In response to the Supreme Court's (SC's) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties on polluters. The updated rules outline key factors to consider when determining the penalties' scale. Adjudicating officers are instructed to assess elements such as the project's location and size, the industry type, and the specific nature of the violation.

Life insurance companies reported a 13.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in new business premium (NBP), totting up Rs 30,347 crore in October, even as the number of policies sold saw a sharp decline. The growth was largely driven by strong performance from private sector life insurers.

Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra and Mahindra, JSW Steel, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen and Toubro were also among the laggards. However, Power Grid, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

China has stayed on top for two consecutive months in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (EM IMI), after ceding the position to India in August. At the end of October, China's weight in the key EM gauge stood at 24.72 per cent, up from 21.58 per cent at the end of August. India's weight during this period has slipped to 20.42 per cent from 22.27 per cent.

Abdullah said if the terrorists think they can establish Pakistani writ in Jammu and Kashmir by indulging in such acts, they are mistaken.

Actor Gautami Tadimalla is now focused on promoting awareness on health, through her foundation and films

Shailaja Padindala’s short film Memories of a Machine is winning accolades for its bold attempt at exploring sexuality

Rajini or Kamal’s success will further reinforce the Tamil voter as one who prefers spectacle to reality

‘Election Atlas of India’, through photo collages and thematic maps, is a seminal ready reckoner on Lok Sabha elections

The writer takes a trip down memory lane and revisits working on the much-loved ad film, ‘Mile Sur’ It is the 75th year of India’s Independence. And time for a little nostalgia

The event at Women’s Christian College has choirs performing music across genres

This Endemic Bird Day (May 13), look out for birds that are local to your region, and document them to participate in a nation-wide birding event. City birders share their plans for the day

The swamiji conducts online classes on Vedanta and delivers lectures

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job

Here’s how the lockdown proved to be transformative for Alankrutha Chandra and Meher Gundavarum, inspiring them to return to Telangana and take up chemical-free farming and establish a clothing label, Elephant in You

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

The interior ministry and Paris police department did not immediately reply to Reuters' requests for details of the exact plans.

Indian shuttler Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters came to an end with a semifinal loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon, made a dazzling entry at the fifth Indian Sports Honours event, donning a stunning floral blazer suit.