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Tata Motors, Kia announce price hikes

● Best offers on 2023-made models

LG India paid ₹323 cr in royalty to parent in FY24

LG ELECTRONICS INDIA, which filed its offer document last week for a $1.8-billion initial public offering (IPO), paid 2.3-2.4% of sales in royalty to its parent in FY24, totaling ₹323 crore, its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) showed.

Soros row: BJP, Cong trade charges

Uproar over BJP's allegations linking top Congress leaders with US-based billionaire investor George Soros-funded organisations involved in 'anti-India' activities rocked both houses of Parliament which failed to transact any business,

Oppn mulls impeachment resolution against Dhankhar

The uneasy relationship that Opposition parties share with Rajya Sabha chairman and vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar is set to come to a head as the INDIA bloc parties have decided to submit a notice to move a no-confidence or impeachment resolution against him.

Delhi flags minorities' plight, Dhaka says internal issue

● India calls for 'constructive' ties, says attacks 'regrettable'

PIT outpaces Budget during April-October, capex shrinks

DURING THE SEVEN months of FY25, personal income tax collections grew at a faster clip of 20.2% on year against the full-year Budget estimates (BE) of 16.1%, reports Saikat Neogi.

Rajasthan investor summit draws ₹35 lakh-cr pledges

Leading Indian conglomerates and other companies have pledged to make combined investments of more than ₹35 lakh crore in Rajasthan over the next few years under the memoranda of understanding signed with the state government, with the largest commitment of ₹7.5 lakh crore coming from Adani Group.

100,000 Bima Sakhis may be enrolled in 12 months

THE STIPENDIARY SCHEME launched by Life Insurance Corporation on Monday to engage women career agents (MCAs) could cost the insurer ₹845 crore in the first year while the new business generated by them is likely to be five-seven times the cost incurred, chairman Siddhartha Mohanty said.

NHAI raises ₹775 cr through green bonds

THE SPECIAL PURPOSE vehicle of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised ₹775 crore through its maiden green bond issue to finance the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

Rajasthan investor summit draws ₹35 lakh-cr pledges

LEADING INDIAN CONGLOMERATES and other companies have pledged to make combined investments of more than ₹35 lakh crore in Rajasthan over the next few years under the memoranda of understanding signed with the state government, with the largest commitment of ₹7.5 lakh crore coming from Adani Group.

Pharma cos unfazed by US developments

THE INDIAN PHARMA industry is not worried about the possible benefits for Chinese biotech firms following the exclusion of the Biosecure Act, aimed at blacklisting them, from a key US defence budget Bill.

Move to create income, boost 'insurance for all' goal: Modi

BESIDES CREATING INCOME opportunities, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)'s new scheme to engage 200,000 women across the country to expand its business in three years will further strengthen the 'insurance for all' mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

World in awe of India: Top economist

THE WORLD IS bullish on India, former Chief Economic Advisor and currently executive director of the International Monetary Fund, Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, said, noting that India's public digital infrastructure and inclusive growth is not only being talked about but also applauded by the international community.

Google fights back on payments arm indictment

THE US WATCHDOG for consumer finance has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp, the internet giant's payment arm, a decision the company immediately said it was challenging in court.

Notre Dame rises from the ashes

Opens doors amid global leaders, including Trump

Yoon survives impeachment

But party leader says president will resign

What can world's top court do about climate change?

The International Court of Justice is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here's a guide

Need to be bold to bypass West: EAM

Says there is no proposal to have a BRICS currency

Google's new AI agent aces 15-day weather forecasts

Now, a new artificial intelligence tool from DeepMind, a Google company in London that develops AI applications, has smashed through the old barriers and achieved what its makers call unmatched skill and speed in devising 15-day weather forecasts.

Religiosity is sick, not secularism

WHEN THE MONSTROUS Taliban government announced last week that Afghan women would no longer be allowed to study medicine, my first reaction was horror and then shock.

Pardon me, judges open Pandora's box

There was widespread acceptance of the intent, purpose, spirit and scope of the Act.

A breakthrough for asthmatics

Know all about the new non-steroidal treatment

CULTURE: CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

Cartagena, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, will charm you with its vibrant culture, including the walkable Old Town, a walled district built in the 16th century where you'll find colourful colonial buildings as well as cobblestone streets, churches and plazas.

Air turbulence from a storm can start earlier than you expect

This is your captain speaking: You may need to buckle those seatbelts a lot sooner than you're used to

Mountains with a view

How a new festival is creating a platform to highlight the rich cultural and natural heritage of over 100 communities living in the fragile Himalayas

PACE IT LIKE POLITICS

Political churning recently has provided much drama

The power & tragedy of dissent

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's memoir is a searing account of resilient autocracies

The power & tragedy of dissent

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's memoir is a searing account of resilient autocracies

Born out of FOMO

Millennials are often stereotyped and categorized. They needn't be

Over 300 speakers to attend JLF 2025

The 18th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, to be held from January 30 to February 3 next year, will feature over 300 speakers.