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GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi

Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM

Sebi proposes regular updates of NAVs by AIFs in depository systems

The valuation date will be taken as the date of the valuation report if done by an external valuer, and as the date it is recorded in the fund's internal records if done by an internal valuer

India leads global flex office market, to cross 100 mn sq ft by 2026: C&W

India has topped the global flex office maturity index, with Cushman and Wakefield projecting stock to cross 100 mn sq ft by 2026 on strong demand and operator expansion

Jharkhand's uranium can aid nuclear weapon manufacturing, says CM Soren

Addressing the Defence East Tech symposium here, Soren said his government is ready to fully cooperate with the Centre to make the defence sector self-reliant

PM Modi set to inaugurate multiple development projects in Gujarat

At a function in Dwarka, the prime minister will inaugurate the 'Sudarshan Setu' connecting the Okha mainland and the Beyt Dwarka island built at a cost of around ₹980 crore

PFRDA in talks with Sebi to allow pension funds in commodity derivatives

PFRDA chairman S Ramann said discussions with Sebi are underway to allow pension funds to trade in select commodity derivatives, with metals likely to be prioritised

'Examining implications': India on US move to revoke Chabahar port waiver

The revocation of the sanctions waiver comes as a challenge for India, as it is involved in the development of a terminal at Chabahar Port

Asia Cup 2025: IND vs OMAN pitch report, highest score, Abu Dhabi key stats

In the initial six games of the 2025 Asia Cup held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the average first-innings score has hovered around 160.

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Oman playing 11, match timing and live streaming

Oman suffered a heavy 93-run defeat to Pakistan in their opening game and were later outplayed by the UAE, losing by 42 runs.

India vs Oman live streaming, Asia Cup 2025 live telecast details

For Oman, led by Jatinder Singh, this match is about pride. Eliminated after two losses, they aim to compete fiercely against a top-tier side.

CEA Nageswaran warns of tough trade-offs in India's energy transition

Nageswaran pointed out that India's energy consumption will necessarily keep rising as our per capita incomes rise in the coming years

Circle rates in Ghaziabad may rise up to 40%, buyers face higher costs

Ghaziabad administration has proposed up to 40 per cent hike in circle rates, raising concerns that higher stamp duty and fees could make homes unaffordable without regulatory relief

Sebi eases process of transferring securities from nominee to legal heir

Currently, when a nominee transfers securities to a legal heir, the transaction may sometimes be treated as a "transfer" and assessed for capital gains tax

R&I Japan upgrades India's credit rating to BBB+ with stable outlook

R&I Japan upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to BBB+ from BBB with a stable outlook, citing demographic dividend, resilient domestic demand and fiscal policy progress

Sebi, RBI in talks to introduce corporate bond index derivatives

Sebi is in talks with RBI to roll out corporate bond index derivatives as part of efforts to expand India's debt market and boost retail and foreign investor participation

Russia proposes localisation of large and small nuclear plants in India

Russia is currently building the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (NPP) in Tamil Nadu

OpenAI partners with Apple supplier Luxshare to build AI hardware device

The device is currently a prototype under development and is expected to be pocket-sized and aware of context, designed to work closely with the ChatGPT parent's artificial intelligence models

SC seeks govt, OMCs' reply on biodiesel off-take plea by producers' body

The Supreme Court sought a response from the government and OMCs on a petition by biodiesel producers citing poor off-take, policy lapses and heavy losses despite set targets

Australian mining firm BHP to name Geraldine Slattery first female CEO

CEO Mike Henry is expected to step down by the middle of 2026 after five years at the helm, the report said, citing unnamed people "familiar with the board's thinking"

From frowns to smiles: These 7 tiny expressions speed up visible ageing

Everyday facial expressions like squinting, pouting and smiling can lead to wrinkles and fine lines over time, say doctors who explain how muscle movement ages the face