The Karnataka High Court has overturned a government decision to shut down Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals. Union Ministers Somanna and Karandlaje hailed the verdict, saying it protects the right to health for the poor.
Once known as a "star kid," has built a fashion and beauty empire valued at around Rs 200 crore through business acumen. Facing pandemic-induced setbacks, she resiliently rebuilt her fashion label and launched the successful beauty brand, demonstrating remarkable reinvention.
The Supreme Court has rejected Prajwal Revanna's plea to transfer his criminal cases. The court stated that judicial observations do not constitute bias. Revanna's lawyers argued for expunction of adverse comments. The Supreme Court emphasized the need to protect the judiciary's morale. It suggested approaching the High Court for expunction of remarks.
Without sharing a timeline on when the pact is expected to be signed, Goyal said that countries like Italy will be able to export their wines and automobiles to India and in turn, India will be able to export whiskies, textiles and auto components to the 27-country bloc.
The Powerball jackpot has continued its steady climb since September 6, when two winning tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, shared an extraordinary $1.787 billion prize. The chances of claiming the top prize are exceedingly rare, just 1 in 292.2 million, an improbability that has fueled the ongoing streak of rollover draws.
India's Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu has highlighted the urgent need for at least five airlines, each with about 100 aircraft. This move aims to prevent future aviation crises and reduce passenger dependence on a few dominant carriers. The minister pointed to IndiGo's recent operational failures as a structural warning.
The Election Commission of India has updated the schedule for electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This revision aims for accuracy. Eligible citizens, especially new voters, should register by submitting Form 6.
A Bengaluru thief, robbed of his burglary loot by four youths near a cemetery, committed two more break-ins within an hour to ward off bad luck. Police, tracking him via CCTV, arrested the thief in Tamil Nadu and later apprehended the four youths who had robbed him.
The Centre has adopted a franchise-led model for the operation of JAKs and targeted 25,000 new centres by March 2027. There were 16,912 JAKs opened across the country, including 1480 in Karnataka, till June 30, 2025.
Bank exam rules: The Finance Ministry has revised the recruitment examination and result declaration timelines for public sector banks to streamline processes and enhance transparency. A new sequence will see SBI results announced first, followed by Nationalised Banks, and then Regional Rural Banks, aiming to reduce attrition and improve workforce planning.
Bank exam rules: The Finance Ministry has revised the recruitment examination and result declaration timelines for public sector banks to streamline processes and enhance transparency. A new sequence will see SBI results announced first, followed by Nationalised Banks, and then Regional Rural Banks, aiming to reduce attrition and improve workforce planning.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has accused the DMK and Congress of unconstitutionally weaponising impeachment. He stated this after Opposition MPs submitted a notice seeking the removal of Madras High Court Judge G R Swaminathan. Surya called the move an attack on the judiciary and alleged it was driven by anti-Hindu sentiments.
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The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 90.48 against the US dollar following reports that a trade deal between India and the US is likely by March 2026. Forex traders cited the Chief Economic Advisor's statement and prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, coupled with strong dollar demand, as key factors for the decline.
A San Francisco employer discovered his security guard, a young Indian-origin man, runs a popular Bengali comedy YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers. The guard started the channel during the Covid-19 lockdown at age 14, prompting discussions about digital fame versus real-world earnings and the creator economy's unpredictability.
The Election Commission has expressed serious concern over the West Bengal CEO's office delay in proposing new polling booths in high-rise buildings and housing societies. With a limit of 1200 electors per booth for upcoming elections, the EC mandated surveys for these areas, but received insufficient proposals by the deadline, indicating potential apathy from district officials.
India’s SIP inflows hit nearly ₹30,000 crore in November despite flat market returns, signalling stronger investor discipline and long-term confidence. Quantum AMC CEO Seemant Shukla discusses rising SIP trends, increasing cancellations, dips in gold fund flows, the frenzy around thematic funds, and renewed interest in midcap–smallcap categories as investors look for diversified growth opportunities.
The trainsets will undergo a detailed programme of testing and commissioning as per BMRCL's implementation schedule, followed by comprehensive maintenance support for up to 15 years, the PSU said.
A government committee is set to release its second paper on AI-generated content copyrightability soon. Their first paper proposed mandatory blanket licenses for AI training data, coupled with remuneration for copyright holders. This panel, formed in April 2025, is examining AI's impact on copyright law and assessing the need for amendments to balance innovation with creator rights.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan claims Hindus face constant targeting and questioning of traditions. He asserts it is every Hindu's duty to oppose attacks on their practices. Kalyan cited a Tamil Nadu temple row and the Sabarimala judgment to support his claims.
The RBI bought Rs 500 billion in bonds to ease a liquidity crunch caused by FX interventions and seasonal strains. Despite a recent rate cut, yields continue to rise. Analysts expect further durable liquidity injections ahead, depending on balance-of-payments pressures and the RBI’s FX operations.
Chalet Hotels is set to acquire a 150-room resort in Udaipur for ₹171 crore, pending due diligence. The company also announced leadership changes, appointing Shwetank Singh as MD & CEO and Dr. Sanjay Sethi as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, both effective February 1, 2026.
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