NEW DELHI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is monitoring governance-related developments at Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday. He added that the group’s listed companies and their promoters must follow Sebi’s disclosure and compliance rules, even though Tata Sons itself is not…
Oil companies change ethanol recipe The government is changing the way oil companies source ethanol for blending with petrol, with sugar-based raw materials being taken out of the latest procurement tender for 2026-27.State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) will no longer buy ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses under the tender. The…
US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping TOI correspondent from Washington: Implicitly suggesting that China is catching up with the United States if it hasn’t already, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Americans on Thursday that the two countries can avoid the historic conflict that often accompanies the rise of a new power, declaring…
A tense alignment between Venus in Scorpio and Pluto in Aquarius highlights potential power struggles within relationships. Those influenced by this aspect are urged to reassess deep-seated habits that perpetuate inequities. The Moon in Aquarius further ignites questions about old expectations and societal norms. As this energy affects both love and career segments, a careful…
Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize production to wildlife, while maize…
