Page 20 - Bs Web Reports

Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026: Why is legislation facing pushback

The Bill proposes sweeping changes to the governance of the Indian Statistical Institute, with faculty warning that it could weaken the institute's autonomy and centralise decision-making

Can NRIs invest in PPF? What rules say for people who have moved abroad

Know whether NRIs can invest in PPF, continue existing accounts, extend them after maturity and withdraw the corpus

Why Trai's draft network slicing norms have revived net neutrality debate

Trai has proposed norms for 5G network slicing. Its draft has revived questions over whether differentiated services can coexist with India's net neutrality framework

Gurugram police advise work from home as heavy rain floods key roads

Waterlogging at major junctions and along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway disrupted traffic across the city as police appealed for fewer vehicles on the roads

SGB premature redemption in August: These investors can exit early

Eligible Sovereign Gold Bond investors can redeem select tranches this August. Check the redemption dates, deadlines and rules

Explained: What is the FCRA Amendment Bill and why has it sparked a row?

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), has drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition, which has described it as 'draconian'

CCPA fines IndiGo, Zepto, BookMyShow and six others over 'dark patterns'

The consumer watchdog fined IndiGo, Zepto, BookMyShow, Physics Wallah and five other platforms for using 'dark patterns' that misled users through hidden charges, pre-selected options

Quicker immigration at Goa airports: New passenger facility explained

Registered Indian travellers will be able to clear immigration through biometric e-gates in under 30 seconds

Meet Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India's CEO pick to succeed Campbell Wilson

With decades of aviation leadership and a track record of steering Ethiopian Airlines through growth and crises, Tewolde Gebremariam is set to lead Air India into its next chapter

NVS-03 ready as India prepares four-satellite NavIC expansion, says govt

Space minister tells Lok Sabha the Centre is moving to restore India's indigenous navigation network even as 20 active satellites in LEO face elevated collision risks due to growing congestion

India may swap land with Myanmar to demarcate border: Here's all we know

India and Myanmar are reportedly discussing a possible land exchange to settle an undemarcated stretch of their border along Manipur, a move aimed at completing demarcation

Gold coins, rings, and livestock: Inside Tamil Nadu's new welfare Budget

Tamil Nadu's first TVK Budget sets aside over ₹1,000 crore for gold gifts and livestock schemes for women and vulnerable groups, while promising to balance welfare spending with fiscal discipline

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers

According to the IMD, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the Himalayan states, the Indo-Gangetic plains, central India, the eastern region, the west coast and parts of southern India

Q1 results today: LIC, Hero MotoCorp, Trent among 140 firms on Aug 6

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Britannia Industries, Apollo Tyres, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Fortis Healthcare, and Lupin are also to release their April-June earnings today

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

PNB offers up to 6.6% on FCNR(B) FDs; how SBI, HDFC, ICICI compare

NRIs can now earn up to 6.6% on FCNR(B) FDs as banks revise rates. Here's how leading lenders compare

Debit card blocked without notice? Bank ordered to pay Rs 1.25 lakh

The ruling says fraud prevention cannot override a bank's duty to inform customers before blocking their debit cards

EPFO portal upgrade: Can't find your old PF account? Here's what to check

EPFO's upgraded portal lets members trace forgotten PF accounts and check if old records are linked to their UAN

Maharashtra bans manufacture, sale of analogue paneer: What did FDA find?

The state FDA said that selling analogue paneer as genuine dairy paneer would mislead consumers and constitute an unfair trade practice under the food safety law

Canada issues 507 PR invitations in latest Express Entry PNP draw: Details

Only candidates with provincial nominations were invited as Canada held its first Express Entry PNP draw of August