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Sports gambling seeps even deeper into Wall Street
Sports teams are big businesses, but new exchange-traded funds that allow investors to bet on MLB and NHL team performance look more like gamblin
America shut out Chinese EVs. Britain welcomed them and now faces a difficult choice
Britain faces a finely balanced choice over whether to follow the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs. America shut out Chinese EVs. Britain we
SpaceX deal to acquire spectrum license hammers shares of AT
SpaceX agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio as it to pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market. Sp
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh
US stock indices slid on Thursday as crude oil prices surged, prompted by intensifying Middle East tensions. Major benchmarks, including the S
Trump calls Elon Musk 'modern-day Thomas Edison', presents him science medal
Trump calls Elon Musk 'modern-day Thomas Edison', presents him science medal
Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yields
US equity indexes fell, influenced by megacap technology stocks and concerns regarding OpenAI's revenue performance. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 s
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation
PwCs Pratik Jain said the GST Councils latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes and ease o
South Africa targets 17.5 billion spam calls with new registry
South Africas spam calls reached 17.5 billion in the first half of 2026. Now, the government wants companies to prove they have checked who they
Deloitte Indias MS Mani said the latest GST reforms reflect growing trust between government and industry, with technology enabling simpler compl
EY partner Bipin Sapra said the GST Councils latest reforms address input tax credit blockages, expand refunds, support exporters and streamline
ET Graphics: The GST playbook milestones over 9 years
From its rollout in 2017 to GST 2.0, Indias goods and services tax has evolved into a more digitised and predictable tax regime. Over nine years,
Moove Is Exiting Nigeria, the Market That Made It
Moove, the vehicle financing start-up founded in Lagos, is preparing to leave Nigeria. The company is considering an exit after Uber, its ride-ha
The GST Council has clarified that highway concessionaires collecting exempt tolls will face no GST liability on the toll collection right, regar
GST reforms: 38,700 exporters to get faster refunds, wider access to input tax credits
Nearly 38,700 export taxpayers will become eligible for cash refunds on input taxes paid on services and plant and machinery under GST reforms. T
GST overhaul: Export status for contract manufacturing to boost supply-chain shifts to India
GST reforms treating contract manufacturing for foreign principals as exports could boost Indias appeal as companies relocate parts of their supp
A quick guide to GST Council's key decisions on tax and compliance
From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a 40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce com
GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiums
The GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for employe
Elon Musk is pushing for Starlink's approval in India while alleging that oligarchs are blocking its entry. He emphasizes that Starlink has compl
GST reforms 2026 will move around 2 lakh businesses operating across multiple CGST jurisdictions towards a centralised, faceless tax administrati
Festive rush: Airlines hike fuel surcharge as ATF prices soar
Airlines like Air India and Akasa Air have announced increased fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights. The rise in aviation
Airlines suspend, cut Riyadh flights amid security concerns
Airlines such as Air India Express and IndiGo are cancelling flights to and from Riyadh due to security issues. Several airlines have cited evolv
Black Sea attacks hit yellow peas, sunflower oil supplies to India
Russia's exports of yellow peas and sunflower oil to India have been disrupted by ongoing conflicts. As a result, prices for yellow peas have ris
The Supreme Court has ordered new elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab. This decision follows a report detailing significant obstruction
US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hits 7.40%, likely to further erode housing demand
In the U.S., the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has surged to 7.40%, fueled by rising inflation that has also driven up energy costs and Treasury yi
Several diversified equity funds have delivered negative returns so far in 2026, but the picture changes sharply over longer periods. Heres a loo
The Indian government is set to unveil the Overseas Mobility Bill following thorough public consultations and reviews among various ministries. T
Donald Trump invested over $1 million in stocks of several major companies during August. Notable purchases included Meta Platforms, McDonald's,
US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom
Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America
RBI rules may entitle customers to compensation when banks miss deadlines for services such as resolving failed digital transactions, closing cre
Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urged ind
Tristan Harris Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going Founder-Led
The Center for Humane Technology helped spark a movement against excessive screen time, but internal tensions over its direction and strategy hav
How Massive Is Elon Musks Trillion-Dollar Fortune? Spend It Yourself
WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musks massive wealth. Heres how it came together. How Massive
Whats it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself. Spend Elon Musks Money
Claude Haiku 5.5: Anthropic Cuts Prices by Up to 90 Percent
Set Trending Topics as a preferred source on Google. The A.I. price war has reached the small models: Anthropic has just introduced Claude Haiku
The complainant bought a Kia Sonet HTX Diesel in March 2022 for around 13.69 lakh, including on-road costs. He later purchased an extended warran
Trump LIVE | POTUS honors Elon Musk, Nadella, Dell at Science: A New Golden Age Summit
In 2021, Central and Eastern Europes fintech sector had plenty of reasons for optimism. Estonian-founded Wise made its London Stock Exchange debu
The US has frozen PERM processing for several tech firms amid an H-1B abuse probe, raising concerns for Indian workers relying on employer sponso
The Association for Human Mathematics stated that OpenAI releasing the manuscripts was not a demonstration of scholarship, but of power.
India, 14 others ink joint ministerial statement to curb structural excess capacity
India has joined the US, EU, UK and 12 other economies in a joint statement to tackle structural excess capacity and production, despite facing a
Texprocil to focus on Kasturi Cotton, benefits of FTAs for textile sector
Currently, less than 50% of the cotton that is brought for branding meets the mandatory specifications and tests to be branded as Kasturi Cotton
Two viral games found an audience. Can Nigerian gaming follow?
For a certain generation of Nigerians, mobile gaming began on a small square screen. A snake ate dots across the display, getting longer with eve
Documents reveal the FBI tracked Susie Wiles' communications with various individuals after the Mar-a-Lago raid. The agency also monitored the mo
Snow Leopard Safaris In Ladakh To Boost Wildlife Conservation Efforts, Provide Employment To Youth
India's first high-altitude wildlife safari to spot elusive snow leopards has been launched in Ladakh to promote regulated wildlife tourism with
M-KOPA Acquires Finnish Software Firm KilpiTek for USD 8 M
M-KOPA Acquires Finnish Software Firm KilpiTek for USD 8 M M-KOPA, the Kenyan pay-as-you-go financing company, has acquired Finnish software deve
Mumbai Braces For Heatwave As IMD Warns Of Hot, Humid Conditions In Isolated Places
IMD forecasts hot and humid conditions in Mumbai, with heatwave conditions likely in isolated pockets over the next few days.
India sugar production view slashed as El Nino hits, USDA says
The USDA has slashed its expectations for Indian sugar production in the 2026/27 season to 29.5 million metric tons due to a forecasted rainfall
OpenAI's GPT-6 Brings Intelligent UI To ChatGPT; Free Users Get Access From October 8
OpenAI has started rolling out GPT-6 in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI, which lets the chatbot answer using charts, forms and interactive tools. Fre
Sunburn Festival 2026: Jason Derulo Set To Bring His High-Energy Show To Mumbai
Jason Derulo will perform at Sunburn Festival 2026 on December 18 and 19 at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
TDS and TCS compliance has moved to an online filing setup from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, changing how deductors submit quarterly statements. The
IIT Madras Research Park launches Phyto-Innovation Accelerator for plant-based innovations
The programme is anchored by the Herbalife-IITM Centre of Excellence, established this year for sustainable and scalable herbal biomass productio
Among Us Story: On Guard Trailer: Release Date Revealed, Narrative Spin-Off Arrives In 2027
Innersloth's new standalone game, Among Us Story: On Guard, launches on February 17, 2027. Players take on the role of the ship's Guard, who must
Elon Musk asks 'why no licence yet for Starlink services in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has questioned why Starlink is yet to receive the final approvals to begin
Higher interest rates could push up EMIs on floating-rate home loans for NRIs.
MRPL, ONGC and OPaL form new petrochemicals marketing joint venture
The new entity will oversee branding, pricing, distribution, logistics, customer management and sales planning for the groups downstream products
Bloccpay is using stablecoins to simplify cross-border payroll
Instant crypto payouts mean very little if your bank rejects raw wallet histories as proof of income. For remote African workers earning from int
'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul responds to Musk's 'Ambani' post
Musk questions whether Mukesh Ambani is the eal boss of India; government says security clearances are pending for all three satcom licensees
Musks Grok-Bot holt sich Hilfe bei Claude
Trending Topics auf Google als bevorzugte Nachrichtenquelle festlegen. Wenn das eigene Modell nicht reicht, wird eben zugekauft: Elon Musk hat so
Income Tax Dept. appeals against tax relief favouring Dr Lal PathLabs; stock falls 2.4%
The tax dispute follows an assessment order in April 2024 and an appellate ruling in July 2026 favouring the company
US Files New Torture Charges Against Venezuela's Maduro, Wife
The new US indictment accuses Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores of conspiring to torture political opponents and US citizens, adding to existing dr
Google Launches Workplace AI Agent That Acts Like Colleague
The launch is aimed at winning business customers that Google needs to justify its hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure spending.
Trade Setup For Oct 9: Nifty's Support Slips To 21,950; Will Bearish Trend Continue?
The index has remained under pressure as selling continues to dominate the broader market, with investors tracking global cues, crude oil prices,
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026: Where to Join It in CEE
On the weekend of 1415 November 2026, teams in hundreds of cities will spend 48 hours building apps, games, data visualisations and prototypes ar
'Complied With Every Law, Why No Licence?' Elon Musk On Starlink Row
Musk had initially said the satellite internet service was being blocked by some oligarchs.
Thanks, says Elon Musk after Rahul Gandhi replies to post on Starlink row
Thanks, says Elon Musk after Rahul Gandhi replies to post on Starlink row
Woman claims 2.5 acres was ancestral after stepmother sold it; why HC rejected plea
The Madras High Court held that the property was not ancestral but self-acquired. As a result, under Hindu law, the man and his mother were legal
Effective GST Rate Falls To 10.84% As Tax Base Widens, Revenue Grows
The decline comes even as the GST base continues to expand. Taxable supply has risen 25.8%, while GST revenue grew 11% in FY2026-27.
Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs to 30% of MRP
Average trade mark-up on these drugs now around 170%, reaching 700% in some cases; intervention to cut prices by up to 70% of MRP, resulting in c
Personal protective equipment market set to touch $4.84 bn in 7 years
Government fast tracks 186 research projects to design protective workwear for the Indian climate
The government rejected Musk's allegations that oligarchs were blocking Starlink, saying all licensed satellite internet operators are undergoing
Sale of nicotine pouches should be banned
Nifty hits intra-day high on open for the sixth time in 2026
This is the sixth such instance in 2026. The market opening-at-day-high occurred six times in 2023. In 2025 it happened five times, and in 2024 t
A new Reuters poll has raised questions about Donald Trump Republican voter enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with only 30% of Trum
US Suspends Visa Program For Tech Firms Including Microsoft
Vance said the suspensions would be indefinite, indicating they would be in place until the administration believed its concerns were addressed.
Bank of Baroda becomes only PSU bank after SBI to enter pension fund business: What it means
Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business, becoming the second PSU bank after SBI to do so. The move comes as PFRDA seeks to expand NP
'Faster decisions, lower compliance costs': PM Modi welcomes new round of GST reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, saying the m
TCS trumps Q2 estimates on global, AI-led growth; Net profit jumps 15% to 13,884 crore
Porsche and Best Buy wins boost growth; India business declines 10.3% sequentially
M-KOPA Built Its Name On Solar
Africa-focused fintech M-KOPA reported a 45% surge in revenue to USD 600 M for its 2025 financial year, a milestone that underscores how the Keny
Ethereum Researcher Warns A.I. Could Break Blockchain Encryption Before Quantum Computers
Set Trending Topics as a preferred source on Google. For years, quantum computers were seen as the biggest threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Now th
Trending Topics auf Google als bevorzugte Nachrichtenquelle festlegen. Jahrelang galt der Quantencomputer als grte Bedrohung fr Bitcoin und Ether
The US Labour Department has suspended major IT outsourcing firms, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL, from its labour certification programme
GTA 6 Won't Stream Exclusively Or On PC, Xbox Says, As Cloud Gaming Caps Loom
Xbox has rejected a report that it holds exclusive streaming rights to GTA 6, saying the game will not stream exclusively or on PC, though its wo
