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RBI says fully prepared for ‘Mythos’ cyber threat; advisories issued to regulated entities
"We have issued the required advisories. We remain fully prepared...
Ind AS to boost transparency, governance and capital efficiency in insurance sector: Ajay Seth
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Seth encouraged insurers to actively...
Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upside on macro tailwinds
"Expectations of multiple US Fed rate cuts next year renewed the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold. Similarly, escalating geopolitical tensions have driven sharp safe haven demand, with bullion increasingly viewed as portfolio diversifier. Persistent central...
High court calls for air purifier GST exemption in Delhi
At the outset, the bench expressed displeasure that nothing has been done in the matter and said that every citizen requires fresh air, which the authorities were not able to provide. New Delhi:The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the...
China’s Kuaishou shares fall to near five-week low after livestreaming cyberattack
The closest rival to TikTok’s Chinese version Douyin on Tuesday confirmed it experienced a livestreaming cyber incident at around 10 p.m.(1400 GMT) Monday Shares of Kuaishou dropped by as much as 6% on Tuesday to HK$62.70 ($8.06), their lowest since November 21, after...
South Korea online retailer Coupang faces US securities class action over massive data breach
The lawsuit, filed last week in federal court in California, claims Coupang, its CEO and Chairman Bom Kim and its Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Anand misled investors about the company’s data security practices and failed to disclose the breach in a timely way. South...
Digital justice spearheads National Consumer Day 2025 with faster grievance redressal
New Delh:iIndia celebrates National Consumer Day on December 24 to remind every citizen of their rights when they buy goods or services. This year, the day focuses on the theme of "Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice," highlighting how technology is...
Government launches NUDGE campaign to help taxpayers fix return errors voluntarily
Recent data shows that many people are already using these options to correct their tax records. During the 2025-26 financial year, more than 21 lakh taxpayers updated their returns for previous years and paid over Rs 2,500 crore in taxes. New Delhi: The Government of...
Rising 3rd-party risks and persistent ransomware threats drive increased cybersecurity investments in 2026: Marsh
Among the key findings, nearly 75% of organizations globally express high confidence in their overall cyber risk management strategies. Confidence varies by regions, with organizations in India, Middle East and Africa region expressing the most confidence at 83%,...
Loans against gold jewellery recorded triple-digit growth rates since February 2025: RBI Bulletin
A sharp rise in gold-backed lending in recent months points to a significant shift in household financial behaviour, as families increasingly tap into idle gold assets to meet consumption and liquidity needs amid evolving economic conditions, it said. Mumbai: Bank...
Gujarat govt eases liquor consumption rules at GIFT City permit requirement scrapped
Now, liquor can be consumed in other areas too, such as lawn, pool side and terrace.As per the notification, any person coming for food is allowed to sit in the wine and dine area of a restaurant. Ahmedabad: Any person from outside Gujarat or India can now consume...
Private credit ratings face fresh scrutiny from global watchdogs
The Financial Stability Board, which monitors global risks, has high-level concerns about the potential for “ratings shopping” in private markets, where firms can seek grades on transactions from multiple providers and opt for the most favorable one, one of the people...