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Parrots are ‘wild animals’, rules HC; orders Maharashtra govt to compensate farmer for crop damage
The court passed the order on a petition filed by Mahadeo Dekate ,...
Finmin asks PSBs to complete wage revision process in next 12 months
Public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions, including...
IMF data shows India’s economy growing rapidly on strong domestic consumption: Economists
According to the IMF’s latest projections, India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, maintaining its lead among large economies. New Delhi: India’s economy continues to expand at a rapid pace, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust...
EU adopts a new package of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure
Along with a full transaction ban on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Gazprom Neft PJSC, and sanction 117 additional so-called shadow fleet vessels, which have enabled Russia to evade previous measures, the EU package goes after 45 entities that have...
LIC denies Washington Post report, says made investments in Adani firms independently
The statement was in response to a report in The Washington Post alleging officials orchestrated a plan to steer LIC into investing in the Adani group earlier this year, when the ports-to-energy conglomerate was facing a debt pile and scrutiny in the US. Mumbai:State...
US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, prompting jitters in India and China
The sanctions target oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, which between them account for more than 5% of global oil output In another bid to starve Moscow of revenue, the EU also approved a 19th package of sanctions that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas...
Digital payment adaptability in India reaches 87%: FM Sitharaman
India is recognised as a world leader in digital payments, accounting for nearly half of all real-time digital transactions globally. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is the cornerstone of India's digital payment ecosystem. It processed over 18,580 crore...
HDFC Life Q2 net profit inches up 3 pc to Rs 447 cr
"The recent GST revisions are a constructive structural shift aimed at simplifying compliance and improving affordability. We have ensured that the full benefits of the GST exemption are passed on to our customers," Vibha Padalkar,managing director and chief...
Auto sales see strong uptick during Navratri, festive cheer to continue in Diwali, PV dispatches up 4 pc in Sept at 3 72 458 units
"The Indian automobile industry enters the second half of 2025-2026 with renewed cheer, supported by strong festive season momentum, stable macroeconomic conditions, and GST 2.0 reforms that have improved overall affordability and consumer sentiment," the industry...
UP to frame digital agriculture policy farmers to get real-time data on crops, markets and insurance: CM Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister,Uttar Pradesh The proposed system will provide real-time, integrated access to data on crops, weather, seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, insurance, markets, logistics, and institutional services, an official statement issued here said...
Zero GST on Retail Health Cover: Brokers ask insurers not to reduce their commission
(Lto R)- Narendra Kumar Bharindwal, President, IBAI, met with Tapan Singhel, chairman, General Insurance Council on Monday The Insurance Brokers Association of India( IBAI) wants an industry-wide dialogue on the transfer of GST burden to intermediaries to maintain...
Startups bridging India’s mental health gap through tech-led innovations
According to the India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA), a staggering 200 million Indians have diagnosed mental health conditions but receive no adequate treatment, leading to a treatment gap as high as 95 pert cent in some areas. NEW DELHI: Mental health-tech startups...