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HUL profit rises by 19.5% on Pureit sale

\"The ministries will have to evaluate possible actions. They will then put their minds together. We will wait for any action originating (from the US),\"\" an official said.

Israel-Hezbollah truce set to extend beyond next week

THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT that paused the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon will likely be extended when it expires next week, according to several people familiar with the matter.

Trump's $500-billion AI odyssey

● Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

Air traffic rises to 161 mn in 2024

● Airlines are expanding their fleet, networks

IT shares drive Sensex, Nifty

● Sell-off in broader markets continues, mid- and small-cap indices plunge

Trump meme coins are a disaster in waiting

As a European who doesn't own Bitcoin, I enjoy a bit of schadenfreude when the cryptocurrency industry is really upset about something.

Healthcare Gets Tech Booster Dose

● AI, ML and IoT can make healthcare more inclusive

H-1B Visa Tweaks Pose Barely Any Threat to IT Sector

The anticipated changes to the H-1B visa program under US President Donald Trump's administration, including proposals to raise wage thresholds and introduce additional fees, are unlikely to have a significant impact on Indian IT companies.

In first talks with India, Trump admin raises irregular immigration

Newly appointed US secretary of state Marco Rubio raised the issue of \"irregular immigration\" in his very first meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Wednesday.

At Least 12 People Killed in Maha Train Accident

● Run over by another train on adjacent tracks

Slow growth in foldable phones demand: Oppo

CHINESE SMARTPHONE MAKER Oppo said the company is not keen on launching foldable phones in India presently as the demand is yet to pick up for the product segment across the industry.

Bad loans weigh on HDFC...

The private lender witnessed a marginal growth in loans as its gross advances rose 3% on the year to ₹25.43 lakh crore

Food, fertiliser and LPG subsidies may be raised

The government is likely to raise spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to ₹4.1 lakh crore in the next fiscal year, sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.

Bids for mega Vadhvan port project likely by September

BIDS FOR THE development of core infrastructure like offshore land reclamation under public-private partnership (PPP) are likely to be called before September for the all-weather greenfield deep major port in Maharashtra's Vadhvan, a key piece of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, sources said.

Delhi court orders seizure of 'offensive' Husain paintings

A court has ordered the seizure of two M.F. Husain paintings displayed in the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint from Delhi High Court advocate Amita Sachdeva who called them offensive.

Anatomy of economic slowdown

WHEN GROWTH IS DECOMPOSED, BOTH MOMENTUM DECLINE AS WELL AS BASE EFFECTS PLAY A ROLE

Kia India seeks additional time for PLI compliance

Buffer Time Cites delays in submitting investment documents

Indian Brands One Up...

Ajjimon Francis, MD, Brand Finance India, pointed out that 13 out of 15 Indian brands have maintained or grown their brand value in the 2025 rankings.

India Must Be Wary: Experts

CO-FOUNDER OF GLOBAL Trade Research Initiative Ajay Srivastava said that when talks happen with the US regarding tariffs on goods, India must point out the trade in digital services and defence purchases for striking a balance in trade.

10,000 Water Taxis Mooted to Connect Mumbai Suburbs With New Airport

UNION MINISTER NITIN Gadkari on Tuesday said he has discussed a proposal for getting 10,000 water taxis to ferry people from the financial capital's distant suburbs to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Inflection point

GenAI has unlocked a new dimension of efficiency & innovation

Experts: Relax 20% pre-deposit rule for stay on I-T demand

RUN-UP TO THE BUDGET 2025-26

India wary as Trump pulls US out of Pillar 2 tax deal

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, through an executive order, declared on Tuesday that the 15% minimum global corporate tax deal has \"no force or effect\" in the US, effectively pulling the country out of the 2021 pact signed by around 140 countries.

EU wants to bolster strategic India tie-up

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she wants to upgrade the strategic partnership with India.

Banks run Trump 'war rooms' as bosses prepare for trade ructions

JPMORGAN CHASE & Co bankers worked through the night in a \"war room\" to assess the impact of US President Donald Trump's inauguration-day executive orders, while global markets braced for volatility following his return to the White House.

Musk antics too much for Germany's central bank

\"Spend less time on social media\" is a New Year's resolution that a lot of us are probably already breaking.

Law ministry demands EC's response to over 20 queries

FROM INQUIRING ABOUT real savings - given mid-term polls would also require imposition of the Model Code of Conduct - to whether irregularities in a polling booth would require re-polls for both Assembly and Parliamentary seats affected, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the one-nation one-election Bills has raised over 20 questions that the law ministry has conveyed to the EC for its response.

Jio Fin, BlackRock infuse ₹117 cr in MF business

JIO FINANCIAL SERVICES (JFSL) on Tuesday said the company and its joint venture partner US-based BlackRock have infused ₹117 crore in the mutual fund company.

At ₹25,000-cr, Adani Energy bags its largest ever project

ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS (AESL), the transmission and distribution arm of the Adani Group, announced on Tuesday that it has secured the ₹25,000 crore Bhadla (Rajasthan)-Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh) HVDC (high voltage direct current) project.

Dollar Gains, Stocks Climb as Global Markets Turn Jittery

THE DOLLAR RALLIED on Tuesday and stocks rose as Donald Trump's return to the White House brought mixed messaging on tariffs and highlighted markets' nervousness about the trade policy.