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Cut income tax for up to Rs 50 lakh income to 20%, industry body urges govt
PHDCCI has urged the government to lower personal income tax rates for those earning up to Rs 50 lakh and restore the 15% concessional tax for manufacturers
 "Cut income tax for up to Rs 50 lakh income to 20%, industry body urges govt")
Israel's $1.2 bn Nimbus deal asked Google, Amazon for 'secret data codes'
The Nimbus agreement is a key Israeli initiative to move government and military data into private cloud centers, with leaked files revealing a covert 'winking' data alert system
 "Israel's $1.2 bn Nimbus deal asked Google, Amazon for 'secret data codes'")
Men get breast cancer too, but most find out far too late, say doctors
Breast cancer affects men too, yet most don't know the symptoms. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why awareness matters
 "Men get breast cancer too, but most find out far too late, say doctors")
Adani Power Q2 results: Net profit falls 11% to ₹2,952 cr, revenue flat
Adani Power secured new power purchase agreements, including a 2,400 megawatt (MW) project from Bihar, 1,600 MW from Madhya Pradesh, and 570 MW from Karnataka (by October 25)
 "Adani Power Q2 results: Net profit falls 11% to ₹2,952 cr, revenue flat")
Cipla's global CEO Umang Vohra to step down, COO Achin Gupta to take over
Umang Vohra was responsible for leading Cipla through a phase of strategic transformation, strengthening its global leadership in respiratory therapies, and digital and manufacturing capabilities
 "Cipla's global CEO Umang Vohra to step down, COO Achin Gupta to take over")
SBI Card to charge 1% on wallet top-ups, app-based education payments
Paying your child's school fee using an app may now attract a small fee
 "SBI Card to charge 1% on wallet top-ups, app-based education payments")
₹1 crore seen as enough to retire, but survey shows a growing readiness gap
Despite better health awareness, financial readiness for retirement remains weak, shows IRIS 5.0 survey
 "₹1 crore seen as enough to retire, but survey shows a growing readiness gap")
Trump's pardon of Binance founder sparks concern over links to family biz
Trump's pardon opened the door for Binance, the world's largest crypto-trading platform, to return to the US market
 "Trump's pardon of Binance founder sparks concern over links to family biz")
Time to go global for India's fintech after UPI success? What experts say
In a panel discussion titled 'Post-UPI, Indian payments players look abroad' at Business Standard's BFSI Summit, fintech leaders expressed their views on what's next after technology like UPI matures
 "Time to go global for India's fintech after UPI success? What experts say")
Banking sector faces challenge of customer service: Arundhati Bhattacharya
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Salesforce CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya said customer service remains a major challenge for banks as they strive to balance convenience with security
 "Banking sector faces challenge of customer service: Arundhati Bhattacharya")
General insurers brace for climate, cyber and EV-era risks at BFSI Summit
General insurers today face a landscape of fast-changing risks. At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, industry leaders discuss how innovation and foresight are transforming the way risk is managed
 "General insurers brace for climate, cyber and EV-era risks at BFSI Summit")
Both parents of govt staff 'have to' give life certificates for pension
Rule aims to ensure benefits reach the correct people and records are updated, says department
 "Both parents of govt staff 'have to' give life certificates for pension")
GST cut puts insurance on par with food in fiscal policy, says Irdai chief
IRDAI chief Ajay Seth urged insurers to target the bottom of the pyramid, where most of the growth potential lies, and to shift to a moderate-cost model delivering good quality service
 "GST cut puts insurance on par with food in fiscal policy, says Irdai chief")
If NDA comes to power in Bihar, there will be no migration: PM Modi
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: At a rally in Muzaffarpur, PM Modi said the NDA aims to stop migration from the state, ensure jobs, and promote Bihar's pride and development
 "If NDA comes to power in Bihar, there will be no migration: PM Modi")
Crypto experts call for INR-backed stablecoin: Here's why it matters
Stablecoins are digital currencies that stay steady in value, unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Their prices are linked to stable assets like gold or currencies
 "Crypto experts call for INR-backed stablecoin: Here's why it matters")
Why more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer today
Breast cancer is rising among women under 40, with aggressive subtypes becoming more common. Experts urge early awareness, genetic testing, and regular breast self-exams
 "Why more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer today")
India to bring back 500 nationals from Thailand after Myanmar scam raids
India is planning to sending a special aircraft to Thailand to repatriate the group, most of whom were victims of the scam operations based in Myanmar's KK Park complex
 "India to bring back 500 nationals from Thailand after Myanmar scam raids")
Clashing over the Durand Line: A history of the Pak-Afghan border dispute
Drawn by the British in 1893, the Durand Line remains a source of conflict as Pakistan and Afghanistan inch closer to a direct military confrontation
 "Clashing over the Durand Line: A history of the Pak-Afghan border dispute")
H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to stop using H-1B visas, accusing them of replacing qualified American graduates with foreign workers
 "H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants")
ITR deadline extended to Dec 10 for firms under audit: Details explained
Professionals and other assessees covered under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act will benefit, too
 "ITR deadline extended to Dec 10 for firms under audit: Details explained")
