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Govt cuts import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50% amid US trade talks

As per the notification issued by the Department of Revenue, bourbon whiskey would now attract 50 per cent customs duty on its import.

Select Committee of Lok Sabha to examine Income Tax Bill constituted

While introducing the Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had urged Birla to refer the draft law to a Select Committee of the House

Mahindra bags 30,179 bookings for two new electric models on opening day

The two models are priced between Rs 18.9 lakh and Rs 30.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Electric passenger vehicle sales in India stood at around 1 lakh units last year

Maha Kumbh 2025: More than 500 mn people take holy dip, says UP govt

According to the government, over 92 lakh devotees had taken a dip till 6 pm on Friday alone, pushing the overall footfall at Maha Kumbh past 50 crore (till February 14)

Congress undertakes extensive reshuffle across key state-level roles

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's confidante Krishna Alla Varu, K Raju and Meenakshi Natarajan have been appointed AICC in-charges for election-bound Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana respectively

Sebi suggests new financial disclosures rules for Reits, InvITs' offer docs

The draft circular also mandates the disclosure of the net borrowings ratio in financial results and certain financial ratios for REIT/InvIT with any outstanding borrowings

'CMO Delhi' X handle renaming row: BJP seeks legal action against Kejriwal

Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, speaking over the issue in a press conference, said X has a clear cut policy and legal guidelines of account ownership

Sebi extends timeline for AIFs to hold their investments in demat form

Further, the trustee/sponsor of AIF, will ensure compliance with these revised provisions through the 'Compliance Test Report' prepared by the manager

Govt pushes Nepal for speedy completion of projects funded by New Delhi

The meeting between Srivastava and Khadka came days after he (the Nepali minister) met India's Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil

ICICI Securities settles broker rule breach case with Sebi for Rs 80.4 lakh

The show cause notice alleged that ICICI Securities has provided incorrect submissions with respect to data relating to unconfirmed pledge securities under MTF

BSNL Q3 results: Net profit at Rs 262 cr, first quarterly gain in 17 years

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday called it a "significant turning point" for the state-owned telco, which has been focused on expanding its services and subscriber base

BHEL bags Rs 6,700 cr contract from Singareni Collieries for Telangana unit

Significantly, these units were also entrusted upon BHEL for Boiler-Turbine-Generator (BTG) scope and both units were commissioned by BHEL in 2016

India, US call for space collaboration, launch new innovation bridge

The statement also said that the TRUST will encourage the use of verified technology vendors and ensure that the sensitive technologies are protected

20 NBFCs, including IDFC, surrender CoR; 17 licences cancelled: RBI

In a separate statement, RBI said it has restored the licence of Kamdhenu Finance Company Pvt Ltd after considering the orders passed by the Appellate Authority/Courts.

Cordelia Cruises plans to raise Rs 800 cr through IPO to fund growth plans

Cordelia Cruises also plans to expand its fleet with the addition of two new cruise ships that will increase its guest capacity by around 4,000 guests

RBI imposes Rs 68.1 lakh fine on Nainital Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

The penalties are based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and are not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the lenders with their customer

India-US trust initiative to boost national critical minerals mission

The two sides will also work together on economic corridors and connectivity infrastructure Under the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor) and I2U2 frameworks

Champions Trophy: Jacob Duffy replaces injured Sears in New Zealand squad

Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury, a significant setback for New Zealand ahead of the ICC event which kicks off on February 19

IML 2025: Tendulkar and Sangakkara named captain of IND and SL respectively

The iconic Sachin Tendulkar and legendary wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara will don the jersey once more, this time as the skippers of India and Sri Lanka in International Masters League 2025

38th National Games in Uttrakhand conclude; Services tops medal tally

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Shah with a commemorative memento, a shawl and a bouquet of flowers to start the event