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NCLT stays order approving Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment plan

NCLT stays approval of Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment plan, saying no clear majority emerged in earlier orders; it also bars Chandra from transferring or selling any property

NPS rules changed: PFRDA orders scheme revamp, new risk categories

Pension funds must align existing offerings with a common framework, while subscribers could see scheme mergers, restructuring and clearer disclosures

One clock for India: Govt mandates IST for official and commercial use

New rules seek to bring India's critical infrastructure under one accurate time reference, with systems required to synchronise with authorised Indian timing sources

Meta reacts as Centre flags fraud risk from 'porn app' ads on its platform

The advisory warned users about fake porn apps being promoted through Facebook and Instagram ads that may lead to financial fraud

India sees warmest August since 1901 as monsoon rainfall deficit hits 13.8%

Monsoon rainfall was 13.8 per cent below normal during June-August, with around 350 districts, or 47 per cent of India, receiving deficient or very deficient rain by August 31

Canada opens 5 PR pathways to foreign doctors: What Indians need to know

Canada is seeking more doctors and has five PR routes for foreign physicians, but medical licensing remains a key hurdle for Indians

Redeveloping your housing society? 5 checks before choosing a builder

Ageing housing societies can unlock significant value through redevelopment, but title, approvals, member rights, costs and delays need careful scrutiny first

CCPA slaps ₹1 lakh fine on United Biscuits over 'wholewheat' claim

The CCPA found that the biscuits contained 19.5 per cent whole wheat, while refined wheat flour (maida) accounted for 52 per cent of the product, despite the product being marketed as 'wholewheat'

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian on sidelines of SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek

Sony Music, Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over copyright infringement

The case marks another major copyright challenge for Anthropic as music publishers seek damages and greater scrutiny of the material used to train Claude

Why India may revive 'Most-Favoured-Nation' rule in bilateral treaties

India dropped the MFN clause from its 2016 Model BIT after an investment dispute raised concerns over its broad use. Now, a limited MFN rule is reportedly under consideration

Djokovic crashes out in US Open first round, 25th Grand Slam wait continues

The defeat marked Djokovic's earliest exit from a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open

September tax calendar: Key TDS, advance tax and tax audit deadlines

September has key tax compliance dates for TDS, advance tax and audit reports. Here are the deadlines taxpayers should track

Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes, warns restaurants of delisting

The platform has ordered restaurants to verify ingredient labels and remove analogue dishes as regulators intensify scrutiny over food safety and labelling

Tim Cook's last day at Apple: How he took the company beyond the iPhone

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, leaving John Ternus to lead the company into its next chapter

Financial changes from September 1: ITR, LPG e-KYC, fuel prices and more

From tax filing to LPG verification and fuel prices, these deadlines and changes could affect your household budget

India state fiscal health: Punjab has highest interest burden in FY25

The Business Standard's India State Fiscal Health Tracker is based on the RBI's 2025 Handbook of Statistics on Indian States and compares states and UTs across eight separate fiscal indicators

India state fiscal health: Delhi, Arunachal mark extremes of debt burden

Delhi has the lowest debt burden among states and Union Territories, while Arunachal Pradesh has the highest, based on FY25 Budget Estimates

Delhi remains cloudy; red alert in Chhattisgarh and Odisha for heavy rain

Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies and a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, while heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in several states across the country

India state fiscal health: Manipur leads capital outlay ranking in FY25

Business Standard's State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on capital outlay as a share of total expenditure. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show