Govt questions Sixth Schedule limits, statehood fiscal burden at Ladakh talks | India News

JAMMU: A high-powered Union home ministry panel has questioned Ladakh’s top political groupings on whether inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule would offer sufficient safeguards, signalling that New Delhi is weighing constitutional limits, fiscal costs and governance models as demands for statehood gather force in the region.During talks Wednesday in New Delhi, the committee asked…

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Startup policy shift: Govt doubles turnover limit to Rs 200 crore; what it means for founders and deep tech ecosystem

The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, while also introducing a new recognition category for ‘Deep Tech Startups’, aimed at supporting high-technology and research-driven enterprises.The move is part of broader efforts to align policy support with the evolving nature of India’s startup…

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Google opens 2026 Student Researcher Programme offering AI and ML opportunities for BS, MS and PhD candidates

Google launches 2026 Student Researcher Program across India and global research hubs Google has started accepting applications for the 2026 Student Researcher Program, targeting students who are currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. This program is unique compared to other software engineering internships, as it is designed as an academic research engagement, allowing students…

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WPL winners list: Champions and runners-up from 2023 to 2026 | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Women’s Premier League has quickly established itself as a landmark tournament in women’s cricket, delivering high-quality competition, packed stadiums and memorable finals since its inception in 2023. In just four editions, the league has already produced a clear pattern of dominance,…

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Delhi Capitals fourth-time unlucky as Smriti Mandhana’s RCB lift second WPL trophy after record chase | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Radha Yadav celebrates after hitting the winning shot during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final T20 cricket match, at Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the…

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Telcos’ AGR dues cross Rs 1.77 lakh crore till FY25; Vodafone Idea accounts for nearly half of liability

India’s telecom operators together owed more than Rs 1.77 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government up to FY25, with Vodafone Idea accounting for the largest share, according to official data shared with Parliament, PTI reported.The data showed that debt-laden Vodafone Idea’s total liability stands at Rs 89,952 crore. Bharti Group’s…

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