Budget 2026: CII pushes green hydrogen mandates with incentives to unlock demand; seeks policy clarity

Industry body CII has called on the government to issue clear green hydrogen mandates, supported by incentives, to accelerate demand creation and help India transition towards a cleaner industrial economy, PTI reported.The Confederation of Indian Industry said sectors that currently rely heavily on grey hydrogen — such as refining, fertilisers and natural gas — are…

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NIA leadership change: 1994-batch IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal appointed as director general; tenure till August 2028 | India News

NEW DELHI: Senior Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Aggarwal was on Wednesday appointed as the director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Special Director General in the anti-terror agency. He had also been holding the additional charge of the DG, NIA,…

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US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest

US retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as holiday shopping gathered momentum, following a revised 0.1% decline in October, according to data released by the Commerce Department. The report was delayed by more than a month due to the 43-day federal government shutdown, AP reported.Retail sales had edged up 0.1% in September, after…

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‘Return home’: Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan asked to ‘leave’ BBL after ‘retired out’ call | Cricket News

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan found himself at the centre of a debate after he was asked to retire out during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder. The decision, taken by Renegades captain Will Sutherland, came after Rizwan scored 26 off 23 balls, an innings that again brought focus on…

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IND vs NZ: KL Rahul’s ton in vain as Daryl Mitchell powers New Zealand to 7-wicket win; series tied at 1-1 | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: New Zealand outplayed India on Indian conditions as Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul’s fighting century to secure a seven-wicket win in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Chasing 285, the visitors finished at 286 for…

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CUET PG 2026 registration deadline extended: Check the last date and direct link to apply here

CUET PG 2026 registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. According to the official notice, candidates who have not yet applied now get additional time to complete the application process.Earlier, the registration window was scheduled to close today, January 14,…

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Sonam Kapoor calls Rani Mukerji GOAT as she completes 30 years in the industry, shares ‘Mardaani 3’ trailer |

Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’ trailer sparks massive hype. Sonam Kapoor praises: “Rani you are a G.O.A.T… Rooting for you!” Anil Kapoor cheers her 30-year journey. Rani kicks off promotions at Makar Sankranti in Gujarat. The Aditya Chopra production, with Rani as Shivani Roy, releases January 30. The trailer of Rani Mukerji‘s action-packed ‘Mardaani 3’ has…

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