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Great leveller: How SIR hearings blurred party lines ahead of Bengal polls

From TMC MP and actor Dev to ministers Shashi Panja and Tajmul Hossain, MLA Humayun Kabir to party leader Debangshu Bhattacharya, SIR notices travelled without regard for party colours

High-value transaction not disclosed? Tax officials may still spot it

Cash deposits, property deals and investments above set limits are automatically reported to the Income Tax Department under SFT rules

LTM partners with Nvidia to modernise CBDT's tax analytics platform

LTM will deploy a secure cloud environment powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure to simplify workloads and offer real-time insights for CBDT

Canara Robeco MF launches Banking & Fin Services Fund: Who should invest?

Canara Robeco Banking and Financial Services Fund will aim to take advantage of the ongoing shift in borrowing behaviour, which is no longer event-driven but is lifestyle-driven

Supreme Court imposes blanket ban on NCERT Class 8 textbook: Here's why

The Supreme Court banned a Class 8 textbook over "objectionable" content on the judiciary. The chapter cites corruption, case backlogs and shortage of judges as challenges facing the judicial system

Geopolitics, muted earnings growth worrying markets: Sunny Agarwal

Sunny Agarwal of SBI Securities said that going ahead, the financial services sector will lead, which includes banks, both public sector (PSU) and private

Fadnavis inaugurates flyover to improve east-west commute in south Mumbai

The total length of the flyover is 333 metres, including 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side and 36.90 metres within railway limits

Why Chinese smartphones are facing first-ever demand drop in India

For the first time, demand for Chinese smartphones dropped in India as buyers shift to premium models; rising component costs are also pushing prices higher

SC orders ban, seizure of NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said there seemed to be a calculated move to undermine institution and demean dignity of judiciary

Tata Motors, Tata Motors PV gain 3%; rally up to 15% in 1 month; here's why

With the company's product launches & interventions commencing deliveries in Q4 and a strong slate of upcoming launches, Tata Motors PV is well poised to accelerate its growth trajectory in FY27.

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ can now switch personalities, style: What's new

Alexa+ now lets users choose how it responds, with new personality styles including Brief, Chill and Sweet for a more personalised and flexible voice assistant experience

Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched: India pricing, pre-order offers, specs

As part of the introductory offer, customers can pre-order the 256GB storage variant and get the 512GB storage variant of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra at no additional cost

Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India by mid-2026

The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India, keeping the timeline fluid for now

India's off-spin weakness in focus today; Zimbabwe ready with plan

Both India and Zimbabwe suffered defeats in their previous matches - India against South Africa and Zimbabwe against the West Indies - making Thursday's fixture crucial for semi-final qualification

Delhi expands Ayushman cover to widows, disabled people: Check details

Delhi expands Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide a critical financial safety net against rising healthcare costs for 550,000 families

Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from 40 nations, India included

Saudi Arabia has stopped poultry and egg imports from 40 countries, including India, as a safety step against bird flu; processed, heat-treated products are exempt under strict rules

T20 WC: Not a six-hitting contest, says WI coach Reifer ahead of SA clash

With both unbeaten teams packed with some tremendous power-hitters, there is an expectation of a high-scoring contest

Cholamandalam Invest drops 7%; Tube Investments, CG Power up 3%; Here's why

Cholamandalam Investment stock fell as much as 7.21 per cent during the day to ₹1,678 per share, the biggest intraday fall since October 28, 2024

T20 WC: Wicket spun more than expected, says Santner after Sri Lanka game

New Zealand had slumped to 84/6 in 12.1 overs after losing four wickets in a dramatic middle-order collapse

Discontent grows as Pakistan appoint Junaid interim coach for WC qualifiers

In 2023, an independent inquiry committee of the PHF had banned Junaid from all hockey related activities for life after he was found guilty of mucking up a crucial Asia Cup match