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New Delhi/Hyderabad: Two alumni of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, have moved the Supreme Court seeking a probe into the manner in which Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra issued directives targeting the university’s 2026 graduating batch over a student campaign opposing Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s invitation as chief guest for the convocation. The petition, filed under Diary No. 49499/2026 by Mihira Sood and another (also named in some reports as Abhishek Tiwari) and titled Mihira…

From Our Correspondent New Delhi: India’s flagship Green India Mission has spectacularly missed its forest cover targets, achieving barely 2% of the planned expansion over a full decade, the Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed in a damning performance audit tabled in Parliament. Against a target of 1.4 million hectares of additional forest cover between 2015-16 and 2024-25, the actual increase stood at a meagre 0.034 million hectares — a shortfall of 97.57%. Improvement in forest quality fared only…

From Our Correspondent A recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of Indian Railways’ finances for the year ended March 2025 has highlighted an unhealthy reliance on Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for IRFC lease repayments and significant delays in completing safety infrastructure projects. With Ashwini Vaishnaw serving as Railway Minister since July 2021, the findings covering FY 2024-25 and related periods under his charge constitute an independent assessment of financial discipline and project delivery…

"Independence Day is a moment for reflection — and this year, that reflection points to what India's young workforce is already building. From automated shop floors to digital hubs, the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 is taking shape through their hands, ideas, and skills. At Delta Electronics India, we believe that true self-reliance starts with empowering this young generation. Our commitment to 'Make in India' goes far beyond manufacturing scale—it is about nurturing human potential. Initiatives like our Centre of…

Mumbai — Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management India, the investment manager of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, today announced the appointment of Mr. Madhu Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a move that marks a decisive step-up in ambition as the fund house sets its sights on becoming a scaled, purpose-led force in India's rapidly expanding mutual fund industry. The appointment comes at a defining moment: India's mutual fund industry has crossed ₹86.33 lakh crore in average assets under management (AAUM)# as…

Chennai: Iswarya Hospital, Chennai, has successfully treated a woman in her early 40s who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare and serious autoimmune disorder that can cause rapidly progressing muscle weakness and can lead to respiratory failure. The Chennai resident developed sudden and rapidly progressing numbness and weakness in both lower limbs. Within a day, the symptoms progressed to involve her upper limbs as well, making it increasingly difficult for her to walk, lift her legs, or perform routine…

Mumbai : MOS Utility, an Indian B2B2C digital fintech and ecommerce company, has appointed Atish Shelar as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 25 years of leadership experience across banking, fintech, digital payments, merchant acquiring, product strategy, and business development, Shelar will focus on strengthening MOS Utility’s business ecosystem, scaling its digital financial services portfolio, and driving synergies across its expanding group of businesses, including JC Ventures, Indicore, and Samvriddhi. …