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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to knowPresident Trump's administration is launching "Trump Accounts" to promote financial independence for American children, coinciding with the...
In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...
Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? A look at the challenges and hopesWest Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public d...
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expe...
All eyes on Bihar as state vote becomes barometer of political promisesAs the polls open in Bihar, a crucial election is underway, with voters taking to the streets to cast their ballots. Central to the campaig...
Elon Musk hits out at tax billElon Musk has criticised the US Senate's tax bill. He says the bill will harm electric vehicle and clean energy industries. Musk warns that...
Pension is a legal right, not charity, and shouldn't be delayed even a day: HCCalcutta High Court addressed a pension delay issue. The court stated pension is a legal right, not charity. Hooghly Chinsurah municipality...
'Army of beggars are weakening society': MP minister’s comment on freebies sought by public ignites debateMadhya Pradesh’s Rural Development Minister Prahlad Patel sparked controversy by likening public petitions to begging, stating that such de...
Budget 2024: Hand on the gear, getting ready to thrust aheadThe interim budget signifies a departure from sector-specific handouts, prioritizing fiscal consolidation with a lower-than-expected fiscal...
IMF chief Georgieva tells cash-strapped Pakistan to 'tax the rich, protect the poor'IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged Pakistan to increase taxes on the wealthy and protect the poor in order to revitalize ...
Why Budget focus on infra spending is positive for longer term investors? Rahul Chadha explains“Businesses or companies are looking to divest away from China as a manufacturing base. All these things come nicely for India to ramp up m...
Japan proposes record stimulus package to fix ailing economyJapan has never had a full lockdown during the pandemic and infections remained relatively low, with deaths related to COVID-19 at about 18...
Why aid Pakistan when it has nuclear weapons programme, ask furious UK ParliamentariansThe UK is planning to increase foreign aid to Pakistan by a further £105 million, when the latter spent £4 billion to buy eight new submari...
Kashmir remains on edge with 21 dead and 200 injured; toll likely to riseProtesters at several places attacked police posts and CRPF camps with stones, while gunmen lobbed grenades at two places on government for...
Solar power stocks rally upto 11% on Indo-US partnership on clean energyA team of senior US officials will interact with Indian officials from the finance ministry, RBI and other agencies to help India meet its ...
Crisil calls for bold reforms to take GDP growth to 7%According to Crisil, the decisive electoral mandate for BJP has created the best environment in a long time to bite the bullet on governmen...
Arun Maira slams Food Security Ordinance as unsustainable"Government should focus on creating more jobs and more employment as the way to inclusion rather than hand-outs,” Arun Maira said.
IATA asks govts not to single out aviation for heavy taxationWe don't want to be singled out for special fees and taxes that chill market creativity and initiative," IATA CEO Tony Tyler said.
Expect a responsible Budget 2013, not a populist oneThe main focus of the government has to be to resume fast growth and bring down inflation.