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Budget FY27 may have to rely on domestic demand to support growth: EY

EY's Economy Watch report said the FY27 Union Budget may focus on boosting domestic demand to sustain growth, complement RBI rate cuts, and offset the negative contribution from net exports

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 6:28 PM IST

Delhi amends excise rules, raises sacramental wine limit ahead of Christmas

Earlier, bishops were permitted to purchase and possess up to 91 litres of sacramental wine annually, which has now been increased to 4,000 litres

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 5:25 PM IST

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews

As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis

According to Delhi L-G VK Saxena, the 10-month-old BJP government is 'trying to do everything possible' to undo the 'wrongs' of the previous AAP government

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

OpenAI, xAI, Google sued for training chatbots with 'pirated books'

The lawsuit, filed by an author-journalist, alleged that the companies copied and used protected literary works to develop large language models that power commercial chatbots

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 5:02 PM IST

Canada's Bill C-12: How new rules could pause visas and revoke work permits

A Bill before the Canadian Parliament could allow Ottawa to pause or cancel visa categories, tighten asylum rules and impose new conditions on temporary residents

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:42 PM IST

Ola Electric rolls out Hyperservice Centres with same-day service guarantee

Ola Electric will convert existing service facilities into Hyperservice Centres offering same-day servicing at no additional cost, with the first centre now operational in Bengaluru

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care

Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:36 PM IST

PAN-Aadhaar deadline nears: Missing Jan 1, 2026, could freeze finances

PAN not linked to Aadhaar by December 31 may turn inoperative from 2026

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:25 PM IST

'No PUC, no fuel' policy to stay even after GRAP-IV is lifted: Delhi govt

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh said that approval has also been granted for four new vehicle emission testing centres, along with permission to open additional testing facilities

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Cold waves and your health: Doctors warn of 5 major winter health risks

Extreme cold affects breathing, circulation, immunity and mental health. Experts break down the five major risks linked to cold waves and practical steps to stay safe

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 4:04 PM IST

Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr

After relocating to Dubai in 2010, Soni started BlueChip Group in 2021, claiming it invested money in forex trading and commodities like gold, oil and metals

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Can tax officials access emails and social media under new tax rules 2025?

Section 247 under the new Act allows authorised officers to access computer systems or virtual spaces, but strictly during search and survey operations where there is credible evidence of evasion

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Is stress driving compulsive porn use in India? What a Nimhans study found

A Nimhans study links anxiety, stress to problematic pornography use in Indian adults, highlighting early exposure, compulsive patterns and need to address coping and mental health, not just behaviour

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 3:16 PM IST

Pakistan's national airline PIA is up for sale: Who are the 3 bidders?

To attract more investors, the government reduced PIA's debt, removed sales tax on new aircraft, and offered protection from select taxes and legal issues to revive interest in the sale

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

Delhi HC orders Meta, X to remove posts misusing Sunil Gavaskar's identity

Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ordered that Meta users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 3:08 PM IST

Aadhaar to UPI, key policy changes that shaped your money in 2025

Key reforms in Aadhaar, UPI and taxes that shaped your finances this year

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: Here's what it means for pensions

New guidelines aim to correct contribution errors and safeguard the money of subscribers

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Jobs, migration: India trade deal sparks political debate in New Zealand

Political tensions flare in Wellington as New Zealand First opposes the trade deal's immigration concessions, citing concerns over local job security and long-term demographic shifts

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns at Delhi mission

The move follows protests outside Bangladesh missions in India; the Siliguri visa centre was vandalised on December 22, while a protest was held outside the high commission in Delhi on December 20

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST