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India launches first reference standards to detect seven carcinogenic impurities in medicines

The IPC said the new standards would enable laboratories to more accurately quantify nitrosamine impurities

25 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
US targets four Indian firms in Operation Economic Outcast against Iran

India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures

25 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Indias July steel output rises 1.9%

Global production slips a tad as China reports sharp drop in output

25 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Indian refiners lean on Russia, UAE, South America for August crude oil imports

Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier

25 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
25 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
C-DOT will drive Indias shift from self-reliance to global telecom leadership: Scindia

He was speaking at the 43rd foundation day celebrations of the State-owned C-DOT

25 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Indian economy continuesto display strength despite headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Manufacturing, services activity remains robust in July; trade expands in double digits

25 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
WAE Joins United Nations Global Compact Network India, Advancing Technology-Led Water Sustainability

Alignment reinforces WAEs commitment to responsible business, circular water systems, climate action and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Mondelez India, Amway, others took corrective measures after notices: FSSAI

Measures taken by companies include withdrawing of misleading label claims and revising product packaging, the food regulator said in an social media post

25 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Vidyarthi Sahyog Shivir: Bihar launches monthly camps to resolve student grievances

The initiative comes as students and job aspirants continue protests in Patna, with authorities seeking a direct mechanism to address complaints

25 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
TN Minister moves resolution to exempt TET for teachers appointed before Aug 2010

The Minister stated that about 328,701 government school teachers in the State may lose their job benefits or positions if they do not pass the Teacher Eligibility Test

25 Aug 2026 10:56 am
School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural assessments

25 Aug 2026 7:12 am
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

25 Aug 2026 4:48 am
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal commits 300 crore more to IIT Kanpur medical school

The latest commitment will support IIT Kanpurs plans to build advanced medical education, healthcare and research facilities on its campus

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
SC forms five-member committee to probe violence during NEET-UG student protests

The court suggested the HPEC take up, on a priority basis, allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protestors.

20 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Indian startup aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Like other voice foundation models, it aims to provide big savings for users like call centers, banks and airlines, which hope to employ the technology to handle large volumes of customer communications

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid Indias live events boom

The deal comes as Indias entertainment industry undergoes rapid expansion, attracting global investors and intensifying competition among major digital platforms.

19 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
MAHE ranking improves in Academic Ranking of World Universities

A media statement announced that MAHE ranks 779th globally and seventh in India, improving by 36 positions globally and three nationally since 2025

18 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Australian education delegation visits Pune to strengthen India partnership

The engagements focused on understanding the evolving aspirations of Indian students, exploring academic collaborations and student pathways, and strengthening institutional ties between Australian and Indian education institutions

18 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Keralam govt allocates 45.68 crore to boost infrastructure in govt colleges

The amount will be utilised for various development projects, including construction of new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities and other infrastructure

18 Aug 2026 10:13 am
Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

17 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

17 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
India Inc. delivers strongest earnings in 10 quarters; markets stay in the red

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,287.65, down 78.35 points or 0.32%, while the Sensex slipped 0.36 per cent to close at 77,728.16

17 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

Soyoil imports in August are expected to reach 620,000 metric tons, nearly 46% above the current years average monthly imports of 424,549 tons

17 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Saints & Masters launches ONAM Cloud to serve Indias startups and enterprises

The new platform enters a rapidly expanding Indian cloud market, offering businesses greater control, connectivity and flexibility across diverse workloads

17 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
South Indian Bank unveils Onam Orumayude Olam campaign

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Kerala

17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Purple Style Labs to take Indian designer fashion to global consumers

Following its London presence, the company plans a new Experience Centre in New York, which management sees as an important milestone in its international expansion

17 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives

Commits itself to strengthening financial inclusion, empowering communities and contributing to Indias journey towards a stronger, more inclusive future

17 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Sky Gold & Diamonds added to MSCI India domestic small cap index

Sky Gold said it continues to focus on lightweight and value-added jewellery, while expanding its customer base and its presence across organised jewellery retail

17 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Nippon India MF launches NFO on Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FoF

The Fund of Fund will invest almost the entire corpus in a combination of arbitrage MFs, active and passive debt MFs and an optional small proportion of a maximum 5 per cent in debt and money market instruments

17 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET English, Commerce, Sociology papers after errors, repeated questions found

NTA says the errors could not be addressed simply by removing problematic questions after the answer-key challenge process

17 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Indian bonds may slip after RBI shortens swap window for diaspora deposits

Yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond may hover in the 6.75% to 6.78% range, private-bank trader says

17 Aug 2026 9:12 am
Visa delays add uncertainty over upfront money already spent for studying abroad

As costs continue to rise amid rupee depreciation, the demand for education loans is surging, with a notable shift in students increasingly relying on financial support to pursue their international studies.

16 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
BITS Pilani campuses clock 3.46% increase in placements

With over 2,480 placements so far, BITS expects more thru September

14 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
India test preparation market projected to reach $23-26 billion by FY30

The education segment continues to attract significant family spending as students pursue increasingly competitive entrance examinations and specialised preparation programmes

14 Aug 2026 7:25 am
MAHE to establish Microsoft Labs in five campuses

Labs will provide students and faculty with access to cutting-edge technologies and hands-on learning experiences, while supporting interdisciplinary research and industry-academia collaboration, says MAHEs press release

13 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Test prep market heads towards $26 billion as students prioritise outcomes over access: Redseer

Success rates are roughly 1 per cent for IIT admissions and 3 per cent for preferred government medical seats

13 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
IBM partners with MIT Bengaluru, CHRIST University to set up AI centres

The Lab will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and institutions across India

11 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolutions opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill

As the NEET system severely affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the TN Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to abolish the uniform NEET system for UG medical admissions

11 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, GHCL sign MoU to develop fuel quality monitoring solution

The collaboration combines spectroscopy with artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver a rapid, on-site fuel quality assessment system.

10 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Cyril Shroff, IIM Ahmedabad set up leadership academy for general counsels

The initiative comes as the role of general counsels has expanded beyond traditional legal advisory functions to include enterprise strategy, governance, risk management, technology and business transformation

9 Aug 2026 10:57 am
Great Lakes Institute of Management graduates 707 management students in 2026

V. Narayanan highlighted the evolution of Indias space programme as a powerful example of what can be achieved through perseverance and indigenous capability

8 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Pralhad Joshi discusses next course of action, reviews key initiatives of Education Ministry

At the BRICS meeting, the Union Minister reiterated India's commitment to working closely with all the BRICS partners and expressed confidence that the momentum generated during the meeting would translate into meaningful action

8 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
NEET-UG exam leak: CBI uncovers network linking three NTA experts with middlemen and candidates

Chargesheet details handwritten questions leaked from experts to candidates through organised criminal network

7 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
India has over 86,000 PG medical seats; no proposal to convert all DNB diploma seats, says Centre

The government outlined measures to expand postgraduate medical education while maintaining the existing framework for DNB diploma programmes nationwide.

7 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
IIM Kozhikode opens Bloomberg Finance Lab to strengthen graduate financial skills

The lab equips students with access to industry-leading data, analytics, and market intelligence tools used by financial professionals worldwide

5 Aug 2026 7:07 pm