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Centre eases metrology rules for first-time violators; says fix it first, face action laterUnder the Legal Metrology Act, businesses can address minor first-time procedural errors without incurring immediate penalties. The newly i...
Rs 10 crore hydroponic ganja seized at Ahmedabad airport from man returning from BangkokCustoms officials at Ahmedabad airport apprehended a 20-year-old man arriving from Bangkok, seizing over 10 kilograms of hydroponic marijua...
Tax, policy changes making equities more attractive for investors, likely to sustain inflows: JP MorganGovernment policies and tax reforms are making Indian equities a more attractive investment compared to other options, according to a JP Mo...
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
Ashok Vaswani to step down as Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO; bank begins search for successorIn a surprising announcement, Ashok Vaswani, CEO and Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra Bank, has decided to step down on December 31, 202...
How RBI’s 2026 TReDS directions advance the MSME financing reformWith the Budget setting the policy direction and the RBI directions providing the regulatory foundation, TReDS is well positioned to move f...
India's tech services sector to remain key to global enterprises in AI era: Nasscom US CEO ForumIndian tech firms are poised to lead global enterprises into the AI era, moving beyond experimentation to production value. Discussions at ...
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO reboundChina's tech IPOs are experiencing their strongest year since 2023, driven by Beijing's push for self-reliance in chip and AI sectors amid ...
Lupin gets USFDA tentative approval for prostate cancer treatment drugIndian pharmaceutical giant Lupin Ltd has secured tentative approval from the US FDA for its generic enzalutamide tablets, a crucial treatm...
One of the world’s most famous artists' painting just reappeared in a surprising police operation near ParisStolen Picasso painting discovered near Paris: A drug trafficking investigation outside Paris led to a surprising discovery: a stolen Picas...
Anthropic expands hiring for AI infra roles in A-Pac amid surge in demandThe hiring push comes as Anthropic works to expand its computing capacity beyond the US. The company had said in a blog post in April that ...
RBI to raise large exposure limit for upper layer NBFC-IFCs to 45% from 35% of eligible capital baseThe Reserve Bank of India has boosted lending limits for top infrastructure finance firms, allowing them to extend up to 45% of their capit...
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...
Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
What are the Fed's bank 'stress tests' and what's new this year?The US Federal Reserve is releasing its annual bank stress test results today, assessing how major lenders would fare in a severe economic ...
Binance tightens rules for India users, falls in lineBinance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is now requiring Indian users to provide more details for every crypto deposit and withdrawal...
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...