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Karnataka travel operators seek clarity on digital compliance burden under amended CMV rules

The amendments mandate installation and operation of multiple digital systems, including AIS-140-based Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs), e-SIM connectivity, geo-tagged video inspections, High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), and digital data storage infrastructure

Allahabad HC raps U.P. police, says officers serve political bosses over the Constitution

HC slams illegal use of Gangsters Act to keep a homemaker in jail for 80 days, quashes case against family; denounces culture that treats rule of law as an administrative obstacle, not Constitutional mandate

Husband Cannot Give Excuse Of Unemployment To Evade Responsibility Towards Family: Delhi Court

Delhi court orders a man to pay Rs 6,000 monthly maintenance for minor son, rules unemployment excuse invalid and rejects claim that educated wife should be denied relief.

Cooking oils: India sets standard packing

Bengaluru: India has ordered cooking oil ​makers and importers ​to sell their products only in ​a fixed set of pack sizes, a move the government said on Saturday would help shoppers compare prices ‌across brands ⁠more ⁠easily.The order targets a common pricing tactic in the ​world's most populous nation, where oils sold in odd, ​non-standard sizes leave buyers unable to tell which brand offers the best value for a ​kitchen staple.Read more: Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesHere are the details:⁠Packaging will ‌be limited to nine standard ​sizes ​ranging from 200 millilitres to 20 ⁠litres, replacing the varied volumes currently available.​The rules apply to both domestically ​produced and imported edible oils, and cover major varieties including palm, soybean, sunflower, mustard and groundnut.Companies have been given three months to switch to the new sizes.131552264Packages ‌that declare their contents by volume must also state the equivalent weight, ​a step ​the government ⁠said would further aid price comparison.Containers smaller than 200 millilitres and minor edible oils have been ​exempted to keep affordable small packs on shelves.Read more: RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistenceThe decision followed consultations with industry associations representing nearly 90% of India's edible oil sector, the Department of Consumer Affairs said.

Higher qualifications cannot always be considered for lower eligibility posts: Supreme Court

Supreme Court observes that there can be no universally accepted rule that a higher-qualified candidate must always be preferred over a candidate who meets the essential qualifications required for the post

Delhi Court Rules Husband Cannot Cite Unemployment To Evade Family Duty

The court found that the husband failed to financially support the child since 2015. (Representational)

Injured Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs

J&K Health Minister takes exception to Mehbooba touring AIIMS, says ‘suffering from political amnesia’

‘Some people seem to be suffering from political amnesia; one wonders in what capacity former rulers are conducting reviews of the AIIMS Awantipora project,” says J&K Health Minister Sakeena Itoo

Kerala Education Minister signals rethink on Aadhaar rule in school admissions

Samsudheen says the norm making Aadhaar card mandatory was not set by this government. The requirement has led to denial of admissions especially for migrant children

SC: Can’t use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused's right to a fair trial includes access to prosecution documents, even if classified under the Official Secrets Act. The court ordered the government to provide highly confidential documents to retired Major General V.K. Singh, facing charges for revealing secrets in his book, emphasizing fair trial rights.

G-Secs rally as govt and RBI ease foreign investing rules

Government and RBI measures to boost foreign investment in government securities led to a bond rally, with benchmark 10-year G-Sec yields softening. Exemptions from long-term capital gains and withholding taxes for FPIs in G-Secs, along with expanded investment options, are seen as positive for the fixed income market.

US stocks today: Nasdaq crashes 1,100 pts, Dow 600 pts as chip stocks slide; jobs data fuels rate hike fears

Wall Street's nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest ​daily decline this year after a hot May jobs report fueled fears of a hawkish policy pivot from the U.S. Federal Reserve.Selling was concentrated among chip stocks and other technology favorites that have surged higher in recent weeks as the Nasdaq Composite Index and S&P 500 rose repeatedly to fresh highs.All three major U.S. stock indexes closed sharply lower, with ‌plunging chip stocks ⁠dragging the ⁠tech-laden Nasdaq down by its largest one-day percentage loss since last year.The S&P 500 ended its nine-week run of Friday-to-Friday gains, its longest weekly winning streak since one that ended in December ​2023."After the record run we've seen the last nine weeks in equities, specifically tech and semiconductors, the dam just broke today," said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist ​at Carson Group in Omaha. "Obviously, the stronger-than-expected jobs report puts the Fed in a tough spot regarding any interest rate cut for the rest of the year. And the market is throwing a fit by hitting the big winners so far this year."Rising interest rates and the Iran war weighed on ​sentiment heading into the weekend, but many investors said they expected tech stocks to continue rallying."The market ⁠reaction today ‌was more driven by positioning rather than fundamentals," said Ohsung Kwon, chief equity strategist at Wells Fargo. "The semiconductor sector was ​way overbought. That's why we're ​seeing the selloff. I don't think it's the end of the semi bull market." The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs ⁠in May, according to the Labor Department, more than double analyst expectations, while the unemployment rate ​held firm at 4.3%. The robust report was double-edged: it provided reassurance of U.S. economic health, but ​all but killed any hopes of an interest rate cut from the Fed in the near future.Financial markets are pricing in a growing likelihood of a rate hike at the conclusion of the Fed's December meeting, according to CME's FedWatch tool.Fading hopes for a near-term resolution to the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are stirring fears that energy price pressures could morph into wider, systemic inflation. Iran reaffirmed its support for Hezbollah and demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, further complicating efforts to secure a near-term peace deal that would include the resumption of traffic through the ‌crucial strait. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has negotiated three truces, and while fighting has been greatly reduced, the two sides continue to trade airstrikes.According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 lost 199.64 points, or 2.63%, to end at 7,384.67 points, ​while the Nasdaq Composite lost ​1,117.38 points, or 4.16%, to 25,713.58. The ⁠Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 684.53 points, or 1.33%, to 50,877.40.Nvidia, the largest company by market value, fell sharply, as did smaller rivals Intel, Micron, AMD and Broadcom. Lululemon Athletica slumped after the athletic apparel maker cut its annual profit forecast and projected second-quarter earnings well below Wall Street estimates. Cooper Companies rose ​after the contact lens maker beat estimates for second-quarter results.Cryptocurrency firms Coinbase and Strategy were pulled lower by bitcoin's sharp drop. S&P Global said it would not change the eligibility requirements for its major indices, which effectively rules out a swift entry for Elon Musk's SpaceX to the benchmark S&P 500 after it goes public in what would be the world's biggest initial public offering.S&P Dow Jones Indices will announce the results following its rebalancing after markets close. Chipmaker Marvell Technology, which boasts over $270 billion in valuation, is among the contenders to be added to the benchmark index.

No relaxation in 75% class 12 marks rule for IIT admissions, says Joint Admission Board

The demands were made in the wake of growing concerns among students over the delay in re-evaluation process of CBSE exams.

No relaxation in IIT admission 75% Class 12 marks rule: Joint Admission Board

JAB says IIT admissions through JEE Advanced 2026 will continue to require 75% Class 12 marks despite demands for relaxation over CBSE delays.

A&NI administration looks to introduce elections to Nicobarese community

Some locals suspect the draft rules are an attempt to give rise to a Nicobarese leadership that may be more favourable to Centre’s interests, especially in Great Nicobar Island, where the existing Tribal Council has been opposing Union government’s ₹92,000-crore project for close to four years now

Tests rule out canine distemper, Babesia in recent Gir lion deaths: Gujarat min

Eight lion deaths in Gir, including six cubs, were not caused by canine distemper virus or Babesia, Gujarat forest minister Arjun Modhwadia said.

Envoys call for ‘rules-based global order’ in era of ‘paradox and polarisation’

Vanishing shade: Coimbatore’s sparse tree cover falls prey to illegal felling

Environmentalists lay bare the glaring gaps in government protection for trees in public places; there is no clarity on the guidelines, Acts, Rules, or G.O.s that govern cutting of such trees, so much so that felling of a lush tree at a reserve site in the city’s Ward 20 went unpunished, they allege

‘If there's an opportunity ...’: Gambhir backs ICC's pink-ball rule for bad light

India head coach Gautam Gambhir supports the ICC's new rule allowing a pink ball under floodlights to combat bad light in Test matches. He believes this proactive measure will help ensure matches reach a conclusion, especially in crucial World Test Championship scenarios, preventing teams from being denied results due to weather.

'We should end cult & dynastic politics': Annamalai quits BJP, announces new 'political movement'

Former BJP leader K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, based in Coimbatore. He announced his intention to contest future Assembly elections and stressed the need for systemic political reform, aiming to end 'cult politics' and dynastic rule.