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US pushes to include India's Russian crude imports in trade negotiations

US officials have sought India to include Russian oil purchases in trade talks, even as New Delhi's refiners boost imports

Trump admin to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000: All you need to know

Trump administration clarified that visa quotas are not changing; the annual limit remains 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders from US universities

Only 2 in 10 consumers felt GST rate cut benefits in 2018-19, shows survey

Only 18 per cent of consumers say GST rate cuts in 2018-19 reached them; half blame brands and retailers for not reducing MRPs, while 78 per cent demand strict enforcement to pass on benefits

Singapore police review Viceroy complaint on Vedanta's dividend funding

The Singapore police are reviewing a complaint by short seller Viceroy Research, which claims Vedanta Ltd used a $900 million loan and accounting tactics to fund its 2024 dividend payout

RBI pushes banks to slash retail charges, putting billions in fees at risk

In recent weeks, Reserve Bank of India officials have conveyed to banks that it wants a reduction in service charges, including those for debit cards, minimum balance violations and late payments

SoftBank to trim Vision Fund team by 20% to focus on Son's AI projects

SoftBank will cut nearly 20 per cent of Vision Fund staff worldwide as it shifts focus to AI projects like the $500 billion Stargate plan, investing heavily in chips, data centres and OpenAI

UK court agrees to hear Nirav Modi's plea to delay extradition to India

UK court has accepted Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition case, citing risk of interrogation; Indian agencies are preparing a detailed response to contest the claims

IITs gear up for 2026 placements as recruiter participation sees sharp rise

Early signs show a strong 2026 placement season at IITs, with top recruiters from high-frequency trading, tech, startups, and PSUs increasing participation and offers across sectors

Democrats introduce free speech bill after ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show

Democrats responded to ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by introducing a free speech bill and accusing the Trump administration of pressuring broadcasters to silence critics

'Licence should be taken away': Trump warns TV broadcasters critical of him

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after backlash over remarks on Charlie Kirk, with Trump backing the move and saying the host's removal was tied to poor ratings

Huawei unveils AI cluster breakthrough to supercharge China's tech drive

Huawei has developed powerful AI supernodes using its own chips, aiming to boost China's computing power and reduce reliance on foreign technologies like Nvidia

Explained: What is the process of voter deletion in India and how it works

Rahul Gandhi alleged that elections are being rigged through software-driven fraud. Here's a look at India's voter deletion rules and safeguards to prevent arbitrary removal of names from the rolls

'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai clarifies remarks amid Khajuraho row

CJI BR Gavai said his remarks were misrepresented after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking reinstallation of a Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho's Javari Temple

Govt has met industry needs, now India Inc must expand: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has delivered reforms, urges companies to invest, expand production, and partner in skilling youth for India's growth

General Mills joins ITC and PE giants in race for 10% Balaji Wafers stake

Balaji Wafers is exploring a partial stake sale, with global players like General Mills, ITC, PepsiCo, and top private equity firms in talks as the company plans for expansion and IPO

US market brings highest returns for Tata Electronics' iPhone shipments

Apple's move to expand iPhone production in India boosted Tata Electronics' revenue, with shipments to the US alone contributing the largest share in the last financial year

Highway contracts to face stricter checks as NHAI revises bid provisions

NHAI has tightened bid rules to ensure only experienced contractors qualify, aiming to cut project delays, improve quality of work, and bring down costs in highway development

Amitabh Kant joins IndiGo board after clearance from aviation ministry

Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, has joined IndiGo's board as a non-executive non-independent director after receiving clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation

Tata AMC launches Dynamic Equity Fund at GIFT City with min $500 investment

Tata AMC gets IFSCA approval to launch Tata India Dynamic Equity Fund at GIFT City; global investors can start with $500 and enjoy tax benefits while accessing India's equity market

From subsidies to surplus: How China's car boom spiralled into oversupply

Inside China's spiralling auto industry crisis is the problem of surplus. Factories are churning out more cars than buyers want, leading to heavy discounts and abandoned vehicles