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Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint mechanism for managing their common border | Image: ANI2 min read Last Updated : Sep 17 2026 | 12:06 PM ISTPakistan and China have operationalised a joint mechanism for managing their common border, a move rejected by India, which said that the body has no legal basis to decide on arrangements related to Indian territory under illegal occupation.The inaugural meeting of the Commission — based on the 2013 Agreement on the Boundary Management System — was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2026 | 12:52 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday called for independent research on tax policy to become part of public discourse, saying tax professionals must look beyond sectoral interests and put the national interest first.Sitharaman was speaking at the Eighth International Tax Conference on ‘New Age Taxation’ here organised by the International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation.”A mature tax policy debate must go beyond sectoral considerations,” she said, urging tax professionals to “rise above sectoral consideration and put nation first.” Sitharaman said the government…
As the final month of the monsoon season, September presents an excellent opportunity to plan a vacation in India. During this time, the monsoon rains begin to subside in most areas, resulting in lush greenery, clear skies, flowing rivers, and misty hills. The weather across the country remains cool and pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing, road trips, nature retreats, and outdoor activities. Additionally, one of the advantages of traveling in September is the absence of large crowds at various tourist places in India. This allows travelers to take advantage of significant discounts on flights and accommodations. If you seek…
Micron offered Taiwan employees rewards worth up to 68 months of basic pay, but workers rejected the package, with the union citing its profit-sharing terms.2 min read Last Updated : Sep 15 2026 | 12:54 PM ISTMicron’s Taiwan workers have reportedly rejected a reward package worth up to 68 months of pay, saying it does not address their demand for a permanent profit-sharing mechanism. According to a report in TechSpot, Micron offered employees in Taiwan a one-time cash bonus of NT$1 million, or about $31,650, for those hired on or before August 29, 2025. Direct labour staff were guaranteed a minimum total…
MPSC aspirants have staged protests in parts of the state, demanding transparency in the recruitment process and action against the alleged paper leaks and irregularities in various examinations (Image used for representative purposes)1 min read Last Updated : Sep 14 2026 | 7:39 AM ISTThe Cockroach Janta Party said on Sunday that its members and founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in their protests over alleged paper leaks in various online examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).The CJP made the announcement after a group of MPSC aspirants met Dipke at his home in the Waluj area of…
Representational Image: Shutterstock2 min read Last Updated : Sep 13 2026 | 12:40 PM ISTGerman companies increased investment in China by a third in the first half of 2026 while sharply reducing investment in the United States, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) seen by Reuters on Sunday. German firms invested €5.6 billion ($6.50 billion) more in China than in the same period of the previous year, based on IW’s analysis of Bundesbank data. The figure was in line with the average half-year investment level between 2020 and 2025. “German companies have little choice but to continue investing…
Congress leader and former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat speaks (File Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2026 | 12:59 PM ISTFormer Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat on Saturday announced his decision to step down from all party posts after the Enforcement Directorate recovered cash and jewellery from his personal assistant’s house.A dozen luxury wristwatches and Rs 32 lakh in cash were seized from the premises of Chandan Singh Jeena during the ED raids undertaken on Thursday.Jeena is currently serving as a personal assistant (PA) to Rawat and had earlier served as officer on special duty (OSD) during…
Pine Labs Limited has initiated a bullish recovery bounce off its support zone near ₹160–₹162.2 min read Last Updated : Sep 11 2026 | 7:48 AM ISTDisclaimer: This article is written by Kunal Kamble, senior technical research analyst at Bonanza. Views expressed are his own. Readers’ discretion is advised. Stocks to buy today – Recommendations by Kunal Kamble of Bonanza Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Buy Range: ₹1775-1790Stop Loss: ₹1725Target: ₹1875 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has delivered a strong daily resistance breakout above the ₹1,740 level with a gain of +3.80 per cent. Backed by well-aligned moving averages, an expanding…
Drone view shows construction machinery clearing a road to the mudslide-hit Mingkeng village after heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Saudel, in Suichuan county, Jiangxi province, China | Image: Reuters1 min read Last Updated : Sep 10 2026 | 11:39 AM ISTSearchers in southeastern China have found another body from rain-triggered landslides last weekend in Jiangxi province, raising the death toll to 16, state media said Thursday.The deaths were spread across three towns in Suichuan county, where heavy rain drenched the area for days after Typhoon Saudel came ashore on China’s east coast.A mudslide in Gaoping town killed 13 people, state…
Indian hockey team during the 2026 World Cup (PIC: PTI)2 min read Last Updated : Sep 09 2026 | 10:50 AM ISTThe Indian hockey teams will revert to their traditional blue jerseys for the upcoming Asian Games following widespread backlash over a controversial shift to a saffron coloured kit.Hockey India (HI) faced intense criticism earlier after switching its long-standing colour to saffron, which the teams sported during the FIH World Cups in the Netherlands and Belgium.The decision triggered internal discord when HI president Dilip Tirkey publicly questioned the move, stating it was implemented without the knowledge or approval of the…
This came following the deadly building collapse in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan killing seven people (Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Sep 08 2026 | 7:25 AM ISTThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday directed its executive engineers (building) across all zones to inspect structures under their jurisdiction and submit comprehensive reports by September 10, following the deadly building collapse in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan killing seven people, officials said.Officials said the information collected during the inspections would be incorporated into an affidavit to be filed before the Delhi High Court within 10 days.The inspections and submission of…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli1 min read Last Updated : Sep 07 2026 | 10:35 AM ISTKimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, despite having started 19th on the grid.It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front.The rest of the race was spent tussling with teammate and title rival George Russell for the lead. Antonelli passed him for the final time with three laps remaining, going on to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years.”Oh my god … it feels like a dream,” Antonelli said.That at…