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Govt rolls out improvement notice mechanism to boost ease of doing business

The government has introduced an improvement notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, allowing businesses to fix first-time procedural lapses before facing penal action

Govt rolls out improvement notice mechanism to boost ease of doing business
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Passport fees to rise from July 1: Fresh, Tatkaal & other charges explained

MEA's revised fee structure will increase charges for new passports, renewals, lost passport replacements, PCC and other services

Passport fees to rise from July 1: Fresh, Tatkaal & other charges explained
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit, industrial output, PMI data and forex reserves

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Weekly economy wrap: Core sector slowdown, US trade talks shape policy week

India's policy week was marked by US trade talks, weak core output, stronger FDI, coal-import substitution and a faster disinvestment push

Weekly economy wrap: Core sector slowdown, US trade talks shape policy week
Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Delhi sizzles as feels-like temperature nears 50°C, monsoon advances north

Heatwave conditions are likely in some areas of Delhi, while several states are expected to receive heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today as the monsoon continues to advance

Delhi sizzles as feels-like temperature nears 50°C, monsoon advances north
Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Is electricity the new oil? Why firms are pushing towards electrification

From electric vehicles to battery factories and AI data centres, electrification is emerging as the next frontier of economic growth, but will it do to the world what oil did in the last century?

Is electricity the new oil? Why firms are pushing towards electrification
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

I-T dept flags up to 20,000 ITRs for 'swapped provisions': What to do

Revised returns are meant for corrections, not tax-saving experiments; experts explain why 'swapped provisions' can trigger action

I-T dept flags up to 20,000 ITRs for 'swapped provisions': What to do
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Goldman Sachs lifts India GDP forecast to 6.8% for 2026 after US-Iran deal

The brokerage raised India's GDP forecast, while cutting its inflation estimate to 4.4% and current account deficit forecast to 1.1% of GDP, on falling crude oil prices after the US-Iran peace deal

Goldman Sachs lifts India GDP forecast to 6.8% for 2026 after US-Iran deal
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Canada tightens language test checks for immigration: Key changes explained

New rules require deeper checks of IELTS, CELPIP and other approved test results, with suspicious cases facing further scrutiny

Canada tightens language test checks for immigration: Key changes explained
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

Delhi O-zone explained: Why homes on Yamuna floodplain face uncertainty

While authorities seek to restore the Yamuna floodplain, court orders and political assurances have left the fate of several O-zone settlements uncertain

Delhi O-zone explained: Why homes on Yamuna floodplain face uncertainty
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

Rolex, daggers, dragon sculptures: Inside India's diplomatic gift auction

Luxury watches, artworks, ceremonial objects and cultural artefacts gifted to Indian dignitaries are being auctioned through the MEA's Toshakhana, offering a glimpse into the 'gift diplomacy'

Rolex, daggers, dragon sculptures: Inside India's diplomatic gift auction
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

EPFO services down on June 26-28: Claims, processing to remain unavailable

EPFO's technology upgrade aims to improve claim processing, but subscribers may see temporary disruption in online services

EPFO services down on June 26-28: Claims, processing to remain unavailable
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Iran wants to control shipping routes

Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz again, yet Iran's opposition to UN-backed routes shows the conflict has shifted to control over maritime access

Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Iran wants to control shipping routes
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

India's retail lending cycle gains pace with 11% mortgage gap: Report

Digital underwriting, rising incomes and financial inclusion are reshaping how Indians borrow, with lenders eyeing a multi-decade credit opportunity

India's retail lending cycle gains pace with 11% mortgage gap: Report
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for drug to treat influenza A and B in babies

The drug that has received the final approval from the US regulatory body is Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for drug to treat influenza A and B in babies
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

NHAI plans ATMS for highways. What is it and how will it transform traffic?

From AI-enabled surveillance to automated incident detection, here's how Advanced Traffic Management Systems will transform highway travel

NHAI plans ATMS for highways. What is it and how will it transform traffic?
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: Popular SUV to feature changes in July

From a turbo-petrol engine and ventilated seats to an underbody CNG tank, here's everything the updated Brezza is expected to offer

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: Popular SUV to feature changes in July
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Lupin gets tentative US FDA approval for generic prostate cancer drug

The tentative approval allows Lupin to market the generic prostate cancer treatment in the US after patent and exclusivity barriers expire

Lupin gets tentative US FDA approval for generic prostate cancer drug
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Jamie Dimon's 'middle powers', 'fantasy' remark on Europe goes viral

Dimon rejected the idea that middle powers could unite effectively to counter larger economies, pointing to Europe as an example

Jamie Dimon's 'middle powers', 'fantasy' remark on Europe goes viral
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 10:48 AM IST