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RBI's tighter capital market norms kick in from today; Ashvin Parekh on why the timing mattersNew Reserve Bank of India regulations, now effective from July 1, aim to bolster financial stability by limiting bank exposure to real esta...
NCLAT upholds full PF, gratuity payments for Jet Airways employeesIn a landmark decision, the NCLAT has ruled that former Jet Airways employees are entitled to their full provident fund and gratuity dues, ...
Birthright citizenship ruling explained: Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s executive order. Will that stop U.S. President from setting criteria for American citizens?Birthright citizenship order, which Donald Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administration’s broad immigrat...
Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypassKerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The oppositio...
Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals reboundAsian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining ...
RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival paymentsBritain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...
Anthropic's export restrictions are fueling Asia's AI boomThe US move has allowed Asian firms to establish themselves in a market dominated by a handful of US companies.
China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chipsChinese tech giant Meituan has unveiled LongCat-2.0, a new AI model comparable to Google's Gemini 3.1 pro. This marks a significant achieve...
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister SamsudheenKerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agree...
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current governmentExiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return this year, asserting her fight is for the people's political rights a...
Commerce ministry convenes stakeholders' meet on June 30 on SEZ issuesThe commerce ministry is convening a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to address critical issues concerning Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Di...
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
FEMA rules revision: Exporters flag at least half-a-dozen worriesIndian exporters are urging the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider revised FEMA regulations, citing potential disruptions to trade and liq...
More than 100 women players sign up for ICC's protection programme against online trollingOver 100 women cricketers are now protected from online abuse through the ICC Player Protection Programme, powered by AI. During the T20 Wo...
TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...
Senior Islamic State leader killed by US airstrike on northwest SyriaA U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria has eliminated a key Islamic State leader, Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, as part of ongoing efforts to counter ...