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West Asia crisis caused ₹74,781 cr loss on fuel sales for oil firms: Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said rising crude prices during the West Asia conflict led to ₹74,781 crore in losses for state-run OMCs till June 30

Poland work visa route: A lower-cost path to EU residency for Indians

Unlike golden visas, Poland offers Indians a work-based residency route with lower costs, job access and a pathway towards EU settlement

Can cheaper bank funding spark India's next M&A cycle after RBI move?

Banks can now finance acquisitions under RBI's revised framework; experts say lower borrowing costs may improve deal economics, but valuations and strategic fit will continue to drive M&A decisions

What is BAT-BMS app that is switching off e-rickshaws on the road?

Viral videos showing users remotely stopping e-rickshaws have raised concerns over the security of Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems used in some electric vehicles

Carlsberg files for India unit IPO; issue may raise up to $700 million

Carlsberg India is the country's second-largest brewer, with a market share of about 22 per cent

AI was meant to cut costs. Why is it becoming the biggest new expense?

Firms embraced AI to boost productivity and cut costs; but with spending on subscriptions, infra and governance rising, is AI delivering returns, or simply creating another recurring business expense?

Temporary-status govt workers can get pension without regularisation: SC

Ruling clarifies eligibility, key conditions and steps employees and families should now take to claim benefits

PF above ₹1,800 now formally voluntary: What changes under EPF Scheme 2026

New EPF rules bring legal clarity on higher PF contributions and simplify advance withdrawals from 13 categories to three

EPF Scheme 2026 notified: What changes for your PF account, pension

New EPF framework explained: What changes for subscribers and what stays the same in your retirement savings plan

India must promote languages like German, French, Japanese: Piyush Goyal

Goyal called for greater focus on Japanese, German and French, citing demand for language-skilled professionals in Japan. His remarks come as CBSE rolls out the three-language framework

OpenAI discusses giving US govt 5% stake as Trump weighs public share in AI

OpenAI's proposal comes as the Trump administration weighs measures to ensure Americans benefit from profits made by AI companies while increasing scrutiny of advanced models

Delhi airport to get access boost as Cabinet clears 6-lane tunnel: Details

The ₹6,969-crore project will link the Dwarka Expressway with Vasant Kunj, easing congestion on key airport corridors and improving connectivity to South Delhi

Why businesses are choosing cheap Chinese AI models over AI giants

Chinese AI models are winning users with lower costs and improving performance. But as they gain ground in cybersecurity benchmarks, concerns over data security and AI policy are growing

What is autoimmune gastritis, the condition Bryan Johnson says he has?

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has said that his stomach 'is eating itself' after being diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis: so what do we know about this rare condition?

Palantir CEO criticises OpenAI, Anthropic's token-based AI pricing

Alex Karp also cautioned against underestimating China's rapid progress in AI, saying the country is advancing faster than many in the industry acknowledge.

SC sets motor accident compensation rules: ITR may decide payment

Bench differentiates between salaried and self-employed victims, bringing clarity to how courts should assess income while deciding compensation claims.

Spain's immigrant legalisation drive gets 1 million applications: Details

Far above its initial estimate of 500,000, the move to regularise undocumented immigrants has drawn nearly 1 million applications

Delhi wakes to heavy rain as IMD issues red alert; Mumbai on orange alert

Morning showers brought respite from intense heat and humidity in Delhi as the IMD warned of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of up to 60 kmph and multiple spells of rain

Burnham's 'good growth' pitch: How it differs from plans of 'failed' UK PMs

Theresa May promised industrial renewal, Johnson championed levelling up and Starmer pledged national renewal. Andy Burnham argues growth will remain elusive unless power moves beyond Westminster

Delhi notifies winter anti-pollution plan with year-round PUC checks

Delhi has notified a permanent winter pollution plan, mandating year-round PUC checks, hybrid work norms, construction curbs and anti-smog measures from November to February