Opposition stages walkout in Rajya SabhaOpposition members staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday. They were protesting after their attempts to raise issues were disallow...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers’ Books bills on MondayThe Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes....
09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Global Market: Singapore's OCBC, UOB Q2 profits rise as wealth business cushions impact of lower interest ratesSingapore's OCBC and UOB banks have exceeded expectations with their second-quarter earnings, showcasing resilience amid lending income cha...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
US stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earningsMajor stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked fo...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
Global Market: SoftBank's AI strategy stays on course despite flat OpenAI valuation in Q1SoftBank reported an 18% decline in first-quarter net profit, though earnings exceeded expectations as strong gains from Intel and ByteDanc...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Can you get income tax notice for making digital payments through UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS? Know when it can be triggeredDigital transactions like UPI and NEFT can trigger income tax notices. These notices arise when transactions do not match your declared inc...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Global Market: DBS raises full-year outlook as record Q2 profit beats estimatesDBS Group announced a robust nine percent increase in net profit for the second quarter, bolstered by a remarkable forty-two percent rise i...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
Indian Bank targets Rs 35 lakh crore business by 2032 after crossing Rs 15 lakh crore milestone: MD & CEO"On 125th year, that means 2032, we have set a target of 35 lakh crore business. In June we are at 15 lakh crore. That means we have to bec...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill to replace colonial-era lawThe Lok Sabha approved a Bill to update evidence laws for digital records. This legislation replaces an old British-era act for modern bank...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Govt introduces bill to modernise bank records lawFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha. This proposed legislation aims to updat...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Credit to tech infrastructure sector doubles in two yearsBank loans for India's technology infrastructure sector have doubled in two years. This growth reflects India's position as a global hub fo...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
CCTV cameras were first used to monitor Nazi V-2 rockets: Here's how wartime technology became a global surveillance toolCCTV technology originated in 1942 for monitoring Nazi rocket launches. Early systems lacked recording capabilities, making them impractica...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Govt tables Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok SabhaA new bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to update banking evidence laws. This legislation will recognize digital and virtual bank record...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Bank credit to industry up 19%, personal loans stay strongBanking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to las...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST