CCI to probe Pernod Ricard, seven others

The Competition Commission of India has ordered a detailed probe into French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and seven other entities for alleged cartelisation in the Indian-made foreign liquor market. The investigation will examine restrictive conduct by Pernod Ricard with retailers and wholesalers, potentially violating competition laws. The CCI’s Director General will lead the inquiry, looking…

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57,670 environment and pollution-related crimes in 2024, most were under anti-tobacco law | India News

NEW DELHI: India reported 57,670 environment and pollution-related crimes in 2024, showing a decline of 16.4% over the number of such crimes (68,994) reported in 2023, flags the latest Crime in India report released by home ministry’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).Over 80% (46,333 cases) of environment and pollution-related crimes, however, pertain to just one…

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‘Education is a fundamental right’: Court allows NEET-UG paper leak accused Yash Yadav to appear for re-exam

Court lets NEET paper leak accused appear for re-test, says education is a fundamental right Nearly a month after being arrested in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) paper leak case, Yash Yadav will now be allowed to sit for the re-examination scheduled on June 21.A Delhi court on Tuesday permitted Yadav, one…

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Meet the six women who made history by winning the ‘Green Oscars’ for environmental activism |

Image: Goldman Environmental Foundation For more than three decades, the Goldman Environmental Prize has honoured ordinary people taking extraordinary action to protect the planet. Often referred to as the “Green Oscar” or the “Green Nobel”, the award recognises grassroots environmental leaders whose campaigns have changed laws, protected ecosystems and defended vulnerable communities. In 2026, the…

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