Pesky call complaints rise steadily since 2022, over 82% against unregistered telemarketers, Governments tells ParliamentGrievances against pesky calls and messages have risen significantly since 2022. Most complaints are filed against unregistered telemarkete...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of ...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Edible oil prices up due to West Asia crisis, but availability 'adequate': Govt tells ParliamentGlobal and domestic edible oil prices have risen due to the West Asia crisis. Higher crude oil prices and biofuel demand reduced export ava...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Singapore's high-earning foreign workers double to 8,500; city-state steps up talent pushSingapore's special work visa has more than doubled its high-earning foreign holders. The Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass now has 8,50...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs to conduct space activities: Jitendra SinghIndia's space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 113 activities for 52 non-government entities. Around 440 space technology startups are cur...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
India govt says retail option trader losses fell 18% after regulatory curbsIn India's equity derivatives market, retail investor losses plummeted by nearly eighteen percent year-on-year. The wave of regulatory meas...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Tax liability of ITR-7 filers triples in 5 years to Rs 1,043 croreIn a significant financial shift, the tax burden for ITR-7 filers has climbed to Rs 1,043 crore in the Assessment Year 2025-26, a figure th...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Retail traders lost $9.6 billion in equity derivativesThe Indian equity market saw investors experiencing a striking loss of 916.85 billion rupees in futures and options trading. Retail trader ...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: GovernmentIndia's economy reached sixth globally with a $3.92 trillion GDP in 2025-26. Government strategies focus on agricultural productivity and m...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Parliament Watch: National child survey, Bankers' Evidence Bill and NPS updateA national child survey is underway to detail informal sector workers and street children. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evid...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
No proposal under consideration for restoration of Old Pension Scheme: MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe government has no plans to restore the Old Pension Scheme due to its fiscal unsustainability. Several state governments have requested ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
India expands LNG sourcing from 6 to 15 countries to cut supply risks: GovtIndia has nearly trebled its liquefied natural gas suppliers to fifteen countries. The nation also broadened its crude oil sourcing network...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: GovtIndia's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Lower or nil TDS certificates to go fully online soon, rules being framedNew rules are being prepared for electronic applications for lower TDS certificates. Taxpayers can soon apply online for reduced or nil tax...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Govt mops up Rs 45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26; exceeds RE targetGovernment's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation mop-up reached Rs 45,306 crore in FY26. This figure surpassed the Revised Estima...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
DGCA records 889 serious tech defects in flights last yearThe DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights last year. This number increased significantly from 692 such faults noted in 202...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST