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JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — triggering protests, walkouts and demands for an apology from lawmakers.CM Omar Abdullah said Thursday that Sharma’s remarks had “angered an entire region”…

The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, while also introducing a new recognition category for ‘Deep Tech Startups’, aimed at supporting high-technology and research-driven enterprises.The move is part of broader efforts to align policy support with the evolving nature of India’s startup…

Focused policy and transparent decision-making: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on BJP Govt’s nearly one year in office Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her adminstration has focused on correcting long-pending structural issues in pollution control, public transport, waste management, healthcare and education since the formation of the BJP government in the national capital after a…

Misleading ads: SC verdict (AI image) Targeting to safeguard consumers against misleading advertisements, the Supreme Court, on 07.05.2024, ordered that no advertisement shall be posted, broadcast, aired or shown without a prior self-statement by the advertiser purporting that the advertisement is not misleading. The Court relied on its constitutional authority to impose what it considered…

File photo for representation NEW DELHI: Clashes broke out in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district on Thursday evening after protests erupted against MLA Nemcha Kipgen joining the BJP-led government as deputy chief minister.According to officials, protesters gathered near Tuibong Bazaar and set fire to a heap of discarded materials, including tyres. They also raised slogans against…

US stock markets declined on Thursday as weakness in technology stocks, led by Alphabet, dragged benchmark indices lower, while bitcoin and precious metals also recorded sharp losses, according to AP.The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and was heading toward its sixth loss in the seven days since setting an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim met prime minister Modi on the sidelines of BRICS summit last year NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on February 7 and 8 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) has said.The prime minister had last visited Malaysia in…

When India and the United States announced a breakthrough trade agreement this week after months of tense negotiations, tariffs dominated the headlines. But beneath the numbers and celebrations lay another issue that is far more political than commercial – oil — who India buys it from, and who it is expected to buy from in…

India is at the threshold of becoming a global plastic-processing hub, opening newer avenues of growth for the MSME sector in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Inaugurating PLASTINDIA 2026, a plastic exhibition with a focus on sustainability and industry growth, Gupta called upon the industry to pursue responsible growth. “India…

Bharti Airtel reported a sharp decline in consolidated net profit for the December 2025 quarter, with earnings falling about 55 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,630.5 crore, mainly due to higher network operating costs, statutory fees and employee expenses.The company had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 14,781.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year,…