Bankers seek debt moratorium for MSMEs 

With the West Asia conflict nearing a month, bankers have urged the RBI and Centre to consider a time-bound moratorium on debt repayments for MSMEs

The government has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on both petrol and diesel amid rising global oil risks linked to West Asia tensions. This brings excise on petrol down to roughly ₹3 per litre,

Germany is running out of workers, and it’s now looking at India to fill the gap. From visa reforms to higher salaries, this shift could redefine migration trends and job opportunities for Indians.

Dream Sports is rewriting its playbook after India’s real-money gaming ban wiped out most of its revenue. From fintech to AI and content-led sports engagement,

The ongoing tensions in West Asia are increasing crude oil prices and putting pressure on supply chains and household expenses in India.

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India's first large private gold mine post-Independence set to begin production, signalling revival of domestic output and reduced import dependence

The Jonnagiri gold mine will be operated by private firm Geomysore Services, which also plans to process the gold and sell it directly to jewellers. (Photo: Geomysore Services)

India's excise duty cut on petrol, diesel comes amid rising global oil risks linked to West Asia tensions; here's why the move matters, how fuel prices are calculated, and what it means for consumers

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Deal includes men's and women's teams as United Spirits exits franchise ownership amid strategic portfolio review of non-core businesses

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According to the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight

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The war is in its fourth week and has already affected several countries, including India. The impact is being felt through different channels, though macro indicators may not capture everything

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Tehran termed the US proposal excessive, and said it would continue operations; it also outlined five conditions including security guarantees and control over the Strait of Hormuz

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Government approves next phase of UDAN scheme to boost regional connectivity, develop airports and helipads, and support airlines operating in underserved regions

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Ageing truck fleets in India are set to drive a multi-year replacement cycle, offering growth opportunities for OEMs despite recent industry slowdown

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The fear is that AI will eventually consume all art forms created throughout history and churn out an infinite number of garbage products, replacing human-created arts and pushing artists into poverty

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WhatsApp releases new updates. Redmi 15A launched. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro. Google brings Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model. Gemini supports chat and memory imports. Siri in iOS 27

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The rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged amid foreign outflows, elevated crude prices and fiscal concerns following excise duty cuts on fuel

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