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Alert for tenants: March is your last window to deduct TDS on rent
The tax department has started looking closely into TDS defaulters on rent. Last year, the department sent notices to taxpayers who claimed HRA o
Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 Amendments
NEW DELHI, Mar 25: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill 2026 along with 32 government amendments, completing its part of the Budget
DMK govt is against women, alleges Sitharaman
It is unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protested against the Womens Reservation Bill, Sitharaman said
NHAI faces 29k-cr hit as SC upholds extra compensation for highway landowners
A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan reaffirmed that landowners whose land was acquired for highway projects bet
Modified UDAN scheme gets Cabinet nod; Over 30,000 crore outlay approved
businessline was the first to report on revamped framework, funding structure
Indias youngest infrastructure financier looks beyond debt
The state-owned financier also plans to invest in underserved sectors such as urban infrastructure, waste management, and smaller healthcare proj
Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member
With this addition, the regulatory board now has its full team of four full-time members
Sunil Mittal to retire as Airtel Africa Chairman in July
Gopal Vittal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the same date while Shravin Bharti Mittal will assume the role of
Starting retirement planning at 40? Here are 5 steps to build healthy corpus
Retirement planning at 40 can still help build a strong corpus. Disciplined investing, diversification, insurance and clear financial goals are k
GameStop posts 14% fall in quarterly revenue amid digital gamingshift
GameStop posted a fall in hardware and accessories sales, which includes new and pre-owned video games, to $535.6 million for the fourth quarter
Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026 With 32 Govt Amendments
NEW DELHI, Mar 25: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill 2026, along with 32 government amendments. With the passage of the Finance
Cochin Chamber signs MoU with Latvian Chamber to strengthen bilateral trade
Strategically located in North-Eastern Europe, Latvia serves as a gateway to the European market, says Indian Representative to Latvia
Hike MPLAD fund allocation to 20 cr, abolish GST levy: Cong MP in Rajya Sabha
The Congress MP argued that the allocation of 5 crore per MP was quite less taking into account inflation and considering the fact that several c
New Mangalore Port to receive 2.62 lakh tonnes of crude oil soon
Two tankers from Saudi Arabia and West Africa are expected to reach New Mangalore Port in next few days
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 202627, advancing governments fiscal plans
The Finance Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. This marks a key step for the Central Government's financial plans for 2026-2027. The bill bri
India aims for self-reliance in rare earth sector to power green transition: Jitendra Singh
Focus on domestic supply chain to reduce import dependence
Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement
Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific
Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement
Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific
Railways removes 3 crore fake IRCTC accounts; 78% seats are non-AC
The Railways has also operated over 75,000 special trains this financial year to ease overcrowding, while safety measures have reduced consequent
Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capi
India delays coal flexibility plan by one year as solar power curbs rise
Lack of compensation rules stalls shift to support renewables
Stock markets up 2% as investor optimism crawls back
Nifty 50 and Sensex opened at 23064 and 74652 points, and improved steadily to the days high of 23434.75 and 75735.6 points, respectively
OpenAI's nonprofit arm names leaders, plans to spend at least $1 billion over next year
The OpenAI Foundations spending will focus on measures including life sciences and medical research and workforce and community programmes
Gold, silver rebound on March 25 but pressure remains
Gold down 13%, silver over 20% so far in March; market experts noted that despite the recent rebound, volatility in precious metals remains high
How Indias youth is evolving into more informed and responsible borrowers
Economic growth in India is propelled by self-reliance and the empowerment of youth through diverse career opportunities. Financial inclusion ini
Maharashtra bets on 2,500 desks to plug start-ups into manufacturing pipeline
At the core of the strategy is a network of more than 200 incubation centres
How Indian entertainment firms are using AI to close tech gap with global rivals
Indian media and entertainment firms are enhancing their technology capabilities and appointing AI leaders, reflecting a broader shift in an indu
Indias AC industry feels the heat as LPG shortage spikes costs
Fuel shortage hits consumer durables sector at a critical time as industry prepares for peak summer demand, Nuvama report says
Bengal polls 2026: A season of political comebacks
In a state that still celebrates Gangulys return to the Indian cricket team in 2006 as a symbol of resilience, the political arena too seems to b
No fuel shortage, say dealers; panic buying drives surge in sales across Telangana
Panic buying triggered by rumours has led to a sharp spike in demand, causing temporary stockouts at some outlets
EU antitrust chief meets Google, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon CEOs amidst AI scrutiny
The first-time meetings with Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman in San Francisco will take place as part of Riberas week-long trip to
OpenAI set to raise $10 billion from MGX, Coatue and Thrive, source says
OpenAI said last month it was raising $110 billion from backers including Amazon.com, Nvidia and SoftBank Group, as it ramps up spending on compu
Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok sexual 'deepfakes'
The Maryland city said in a complaint filed in Baltimore Circuit Court that xAI is violating its consumer protection statute by promoting Grok as
Gujarat fuel sales surge 4-5 times amid panic buying, government assures no shortage
Restrictions on diesel sales in containers have been eased to manage demand.
10 lakh litres a day: Women SHGs lead dairy push in 31 UP districts
In addition to increasing production, this has resulted in generating a massive business of about 5,000 crore, a media statement from Uttar Prade
Do rules of thumb lead to burnt fingers?
While financial rules of thumb offer a convenient starting point for the undisciplined, they often collapse under the weight of unique life circu
117 crore fraud case: Court rejects bail plea of Pune businessman Amit Thepade
The court found sufficient material linking him to fraudulent activities involving loans from Canara Bank
TN Assembly elections: AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates, including 21 former ministers
Party chief Palaniswami to recontest from his home town Edappadi
New Income Tax Rules 2026: All you need to know about the new tax regime
The Income Tax Act 2025 is designed to replace the 1961 Act, which the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described as a maze created by over 4,
NRO vs NRE accounts explained: What every NRI should know about features and benefits
An Indian citizen must designate all his existing bank accounts as NRO accounts as soon as he becomes a non-resident under FEMA. He can also open
Britain's financial regulator defends Palantir contract award before lawmakers
Palantir reported a sharp rise in sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, boosted by U.S. government contracts
Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome missile shield's software, source says
Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman had earlier joined the programme as prime contractors
Arm unveils new AI chip, expects it to add billions in annual revenue
The new chip, called the AGI CPU, will address data-crunching needed for a specific type of AI that is able to act on behalf of users with minima
Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity
Amazon did not immediately respond to a query on whether its Bahrain facility was directly hit by a drone attack or if the disruption was due to
Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods, borders
Chief Minister Sarma announced the projectin the 2025-26 State Budget; The procurement is for at least five satellites in low-earth orbit
U.S. judge questions Pentagons motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin probed into why U.S. President Donald Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as
The move for a transition to PNG is aimed at easing some of the pressure on LPG
OpenAI drops AI video tool Sora, startling Disney, sources say
OpenAI executives are now focusing on other research areas, including robotics and building artificial general intelligence
How Trump is reshaping US historical and cultural institutions
US President Donald Trumps declarations and executive orders have led to moves that civil rights advocates say could reverse decades of social pr
India notifies new gas pipeline order to fast-track infrastructure amid West Asia concerns
The framework introduces time-bound approvals, standardised processes, and investor-friendly provisions to boost piped natural gas (PNG) expansio
Falling emissions intensity masks Indias rising absolute output
While the country has successfully reduced emissions intensity, and increased non-fossil power capacity, challenges remain in translating these a
US to deploy 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia
The rapid-response unit, trained for operations in hostile environments, will join thousands of Marines already heading to the region
Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi, condition stable
Sources said she is under observation and being attended by a team of doctors, with no serious health concerns reported.
Iran wants to negotiate with Vance, not Kushner or Witkoff: Report
Iran has indicated a preference for negotiating with US Vice President JD Vance. Representatives stated they do not wish to engage with Steve Wit
US says talks underway with Iran even as missile strikes intensify in West Asia war
Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and continued violence have raised concerns over global economic stability and regional security.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance gets 391 crore demand order from I-T
The company said it will file an appeal against the order
Pasupati Acrylon temporarily shuts plant after war delays raw material supplies
The company said the reopening of the plan will depend on the arrival of vessel of raw materials
RCB acquired by consortium for 16,600 crore
It has been sold to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstones perpetual private equity
NHAI-sponsored InvIT gets listed on the BSE
The public InvIT, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is aimed at widening investor participation in the countrys hig
Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code bill, second state after Uttarakhand
Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships
Rajeev Chandrasekhars nomination cleared amid Congress allegations
BJP state presidents papers accepted as authorities reject claims of asset non-disclosure
Twenty20-NDA tie-up aims to rewrite Keralas electoral playbook
Business-backed outfit aims to leverage local governance success for broader electoral breakthrough in state
State-owned general insurer New India Assurance gets 189.37 crore I-T demand order
The order for 1,89,37,08,470 is for assessment year 2023-24 and issued by the National Faceless e Assessment Centre disallowing certain expenses,
Officials say that India holds the capacity to add 15 lakh new PNG connections over the next two weeks
Truckers invoke force majeure amid fuel shortage, decline in cargo movement
The industry body also called for immediate clearance of overdue payments and ad hoc financial support to ease a mounting liquidity crunch among
TN Assembly elections: AIADMK unveils 297 poll promises
All rice card holders would be provided with refrigerators to ease the workload of housewives, said Edappadi K Palaniswami
New I-T rules: There are a couple of crucial changes taxpayers will see from next month. The changes include the requirement for a CA's certifica
War induced plastic shortage mounts for AC makers reeling under tepid FY26 sales
Unfair Chinese imports hurts domestic uPVC manufacturers: AIUPMA
Domestic manufacturers market share falls below 50 per cent as imports hit 1.6 lakh tonnes in 2025
Kamal Haasans MNM opts out of race, DMK allocates 10 seats to DMDK
MNMs move comes at a time as the DMK has been busy stitching up the alliance for the upcoming April 23 Polls
CM Naidu tells officials to reduce cost of power purchase
According to the officials,the cost could be reduced by 1.32 per unit through ongoing reforms with a target of reaching 4.10 per unit by 202829
Bhabanipur braces for high-stakes Banerjee-Adhikari showdown
Banerjee is set to face her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, who has chosen to contest from Bhabanipur, the Chief Ministers
Trump, Modi discuss Strait of Hormuz, West Asia situation
India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest, Modi said
Temasek-backed Manipal Health files DRHP with SEBI to raise 8,000-cr. viaIPO
Tech entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium set to acquire Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion
The deal will require an approval from the BCCI
Railways introduces new reforms to tackle black tickets and Tatkal issues
For cancellation made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25 per cent of the fare will be deducted, subject to the minimum charge
ED detects 36,000 cr in cybercrime proceeds across 257 cases: Govt
In a written reply to a parliamentary question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the agency has traced 35,925.58 crore
Rupee slumps 23 paise to hit an all-time low against U.S. dollar
Foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties over the West Asia crisis further weighed on the local unit, Forex traders said
BEL signs MoU with RRP Group to boost indigenous defence technologies
The RRP Group of companies -- RRP Electronics Ltd and RRP Defense Limited -- which inked the MoU specialise in semiconductor manufacturing and ae
Gen Anil Chauhan tells industry to stick to delivery timelines
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged the domestic industry to actively leverage emerging export opportunities arising from the
AC industry sees a 5% decline in volumes in 2025-26
Too early to say whether 2026-27 summer is good or bad: Blue Star
AI drives surge in data, cloud, cyber spends despite tight tech budgets
Momentum doesnt mean a notable increase in technology budgets just yet
Indias tech sector shifts focus to lateral hiring amid demand for skills
After enforcing opposing strategies for the past quarters, Indias tech giants and mid-sized firms have arrived at a common strategy of lateral hi
US paper questions core WTO principles ahead of Ministerial Conference
Push for reciprocity, plurilateral deals seen raising pressure on India; experts warn of erosion of multilateral norms
Indias summer crops coverage drops 2% as paddy, maize acreage trails
Overall coverage 42.68 lakh hectares against 43.69 lakh hectares in the same period a year ago
Chasing every vote, Kerala parties eye charter flights to bring Gulf NRIs to the ballot boxes
There are 2.23 lakh overseas voters in the State; many unable to return due to soaring airfares
Return of migrant workers signals economic revival in Kashmir Valley
After Pahalgam tensions, labourers return as construction, farms, businesses regain momentum
