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Uttar Pradesh is leading the way in eco-innovation with its latest initiative, 'BioYug Green Command-2026', where bioplastics are set to take center stage as a viable alternative to traditional plastics. Backed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this ambitious plan not only aims to stimulate green industrial growth but also emphasizes a circular economy.

Firm mobilised hundreds of crores, lacked SEBI and RBI nod: Police

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A Nepalese security guard in Abu Dhabi, Tayab Khan, discovered he had won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot via an email during his night shift. The win, shared with four friends, will see his share amount to roughly ₹15 crore, enabling him to pursue business ventures and fulfill his dream of building a home for his family in Nepal.

A mass shooting in Kansas City left nine people injured just days before England's arrival for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing renewed attention to tournament security preparations. Police stressed the incident was unrelated to the World Cup and occurred away from official venues. All victims are expected to survive as authorities continue investigating while teams prepare to arrive.

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related charges.

NISM and IICA have signed an MoU to bolster corporate governance, ESG frameworks, and India's capital markets. This collaboration will focus on capacity building, research, and training to foster a more transparent financial ecosystem, including specialized programs for Sebi officials and MSME access to capital.

Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.

The Indian VCs behind Silicon Valley’s two new religions – SpaceX and OpenAI

Former Tata Sons vice chairman argues an IPO can undermine the company’s special role in the group, and may not unlock much value

Tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos's $200 million donation to the Smithsonian Institution is revolutionising public education. A significant portion is renovating the National Air and Space Museum, while $130 million establishes a new education centre. This strategic investment aims to create an educational legacy, making complex concepts accessible and fostering community exploration for future generations.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

In a groundbreaking achievement, Tripura has become the trailblazer among Indian states, successfully completing all priority areas of the national deregulation initiative. This ambitious endeavor, rolled out in two phases, is designed to refine business operations, enhance digital governance, and attract significant investments.