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Generic drugs, implants & injectables being studied: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner

It was a study of hospital practices that led the Commissioner to flag the huge gap between a manufacturers production cost and the MRP on consumables

6 Nov 2026 9:44 pm
SC stands firm by March 11 judgment on assessing OBC creamy layer policy

The court clarified that although the result of the Civil Service Examination 2025 was declared on March 6, 2026, the services had still not been allocated to the successful candidates

6 Nov 2026 8:26 pm
SC says stopping vehicles, construction to prevent pollution old, tried, failed tools

The court plans to hear the case again after the Deepavali recess

6 Nov 2026 8:26 pm
Karnataka flags ethanol levels crossing the permissible 20% limit in petrol samples

Tests detect ethanol levels up to 31.2 per cent, raising mileage concerns

6 Nov 2026 7:56 pm
New industrial policy puts West Bengal in the menu of possible options which investors can exercise, says WB Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

Dasgupta says there is enough land available at present in the State to take care of the initial demand for the next two to three years

6 Nov 2026 7:40 pm
Four in five petrol pumps in Karnataka sold petrol exceeding 20% ethanol limit

The findings follow laboratory testing of fuel samples from various districts, raising questions over compliance with Indias ethanol blending standards

6 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
Delhi inches towards severe AQI two days ahead of Diwali

Of the 59 monitoring stations across the city, 30 recorded severe air quality at 9 am, while the remaining stations were in the very poor category.

6 Nov 2026 10:28 am
Karnataka raises DA to 18% for government employees and pensioners from July 2026

The revision covers employees under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales as well as retired personnel and family pensioners across Karnataka

6 Nov 2026 8:58 am
TN govt joins hands with IIT Madras to create AI Data Centre for the state

ELCOT and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the same

5 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Germany's Dr Heinisch Agro Solutions wins registration for nano copper fertilizer in 4 Indian states

The registration was granted under a government gazette order dated April 22, 2024, which brought nano fertilizers under India's Fertiliser Control Order with defined specifications, the company said in a statement.

5 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk prices revised in Bengaluru

The revised price list covers multiple pack sizes, with changes applying to ghee, salted and unsalted butter, paneer and milk

5 Nov 2026 10:04 am
Goa to adopt AI governance to disburse government benefits and schemes

Modern Data Company to help government departments make informed decisions on public service delivery, education, tourism and healthcare

4 Nov 2026 10:02 pm
Indian & Dutch doctors and civil society collaborate for medicine to children with rare thyroid-linked genetic disorder

Tiratricol costs nearly 180 per tablet in Europe, but in Netherlands it can be compounded, meaning it can prepared by a pharmacist, for a fraction of that price

4 Nov 2026 8:45 pm
Mumbai airport plans to shift all flights on 14 international routes to Navi Mumbai

MIALs proposal faces resistance from foreign airlines over connectivity, competition and unilateral capacity cuts

4 Nov 2026 8:04 pm
Sowing seeds of Parivartan in Kashmir

Driven by robust corporate-community partnerships, smallholder farmers are rapidly transitioning from subsistence cultivation to thriving, self-sustaining agribusinesses across the Valley

4 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
States can impose additional sales tax, Supreme Court reaffirms 1974 ruling

A seven-judge Constitution Bench said changes in statutory provisions and the introduction of GST had removed the need for fresh adjudication

4 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
Sri Lanka steps up tourism outreach in Keralam as Indian arrivals surge

India remains largest source market with over 4.8 lakh visitors by October; SLTPB holds B2B meetings in three cities

4 Nov 2026 11:52 am
Tamil Nadu government unveils Battery Energy Storage System policy

All new solar and solar-hybrid projects of 1 MW and above to install BESS with discharge power equivalent to at least 10% of the projects installed capacity, as well as a 4-hour discharge duration

3 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
NABARD chief calls for 9-10% annual growth to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047

While initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana had brought nearly every Indian adult into the formal financial system, the key challenge now was to convert financial access into productive economic activity

3 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
Chhattisgarh targets 15,000 MW green energy capacity by 2030; showcases investment opportunities at BRESE 2026

State plans 1.33 lakh crore in renewable energy investments as it looks to raise green powers share in electricity demand to over 45%.

3 Nov 2026 1:02 pm
Crude oil futures gain amid reports of US attacks on Iranian island

November crude oil futures were trading at 9175 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of 9072, up by 1.14%

3 Nov 2026 9:54 am
Apple posts all-time record quarter in India in Q4

The company posts quarterly revenue of $114.4 billion, up 12% y-o-y and up 5% sequentially; iPhone revenue grew 17% y-o-y basis to $57.5 billion

3 Nov 2026 9:52 am
AU Small Finance Bank flags possible data leak involving vehicle loan customers

The bank said its other systems and services remain unaffected as cybersecurity firms investigate the potential data leakage involving 28.5 lakh vehicle loan customers onboarded through the platform

3 Nov 2026 9:43 am
Adani Group said to seek $1.5 billion for data centre financing

AdaniConneX Pvt. is in talks with lenders including DBS Group Holdings Ltd., First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. for the offshore facility

3 Nov 2026 9:36 am
Why the world is moving away from animal-trials for human-relevant medicine

Other methods now being used to test drugs for humans

3 Nov 2026 9:28 am
Indian bond rally seen extending on weaker oil, Treasury yields

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is seen trending in a 7.28%-7.33% range, a private bank trader said, after ending at 7.3154% on Monday

3 Nov 2026 9:20 am
Cyclonic storm Murasu wreaks havoc in coastal Andhra Pradesh

Districts including Bapatla and Prakasam witnessed heavy rainfall and gusty winds, causing extensive damage to standing crops and many places came under sheets of water

3 Nov 2026 9:16 am
Anthropic revenue surges 1,127% to $17 billion in Q3, higher computing costs weigh on margins

Anthropic attributes the reversal primarily to $5 billion of computing capacity secured through short-term commitments

3 Nov 2026 9:03 am
SBI Q2 results: Net profit seen rising 45% on stake-sale gains and income growth

Brokerage estimates put SBIs September-quarter net profit between 23,539 crore and 25,250 crore, ahead of its results announcement

3 Nov 2026 8:59 am
Rupee to benefit from oil plunge while facing technical resistance, dollar strength

The rupee is expected to open in the 94.75-94.78 range, per traders, having settled at 94.90 to the dollar on Monday

3 Nov 2026 8:53 am
Animal trials being curbed

Other methods now being used to test drugs for humans

3 Nov 2026 8:50 am
Government has fiscal headroom to absorb 50,000-crore revenue loss from scrapping LTCG tax: SBI Research

The proposal includes raising the annual exemption limit, reducing tax rates for longer holding periods and increasing the Securities Transaction Tax

3 Nov 2026 8:08 am
Buzzing stocks: GRSE, Dr Reddys, Lupin, NBCC, HPCL, Belrise and Datakosa in focus

From GRSEs 32,000-crore Indian Navy contract and USFDA approvals for pharma companies to fresh infrastructure, AI automation and laptop supply orders, several companies announced significant business developments

3 Nov 2026 7:19 am
Indian markets likely to open higher; Gift Nifty signals 150-point gap-up

Easing crude oil prices and hopes of Middle East de-escalation support sentiment, even as global markets remain under pressure

3 Nov 2026 7:19 am
Tiger Triumph 2026: US and Indian forces begin joint military exercise in Visakhapatnam

The bilateral exercise brings together the two countries armed forces for joint training in humanitarian assistance, disaster response and operational coordination

3 Nov 2026 7:13 am
Explosions reported on Irans Qeshm Island amid rising tensions with US

The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation

3 Nov 2026 5:19 am
HPCL says fire at Visakhapatnam refinery controlled, no damage to units

The fire broke out around 10 pm on November 2, prompting the refinerys Fire and Safety Team to activate emergency response measures

3 Nov 2026 4:50 am
RBI approves appointment of Sankaran Gas ED of City Union Bank

Sankaran Gis currently an Executive President of the bank

2 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
Tata dispute must be settled internally, should not spill into public: Finance Minister

Says concerns over equity taxation will be considered as FPI flows show signs of recovery

2 Nov 2026 10:09 pm
Telangana to call for tenders for deploying AI in market yards

Telangana to be the first state in India to have such a system, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao says

2 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
SEBI allows REITs, InvITs to raise foreign funds through depository receipts

Separately reduces the cooling-off period for OFS by privately listed illiquid InvITs to eight weeks from 12 weeks

2 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
PVV Infra takes possession of NHLML wayside amenities sites in Madhya Pradesh

The projects form part of NHLMLs national programme of over 700 wayside amenities sites, spaced roughly every 4060 km along National Highways, with completion targeted by FY29

2 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
Chandra reappointment has sullied Tata Sons image: Darius Khambata; declines another term in office

In a pointed letter declining another term himself, he pins the fallout on governance clashes, the trusts fiduciary duties, and splits over Tata Sons private status and possible share sales

2 Nov 2026 9:46 pm
Overdependence on fossil fuels will continue to disrupt global economy: PM Modi

Modi noted that the renewable energy sector has attracted over 15 lakh crore, or $164 billion, over the past decade

2 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
From smartphones to MRI systems, memory crunch drives up chip costs

Mobile gross merchandise value growth is projected to slow to 6 per cent in 2026, from 26 per cent in 2025

2 Nov 2026 9:39 pm
Clinics On Cloud secures $12.5 million in Series A funding

Clinics On Cloud plans to strengthen its AI-led healthcare capabilities, expand research and development, and accelerate the growth of its connected microclinic ecosystem

2 Nov 2026 9:34 pm
Distribution mix could slightly change if there is some slowdown in insurance broking side, says HDFC Life Chief Business Officer Vineet Arora

He added that reforms to distribution norms could modestly alter channel dynamics, but the agency channel should be least affected, while brokers face the greatest impact

2 Nov 2026 9:16 pm
Tech firms eye business opportunity in AI model routing

The move could cut expenses and boost reliability as organisations move from experimentation to production, leveraging open-weight and frontier models across diverse use cases

2 Nov 2026 9:00 pm