Patient left paralysed despite no surgical error: Consumer court still ordered doctors and hospital to pay Rs 15 lakh compensation; here's whyA patient was left paralysed after a lumbar drain procedure at a Punjab hospital. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Govt-Meta meeting later this week to assess progress after multiple rounds of talks on issuesA technical round of discussions followed on Friday, during which the social media company detailed how it plans to address the Centre's co...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addictionThe San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling re...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Jeweller takes 32-gram gold from customer, keeps it for 3 years and then denies receiving: Consumer court orders Kapoor Jewellers to return the gold and pay Rs 35,000; here's why32 grams of gold handed to Kapoor Jewellers in Kangra for making new bangles was neither returned nor converted into the promised ornaments...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
MP family gets response from UK debt office on Rs 35,000 loan given to British Empire during WWI in 1917; how much is it worth today, 109 years later?MP Man UK War Loan Claim: A 109-year-old war loan certificate has prompted an Indian family's renewed inquiry into a 1917 loan. The UK's De...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding 'what-to-show-to-whom' fits intermediary statusIf a platform determines what content gets shown to users, it amounts to publishing, and platforms would then have to take responsibility f...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Banks or NBFCs? DSP's Preethi R S explains where she sees the best opportunitiesDSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi R S remains constructive on India’s financial sector, favouring lenders with strong deposit franchises, disciplin...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Explainer: How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta?The court in Santa Fe ruled on Thursday that Meta must pay $567 million into a New Mexico fund for teen mental health prevention and treatm...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Can AI companies be sued if autonomous agents hack other systems? Here's what legal experts sayOPENAI-HUGGING-FACE-Explainer-Who is liable when AI goes rogue? Lawyers see new risks
07 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
LIC sees no further government stake sale for 18-24 months, says MD; Q1 profit rises 23%The government will likely not sell more LIC shares for eighteen to twenty-four months. LIC has until 2032 to meet minimum public sharehold...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk| The question is no longer 'Why India?' but 'At what valuation?': Bhaskar HazraHazra also shares his views on sector opportunities, the role of alternatives, and why financial assets are increasingly becoming a preferr...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
From intuition to intelligence: How AI is redefining the art of executive searchFor most of its history, executive search has been a craft practised in the shadows—driven by Rolodexes, relationships, and the accumulated...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
No insurance, no fuel? Supreme Court proposes pilot project, extends tenure of third party insurance cover for new vehiclesThe Supreme Court has proposed new measures to address widespread non-compliance with mandatory motor insurance laws. Automatic e-challans ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: SCThe Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Alternatives can account for up to 20% of an NRI's India allocation: Shiv GuptaFrom portfolio management services (PMS) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) to private credit, these asset classes offer the potential...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Using pick-up and drop for car service? Know who pays if an accident happensService centres cannot evade responsibility for accidents during vehicle pick-up and drop-off. A signed waiver does not absolve them of neg...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST