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San Francisco: A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on peoples smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions. The verdict reached Wednesday in San Francisco federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case covering about 98 million smartphones operating in the United States between Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
New York: Wall Street is holding steady as pressure from the bond market eases. The S&P 500 rose 0.2 per cent Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 29 points, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.1 per cent. Treasury yields eased following the latest discouraging signals on the job market. Reports indicated weaker hiring among Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann
New Delhi: SpiceJet on Thursday said it has inked an interline agreement with Bahrains Gulf Air. This partnership will provide SpiceJet passengers seamless access to Gulf Airs expansive network across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Central Asia via Bahrain, while Gulf Air customers will gain enhanced connectivity to India through SpiceJets extensive domestic network, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &
New Delhi: Travellers will have to shell out slightly more money for premium, business and first class flight tickets as higher GST rates will be applicable from September 22. In a major revamp, the GST Council, on Wednesday, finalised a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent. The move will bring down Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downloa
New Delhi: The work to overhaul the tangled goods and services tax (GST) began on Wednesday, September 3, as the government looks to cut the tax rate on common-use items, ranging from butter to certain footwear and apparel, in an attempt to boost domestic spending and cushion the economic blow of US tariffs. The marathon Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can al
Brisbane: Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trumps reciprocal tariffs were illegal. In a 7-4 majority, the judges ruled Trump had exceeded his power by invoking emergency powers to impose tariffs of unlimited duration on nearly all goods from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened marginally higher on Tuesday as investors are keen on the two-day GST Council meeting this week, where a major rate overhaul is expected. As of 9.26 am, the Sensex inched up 90 points or 0.11 per cent to 80,454, while the Nifty 50 moved 15 points up or 0.06 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app f
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 88.16 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and dollar demand. Forex traders said on Monday, the rupee touched a record intraday low of 88.33 against the dollar before clawing back slightly toward the close. The sharp fall underscores Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
New Delhi: The Indian Railways on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India to provide significant insurance cover for its employees and their families, an official statement said. Under the MoU, signed in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, employees who maintain salary accounts with SBI will get accidental Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs
Mumbai: A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed SpiceJet to pay Rs 55,000 to a passenger after observing that a single burger and fries were inadequate arrangement for a 14-hour flight delay. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Mumbai Suburban) under president Pradeep Kadu and member Gauri M Kapse passed the order last week, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened the week on a higher note on Monday, as IT and public sector bank stocks led the rally in the early trade. Market sentiment was buoyed by a US court ruling, declaring that the US President Donald Trumps tariffs were mostly illegal but maintained them until mid-October, and better-than-anticipated Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our c
Tianjin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday held bilateral talks against the backdrop of Washingtons tariff tussle that has impacted almost all leading economies across the world. Modi landed in China on Saturday on a two-day visit that came after a gap of seven years. In the talks, the two Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You
New Delhi: India has become Ukraines largest diesel supplier, despite facing a 50 per cent tariff from the US, according to a report on Saturday. The report comes as the US alleges that India is indirectly supporting Russias war against Ukraine by buying Russian crude. As per the Ukrainian oil market analytics firm NaftoRynok, India Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels
Mumbai: The rupee breached the 88-mark for the first time and closed at an all-time low of 88.09 against the US dollar on Friday, registering a sharp decline of 51 paise amid a massive outflow of foreign funds and heightened tensions over a trade deal between India and the US. Forex traders said the rupee Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our
New Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday exuded confidence that the Indian economy will grow at 6.3-6.8 per cent in the current fiscal as proposed GST rate cut is expected to aid consumption, even though steep US tariffs pose a downside risk. Briefing reporters after the April-June GDP growth data was released Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
Ahmedabad: Adani Power Ltd on Friday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) for a 25-year, long-term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL). The Adani Group company will supply the electricity from a 2,400 MW (800 MW X 3) greenfield ultra super critical plant to be set up Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can als
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened marginally higher on Friday, as the markets strive to overcome the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the US. The Nifty 50 rose by 36 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 24,537 in early morning trade. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex gained 118 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 80,199. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday. The Nifty 50 fell 167.90 points, or 0.67 per cent, at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also d
Mumbai: The total inflows from domestic institutional investors (DIIs) in the secondary market stood at a record $80 billion over the past 12 months, double the $40 billion in foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, according to industry data. Despite recent volatility on the Dalal Street, the counter-buying by DIIs in response to significant selling by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub
New Delhi: As the August 27 deadline for US secondary tariffs of 25 per cent falls this week over Russian oil purchase, analysts and global reports say that a total of 50 per cent tariff is unlikely to significantly impact Indias growth due to a robust domestic demand. While labour-intensive textiles and gems and jewellery Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened the week with gains on Monday, as IT stocks led the rally after a potential rate cut in the US boosted investors sentiment. The BSE Sensex gained 251.41 points, or 0.31 per cent to touch 81,558. The Nifty 50 inched up 71 points, or 0.29 per cent up to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for And
New York: India should take President Donald Trumps concerns over its procurement of Russian crude oil seriously and work with the White House to find a solution to the issue, Republican leader Nikki Haley has said. The Trump administration has been severely critical of India for its procurement of discounted crude oil from Russia. Interestingly, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t
Mumbai: The coming week will be crucial for the Indian stock market as global developments, US interest rate signals, industrial output data, and foreign investment trends are expected to drive market sentiment. In his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut. This triggered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib
New Delhi: The CBI has filed a case against Reliance Communications and searched its premises on Saturday in connection with an alleged bank fraud that caused a loss of over Rs 2,000 crore to the State Bank of India, officials said. The agency is conducting searches at the premises linked to RCOM and its Promoter Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downl
Mumbai: Indias foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion for the week ended August 15, data released by the RBI on Friday showed. The increase comes on the back of a $4.75 billion surge to $693.62 billion during the preceding week ended August 8, reflecting the stable external balance position of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca
Amid mounting US tariffs on India, Russia, on Wednesday, August 20, announced that it will supply crude oil at a 5 percent discount. There will be a 5 percent discount, subject to negotiation, on Russian crude oil purchases to India. Despite the political situation, approximately the same level of oil will be imported, deputy trade Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to provide internal reservation among Scheduled Castes by categorising 101 castes among them into three categories, official sources said. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the cabinet discussed the recommendations of the Justice H N Nagmohan Das Commission report, aimed at providing internal reservation among Scheduled Castes (SCs). The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on W
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets are benefiting from long-term growth tailwinds but are witnessing short-term valuation risks, a report said on Tuesday. The domestic stock market is entering FY26 with cyclical headwinds but strong structural drivers, Enquirus Securities said in its report. We are Overweight on auto, capital market, cement, FMCG, infra, internet platforms, NBFC, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wha
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices on Tuesday opened on a positive note, amid market enthusiasm regarding the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. Sensex gained 195.01 points or 0.24 per cent in the morning session to touch 81,468, while Nifty 50 rose by 46.30 points or 0.19 per cent to 24,923. Broad cap indices Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend a crucial meeting of a state ministerial panel on August 20 to put forth the Centres proposal for sweeping GST reforms that will slash tax rates and lead to reduction in prices of common use items. The two-day meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also down
New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday that India is powering its quest for energy security with a focus on strengthening and expanding energy infrastructure in the country. For a growing India, real freedom means securing energy with its own resources for consumers, the minister said in a post Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe
New Delhi: A US team, which was scheduled to visit India from August 25, for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement is likely to defer the meeting to a later date, an official said. So far, five rounds of talks have been completed for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downl
New Delhi: The finance ministry on Friday said it has proposed a two-slab GST rate structure to the Group of Ministers (GoM), along with special rates for select few items, as the government looks to unveil next generation GST reforms in the current financial year, which will lower tax burden on daily use items. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also do
New Delhi: Facing widespread outrage, private lender ICICI Bank on Wednesday partially reversed its minimum average balance (MAB) requirements from Rs 50,000 to Rs 15,000 for new customers in Metro and urban areas. The revision came after a pushback from customers and days after the second-largest bank in the country raised the MAB requirement from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
New Delhi: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to benefit the domestic mineral sector, according to the Ministry of Mines. V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary (Mines), highlighted the opportunities for the Indian mineral sector, particularly the aluminium industry, in terms of enhanced market access and competitiveness in the FTA partner country. Towards Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wha
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, after the US inflation data raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The BSE Sensex advanced 0.22 per cent or 179 points to 80,414 points. The Nifty 50 inched up to 24,557 advancing 70 points, or 0.29 per cent. Broader market indices outperformed the benchmark Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
New Delhi: As August inflation print likely to top 2 per cent and be closer to 2.3 per cent, a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October looks difficult, SBI Research said on Wednesday, adding that even a rate cut in December looks a tad difficult if growth numbers for Q1 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and i
New Delhi: Paytm Payments Services has received the Reserve Bank of Indias nod to operate as an online payment aggregator, its parent firm and Paytm brand owner One 97 Communications said in a filing on Tuesday. The move also removes restriction on Paytm Payments Services Limited from onboarding new merchants which was imposed on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Tuesday amid mixed global cues after the US and China extended their trade truce overnight for another 90 days. The BSE Sensex advanced 0.10 per cent or 80 points to 80,684 points. The Nifty 50 inched up to 24,612 advancing 0.11 per cent. Broader market indices also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also d
Gozaria: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said banks are free to decide the minimum balance for savings accounts and that it does not fall under the regulatory domain of the RBI. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function on Financial Inclusion Saturation Drive organized at Gozaria village Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y
New Delhi: UPI transactions grew from 92 crore in FY 2017-18 to 18,587 crore in FY 2024-25, with a CAGR of 114 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Monday. During the same period, the value of transactions has grown from Rs 1.10 lakh crore to Rs 261 lakh crore. In July 2025, UPI reached Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android
New Delhi: Elon Musk-run electric car-maker Tesla was all set to enter the national capital on Monday with opening its second showroom in India. The US automaker was set to inaugurate its showroom in the upscale Worldmark 3 complex at Aerocity in the national capital. It will cater to customers in the national capital region Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca
Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices began the week higher on Monday, led by gains in the PSU bank stocks. The BSE Sensex advanced 122 points or 0.15 per cent to 79,980 while the Nifty 50 inched up to 24,405, up 42 points or 0.17 per cent. The Nifty Bank rose 0.34 per cent to 55,194. Broader Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android an
New York: US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on imposing levies on China for purchasing oil from Russia, as Washingtons ties with Beijing affect many things that have nothing to do with the Russian situation, Vice President J D Vance has said. Well, the President said hes thinking about it, but he hasnt Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also down
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new rules to make it easier and faster to settle claims on the bank accounts and lockers of customers who have passed away. The central bank has issued a draft circular, Reserve Bank of India (Settlement of Claims in respect of Deceased Customers of Banks) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downloa
New Delhi: Air India on Sunday began the retrofit of its widebody aircraft and is accelerating the refurbishment of its narrowbody fleet as part of a large-scale modernisation drive worth over $400 million. The initiative is aimed at improving passenger comfort, enhancing operational efficiency, and giving the airlines fleet a fresh, modern look. The retrofit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
Moscow: US President Donald Trumps imposition of tariffs on India is both unfair and unworkable, especially when Europe remains the worlds largest importer of Russian energy in dollars and the biggest contributor to Russian revenues, a report in Britains leading newspaper has cited. Its not just Trumps hypocrisy that has the Indians up in arms Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o
Hyderabad: SBI Chairman C S Setty on Saturday said that SBI General Insurance and SBI Mutual Fund are under consideration for public listing, though no specific timeline has been decided. Setty made the remarks during the launch of Specialised Health Insurance branches of SBI General Insurance in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Also ReadFire engulfs fifth Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr
New Delhi: To avoid rush by ensuring hassle-free ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said that it has decided to formulate a Round Trip Package on discounted fare and rebates benefit. The move will facilitate passengers and redistribute the peak traffic for a larger range during Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t
New Delhi: Elon Musk-run electric car maker Tesla is all set to inaugurate its second showroom in India in Delhi on August 11 after it opened the Mumbai showroom last month. In a post on social media platform X, Tesla posted, Arriving in Delhi stay tuned, along with a graphic showcasing its Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Andr