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When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
Sebi eases winding-up norms for AIFs, introduces 'inoperative fund' frameworkSebi has introduced a new framework allowing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their fund life unde...
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
India, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
OpenAI Academy launches three enterprise AI courses to turn access into capabilityOpenAI Academy has launched three structured enterprise courses, AI Foundations, Applied AI Foundations, and Agents and Workflows, designed...
US orders shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable 5, Mythos 5 over security concernsThe US government has ordered Anthropic to halt access for foreign nationals to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 artificial intelligence models. Th...
Europe rolls out new migration system: Here's what you need to knowThe EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum is now in effect, introducing mandatory screening for irregular arrivals and border asylum proced...
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
Maharashtra’s Ready Reckoner revamp may align valuations with market realitiesIn a bold move, Maharashtra is gearing up to implement micro-zoning alongside tailored Ready Reckoner rates, a shift designed to refine pro...
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
Delhi HC refuses PIL by Congress to direct reopening of CBSE class 12 re-evaluation portalThe Delhi High Court has declined to order the reopening of the CBSE portal for re-evaluation of class 12 answer sheets. The court stated t...
Sebi proposes common price-band mechanism for stocks listed on multiple exchangesSebi has proposed a new mechanism to harmonize stock price bands and pre-open auction prices across exchanges. This aims to address price d...
RBI allows banks to lend directly to REITs & InvITs, caps applyThe Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to directly fund Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts. Strict rul...
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
Living in a fantasy world? Psychology says it may be your mind's way of coping with pain, emotional distressSome people find comfort in imagined realities. Psychology suggests these fantasies can help cope with emotional pain. Researchers now argu...
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
Phase 1 of India-US trade pact hinges on Section 301 probe, official saysIndia and the US are set to finalize the first phase of their trade agreement soon. This move is contingent on the conclusion of ongoing Se...
India, UK talks progressing on resolving issues for trade pact implementation: OfficialIndia and the UK are making good progress on their free trade agreement. Discussions are ongoing to resolve issues like the UK's steel safe...
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
Govt's new ATF pricing mechanism to fix Delhi fuel price at Rs 115/litre for airlines: Civil Aviation MinistryA new fixed Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing mechanism will set a uniform selling price of approximately Rs 115 per litre in Delhi for b...