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To address these concerns, a high-level team of Pharmexcil will meet the Commissioner,JNCH on July 7, 2026
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Bank holidays next week: UPI and bank apps allow 24/7 transactions. Banks will be closed on Sundays and second Saturdays, with online services av
Delhi's new electronic vehicles policy provides 1 lakh scrapping incentive for four-wheeler owners who switch to EVs from petrol and diesel vehic
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The top aggressive hybrid funds generated annualised SIP returns of up to 18.57% over the past decade. Here's how the category's best-performing
Today we explore some of the key pension revision demands made by groups and what these could mean for retirees if accepted.
Today we take a look at the top 5 DA related demands made by central govt employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders who collectivel
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Centre releases 25,863 crore first instalment under VB-G RAM G Yojana
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Thirteen flights from Mumbai were diverted from to Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports
ITR filing 2026: Have a US 401(k) or foreign pension? You may have to file ITR-2
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AI is transforming industries, but concerns grow over inflated valuations of AI stocks. Big Tech's investments in AI signal a shift, yet the risk
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Gas prices surged, prompting questions about investing in EV stocks like Tesla. However, valuations may not align with sales. Experts advise focu
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Gold loans surge in India: Average ticket size jumps 39% YoY to 1.96 lakh
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Tesla and SpaceX have both seen significant declines, impacting Elon Musk's net worth and triggering investor panic. CEO Viram Shah discusses if
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is aiding women hosts in North America to earn from tourism by renting their homes. Many see it as a vital income source
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India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into effect
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TMT rebar prices hit 6-month low at 50,000/tonne as monsoon impacts demand: Report
Subdued construction activity and a typical monsoon-season slowdown, with rains disrupting site work and causing contractors to delay steel purch
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Government puts dealers, OEMs on the frontline of E20 complaints after ARAI certification
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CBIC notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK FTA
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Income Tax: Can you claim bad debt deduction during recovery? ITAT explains
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EPF withdrawals are tax-exempt after five years of service. Early withdrawals are taxable unless in specific situations. Here's how they are taxe
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The question worth asking now is whether the current system could have acted three weeks earlier, before a late input and a missing input became
As farming becomes more and more data-driven and tech-enabled, the supporting industries also have to move along.
Rethinking agricultural trade: Why the WTO must recognise farmer health capital
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Farmer protests force Gujarat to switch to market-value for transmission projects
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EPFO has restored its Unified Member Portal after a major upgrade. However, UAN activation and new UAN generation have moved to the UMANG app. He
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Sebi has approved the reintroduction of share buy-backs through the open market route from 1 August 2026. The buy-back timelines have been reduce
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You can now add, update email to Aadhaar for free: Check how, last date and other details
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India on track for $1 trillion exports of goods, services in FY27: Goyal
FTAs have opened up markets across 38 developed nations for Indian goods, the Commerce Minister said at Board of Trade meeting
Garware rides non-salmon aquaculture wave
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Auto and liquor brands remain leading advertisers for FIFA World Cup 2026: TAM Sports
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The new income tax form initially lacked a section for certain tax exempt receipts. Now, it includes an additional dropdown for Receipts not in t
DCM Shriram builds Indias first sea cargo container, bags 1,000 unit order from Maersk
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Garuda Aerospace, Micron Instruments sign MoU to co-develop next-gen defence solutions
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Air passenger traffic recovers from West Asia tensions as domestic travel drives growth
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Centre sets up ICAR committee to look into AP mango crisis
This decision comes right after Chouhans recent visit to the State, where he listened to farmers share their challenges
Punjab Basmati exporters seek assurance from Goyal on sticking to current GI area
Aluminium Association urges PMO to protect Indian industry from surging low-quality scrap imports
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Dearness Allowance: DA is revised twice a year by the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) to match cost-of-living. Here's a look at the number
Air India, Singapore Airlines engineering subsidiary to set up MRO unit
At present MROs owned by Adani, GMR and government-owned AIESL provide third party services to Indian and overseas carriers.
The central government has introduced the EPF Scheme, 2026, mandating a fixed monthly contribution of 1,800 each from employees and employers. He
I-T dept allows charitable trusts to seek fresh approval post deadline, taxpayers to get 80G relief
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Retirement planning involves personalized strategies for investing according to risk appetite and anticipated lifestyle changes. Factors like inf
Monsoon turns fierce: Four-day rain blitz targets West, Central India
The Bay low may intensify into a more marked system in next two days after moving fully over the sea, where warmer waters will fuel its strength
Services PMI dipped 17-month low of 57.8 in June
The index is derived based on responses from purchasing executives of 400 companies
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation: We take a look at the top four reasons an EPF subscriber's claim for their employees' provident fund may
4 small-cap schemes delivered over 30% in 3 months. Do you own any?
The small-cap mutual fund category returned an average 22.41% in the past three months, outperforming the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. Four schemes de
