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EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers, FT reports
Under the new legislation companies would be limited to buying...
Falling fertility sparks push for more children in India
The country’s total fertility rate (TFR), the average number of...
LIC should continue focus on digital marketing: Nagaraju
M Nagaraju,Secretary,Financial Services Nagaraju expressed satisfaction with LIC’s consolidated AUM of ₹57.23 lakh crore and a yield of 8.9% on policyholders’ funds, supported by a strong solvency ratio of 2.13. This corpus may be used for incentivising growth of...
Denmark-US rift triggers NATO deployment of forces in Greenland
“For us, ideas that would not respect territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenland people are of course totally unacceptable and we therefore still have a fundamental disagreement,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars...
SC reserves judgement on father’s plea seeking passive euthanasia for son in coma for over 12 years
Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support or the treatment necessary to keep him alive. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a plea filed by the father of a 31-year-old...
Tiger Global SC ruling to prompt fgn investors to reassess holding structures: Tax experts
"The ruling reinforces the significance of the anti-avoidance framework and substance-driven treaty interpretation. Taxpayers should re-assess their existing arrangements in light of the principles laid down by this decision," Grant Thornton Bharat Tax Partner Richa...
Over 3.3 lakh deaths in 2-wheeler accidents from 2019-23, govt working to make roads safer:Gadkari
"The government is working to make roads safer for two-wheelers. It has made the anti-lock braking system (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers, including less than 125 cc, manufactured after January 1, 2026," said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin...
PFRDA constitutes high-level committee to overhaul NPS payouts
According to the Finance Ministry, the committee is established as a standing advisory committee on structured pension payouts. New Delhi: In a move to improve retirement security, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a...
“Increase profitable biz,maintain market share and strengthen retail portfolios”DFS Secy to PSU insurers
Nagaraju also stressed that high priority should be given to the timely resolution of public grievances and to ensuring seamless and prompt claims processing, in order to provide efficient services to customers. New Delhi: Outlining the action plans for PSU insurers...
Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA
V Anantha Nageswaran,Chief Economic Adviser He also emphasised that mainstream banks must actively absorb the new proven borrowers, such as PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, into their core portfolios, offering regular loans, insurance, and working capital lines, not just as...
‘No more 10-minute delivery’:Quick commerce players do away with deadline after labour minister intervenes
According to sources, Blinkit has already acted on the directive and removed the 10-minute delivery promise from its branding. Other aggregators are expected to follow suit in the coming days. The move is aimed at ensuring greater safety, security and improved working...
EWS income criteria for hospital treatment enhanced to Rs 5 lakh Delhi:HC
"All persons who wish to avail of health facilities in Delhi would now be entitled to take benefit under the EWS criteria of Rs.5,00,000/-, upon satisfying the necessary pre-conditions. The said enhancement would apply to all government hospitals across Delhi and all...