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In their letter to the Union Health Minister JP Nadda, they said, medical devices continue to be seen as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals , despite scientific, engineering and regulatory distinctions between the two.

Opposition parties, especially Congress, DMK, TMC and Samajwadi Party (SP), have hardened their stand and want the FCRA bill be either withdrawn or scrapped in the present format.

While the spice production recorded a three-fold growth during the April-June period, reaching 89,383 metric tonnes, vegetable production also registered a growth of 45 per cent.

During the ongoing apple season, landslides and road works have forced repeated closures of the highway, leaving hundreds of fruit-laden trucks stranded along the route.

Project to use transferable development rights for 177 housing units on DBFT basis as pilot under Visakhapatnam Economic Region programme

The resolution said the amendment may adversely affect the autonomy of charitable organisations and, in particular, the functioning of educational and social welfare institutions run by minorities

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in barely one minute.

Points to strong bank capital and liquidity, low non-performing assets and resilient macroeconomic fundamentals as key strengths.

Power demand surged 10.9% year-on-year to around 171 billion units as rainfall deficits and high humidity pushed up cooling needs across the country.

After members of DMK, AIADMK, PMK and the Left parties spoke supporting the resolution, it was adopted

Rastogi is also appointed Head of Commercial for Roquettes Nutrition and Bioindustry (NBI) Business Unit in the Indian subcontinent.

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 11

The recruitment exam dispute has widened into a major political confrontation, with students, opposition parties and the government remaining locked in disagreement.

The CJP said Mahto was placed on oxygen support after developing severe chest pain and sustaining multiple injuries during the police action. It alleged that the police crackdown targeted students participating in a peaceful protest

The latest confrontation reflects the widening political divide over accountability, police action and the conditions needed for Parliament to resume normal business.

The scale and suddenness of the move is notable although the official order does not cite any complaint, disciplinary action or reason for the move.

SpiceJet has advised passengers to check their flight status as their services might be affected on account of the bad weather and heavy rainfall in Mumbai

A joint knowledge paper by ASSOCHAM and KPMG explores how India's fintech ecosystem along with AI is evolving from a tool for automation and analytics into a strategic capability

The recruitment exam controversy has widened into a political showdown, with students demanding accountability, reforms and an independent investigation.

The back-to-back tremors occurred at shallow depth, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation while urging residents to remain calm.

The new framework seeks to take accredited food testing services beyond conventional laboratories, bringing quality checks closer to consumers and communities.

The orders mark a significant step in the companys push to expand its energy storage business alongside its established rail operations.

The partnership will focus on livelihoods, skilling, agriculture, water security and womens empowerment, with 15 villages developed as Lighthouse models.

The proposal is part of Maharashtras broader push to expand charging infrastructure and accelerate the transition towards cleaner public transport.

The state has integrated AI across revenue monitoring, audits, compliance and taxpayer analysis, giving officials faster access to actionable insights.

The investigation comes as authorities examine flight data, cockpit recordings and other evidence to determine what caused the mid-air altitude loss.

Bosch Indias quarterly performance reflected strong automotive demand, although the absence of a one-time gain weighed on reported profit growth.

Approvals expected to create 2,427 jobs across manufacturing, IT and logistics

Grid expansion is universally required. It is needed not just for data centres but also for industries, urbanisation and changing load centres, says N Venu, MD& CEO Hitachi Energy India

Multiple momentary snags being examined to establish cause of Phuket-Delhi aircrafts altitude loss

With the latest addition, the total number of International Ports enabling entry of E-Visa holder foreigners has increased to 88, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports.

Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.

The cyber sleuths conducted coordinated raids at three cybercrime call centres and arrested 22 Telugu-speaking women tele callers

According to data annexed with written reply by Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary, total gold loan outstanding for Public Sector Banks was over Rs 11.31 lakh crore

This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than 156 in a single year, he said.

Admiral Swaminathan will interact with senior leadership of the government of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration

Marking 150 years of the national song, this years celebrations will honour Vande Mataram that fueled the freedom struggle. Thereafter, the PM will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the Nation.

Likely delay in arrivals aids price trend even as acreage is seen at par with last year, with sowing catching up in Gujarat, Telangana

The stake sale raised LICs public shareholding from 3.5 per cent to 10%, allowing the government to meet the minimum public shareholding requirement ahead of the regulatory deadline

Further, the feeder modes to Metro were poorly organized and lacked connectivity with interior residential zones.

The mission seeks to organise rural women into SHGs and help them build sustainable livelihoods through access to financial support, skills, training, capacity building and market linkages.

Between June 5, 2026, and July 30, 2026, the public sector bank mobilised $207.46 million via FCNR-B deposits of 3-5 years tenor

Mission involves on-ground inspections, direct engagement with investors and time-bound interventions to ensure that land allotted to industries translates into factories, employment and economic activity, the Minister said

India attempting to replace the names long used by China is illegal and invalid, and cannot change the fact that Zangnan belongs to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said

Revenue from operations in Q1 stood at 682.79 crore as against 526.31 crore in the same period a year ago

Vinay Subramanyam will take over from Nitin Saini, who has been appointed General Manager, Indonesia

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 10

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the states official name from Kerala to Keralam through amendments to the Constitution.

The proposed FCRA changes have triggered a political debate, with the Maharashtra Chief Minister defending tighter scrutiny of foreign-funded organisations.