Kunal Kamra summoned, US-Yemen strikes, Delhi budget, Google tax removed & more

Last Updated: Mar 25 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

The Lok Sabha today passed the Finance Bill, 2025, incorporating 35 government amendments. Notably, one amendment scraps the 6% 'Google tax' on foreign tech firms' online ads starting April 1, 2025. The move aims to ease US trade tensions, which have led to tariff threats. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented the BJP’s first “Viksit Delhi Budget” for 2025-26, focusing on women’s empowerment, education, health, and infrastructure. The ₹1 lakh crore budget, up 31.5%, doubles capital expenditure to ₹28,000 crore. Comedian Kunal Kamra, who was summoned for 11am today, has requested a week's time to appear before Khar police over remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The case against him was filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel. The White House confirmed that top Trump officials mistakenly shared US war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist before an attack on Yemen’s Houthis.

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 9:35 PM IST

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

Explained: India-Oman trade agreement: Why the FTA matters

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

100% FDI in insurance, RBI’s forex push, SBI launches YONO 2.0 & more

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 7:12 PM IST

Branding, strategy, leadership lessons from Leo's marketing stalwart

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

India’s higher-education moment: Why global universities are betting big on the country

India is on the brink of a higher-education transformation. With the world’s largest college-age population, sweeping policy reforms, and tightening visa regimes abroad

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

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Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:40 AM IST

Explained: Why is India facing a shortage of small denomination notes? | Business news

From auto fares to kirana shops, everyday cash payments are getting harder. RBI employees’ union has warned of a nationwide shortage of small denomination notes, especially in rural and semi-urban

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

Why MK Stalin wants India’s tariff dispute with US addressed urgently | Trump tariffs | India-US

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to resolve the US tariff issue.

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:34 AM IST