Anna Hazare welcomes Maharashtra RTI rules stay, seeks permanent withdrawalSocial activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to halt the implementation of new RTI rules, but is demandin...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra not answerable to govt: Ministry of Home AffairsThe Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust operates autonomously, with no accountability to the Centre or Uttar Pradesh government, acco...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Jiraaf clocks 15x growth in two years as retail investors embrace bonds: Vineet AgrawalIndian investors are increasingly turning to bonds for stable income as fixed deposit rates decline. Improved digital access and regulatory...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
India has Microsoft's market. Ireland has its profitsMicrosoft's inaugural public tax report reveals a stark disconnect between its global market presence and where profits are booked. While I...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP VijayanLeader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through ta...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
OpenAI offers 5% stake to Trump administration: reportThe proposed arrangement would involve other U.S. AI companies handing over a similar stake to the government, The Financial Times reporte...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
US proposes EB-5 programme changes with tighter oversight, higher investment thresholdUS Homeland Security is proposing stricter rules for the EB-5 investor visa program, aiming to boost oversight and integrity. The plan incl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Why the real AI race is happening inside companies, not in front of customersET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 The biggest AI product wins are no longer in customer-facing apps. This is a shift that most peop...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Domestic car sales surge in June on tax cuts, lower interest rates & strong demandIndian car sales surged over 24% in June, marking a strong third consecutive month of double-digit growth. This boom, fueled by tax cuts an...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Carmakers pare discounts as GST cut revives small-car demandCar manufacturers are scaling back discounts on budget-friendly hatchbacks and entry-level models, indicating a robust recovery in mass-mar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
HUL appoints ex-Marico, Flipkart executive Koteshwar LN as Oziva CEOIn a significant leadership shift, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Koteshwar L.N. as CEO of Oziva, its wellness nutrition brand....
30 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST