.3 billion across 289 deals recorded in full-year 2024

More than 3,000 inspections conducted to curb industrial, vehicular and construction pollution

Share of coal in Indias electricity mix is currently at 70%

Report calls for focused funding to expand exploration and mining of critical minerals; flags heavy import dependence and seeks domestic capacity building

Registered investor base stands at 12.3 crore as of end-November 2025

US-based AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones and designed for both commercial and government applications

Adds 50GW RE capacity with 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026

In this new paradigm, technology connects mines to minds, empowering producers, supporting ethical consumerism, and enriching emotional buyer-gemstone bond

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-income and disabled people, sell discounted drugs directly to consumers

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

All things considered, enabling women farmers to access fair, reliable credit helps secure Indias rural future

As early-morning fog blankets the region, IndiGo urges passengers to stay informed about potential delays and cancellation

Volatility is the engine of derivatives trading: when markets swing, investors pay up to hedge, and the cost of contracts rise

Global bond yields and equity valuations hold the key to a sustained comeback

While currency depreciation often raises concerns for import-dependent industries, it can provide a powerful tailwind for exporters especially in a globally competitive sector like steel

Multiple parts of Delhi experience dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

Foreigners keen to know how Indian Arabicas and Robustas are grown, says Tourism Secretary Srivatsa Krishna

As funding declines, a stronger culture of agtech research must be fostered, with international partnerships to help share knowledge

The 31.8 crore IPO will open for public subscription on December 22 and will conclude on December 24. It has fixed a price band at 95-97 per equity share, it added

The four individuals, Manish Mishra, Sunil Bhandari, Rekha Bhandari and Anshu Mishra, will have to pay the penalty jointly and severally

According to Ministry sources, ESIC has so far filed applications in 258 cases across various courts seeking permission to withdraw proceedings against employers and companies

With the sun largely obscured by clouds and suspended pollutants, visibility was greatly reduced

The train manufactured from Kolkata will join a set of 32 trains supplied by South Korean firm Hyundai Rotem for Phase-1 of Ahmedabad metro, which include trainsets imported directly from South Korea

The turning point came in 2024, when the Gujarat government cut the cost of one dose of sex-sorted semen to 50 from 300

The Civil Aviation Ministry too has ordered an inquiry and directed the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Directorate General of Civil Aviation for detailed reports

The Authority also urges consumers to rely on verified scientific evidence and official advisories

The airport is also known as Karaikudi Kanadukathan Airport, which was used during World War II

However, investments into the yellow metals EFTs continue

Bit short of runs at the moment, but he is a quality player: Agarkar on Gill's omission from T20 squad

In the equity segment, FPIs invested a net 2,824 crore on Friday, driven primarily by primary market activity worth 2,486.47 crore