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New Bill to reset nuclear sector, opens doors to private & foreign players
Tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday, the Bill proposes sweeping legal and policy changes to ease liability norms, attract investment and accelerate nuclear power capacity addition
Education loan NPAs in public sectors banks drop to 2%
Drop from 7% in FY21 reflects improved recovery and regulatory measures, with RBI highlighting policy support, collateral-free lending norms and the launch of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
Modi, Jordan King Abdullah II hold talks in Amman, finalize multiple MoUs
The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties, discussed regional and global issues, and agreed to strengthen cooperation across sectors including trade, security, digital infrastructure & renewable energy
Raj Kumar Goyal takes charge as Chief Information Commissioner; eight new ICs sworn in
New team drawn from administration, journalism, policing, law, forestry, railways and public policy
Heart disease, not Covid link, leading cause of sudden death in young adults: AIIMS study
Over 40% of sudden deaths in adults aged 18-45 years were due to heart disease, while no significant link was found with Covid-19 infection or vaccination, the study found
India dismisses Dhaka’s allegations, says 'never allowed anti-Bangladesh activities'
MEA reiterates New Delhi's support for ‘free, fair and peaceful’ elections in the neighbouring country
Nitin Nabin set to become BJP’s next national president, first leader from Bihar
Five-term Bihar MLA and current PWD minister Nitin Nabin, who entered politics at 26 after winning a 2006 bypoll, will take charge from J P Nadda
First-ever investors’ meet held in Lakshadweep to unlock fisheries potential
It brought together stakeholders from across the country, envisaging Rs 519 crore in investments to tap the islands’ vast potential through sustainable and value-driven development
SAIL posts 14% sales growth in Apr-Nov
PSU reports strong sales growth despite global market volatility, driven by a sharp surge in Nov volumes and steady expansion in retail sales, supported by focused sales strategies, promotion efforts
India’s digital leap masks growing state-level divide: Report
ICRIER study reveals a multi-speed transformation, with a handful of states nearing global benchmarks while large parts of India struggle with weak connectivity, uneven adoption & limited innovation
Income Tax dept cracks down on refund claims with bogus donation
Authorities uncover misuse of political and charitable entities for fake deductions; SMS and emails sent to taxpayers. Taxpayers urged to revise returns voluntarily
Indian campuses score high on safety, but stress looms large
IOH 2025-26 report points to robust infrastructure, inclusive campus cultures and widely available mental-health support across Indian institutions