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DC Edit | New UGC Rules Open to Misuse, Rethink Needed

The Regulations stem from an earlier Supreme Court directive to create a very strong and robust mechanism to tackle real incidents of discriminat

Economic Survey suggests need for activity-based financial norms

India's Economic Survey proposes a regulatory shift. Regulations should focus on activities and risks, not just institutions. This will ensure fa

Economic Survey: PPP framework needs focus on market building

To propel India's infrastructure development, we must rethink public-private partnerships. According to the Economic Survey, it's time to transit

SC says domestic staff need shield of law, but won't direct minimum wage

Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online access

India's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Measures i

Finance Minister K N Balagopal Presents Kerala Budget in Assembly

CPM led LDF Govt's big welfare push ahead of assembly polls in Kerala

'Will divide society': SC stays new UGC equity regulations

India must shift to entrepreneurial regime, rethink state capacity: Economic Survey

India should foster a culture where bureaucrats feel empowered to take bold risks. This mindset can spur innovation and facilitate rapid decision

Economic Survey: Rupee fails to score on a placid pitch

India's rupee has weakened significantly despite robust economic growth and low inflation. This underperformance is linked to reduced foreign cap

Eco survey: India Inc must expand footprint in times of trade uncertainties

India Inc needs to enhance internal capabilities and diversify risks by reducing single-market dependence. Strategic M&A and partnership models a

SIT Notice to KCR: BRS Slams Vendetta Politics

KTR, Harish Rao accuse Congress govt of misusing probe agencies

Macro View: Indian economy to grow steadily, but risks loom, says Economic Survey

India's economy is set for robust growth. Projections show a medium-term expansion of around 6.5 percent. This could climb to 7-8 percent with co

Gold prices surge 10% in just 4 days: Why JPMorgan predicts gold will hit $8,500

Gold price prediction $8,500: Gold prices are experiencing a historic surge, nearing $5,600 per ounce. JPMorgan predicts a potential climb to $8,

Govt. to develop integrated juvenile home in Alipur: CM

Economic Survey: Health warning for states' fiscal metrics

State government finances are facing challenges with rising deficits and increased borrowing. While capital expenditure is being supported by cen

PM Modi to reply to President's address debate on February 4 in Lok Sabha, February 5 in Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee has set the dates for crucial debates. The Presidential Address will be discussed for 18 hours on Februar

Passenger plane loses wheel moments after takeoff from Las Vegas

Footage of a British Airways flight losing a landing gear wheel moments following the departure from Las Vegas spread rapidly online. The aircraf

HC questions govt. for not setting up heritage commission

High Court orders the publication of a notification in leading dailies, calling for applications for the post of chairman of the commission

Doctors association urges DPH to conduct counselling online

Court denies bail to Tahir Hussain, two others in Delhi riots case

EFI organises ocean workshop for school students along with GCC

India needs reforms push to draw investments, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey recommends an empowered center and task force to attract top multinationals and boost FDI, positioning India as an alternativ

Software glitch affects SI exam candidates

Reforms may push growth rate to 7% in medium term: Economic Survey

India's economic growth potential has increased to 7 percent. This rise is attributed to ongoing reforms that are strengthening the nation's prod

Chhattisgarh; 2 Hardcore Maoists Gunned Down In Bastar

Automatic weapons recovered

Survey Optimistic Of External Sector

Indias current account structure reflects a merchandise trade deficit offset by strong net inflows of invisibles, led by rising surpluses in serv

Foundation stone laid for GCC zonal office building

Police search for missing womans body in Chennai triple murder case

NCP pushes Sunetra Pawar for cabinet, party roles amid merger talks

Following Ajit Pawar's funeral, Nationalist Congress Party leaders are advocating for Sunetra Pawar's inclusion in the state cabinet and her lead

Bank of Baroda signs MoU with rural livelihoods mission

Could have been saved had she reported abuse earlier: SWAT commandos brother

DMK-Congress Alliance Talks Hit A Cul-De-Sac

The Congress was, however, offered a Rajya Sabha nomination and the Chief Ministers post in Puducherry that would also be going to polls along wi

Ajit Pawar, a man who has always kept his word

A leader remembered for his candid way of speaking and his discipline and dedication to public life

HYDRAA Seals 2 Shops for Violations

Officials warned that shops running as godowns and unsafe commercial buildings will face strict action, with no exceptions.

Surveys Finalise Municipal Contestants

BJP, BRS and MIM parties also busy with the finalisation of contesting candidates.

Real Madrid dropped by Mourinho''s Benfica into Champions League playoffs round alongside PSG

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were surprisingly dumped into the Champions League knockout playoffs. Real Madrid fell after a dramatic last-

Dy NSA Pavan Kapoor in Iran, meets Iranian NSA Ali Larijani

India's Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor met with Iranian NSA Ali Larijani in Tehran. The discussions focused on safeguarding India'

Home guard leaking information on movements of ACB officers arrested

SIT finds no animal fat in Tirupati laddoo; YSRCP seeks apology from CM Naidu & Pawan Kalyan

The CBI-led SIT has filed its final charge sheet in the Tirupati laddoo case. The opposition YSRCP alleges Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and D

'Dada' chants fill the air as Ajit Pawar is laid to rest with full state honours in Maharashtra's Baramati

Ajit Pawar was laid to rest with full state honours in Baramati. Thousands mourned the NCP leader following his death in a plane crash. Union min

Government shutdown 2026: What's the latest update? Odds say 69% - here's what you need to know

The risk of a U.S. government shutdown 2026 is rising as Senate talks stall before the Jan. 30 deadline. Democrats are opposing DHS and ICE fundi

Kanchi District Rises in Industrial Growth

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Congress asks ECI to probe and halt misuse of Form-7s

The Congress party has accused BJP workers of misusing Form-7s to remove eligible voters from electoral lists. This alleged centralized system ta

Ajit Pawar's death: Sharad Pawar may step forward again in changed scenario in Maharashtra politics

Ajit Pawar's passing has ignited a political vacuum in Maharashtra, prompting speculation about an NCP merger and forcing leadership re-evaluatio

Government pact to clear way for $10 billion submarine deal with Germany

India is set to sign a major deal for new submarines by March end. This multi-billion dollar contract with Germany will bring advanced technology

EU FTA a positive start to 2026, it's solutions' era: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the current time is for solutions and resolutions. He highlighted the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a posi

First edition of Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation Games begins

DC Edit | Self-Reliance Goal for Budget 2026

India, however, appears to be performing relatively well, with an expected growth of 6.87.2 per cent in the next fiscal year, driven by the cumul

School dropouts from Uttar Pradesh forced to sell cotton candy on Chennai beaches

Lifeguards on Marina Beach say the number of child labourers is increasing; Samagra Shiksha officials say they will work with GCC to rescue such

Foreign investors rejig offshore structures to satisfy Indian tax rules

Foreign investors are bolstering offshore arms with tangible operations to demonstrate substance, following a Supreme Court ruling that denied ta

SukirtandRathvaengineer Barodas recovery against Tamil Nadu

Indian Academy of Sciences Elects UoH Chemistry Professor

Prof. Jana, with UoH since 2005, works on polymer membranes, hydrogen energy systems, sustainable polymers and polymeric nanostructures.

Seven-year-old girl raped in Jagtial district

T.N. govt. announces awards for best films, actors, directors for 2016-2022

HC Directs TTD EO to File Affidavit on Parakamani Theft Case

The matter has been posted for further hearing on February 5.

T.N. govt. to support modernisation of textile sector: Stalin

Industry Participation a Must for Curriculum Design, Says Telangana Official

Speakers said the Hyderabad meeting helped shift the conversation closer to implementation.

No Evidence of Animal Fat in Laddu Ghee, Says Bhumana Citing SIT Report

He said tender norms were revised in 2021 as per Central government directions to encourage start-up companies.

AIG Hospitals introduces non-invasive test for early detection of H. pylori infections

CM Releases AP Cancer Atlas, Charts Roadmap for Cancer Control

AP becomes first state to notify cancer as a reportable disease

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U.S. clears all commercial flights to Venezuela as major oil firms are preparing for huge deals

Girl, 13, Dies By Suicide In Gurugram, Diary Mentions Academic Pressure: Cops

A 13-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her room here, police said on Thursday.

AP: Four Years of Trauma For Couple After Erroneous HIV Diagnosis

The couple alleged that Rizwanas name was entered as an HIV patient in online records. Subsequent blood tests conducted at private hospitals howe

Phrase of the day: What does Va-Va-Voom really means

Va-va-voom, is a way to describe people, objects, or events that are exciting, attractive, or glamorous, noting its expressive and playful qualit

Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?

Without stronger state capability, greater social cohesion, and a social contract committed to sharing growth more evenly, India risks remaining

India To Host Landmark India-Arab Ministerial After A Decade Tomorrow

India is set to host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) on January 31, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.

Office furniture falls, employee gets hurtthen fired for swearing on a call: Can he sue?

An office worker suffered a broken arm when a bookshelf fell on them. The employee was subsequently dismissed for swearing during the incident. T

NCB arrests one in Mysuru raid; MP Yaduveer voices concern

Samson extraordinarily gifted, frustratingly inconsistent

He hasnt had a single score of substance in the ongoing series against the Kiwis;Kishansown sustained telling touch, coupled with the Kerala batt

KCR To Skip Questioning In Phone Tapping Case Today, Cites Civic Body Polls

Former Telangana chief minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) has officially requested a deferment from th

Employee uses AI to rewrite resume, response rate triples debate erupts over whether its cheating or fairplay

AI-driven resume optimization is now standard. Over 90% of U.S. employers use bots to screen. Candidates matching job keywords see response rates

Quick pill: On amendments to drug rules

Removal of some pharma regulations should not come at the cost of quality

EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard As 'Terrorist Organisation'

The European Union agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a errorist organisation over a deadly crackdown on mass protests, sen

Man Miraculously Survives 48 Hours Without Lungs Before Transplant

The patient developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a life-threatening condition.

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert shutdown

Still, with no agreement and an uncertain path ahead, the standoff threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown just two months after D

Cheerios, Pringles, Skittles, Coca-Cola among 2,000 products recalled over FDA safety concerns: Here's full list of products, affected states, & what consumers need to do

Cheerios recalled: Shoppers in Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota are urged to discard nearly 2,000 products. Federal regulators found rodent a

Heavy security arrangements in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of India-New Zealand T20I match

As per the security protocol, the stadium and its surrounding areas have been declared a temporary Red Zone on January 30 and 31

Food weight to decline to 36.75% in new CPI series

India's new Consumer Price Index series, effective February 12, will reduce food and beverage weight to 36.75% from 45.86%, reflecting evolving h

Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls Rescheduled To Feb 7 In Maharashtra

Due to the 3-day state mourning declared following the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the schedule for the remai

Medical college doctors condemn neglect in Kerala Budget

KGMCTA says while a host of populist measures were announced for all categories of government servants, the doctors were denied even their pay ar

Ukraine To Face -30 Degrees Celsius Freeze As Russia Attacks Energy Grid

Ukraine's state weather agency on Thursday forecast a drastic dip in temperatures to as low as minus 30C in coming days, as authorities race to r

Trump Says Putin Agreed To Not Fire On Kyiv For A Week During Cold Weather

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather.

Major Strategic Mistake: Iran Blasts EU After Guards' Terror Designation

Iran reacted with fury on Thursday after the EU blacklisted the country's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, as Tehran faced off with Washin

SC puts new UGC regulations on hold

Says can have very sweeping consequences New Delhi: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the recent UGC equity regu

Economic Survey outlines roadmap for Viksit Bharat: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey has highlighted strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth

West Bengal govt sends alternative list of IAS, IPS officers to ECI

West Bengal has proposed alternative IAS and IPS officers to the Election Commission for central observer roles, a day after the ECI named state

Apex Court directs ECI to display names with logical discrepancies

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission of India to publicly disclose the names of individuals with 'log

Kerala Budget 2026-27: Outlay for scheme assisting women filmmakers sees an increase

$3+ trillion wiped out from gold and silver in minutes and was it complete manipulation? Here's complete truth, and gold and silver price drop explained

$3+ trillion wiped out from gold and silver in minutes has shocked investors worldwide. Prices of gold and silver plunged sharply after record hi