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GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this reform aligns with India’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement while advancing the nation’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It firmly positions India as a leader in...
Driven by rising data traffic and use of AI, India’s data centre capacity to rise 5x by 2030: Jefferies
This growth in traffic has been supported by rising internet penetration, higher smartphone adoption, and the growing popularity of OTT platforms, digital payments, and e-commerce. In addition, regulatory measures such as the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)...
Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs Secy
Nidhi Khare, Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare advised e-commerce entities to conduct a self-audit and avoid using dark patterns, which include tactics such as false urgency alerts, hiding negative reviews, subscription traps, and bait-and-switch pricing. The...
Droughts increasingly occurring in sync across India’s rivers due to climate change: IIT study
The findings provide critical insights into long-term trends in droughts across Indian rivers and “underscore the growing risk of large-scale water scarcity”, a study from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar said Climate change could be driving a...
Stigma a ‘silent epidemic’, hindering access to care for mental health: Experts
“It is not the illness alone that debilitates individuals, but the shame, secrecy and silence that accompany it. In many households, a psychiatric diagnosis is still perceived as a threat to family honour, marriage prospects, or social standing. This cultural weight...
India steel exports face EU carbon tax hit, US tariffs impact minimal, offic says
Indian steel is predominantly produced using blast furnaces, where emissions are high, Sandeep Poundrik, steel secretary , said, adding that further addition of blast furnace capacity is an area of concern New Delhi: India's steel industry will not see much direct...
Landslides after heavy rain in northern India kill 15, several missing
Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change Landslides and heavy rain in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, with 16 missing, Indian media reported on Wednesday. Visuals showed...
More than 2 lakh camps organised till Sep 15 under fin inclusion saturation drive
This has resulted in the opening of over 61 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and more than 2.6 crore fresh enrollments under the three Jan Suraksha social security schemes, reflecting a strong momentum towards universal financial inclusion, the...
Govt extends one-time option to employees to opt for UPS
The government has decided to extend a one-time option to central government employees who joined services between April 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, and have opted for the National Pension System, to migrate to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This option may be...
Damaged signal cables could have ‘catastrophic consequences’: Railways to all zones
The Board said that safety instructions have been issued to zones from time to time for protecting the signal and telecommunication cables along the railway tracks; however, "cases of cable cut/damage continue to be reported frequently". New Delhi: The Railways has...
Bajaj General Insurance wins Rs 374 crore PMFBY claim case against Maha Govt in Bombay HC
In its verdict, the Bombay High Court dismissed the Maharashtra government's plea by saying ."The data provided by the State itself shows that in case of all the 42 circles of Osmanabad concerning the notified crop Soybean, there was no actual loss suffered. This was...
North Korean hacking grp uses ChatGPT to create a deepfake to attack South Korean target
Attackers used the artificial intelligence tool to craft a fake draft of a South Korean military identification card in order to create a realistic-looking image meant to make a phishing attempt seem more credible, according to research published Sunday by Genians, a...
Australia to $6 billion on climate adaptation through 2030
The money is earmarked for flood mitigation, bushland conservation, supporting the agriculture sector to transition to net zero, and managing health impacts across society, among others, according to the National Adaptation Plan. That was released alongside a report...
SEC is “prioritizing” Trump’s proposal to end quarterly reports on earnings
“Subject to SEC Approval, Companies and Corporations should no longer be forced to “Report” on a quarterly basis (Quarterly Reporting!), but rather to Report on a ‘Six (6) Month Basis,'” Trump said on social media. “This will save money, and allow managers to focus on...
Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific appoints Hassan Omaish as CEO for Hong Kong Hub
Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has appointed Hassan Omaish to the role of CEO for Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan (collectively Hong Kong Hub) with effect from 1 October 2025. He will succeed Edmond Lee who is retiring after spending 12 years with the company. Omaish...
NPS customers can now operate multiple pension schemes: PFRDA
Account holders will now be able to operate multiple pension programs, compared with just one earlier, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority said in a filing Tuesday. The change will help subscribers align their retirement and wealth building goals,...
Madison India Capital exits Star Health; sells 1.15 pc stake for nearly Rs 299 cr
PI Opportunities AIF V LLP, an affiliate of Premji Invest, bought 45.35 lakh shares or 0.77 per cent stake for Rs 200 crore New Delhi: Private investment firm Madison India Capital on Tuesday exited Star Health and Allied Insurance by divesting its entire 1.15 per...
SC takes suo motu cognisance of discharge of industrial waste in Rajasthan’s Jojari river
“This court is taking suo motu cognisance with respect to river Marudhara Jojari, Rajasthan, where a lot of industrial waste primarily from textile and tile factories is being discharged making hundreds of villages and the drinking water for animals and humans both...