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Centre seeks six more months to frame Citizenship Amendment Act rules
The Union Home Ministry has sought another extension of six months to frame the rules of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), without which it cannot be implemented. This is the seventh such extension sought by the Ministry.
Key socio-political outfits in Ladakh reject Centre’s plan, harden stand on Statehood
Ladakh’s two top socio-political bodies, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), on Saturday, rejected the Union Home Ministry’s high-powered committee for the protection of land and jobs for the people of the Union Territory. The bodies hardened their stand on four key points, which include granting Statehood and special status under the Sixth Schedule of Constitution.
Over 67 lakh voters have downloaded e-voter card, says RTI reply
Over 67 lakh voters have downloaded a digital voter ID, known as the electronic Electoral Photo ID Card (E-EPIC), from the time the document was made available until December 23, 2022, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday in a Right to Information (RTI) response obtained by The Hindu. Along with e-PAN and e-Aadhaar, the E-EPIC is one of the few generally accepted identity documents that can be downloaded as a legally valid PDF file.
NIA files charge sheet in Kolkata’s Mominpur clashes
The GPU sector is dominated by Nvidia, now the world's most valuable company thanks to frenzied global demand and optimism for AI.
1.2L Turbocharged iTurbo Revotron engine and a twin-cylinder iCNG technology paired with an AMT gearbox.
The Passenger Vehicle PV) segment clocked its highest-ever sales in a calendar year 2025 (CY25) at 44.90 lakh units, growing 5% Year on Year (YoY) driven by Q3 offtake, according to the data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.
Human + AI will define the future of work and nearly all HR leaders (97%) anticipate that by 2027, the nature of work will be shaped by humans working alongside AI rather than engaging with it only intermittently, said a Nasscom study conducted in association with Indeed, a US-based job site.
Central bankers express unity with Fed Chair Powell, emphasizing the importance of central bank independence amid political pressures.
Rice exporters urge India's Commerce Ministry for assistance in clearing payments amid Iran's civil unrest impacting trade.
PFRDA forms an expert committee to create a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri discusses LNG, LPG, and green hydrogen cooperation with British Columbia's Premier to enhance India-Canada energy partnership.
Rupee falls 4 paise to 90.21 against the dollar due to rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions.
Indian markets fell amid foreign fund outflows and profit-booking in blue chips, influenced by global tariff concerns and weak earnings.
Himachal CM Sukhu vows to address apple import duty concerns to protect local growers' livelihoods amid New Zealand trade changes.
India drops to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December, as Reliance cuts crude purchases, totaling €2.3 billion.
Meta plans to cut around 10% of the employees in its Reality Labs division who work on products including the metaverse, the New York Times reported