Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Big Six tighten grip on India's audit market despite mandatory rotationDespite mandatory auditor rotation, India's largest audit firms are consolidating their dominance, auditing 66% of Nifty 500 companies. Gra...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
US plans steep citizenship fee hike; Indians among hardest hitU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposalTelecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Vodafone Idea raises Rs 1,182 crore from promoter Aditya Birla GroupVodafone Idea secured Rs 1,182 crore from promoter Aditya Birla Group via warrants, a crucial step towards its Rs 1 lakh crore cash generat...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
SAT 2026-27 registration is now open. Here's what students should knowRegistration for the 2026-27 SAT testing cycle is now open, offering students a chance to secure their preferred dates for the digital exam...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
PPL India gets statutory backing for licensing sound recording rightsPhonographic Performance (PPL India), representing over 500 music labels, has officially received registration as a copyright society under...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
How Mukesh Ambani plans to spend Jio's mega Rs 27,500 crore IPO proceedsReliance Jio’s upcoming IPO aims to raise approximately $3 billion. The company intends to allocate Rs 27,500 crore to prepay debt, strengt...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation periodIran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the Unit...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Bharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts named COAI Chairperson for 2026-27Rahul Vatts of Bharti Airtel will lead COAI as Chairperson for 2026-27. Ravi Gandhi of Reliance Jio will be Vice-Chairperson. The announcem...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India's 5G subscriptions to cross 1.1 billion by 2031; Mobile data usage to nearly double: ReportIndia's 5G subscriber base is expected to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, representing an 81 per cent subscription penetration rate...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST