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Sandhya Devanathan exited Meta after serving for a decade. She will be joining OpenAI as VP South East Asia, Australia.

The case concerns one Bhowmick, a resident of Gurugram, who invested about $300,000 in a Bermuda-focused global investment fund while in Singapore on May 19, 2015. He cashed it out on March 16, 2016 and received $ 3.14 lakh (3,14,608.15) upon redemption. Here's what happened next.

Under the proposed system, a 1% registration fee may be charged on such agreements. The government believes the move could help reduce disputes over the division of property and ownership rights.

The Odisha government released the fifth installment of the Subhadra Yojana on 28 August, disbursing 5,160 crore to eligible women. The annual payout of 10,000 is delivered via Direct Benefit Transfer.

The 8th Pay Commission delay could cost Level 3 to 6 central government employees up to 3.45 lakh in projected allowance losses, depending on implementation timing, fitment factor and revised HRA and transport allowance rates.

Over the past financial year, the number of accounts contributing between 500 and 1,000 fell by nearly 1.4 millionthe first decline in years.

For those investing substantial sums, even a marginal variation in FD rates can have a significant impact on the total interest earned.

PAYD is a usage-based add-on that links a portion of your OD premium to the distance you drive. Instead of paying the same rate as someone who spends hours on the road every day, PAYD allows drivers with lower annual mileage to benefit from reduced premiums.

OpenAI will end its partnership with Cursor due to trust issues following SpaceX's acquisition. This decision will affect developers relying on OpenAI models, with access to be withdrawn by 12 November 2026.

The 8th Pay Commission is stepping up consultations across India. Here are the five latest official updates on regional meetings, submissions, consultants, fitment factor, salary revision and the expected timeline.

IndiGo Ventures invested in Sarvam AI as part of the full-stack sovereign artificial intelligence company's Series B round of funding.

Want to turn 50,000 into 1 lakh? Compare KVP, PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi and NSC interest rates, doubling periods, eligibility, tax treatment and lock-ins to identify which small savings scheme best suits your financial goal.

Bank Holiday Today, August 29, 2026: SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank branches are open as it is the fifth Saturday, and digital banking services remain available as usual.

India's bullet train project, linking Ahmedabad and Mumbai, is set to launch soon after nearly ten years since its announcement. Learn more about features, cost, design and other details of made-in-India first high-speed rail project.

California Governor Gavin Newsoms push to shield publicly traded utilities from some wildfire liabilities has been blocked by state lawmakers, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

The income tax department said more than seven crore ITRs had been submitted as of 27 August.

AMFI has re-elected Sundeep Sikka as Chairman and Vishal Kapoor as Vice Chairman. Here's a look at the careers, experience and industry roles of the two executives who will continue to lead Indias mutual fund industry.

Tax experts said the former employee succeeded because the Chennai ITAT accepted that the compensation paid under BSNL VRS-2019 was, in substance, retrenchment compensation rather than ordinary VRS compensation.

A slightly higher starting contribution can produce a considerably larger corpus when combined with the same annual step-up strategy.

Retirement corpus plan: There is no one-size-fits-all retirement corpus. Your target should factor in current spending, inflation, retirement age, lifespan, post-retirement income and investment returns. Here's how to calculate how much you may need.

The starting point of any solid financial plan is a dedicated emergency reserve.

DA formula to change? Bank unions are planning a nationwide strike on 11 September to push demands for five-day work week, performance-linked incentives, and pension reforms. Here's all we know 

Groww cautions that small-caps remain a highly volatile investment category. Investors should therefore maintain a long-term horizon of at least eight to 10 years to potentially generate sustainable returns and a healthy CAGR.

The Income Tax Departments FAST-DS scheme gives eligible taxpayers a limited window to disclose certain foreign assets. Here are the key rules on eligibility, valuation, tax, penalties and the 31 December 2026 filing deadline.

Chandra NCLT order: Subhash Chandra has disputed the 3,900-crore NCLT claim against him, saying his group has repaid around 43,000 crore of its 45,000-crore debt. He also questioned claims filed by lenders over personal guarantees.

Google has changed its Europe spam policy after EU concerns over publisher demotions. The move comes as DMA breaches can attract fines of up to 10% of global annual turnover. The revised policy takes effect August 30 in the EEA.

A loan against NSC can provide funds without immediate encashment. Here are the NSC loan rules, eligibility, application process, interest rate, LTV, documents and key points borrowers should know.

Maheshwari said high logistics costs and a lack of scale may hurt niche players, while established retailers will leverage in-house brands and existing networks to win.

Chief executive Avik Chatterjee is prioritizing profitable growth over rapid expansion as the restaurant operator narrows its brand focus while QSR peers struggle with profitability.

To earn 50,000 a month in 2026, retirees need an FD corpus ranging from roughly 70.6 lakh to 1 crore, depending on the interest rate (6-8.5%), while factoring in TDS, senior citizen tax deductions under the Income-tax Act 2025, and post-tax income for retirement planning.

While Chinese battery technology remains difficult to access, Indian automakers and component makers are finding workarounds to rare-earth magnet restrictions.

Fireflies has also joined a list of global companies such as Cursor and ChatGPT in introducing India-based pricing for its products.

Chairman Darshan Hiranandani announced that Yotta Data Services is in discussions to enter capital markets soon. The company targets a $6 billion valuation and aims to raise $900 million through an IPO, focusing on expanding its AI infrastructure and services.

HDFC Bank has opposed the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) repayment plan for Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra, allowing creditors to receive around 6.5 crore against admitted claims of 22,006.57 crore. Here's all you need to know about the case.

The 8th Pay Commission fitment factor remains undecided, with several employee and pensioner organisations seeking factors of 3.61, 3.833 and 4.00. Heres what each proposal could mean for minimum basic pay, pensions and central government employees.

This Raksha Bandhan, gift mutual fund units to your sibling instead of a traditional present. Know the transfer process, eligibility, charges, tax treatment, NRI and minor rules, and what happens to SIPs after gifting.

Driven by tighter corporate debt supply and flexible pricing from non-banks, debt resolution firms are taking on larger volumes of small-ticket retail loans to free up lender capital.

A rare, simultaneous surge in IPOs, QIPs, and block deals is set to propel India Inc's market mop-up to an all-time high in FY27 as pragmatic pricing accelerates deal execution, said Amit Ramchandani, head of investment banking at Motilal Oswal.

L&T is reshaping its strategy in new-age sectors, betting that owning and operating assets could deliver higher returns than building them for others.

Swiggy Instamart is turning to younger brands and exclusive products to differentiate its assortment as rivals narrow the gap on speed and selection.

Campus Fund is raising a $100 million fund as venture capital firms increasingly look to student-led startups for early bets, encouraged by a growing deal pipeline and successful follow-on rounds.

Trent Ltd is winding down its affordable ethnicwear stores of the Utsa brand after as they were found unviable, according to people familiar with the matter. From a peak of over 20 stores about two years ago, the count is already down to four, with shutters on another one coming up soon. 

The settlement, announced on Wednesday, would impose some of Meta's toughest restrictions yet on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.

Two Sigma Investments billionaire founders are headed to another round of arbitration, the latest front in what seems to be intractable infighting at the quant trading giant.

Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly lowered variable compensation for mid- and senior-level employees in the April-June quarter, disbursing only 60-70% of eligible pay as operating margins shrink amid investments in artificial intelligence, according to a Moneycontrol report.

IndiaFirst Life has partnered with Salesforce to deploy autonomous AI agents across core sales and customer operations, aiming for long-term growth without immediate staff cuts. 

A wife sought 4 lakh per month as maintenance for herself and the children at the Gurgaon Family Court. She also asked for 7.5 lakh as litigation expenses. The husband claimed that his annual income had fallen to 36 lakh with other liabilities.

The floor price is 630 per share, a 1.7% discount to Lenskarts closing price on the National Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Oil marketing companies are prepared to supply petrol containing up to 10% ethanol, as the existing network can dispense it, says Sanjay Khanna, chairman and managing director of BPCL.

National Housing Banks fraud classification follows audits that flagged phantom loan accounts, alleged fund diversion and other irregularities at Star Housing Finance, which is now engaging with a potential investor for a majority stake and fresh capital.