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NSE IPO: Nithin Kamath explains why India has few businesses like this ‘cash generating machine’In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath described NSE as a "cash generation and distribution machine", noting that the exchange earned mor...
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?US-Iran war news: High-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran begin in Switzerland. Negotiators face major challenges including Iran's nucl...
India's industrial moment: How AVEVA is turning data into the new competitive edgeIndian industries are investing heavily in digital transformation but face challenges in using their data. AVEVA's industrial intelligence ...
Assam pitches ‘geographic equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI meetAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a new development approach called 'Geographic Equity'. This aims to ensure growth benefit...
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
Geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, artificial intelligence to be key focus areas of G7 meet in France: SourcesThe 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, will focus on geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, AI, and developmental partnerships. Discussio...
EV, FinTech jobs set to deliver biggest raisesIndian employees can anticipate salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% in FY2026-27, with EV infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare sectors le...
IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources...
IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
India's MSME growth remains concentrated despite expansion in credit and formalisation: ReportThe study highlights the geography of MSME growth in India and calls for more balanced, targeted expansion of enterprise activity and forma...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah says 60% hike in minimum wages will protect workersKarnataka has significantly boosted minimum wages by an average of 60 percent. This move benefits workers across more than 83 scheduled occ...
Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocksThomas Barkin, a representative of the Federal Reserve, remarked that the Fed's approach to adjusting interest rates will hinge on how effe...
Rs 45 lakh city salary vs Rs 8 lakh village income: Bengaluru techie shares why assets, not salary, determine real wealthA viral post by Bengaluru techie Sakshi highlights how owning assets, not just high salaries, builds true wealth. Her village cousin, earni...
Quote of the Day by French writer Victor Hugo: ‘The paradise of the rich is made out of…’ Words of wisdom on difference between rich and poorVictor Hugo Quote: Victor Hugo, a renowned 19th-century Romantic writer, explored themes of justice and inequality in works like 'Les Misér...
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
Bringing 'Kapitalism' Back to Kolkata: Why Bengal needs an economic resetKolkata is poised for an economic resurgence. A new capitalist approach and strategic structural changes are set to reverse capital drain. ...
Jewish Proverb of the Day: “If the rich could hire other people to die for them, the poor could make a wonderful living” — A harsh truth about social inequality and lessons on survival, wealth, power imbalance and why privilege often shifts risk onto the vulnerableJewish proverb of the day highlights a traditional saying that reflects the deep imbalance between wealth, power, and human vulnerability i...