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Trump slams Rob Reiner after killing; director's son Nick in custody
Rob Reiner was a staunch Trump critic, recently saying, we have a year before this country becomes a full-on autocracy, and democracy completely
Hassett's Fed chair candidacy received pushback from high-level people close to Trump, sources say
There's concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president. Hassett's Fed chair candidacy received pushback from h
India and the Philippines are boosting digital services exports. Global supply chains are proving resilient, adapting to new economic and politic
France's opposition and widespread farmer protests are jeopardizing the EU's long-delayed free-trade deal with Mercosur. Angry farmers fear compe
Power push: India emerges as preferred hub for data centres, says Piyush Goyal
India's robust national power grid, boasting 500 GW capacity, positions it as a prime destination for substantial data center investments. Union
Advance tax deadline today: What happens if you miss the 15 December payment? What's the penalty?
The third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 is due on 15 December 2025. Taxpayers with a liability over 10,000 must pay on time to avoid inte
A crackdown on tax fraud has uncovered hundreds of bogus GST registrations, with forged identities leading to over Rs 3,000 crore in tax evasion
India, ADB agree loans worth over $2.2 billion for development projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India have teamed up, agreeing to provide over $2.2 billion in loans. This substantial financial package is
New bill to open nuclear power to private sector, remove supplier liability
The SHANTI bill aims to boost investments in the nuclear power sector to help India achieve its ambitious target of 100 GW of nuclear power capac
Indian economy is hardly dead, it is the fastest-growing, asserts FM Sitharaman
Replying to the debate on supplementary demand for grants in the Lok Sabha, the FM said global economic growth is currently around 3.2 per cent,
Rupee hits fresh record low as FII outflows and dollar demand intensify
The rupee slid to a record low of 90.73 against the dollar amid heavy foreign outflows, stalled IndiaUS trade talks and strong importer demand, e
Fertilizers make up 45% of the 41,455.39 crore of additional spending sought by the ministry.
Unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Government survey
The PLFS stated that the overall Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 55.8% in November, the highest level recorded since April.
RBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 Lakh crore ahead of tax payments
The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move aims to prevent any cash crunch as advance tax and
LS passes supplementary demands for grants for additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in FY26
The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 41,455 crore in spending for the current fiscal year. This includes over Rs 18,000 crore for fertilis
Army displays Turkish Yiha drone used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
The public display of the Yiha drone is also being seen as a signal highlighting Turkeys role in supplying military hardware used by Pakistan dur
Asian shares slip after Wall Street logs its worst day in 3 weeks
Bangkok: Shares fell Monday in Asia as China reported investment fell in November in the latest signal that demand in the worlds second largest e
India, Brazil sign tripartite MoU on maintenance of Scorpene submarines
The MoU was signed during the visit of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to Brazil from December 9 to 12, aimed at strengthening the
HSBC invests in KSH International's Rs 213 crore anchor round ahead of IPO
KSH International raised Rs 213 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, indicating strong institutional interest. The magnet winding wires
Government fails to table Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill
Bill under attack for altering funding pattern, restricting job guarantee
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted claims of India being a dead economy in the Lok Sabha, citing strong growth figures and sovereign rat
Rupee slumps 29 paise to close at all-time low of 90.78 against USD
Mumbai: The rupee on Monday crashed to its lowest-ever level of 90.80 before settling at a new all-time low of 90.78 against the US dollar, regis
NCLT issues notice to BYJUS parents resolution professional over Aakash rights issue funds
Matter to be further heard on January 2, 2026
Bill to repeal 71 laws introduced
Since May 2014, the Modi government has been consistently repealing colonial era, archaic and obsolete laws to declutter statute books
Govt introduces Bill to open up nuclear sector to private players
Bill also aims to put in place a new liability regime
India considers fast-track trade deal with Mexico to beat new tariffs
India very close to US framework deal, says Commerce Secretary
India mostly exports expensive basmati to US, so there is no dumping: Commerce Secretary
No dumping investigation has been initiated by the US on Indian rice, says Commerce Secretary
NPS: These fund managers delivered highest returns on equity investment in past 3 years. See list
National Pension System subscribers can choose their fund managers each of which has a unique portfolio of assets based on their investing philo
SBI to double mobile banking users to 20 crore with Yono 2.0 launch
Dry fruits demand to grow at 10-15% in FY27, says NDFCs Jain
With a whopping annual demand of 14.3 lakh tonnes for favorites like walnuts and almonds, the country is only producing about 27% of that
8th Pay Commission: Railways slashes maintenance, energy costs ahead of Salary Hike
The Indian Railways has started working to implement cost-cutting measures in key sectors like maintenance, procurement, and energy usage. These
Dense fog cripples flight operations at Delhi airport
As many as 68 flights were cancelled and five others diverted resulting in network-wide delays.
SEBI plans phased roll-out of SWP, STP facility for demat MF units
SEBI to issue consultation paper to outline both stages; regulator may implement phase one first
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has countered claims of a 'dead economy'. She stated India remains a top global growth engine. The na
US markets today: Wall Street opens higher; investors brace for jobs, inflation data
Wall Street opened cautiously positive as investors await key US economic data, including jobs and inflation reports, which could influence inter
India's exports to US up 22.6% to USD 7 billion in November
India's merchandise exports to the US surged 22.61% in November, reaching USD 6.98 billion despite a 50% tariff. This marks a rebound after two m
Retail credit growth declines YoY despite festive demand in Sept. quarter: TransUnion CIBIL report
Delinquencies emerging in micro-loans against property (LAP) and small-ticket housing loans, which calls for proactive monitoring
US stocks open higher as investors gear up for data-packed week
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, rebounding from a tech-driven rout last week, while investors braced for a barrage of economi
ED questions Yes Banks Rana Kapoor in PMLA probe linked to Anil Ambani group
The ED is probing an alleged quid pro quo arrangement between Kapoor and industrialist Anil Ambani
Market Trading Guide: Buy Indian Metals and a smallcap stock on Tuesday for up to 14% gains
Nifty snapped its two-day rally to end marginally lower, facing resistance near 26,050. Analysts expect range-bound trade, while technical breako
Delhivery's on-demand intra-city shipping service now available in Mumbai, Hyderabad
Leading logistics company Delhivery has launched its on-demand intra-city shipping service in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
India, New Zealand might ink free trade agreement soon
India and New Zealand are on the verge of finalizing a free trade agreement (FTA), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said today.
Modi government denies US accusations of dumping basmati rice
India has strongly rejected the US's allegations of dumping rice into its market.
With Indias rabi sowing gaining 4.5%, nearly 85% of coverage complete
Key crops such as wheat, rice, maize, barley, mustard and chana chain gain acreage, but urad and moong trail
WhatsApp must seek user consent for all data sharing: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that WhatsApp must seek user consent before sharing data for both advertising and n
Joyalukkas to invest 3,600cr for 40 new showrooms worldwide
Leading jewelry retailer Joyalukkas has unveiled a massive 3,600 crore investment plan.
Did GST cuts boost demand? Here's what experts say
India's retail inflation plummeted to a record low of 0.25% in October and 0.71% in November, largely due to a sharp decline in food prices.
Gold surges Rs 4,000 to fresh lifetime high of Rs 1.37 lakh/10g in Delhi
New Delhi: Gold prices surged by Rs 4,000 to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,37,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking firm
NPS investment update: Scheme A merging with C and E what Tier I subscribers should know
The PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A (alternate assets) with Schemes C (corporate bonds) and E (equities) to modernize its investment framework. Thi
Strong 19.4% export growth in November evens out dip in October
Trade deficit narrows as import falls 1.88% with decline in gold, petroleum, coal, veg oil
Baap of Charts crackdown: Sebi starts proceedings against this finfluencer to recover over 17 crore
Sebi launched a crackdown on Ansari and his firm in 2023 when he was banned from trading in the securities market
Govt tables Bill to Subsume UGC, AICTE; IITs, IIMs brought under new regulator
The proposed bill has a wide institutional sweep, applying to Institutions of National Importance such as IITs, IIMs, NITs and IISc under Section
IPO of Corona Remedies received 137.04 times subscription last week.
NCDEX gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund distribution platform
National Commodity Clearing, a wholly-owned arm of NCDEX, will be responsible for clearing and settlement of MF subscription and redemption order
Engineering exports rise 23.7% in November to USD 11 billion: EEPC India
Engineering goods exports surged 23.7% year-on-year to USD 11.01 billion in November, rebounding after an October decline. This growth, despite U
Matix Fertilisers receives awards from Fertiliser Association of India
The company received awards for Best Production Performance for a Nitrogenous Fertiliser Plant and for Improvement in Overall Performance of a Co
Zee Media wins 91 awards at ENBA 2024, reinforces leadership in Indian journalism
This success underscores Zee Media's continued commitment to credible reporting, scale-driven reach and purpose-led journalism across India.
India-U.S. very close to finalising initial framework deal on reciprocal tariffs: Agrawal
Commerce Secretary said both sides are at the final stage where all that is left are the topics where the two sides have differences, which are g
Thermal power requirement projected to grow to 307 GW by 2035, Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Mr. Goyal also stated that 13.3 GW worth contracts have been awarded in the ongoing fiscal so far
Infomerics Ratings aims to double market share in 3-4 years
Infomerics Ratings currently has a market share of around 6.57% and the aim is to double this to 1213% over the next 3 to 4 years amid a deepenin
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra clock slower growth in bank deposits between FY11-FY25
The slower growth appears influenced by the existing base of bank deposits
India, EU trying to narrow differences on trade pact; difficult issues on table: Commerce Secy
India and the European Union are in the most difficult phase of trade negotiations. Key issues like the EU's carbon tax mechanism are being discu
The government is set to incentivize states and districts to collaborate with industries for a hyper-local approach to skill gap identification a
Thales ties up with SFO Technologies to source complex wiring for Indian Rafale radar
As a core member of the Dassault Aviation Rafale team, Thales is continuing to implement its localisation roadmap by working closely with Indias
Xu Bo, the 48-year-old founder of the online gaming company Duoyi, who calls himself China's first father, has spoken of his aim to produce at le
Rapido rolls out rider-rejection visibility feature in Bengaluru pilot
The move comes as the Bengaluru-based startup pushes deeper into four-wheeler cab services
Russia and India are defining the drivers for the future of trade
India and Russia are boosting trade and transport links. Key projects like the Vladivostok-Chennai corridor aim for $100 billion trade by 2030. I
NCAER appoints Suresh Goyal as 11th director general
Suresh Goyal is set to become the new director general of NCAER on January 5, 2026, succeeding Poonam Gupta. With over three decades of experienc
India, Mexico in talks for possible Preferential Trade Agreement to mitigate tariff hit
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the proposed 50% tariffs by Mexico would impact $2 billion worth of Indias exports
Indias edible oil imports down 28% in November from a year ago
Shipments of RBD palmolein plunge to a meagre 3,500 tonnes; other consignments too drop
Karnataka emerged as blue-chip heavy crypto market: CoinSwitch
Younger investors continue to dominate activity in Karnataka, aligning with national demographic trends
SHANTI Bill: India's new legislation to boost nuclear sector
The Indian government has introduced a new bill, the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (
Maldivian expand connectivity to Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
With this additional flight, passengers now have more options to plan their trips around business schedules, medical visits, or leisure getaways
Airbnb hit with 75M fine in Spain for illegal listings
Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has slapped a 64 million ($75 million) fine on Airbnb. The penalty is for advertising unlicensed tourist rental
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO oversubscribed, led by strong QIB, NII demand
Retail interest in the issue remains subdued
India and New Zealand are nearing the conclusion of their free trade agreement negotiations, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal expressing op
India proposes preferential trade agreement with Mexico to deal with high tariffs
India is seeking a preferential trade agreement with Mexico. This move aims to help Indian exporters facing significant import tariffs. Mexico ha
Federal Bank and 5 other stocks hit 52-week highs; gains of up to 17% in a month
Federal Bank, Hindustan Zinc and Ashok Leyland were among six stocks that hit fresh 52-week highs, posting gains of up to 17% over the past month
IPL auction 2026: Green, Venkatesh, Livingstone in focus as KKR, CSK ready to loosen purse strings
The 10 teams need to fill up 77 slots with a cumulative purse of 237.55 crore
Retail-only viewership climbs to 313 million , 75% living in rural India: Media Compass Report
The report is a quarterly estimator, built on a rolling sample of 87,000 consumers, providing updated reach and frequency metrics, cross-media in
Sagarmala Finance Corporation to start lending soon: MD
The total authorized capital of SMFCL is Rs 1,000 crore and its paid-up share capital is Rs.1,000 crore. Total equity investment as on March 31,
Structural products maker Renny Strips files DRHP for IPO; seeks Rs 300 crore via fresh equity sale
Structural products maker Renny Strips has filed draft papers with Sebi for an IPO to raise up to Rs 300 crore via a fresh equity issue, along wi
India's unemployment plunges to 8-month low of 4.7% in November
India's unemployment rate has dropped to an eight-month low of 4.7% in November, down from 5.2% in October, official data released today showed.
AP govt allots 100 acres of land to Virupaksha Organicsin Orvakal
The project involves an investment of 1,225 crore and has the potential to create around 1,500 direct jobs
Core fog season sets in over north India, thunderstorms rearing over Tamil Nadu
Very dense fog forecast over UP on Tuesday and over Madhya Pradesh for Tuesday and Wednesday
GST rationalisation boosts retail credit demand: TransUnion CIBIL
GST rate cuts in September have made goods more affordable. This has boosted the retail credit market. Consumer confidence is rising. Demand for
Delhis AQI still severe at 433; Supreme Court to hear about poor implementation of measures
Both PM 2.5 and PM 10, two major pollutants in AQI, remained above the maximum 500 beyond 500) at many of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi for
Gainers & Losers: PVR Inox, Urban Company among 8 stocks that moved most on Monday
Indian benchmarks slipped marginally as losses in auto, financial and pharma stocks offset gains in IT and FMCG. Stock-specific action dominated,
