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Prada partners with LIDCOM, LIDKAR to co-create Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

Prada has formalised a collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR to produce a Kolhapuri-inspired limited-edition sandal collection, manufactured in India with skilled artisans

Goa nightclub fire incident exposes EPFO's compliance failure: Officers

EPFOA alleges that the nightclub's EPF-registered entity, M/s Being GS Hospitality Goa Arpora LLP, never deposited provident fund dues since its coverage

Rupee slide, overseas inflation key when planning foreign education

Factoring in only domestic inflation could lead to a shortfall

Costs and capacity cuts prompt downward revision of IndiGo's FY26 profits

Operational disruptions, higher pilot costs and softer yields hit sentiment

IndiGo crisis: A reminder that Railways must carefully reassess duty hours

The problem is being compounded by staff shortages. As of March 1, 2024, nearly 15 per cent of train-driver posts were vacant across the network

US policy differences will require monitoring as Fed rate cuts spark debate

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, in his remarks, said the policy interest rate was now in neutral territory, which means it is neither expansionary nor contractionary

PSBs eye M&A market but face talent, pay and regulatory hurdles ahead

Banks planning to enter this line of business need to prepare on several fronts, from raising payouts and hiring specialised talent to navigating potential governance challenges

US embassy warns Indians against birth tourism, says visas will be denied

The US Embassy in India has warned that tourist visas will be denied if officers believe applicants intend to give birth in America for their child to obtain citizenship, reiterating restrictions

PM Modi speaks to Trump, calls chat 'warm, engaging'; leaders review ties

The call comes at a time when a US trade delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer, is in India to further the trade negotiations

Delhi HC flags lack of repeal notification as Centre enforces labour code

Delhi HC flagged concerns that the Centre may have enforced the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 without formally repealing older labour laws, and has sought clarity on how the transition was notified

Cong MP demands Beijing-style action plan to cut air pollution levels

As Delhi faces another hazardous smog spell, Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the Centre of weak enforcement and urged a Beijing-style, time-bound clean air action plan with stricter accountability

Umar Khalid gets interim bail from Delhi court to attend sister's wedding

Umar Khalid gets interim bail from Delhi court to attend sister's wedding

IND vs SA 2nd T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

The match kicks off at 7 pm IST at New Chandigarh, hosting its first men's T20I, with stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur.

India must overhaul corporate bond market architecture: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog warns India's shallow corporate bond market could constrain investment-led growth and calls for sequenced reforms to deepen liquidity, broaden investors and cut regulatory frictions

Fitch says most Indian firms shielded from rupee swings through hedging

Fitch says most Indian corporates have natural hedges or strong FX cover on foreign-currency debt, though renewables, utilities and toll road operators remain more exposed to rupee weakness

Modi Naturals plans up to ₹100 crore FMCG acquisitions after NSE listing

Modi Naturals aims to acquire brands in ready-to-eat and healthy snacks as it grows its FMCG portfolio, saying its NSE listing will improve visibility, liquidity and investor reach

30 years on, Swedish beauty brand Oriflame scripts its second coming

Swedish direct-selling brand is betting on hyperlocal outreach beyond metros

IPL 2026 Auction: Top 5 all-rounders likely to trigger a bidding war

While the focus will be on domestic talent, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to be the headline act in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

RBI revises cash credit and overdraft norms to boost monitoring, discipline

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced revised norms governing cash credit, current and overdraft accounts, aiming to give banks greater operational flexibility while strengthening credit discipline

SPF plans to work with govt to retain, draw deeptech talent back to India

The Startup Policy Forum is working with the government on a scheme to retain and bring back high-tech talent, while deeptech start-ups seek fixes to procurement rules and certification delays