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Renewables sector hit by weak demand: Report

India's renewable energy sector is facing obstacles including weak demand for tenders, power agreement delays and project cancellations, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said on Thursday.

Extent of global sea ice hits all-time low amid warming

Alarming effect of climate crisis

Manu and Gopichand bat for Indian coaches

Manu Bhaker said the Indian sporting fraternity should encourage more of its own to take up coaching.

Reaffirm the federal pact

The Centre should hold a conversation with the southern state to dispel fears about delimitation

FIRs Not Reliant on Prior Probe in Graft Cases: SC

Conducting a preliminary inquiry before lodging a corruption case is not a mandatory legal requirement, nor is it compulsory for a first information report (FIR) to be lodged prior to commencing a probe, the Supreme Court has ruled, noting that law enforcement agencies must not be restrained by unnecessary administrative hurdles in initiating investigations.

Alisson and Szczesny make it a memorable night for keepers

A night that saw a goal-scoring record was followed by one where goalkeepers took the limelight in the Champions League round of 16.

Nifty rally could extend to 22,900, but it may not last

Experts caution it may be a brief rebound as FPIs remain bearish

Rahul Immerses Himself in Dharavi, Engages With Artisans, Leather Workers

The visit was aimed at understanding the challenges faced by the leather hub workforce

Rana approaches US top court against extradition

Tahawwur Rana, one of the people behind the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, has filed an emergency application in the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India, saying that being a Muslim of Pakistani origin, and a former Pakistan army officer, the likelihood of his torture in India is high, adding that he was being sent into a \"hornet's nest\".

SpiceJet Hit With New Insolvency Claims From Irish Lessors, Ex-Pilot

SpiceJet Ltd has been hit with fresh insolvency claims from three Ireland-based aircraft lessors and a former pilot over defaults on rental and employment dues, just as the financially strained airline prepares to revive operations.

Govt panel rejects plea to allow Goa forest land to be used by Railways

The Regional Empowered Committee (REC) of the Union environment ministry has rejected a proposal to lift the abeyance on the diversion of 15 hectares of land in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa for the doubling of the Kulem-Kalem railway line in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.

Collegium picks justice Bagchi for top court, in line to be CJI in 2031

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta high court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court.

BJP, Sena spar over flyover inauguration

The rift between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has once again surfaced, this time over the inauguration of a flyover in Mira Road.

Taking a stand against centralisation of policies

The issue of Hindi imposition has been a longstanding point of contention between the Union government and the government of Tamil Nadu.

Patient's Death Leads to 2 Docs' Suspension

The state health department has suspended two senior doctors from the state-run Ulhasnagar Central Hospital following the death of a 30-year-old Ulhasnagar resident, Rahul Indate.

Lift ban on website over Modi-Trump cartoon row, HC directs Centre

CENTRE DEEMED THE CARTOON TO BE DETRIMENTAL TO INTEGRITY OF INDIA AND ITS TIES WITH THE U.S

Blackstone and Sattva Reit file for ₹7,000-cr IPO

Bengaluru developer Sattva Group and asset manager Blackstone Group filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) of a real estate investment trust (Reit), with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Modi pitches for round-the-year Uttarakhand tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a strong pitch for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to strengthen its economy in a big way, saying there should be no \"off-season\" in the picturesque Himalayan state.

T'gana cabinet approves draft bill on SC sub-categorisation

IF IMPLEMENTED, TELANGANA WILL BE THE SECOND STATE TO IMPLEMENT SUB-CLASSIFICATION OF SC QUOTAS, AFTER HARYANA

Macron reiterates nuke shield plan, angering Russia

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to discuss using France's nuclear capabilities to defend European allies, as part of a broader push for strategic security amid the US's reduced presence in Europe.

MU Transfers Four Officers From Exam Dept Over Typo

The University of Mumbai (MU) on Thursday transferred four deputy registrar-level officers from the Board of Examination and Evaluation to another department after they were held accountable for a glaring spelling error on degree certificates.

Dhankar slams populist moves to win elections

VICE-PRESIDENT MADE STATEMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF SHINDE, WHOSE LADKI BAHIN SCHEME WAS A POPULIST MOVE AFTER MAHAYUTI GOT A DRUBBING IN LS POLLS

ED raids across TN in case linked to minister

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu as part of a fresh money-laundering probe in connection with alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, including the purported role of its minister Senthil Balaji, officials familiar with the development said.

New Intel Unit In State To Curb Economic Crimes

The state home department has decided to set up an economic intelligence unit (EIU) to curb rising instances of fraud by companies like Torres Jewellery, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam announced in the legislative council on Thursday.

India open to rationalising agri sector tariffs: Officials

Lowering tariffs on agricultural commodities will help Indian exports gain better markets in the US NITI AAYOG REVIEW

Reciprocal tariff assessment hinges on India-US trade talks

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that reciprocal tariffs remain a key subject in discussions between India and the United States, with the final decision contingent on ongoing negotiations.

Bizman Cheated of Diamonds Worth ₹48 Lakh

The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) police have registered an FIR against a person named Rupesh Soni after a diamond merchant from Bharat Diamond Bourse, Rasik Desai, 46, lodged a complaint alleging that the accused fraudulently took diamonds worth ₹48 lakh from his office, promising to make the payment within a week but, thereafter, absconded.

2 Indian Nationals Executed in Abu Dhabi, Buried

Two of three Indian nationals recently executed in the United Arab Emirates—Shahzadi Khan and Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu—were buried in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in keeping with local regulations, the external affairs ministry said.

BMC Fines Road Contractor for Damaging Trees

In a first, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took action against a road concreting contractor for damaging the roots of trees while excavating the road, thereby flouting the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Hamas Brushes Off Trump's Threat, Demands Lasting Truce for Hostages

Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Donald Trump's latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.