Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Private capex revival takes hold, capital formation at 3-year high: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha ThakurPrivate investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs ...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawnThe GST Council may end the IGST exemption on gold, silver and platinum imported by banks and nominated agencies, sources said. The exempti...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Despite price hike, appliance makers expect double-digit growth in festive salesAir-conditioner and consumer appliance prices have risen 5-8% ahead of the festive season, but manufacturers expect sales to grow in double...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Share of new-to-credit customers rises to 50% in June 2026 from 24% in June 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC reportNBFCs now account for half of India’s new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers, up from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report cover...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
OpenAI fires three researchers: What we know so farOpenAI has made headlines by firing three safety team researchers accused of leaking sensitive information externally. This violation of co...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
What's in Trump's AI deal and who has reacted?US President Donald Trump has signed a deal with tech leaders outlining a regime of self-regulation for the AI industry. While Trump called...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Amazon Now expands to 120 cities, doubles quick commerce footprintAmazon Now was present in 60 cities in mid-September with 750 dark stores, of which 100 were run by third-party operators. With this expans...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal in Nagaon urges voters to reject opposition's 'divisive politics'In Nagaon, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal rallied support for BJP-NDA candidate Devasish Sarma, highlighting the achievements of the gov...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Hospital stocks fall up to 6%: Apollo, Fortis, KIMS tumble as SC questions drug mark-upsHospital stocks came under pressure after the Supreme Court raised concerns over steep mark-ups on medicines sold through corporate hospita...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Space-tech’s missing link: The skilled talent powering India’s $100 billion ambitionSpace job news: India's space industry is undergoing significant changes, with an increasing presence of private startups contributing to i...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
SC seeks 16% MRP cap on medicines, flags huge cancer drug markupsThe Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding inflated prices of essential medicines, particularly cancer drugs, sold at exorbitant marku...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Cancer drug costs Rs 2,700, sells for Rs 27,000: SC questions 10x markup at hospitalsThe Supreme Court has questioned steep markups on cancer drugs and asked the Centre to examine a uniform 16% margin on all medicines. The c...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India's TV industry urges I&B Ministry to restore BARC ratings immediately, Kevin Vaz saysKevin Vaz emphasized the importance of restoring BARC audience ratings to ensure stability in the broadcasting sector. He noted the vital r...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
JioStar seeks immediate restoration of BARC ratings, regulatory roadmap for linear TVJioStar CEO Kevin Vaz emphasized the urgent need for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore BARC audience ratings. This ab...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST