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India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was moving in the right direction.

‘Kharge ji ki umar dekhte huye…’: PM Modi taunts Congress MP, suggests he can keep raising slogans while sitting

The Opposition staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha after PM Modi criticized their discussion level. Mallikarjun Kharge claimed Rahul Gandhi was denied speaking o...

‘Laid off in middle of war zone’: Washington Post journalists react after hundreds get pink slip from newspaper

In what many current and former employees have described as a ‘dark day’, the organisation appears to have dismantled its entire international reporting stru...

PM Modi Rajya Sabha Speech 2026 Live: Congress had no planning, no vision; rectifying their mistakes, says PM

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Taking a swipe at Congress, PM Modi alleged the grand old party had ‘no planning, no vision.’ The Budget session...

Shashi Tharoor suffers leg fracture after stumbling on Parliament steps - 'He’s in good spirits'

The photo posted by the MP's office shows a smiling Tharoor with sunglasses on, flashing a thumbs-up along with a ‘Get well soon’ card – even as he stands on...

‘Had concrete info that Congress members could…’: Om Birla on why he advised PM Modi not to come to the House

Om Birla also expressed anguish at Wednesday's dramatic scenes and said, ‘Behaviour of some members in Lok Sabha on Wednesday unprecedented, ‘black spot’. We...

Deepak Chopra in Epstein Files: Spiritual guru regrets ‘cute girls make noises’ comment; Bollywood actress reacts

New-age spiritual guru Deepak Chopra reportedly had a long association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

SBI raises $1 billion from MUFG via social loan

State Bank of India has secured a significant $1 billion loan from Japan's MUFG. This marks the first social loan of its kind for an Indian bank. The funds a...

IndiGo shares down nearly 4% as CCI orders detailed probe for unfair business practices

CCI said that by cancelling thousands of flights, IndiGo effectively withheld its services from the market, creating an artificial scarcity, limiting consume...

IT companies tumble on Anthropic shock; some feel its a short alarm

Indian IT stocks saw a significant fall on Wednesday. This decline followed a sell-off in US counterparts after Anthropic launched new AI tools. Market watch...

From Pixar to Disney+: The $100-billion blueprint behind Bob Iger’s Disney

Bob Iger's leadership at Disney transformed the company. He acquired major entertainment franchises like Marvel and Lucasfilm. Iger also launched the success...

100% FDI in insurance sector grants more power to regulators: LIC MD

LIC MD Dinesh Pant highlights the government's strong focus on the insurance sector, evidenced by 100% FDI, GST reduction on individual policies, and the ins...

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Data Privacy : আমরা অনেক সময় লক্ষ্য করি, ফোনে কোনও বিষয় নিয়ে কথা বলার কিছুক্ষণ পরেই সেই সম্পর্কিত বিজ্ঞাপন আমাদের সামনে চলে আসে। তখন মনে প্রশ্ন জাগে-গুগল কি ...

ChrysCap buys into design & manufacturing co Nash

ChrysCapital has acquired a significant minority stake in Nash Industries. This Bengaluru-based company provides design and manufacturing solutions. The deal...

Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Equitas Small Finance Bank ink pact

Bharti AXA Life Insurance has partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank. This collaboration aims to expand life insurance access. Equitas Small Finance Bank'...

UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 230 lakh crore in 2025-26 till Dec: Govt

Unified Payments Interface transactions have hit a record Rs 230 lakh crore this financial year until December. This digital payment system is growing rapidl...

Manufacturing push key to strong rupee in long run: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran states strong manufacturing is vital for the rupee's long-term strength. The recent budget includes measures to b...

What Gen Naravane said about his unpublished book at the centre of Rahul Gandhi Vs Govt row - ‘maturing like aged wine’

General MM Naravane's memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny,' scheduled for release in 2024, becomes a focal point of debate as Rahul Gandhi attempts to reference it...

FPIs withdraw ₹36,000 crore in January amid global uncertainties; higher STT to weigh on sentiments

The continued selling pressure by FPIs reflects a combination of global and domestic drivers impacting foreign investor sentiment

FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence

Crisil Intelligence said that the Budget aims to strengthen both manufacturing and services to support the next phase of growth

How Chinese-language networks laundered $16 billion via crypto in 2025

Known as CMLNs, these networks laundered $16.1 billion via cryptocurrency in 2025 and accounted for nearly 20 per cent of the global illicit crypto market la...

Who is MM Naravane? Meet the retired Army chief whose unpublished memoir sparked a storm in Parliament

The Lok Sabha erupted in chaos as excerpts from General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir ignited a fierce debate among leaders. The memoir, detailing sensiti...

India govt, central bank in talks with Alipay+ to integrate its instant payment systems, sources say

India is in discussions with Ant International to integrate its instant payment system, UPI, with Alipay+ for seamless cross-border transactions. This initia...

Uproar in Parliament: Why did Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh object to Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha?

Tensions erupted in the Lok Sabha as Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh challenged Rahul Gandhi's use of an unpublished memoir during a speech. The ...

Budget predictability, fiscal discipline positive, but liquidity remains key challenge: Neelkanth Mishra

India's Union Budget prioritizes continuity amid global uncertainty, with fiscal discipline largely achieved. While borrowing targets raise concerns, the foc...

India's manufacturing sector activity witnesses slight recovery in January: PMI

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), rose from a two-year low of 55 in December to 55.4 in January

FIR against Govinda, Chunky Panday, Shakti Kapoor, and Manoj Tiwari for ‘endorsing’ investment scam: Reports

The case against actors Govinda, Chunky Panday, Shakti Kapoor, and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reportedly pertains to an alleged investment fraud linked to Ghaziabad...

India may raise foreign investment cap in state-run banks to 49%

The Indian government is actively conducting inter-ministerial discussions to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) ceiling in state-owned banks from ...

NSE IPO: Temasek, LIC said to plan share sales in Rs 23,000 crore issue

Temasek Holdings and Life Insurance Corporation of India are poised to be major sellers in the National Stock Exchange of India's potential $2.5 billion IPO....

Budget crash? Don't panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm

Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres,...

Oracle says it plans to raise up to $50 billion in debt and equity this year

Oracle, chaired ​by billionaire Larry Ellison, said it plans to achieve its funding objectives using a combination of debt and equity financing

Iran, US Tensions LIVE: Amid US action threat, Iranian President Pezeshkian orders start of nuclear talks with Trump

Iran, US Tensions LIVE Updates: In a series of posts on X on Sunday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said, “The Americans should know if they start ...

Apple handed a win as India lets foreign firms fund equipment without tax risk

The earlier rules did not affect Apple’s South Korean rival Samsung as almost all of ⁠its phones are made in its own Indian factories, and not by contract ma...

From Jefferies to Goldman Sachs: Brokerages decode Budget 2026 fine print

Jefferies' industry discussions indicate up to 5 per cent volume impact, and estimate a 5 per cent decline in ADTO/orders for BSE/GROWW could result in 4 per...

Nearly 150 militants killed in Balochistan, internet cut—What's happening in Pakistan? 10 points

Pakistan, since the last year, has seen increasing insurgent activity, with deaths from insurgent attacks rising to 3,967 nationwide, the highest since 2015....

High-level panel to review bank ownership and consolidation for Viksit Bharat

A new committee will review India's banking sector. It aims to create fewer, larger banks. This will help fund big projects for India's growth. The panel wil...

Finance Bill 2026 rewrites MAT rules, nudges firms to concessional tax regime

India's minimum alternate tax rules are changing significantly from April 1, 2026. The MAT rate will drop to 14%. New MAT credits will not be allowed. Compan...

India Budget: Customs overhaul to cut costs, boost manufacturing

India's Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a comprehensive customs overhaul, featuring duty relief for manufacturing and exports, and a single digital window fo...

Union Budget 2026: Amitabh Kant praises Nirmala Sitharaman for her focus on reducing the country's fiscal deficit

Amitabh Kant lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for fiscal discipline in Budget 2026-27, noting a reduced fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP alongside inc...

Union Budget 2026 falls short of attractive announcements for poll-bound Tamil Nadu

Some of the demands put forth by Tamil Nadu included approvals for the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects, funds due to the State under Samagra Shiks...

Budget proposes incentives for manufacture of training aircraft, seaplanes

The Finance Minister has proposed removal of the 5% basic customs duty currently applicable on ‘components and parts required for the manufacture of civilian...

Hyderabad attracts substantial international patients, well positioned to get Regional Medical Hub: Hospital administrators

Union Budget 2026 at a glance: Infographics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the ninth budget of the Modi government in Parliament today. Here are the key numbers.

US court orders release of 5-year-old boy Liam Ramos and his father held at Texas detention after Minneapolis ICE raid

A US federal judge ordered the release of a five-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention centre, sharply criticising ICE for detaining the child d...

‘Bilkul time waste': Ashneer Grover reacts to Budget 2026 with Shark Tank throwback

Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover called the Union Budget 2026 a “time waste”, likening it to a Shark Tank rebuke, as reactions to Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...

Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026

The Centre’s decision to retain States’ share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 2026–31 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance Minister ...

From Border & Dhurandhar to Avatar: Harsh Goenka adds filmy spin to praise Budget 2026 - 'Trumps temptation...'

He made references to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s starrer Dhurandhar, which crossed ₹1,000 crore domestically. He also mentioned the recently released wa...

How Trump tariffs shaped FM Sitharaman's manufacturing push in Budget 2026

With US tariffs hitting Indian exports, Budget 2026-27 doubles down on manufacturing, capex and targeted relief for tariff-hit sectors

STT hike unlikely to rattle long-term foreign investors, may curb speculative trading: Ashishkumar Chauhan

The government's increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives aims to curb speculation and encourage long-term investing. While high-frequency traders...

UPI transactions soar to record at Rs 28.33 lakh crore in January

Unified Payments Interface transactions hit a new high in January. Indians made 21.7 billion UPI payments. The total value of these transactions reached Rs 2...