Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the playersThe Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Rs 1.50 lakh/month income from Rs 1.5 crore corpus? Easy retirement strategies explainedRetiring with Rs 1.5 cr can provide a monthly income, but the amount depends on risk appetite and investment returns. Experts suggest withd...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
FirstCry ordered to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to customer for tagging him 'fraud' after he cancelled tricycle orderA consumer commission has ordered FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 compensation. The online retailer cancelled a customer's order without reason. ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
US SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchasesMusk called the settlement a fair, adequate and reasonable resolution where "each side gave something up and each side gained something,"...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
SEC defends Musk settlement over Twitter, saying it reflects 'compromises'In a filing in the Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC also said in a footnote that the settlement if approved will allow Musk to publi...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
China tightens oversight of overseas investments amid tech rivalry with USChina has introduced new rules to tighten control over overseas investments. This directive aims to enhance national security reviews for c...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpoolingRising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a su...
31 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Why Railways had to pay 10 times the ticket price as compensation to 4 passengers travelling: 'Mental, physical & economic harassment...'A consumer court in Bihar has held the Indian Railways responsible for failing to provide confirmed reserved berths to passengers after fou...
28 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
8th Pay Commission implementation date: When can you get salary hike with arrears?The 8th Pay Commission is still consulting stake holders on salary, pension and allowance revisions before finalising its report. Once appr...
25 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST