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Industry embraces QCO on plywood & MDF boards: Goyal

GOVT PUSH FOR QUALITY

Data protection rules balance regulation, innovation: Vaishnaw

The government issued draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on Friday for public consultation till February 18

'Somehow the role DIDN'T EXCITE ME'

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood recently shared that Salman Khan had offered him the role of Chhedi Singh’s brother in ‘Dabangg 2’

Prime Video debuts first teaser of 'Paatal Lok' S2

The short clip offers a glimpse at Ahlawat as Hathi Ram, teasing a new mystery

GOVT CUTS GAS ALLOCATION FOR LPG, DIVERTS TO CITY GAS RETAILERS

The government has redirected a portion of low-cost natural gas, traditionally used for LPG production, to city gas retailers to support compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas supplies.

Over 400 flights delayed as thick fog engulfs Delhi

More than 400 flights were delayed at the airport in the national capital on Friday morning as low visibility conditions due to dense fog disrupted operations, according to an official.

Will take necessary measures to protect interests: India on China's proposed dam

In response to China’s announcement of plans to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, India has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding its interests. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that India would continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary measures to protect its concerns.

Madrid after Trent but Slot says he's a Reds man

Trent Alexander-Arnold is fully committed to Liverpool, manager Arne Slot said Friday, amid interest in the England right-back from Real Madrid.

ALLU ARJUN GRANTED REGULAR BAIL IN STAMPEDE DEATH CASE

A local court on Friday granted regular bail to renowned Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is an accused in the case linked to the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa-2.

NEW ONSCREEN PAIRS IN BOLLYWOOD IN 2025

Fans are excited to see Salman Khan & Shahid Kapoor in fresh pairings

Andrew Garfield denies 'Spider-Man 4' casting rumours

British star Andrew Garfield dismissed speculations that he will be making an appearance in Marvel Studios' upcoming movie 'Spider-Man 4'.

'Maddock Films' Announces New Slate of Films

'Thama' is the first movie to be released in theatres on Diwali 2025 from the production banner's slate

Seams like chaos all around

After off-field issues, troubles pile on pitch as Australian pacers bowl out India for 185 on Day 1

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

The size of Indian smartphone market was estimated at $37.9 billion (about Rs 3.25 lakh crore) in 2021

Forex Stocks Drop $4.112 Billion to $640.279 Billion

India's forex reserves dropped by $4.112 billion to $640.279 billion during the week ended December 27, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

Sebi warns JM Financial over regulatory non-compliance

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued an administrative warning to JM Financial for regulatory non-compliance.

Markets snap 2-day winning run, tank nearly 1% on selling pressure

On a weekly basis, the BSE benchmark jumped 524.04 points or 0.66 per cent, and the Nifty climbed 191.35 points or 0.80 per cent

Middle East oil prices jump on robust demand from Asia and scant flows from Iran & Russia

While market has started on a quieter note in Jan, traders said it's still early & bidding can progressively intensify over month

REC's overall loan disbursements up nearly 18% to ₹54,692 crore in Q3

State-owned REC Ltd on Friday said its overall loan disbursements increased by nearly 18 per cent to Rs 54,692 crore in the December 2024 quarter.

EPFO rolls out centralised pension system in all regional offices

OVER 68 LAKH PENSIONERS TO BENEFIT

India's largest semiconductor factory to be built in Assam, says Vaishnaw

'The semiconductor industry is poised to make India future-ready & globally competitive'

Sebi Again Bans Ex-Stock Broker Ketan Parekh for Front-Running

Former stock broker Ketan Parekh, who shook India's stock market at the turn of the century in one of the worst financial scandals in its history, has been banned by the securities market regulator, this time for allegedly front-running trades of a US-based fund.

EV cos agree to end subsidy after existing subsidy regime ends

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the electric vehicle (EV) companies present in the meeting have unanimously agreed that they would no longer need subsidies once the existing subsidy regime ends.

Trump's strength, unpredictability can help end war with Russia

US President-elect Donald Trump is \"strong and unpredictable,\" and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

'AI cannot replace human decision-making on battlefield'

Chinese military warns its forces

'It takes two to tango,' says Pakistan's Foreign Min on relations with India

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised that normalising relations with India requires mutual willingness.

Two dead, 18 hurt in California plane crash

A small plane crashed into a furniture manufacturing building in Fullerton, Southern California, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring 18.

Investigators meet in Brazil to retrieve data from black box

FROM AZERBAIJANI AIRLINER THAT CRASHED IN KAZAKHSTAN

New Orleans Inches Toward Normalcy

A mix of law enforcement, street performers and football fans has filled New Orleans' blocks as the city inches back to normalcy while mourning victims of the deadly New Year's rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.

China plays down reports of huge flu outbreak; says country safe for travel

The country is currently experiencing severe cold weather