Month: August 2026

NEET-UG 2026 case: accused used handwritten notes, messaging apps to leak questions

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NEET-UG 2026 case: accused used handwritten notes, messaging apps to leak questions

All of the 13 accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case are currently in judicial custody. File photo | Photo Credit: ANI The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which recently filed a chargesheet against 13 accused persons in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, has alleged that the subject experts engaged by the National Testing…

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Revamp of Model Bilateral Investment Treaty in works, to be presented to Cabinet soon: Secy

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Revamp of Model Bilateral Investment Treaty in works, to be presented to Cabinet soon: Secy

Secy Dept of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Anuradha Thakur. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The Finance Ministry is reviewing its Model Bilateral Investment Treaty to make it investor-friendly and will approach the Cabinet for approval soon, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said on Friday (August 7, 2026). “The BIT is under review, and…

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Overall EV retail sales in July 2026 surge 66% to 3.28 lakh units

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Overall EV retail sales in July 2026 surge 66% to 3.28 lakh units

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Overall Electric Vehicles (EV) retail sales in July 2026 rose 66% Year-on-Year (YoY) to 3,27,901 units, and with this, nearly one in eight vehicles retailed is now electric, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). During the month, electric two-wheeler…

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Hindalco Q1 net profit surges 75% to ₹7,013 crore, sales up 32%

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Hindalco Q1 net profit surges 75% to ₹7,013 crore, sales up 32%

Hindalco Industries Ltd of the Aditya Birla Group for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reported 75% YoY growth in consolidated net profit at ₹7,013 crore driven by strong momentum in its India business and recovery at its subsidiary Novelis. The company’s consolidated revenue for the quarter at ₹84,825 crore, grew 32%. “Hindalco’s milestone performance was driven by favourable macro tailwinds and the Company’s strategic focus on resource security, premium…

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U.S. accounts for 67% of India’s LPG imports, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

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U.S. accounts for 67% of India’s LPG imports, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri addresses CII conference | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The U.S. now accounts for about 67% of India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri . Addressing the CII International Energy Conference, he said the shift follows an earlier government decision to source roughly…

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Nurses stage protest in Krishnagiri against redeployment order

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Nurses stage protest in Krishnagiri against redeployment order

Nurses staging a protest inside the government medical college hospital in Krishnagiri over the G.O. for the redeployment of nurses from new medical college hospitals, on Friday. Nursing staff of the Government Medical College Hospital here staged protests inside the hospital, demanding that the government revoke an order for the redeployment of nursing staff from…

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OMCs refute chloride contamination, excess moisture in E20 fuel

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OMCs refute chloride contamination, excess moisture in E20 fuel

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday rejected allegations of chloride contamination in E20 fuel, stating that additional intensive testing conducted at retail outlets, refineries, and at the point of ethanol procurement confirmed that chloride levels remained within the prescribed limits. In a joint statement, the OMCs — IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum —…

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MEA dismisses foreign concerns over FCRA Bill, says it is an internal matter

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MEA dismisses foreign concerns over FCRA Bill, says it is an internal matter

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI Breaking its silence over concerns expressed by international stakeholders regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday (August 7, 2026) said that “legislative matters concerning India are internal…

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Durand Cup | Rodriguinho nets five in SC Delhi’s runaway victory over Defenders FC

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Durand Cup | Rodriguinho nets five in SC Delhi’s runaway victory over Defenders FC

Rodriguinho, making his Durand Cup debut, had fun at Defenders FC’s expense, netting his hat-trick in the first 12 minutes. | Photo Credit: Instragram/scdelhi.official Brazilian forward Rodriguinho struck five goals on his Durand Cup debut as SC Delhi steamrollered Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC 7-0 to record its second straight win in Group ‘C’ at the Birsa Munda Stadium (Morabadi) in…

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