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India's e-commerce to reach $550 bn by 2035 driven by Tier II-III demand

Demand for mall space has also increased, signalling growth in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail industries: Report

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister, ending BJP's 27-year wait

The event witnessed a show of political strength with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders, and chief ministers from NDA-ruled states in attendance

Google Pay begins charging fee for bill payments via credit, debit cards

The newly introduced fee ranges from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the transaction value, in addition to the applicable GST

'Please help us': Indians among 300 US deportees stranded in Panama

Nearly 300 US deportees, including Indians, stranded in Panama as the authorities scramble to send them home. Detainees plead for aid from hotel windows

'It would be unfair to US': Trump on Musk's Tesla factory plan in India

India imposes nearly 100 per cent import duty on electric vehicles (EVs), making it expensive for foreign automakers to sell their cars there

Growing saffron in heat? This Nagpur couple earns Rs 50 lakh doing it

Nagpur's extreme heat didn't stop this couple from growing saffron. Using aeroponic technology, they have recreated Kashmir's cool conditions and now earn Rs 50 lakh annually

Big relief for Patanjali Foods as SC quashes Rs 186 crore tax demand

Earlier the NCLT had quashed the tax demands, leading the Income Tax Department to challenge it in the Bombay High Court, before escalating matter to the Supreme Court

'Very disturbing': SC halts Lokpal's decision to probe high court judges

The Lokpal's order followed complaints that a High Court judge tried to influence two judges in a case involving a private company

Pope Francis 'alert and responsive' as health shows slight improvement

Pope Francis was hospitalised last Friday after a week of worsening bronchitis. On Monday (Feb 17), doctors diagnosed him with a respiratory infection caused by multiple viruses and bacteria

Trump declares himself 'king' after blocking New York's congestion pricing

Donald Trump celebrates 'victory' as federal government halts New York's congestion pricing plan, calling it a win for commuters and small businesses. State officials vow to defend the policy

NGT slams UPPCB for submitting old water sample amid Maha Kumbh mela

Toxic waters: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board had defended the water quality and said that the Ganga and Yamuna rivers met the required standards for bathing, except at one bridge

UPI Autopay surges threefold as customers shift from cards to digital

Set up of UPI Autopay for various services, including OTT subscriptions, insurance premiums, loan repayments, and utility bills has paved the way for UPI dominance

Teen athlete killed after 270 kg barbell falls on her neck in training

A teen powerlifter died after a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during training in Bikaner. Despite receiving urgent medical aid, she was declared dead at the hospital

Microsoft unveils its first quantum chip: The science behind Majorana 1

Microsoft introduces Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip, claiming it could accelerate the future of quantum tech. Here's a look at the science behind this breakthrough

Tesla to import cars from Germany, not China, as India plans take shape

The Berlin factory, which produces the Tesla Model Y, is now likely to manufacture right-hand drive vehicles for the Indian market

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony: Meet 6 members in Rekha Gupta's Cabinet

Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi CM today at Ramlila Maidan along with six members of her Cabinet. PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries will be in attendance

India govt considering to increase GST on cigarettes and tobacco products

This change aims to ensure that tax revenue from tobacco products remains steady after the compensation cess ends on March 31, 2026

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM today: Check date, time and venue

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Delhi Chief Minister on February 20 will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and several dignitaries

'Nobody can argue with me': Trump on reciprocal tariff talks with PM Modi

India has some of the world's steepest tariffs on certain US imports, particularly in the automobile sector, where duties on foreign cars can reach up to 100 per cent

Decoded: Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta over Parvesh Verma as Delhi CM

The BJP's decision to pick Rekha Gupta for the chief minister's role came as a surprise to many. Gupta was picked over Parvesh Verma, who was seen as the frontrunner for the post