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Middle class is a victim of tax terrorism, says Kejriwal

ZERO TAX ON annual income of up to ₹10 lakh, removal of goods and services tax (GST) on essentials, increase in health and education budget up to 10%, a pension scheme for senior citizens, along with proper retirement plans: These are among seven demands that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal presented to the Centre on Wednesday as he said that the middle class is a victim of \"tax terrorism\".

GCCs Transform to Innovation Hubs in India

ACTIVISTS PUT OIL AND EMISSIONS IN SPOTLIGHT

CAG red flags expenses by firm behind RRTS

A DRAFT AUDIT by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found that the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) gave its executives undue benefits worth ₹39 crore in the form of vehicle expenses and payment for staff engaged at their residences for official work.

Court Acquits Khaleda Zia in 10-Year-Old Sabotage Case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.

Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure

The executives gave Trump credit for the news. \"We wouldn't have decided to do this,\" Son told Trump, \"unless you won.\"

Netflix Posts a Record Quarter Thanks to Sports, 'Squid Game'

OTT ADDS 18.9 MILLION CUSTOMERS IN Q4 'Squid Game', Jake Paul fight contribute to historic sign-ups

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 first meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

RBI's dollar sales may net govt big dividend

THE FALLING RUPEE may still have a silver lining for the government.

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.

BPCL sets FY26 capex target at ₹19,000 crore

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) which recorded a 19.6% jump in its consolidated profit for the third quarter of FY25 has revised its capex target for the current fiscal year upwards from ₹13,000 crore to ₹16,000 crore and set the goal for 2025-26 at around ₹19,000 crore.

BSNL witnesses subscriber loss after 4 months in Nov, Jio adds

PRICE HIKE EFFECT

HUL profit rises by 19.5% on Pureit sale

THE NET PROFIT (excluding the exceptional item) stood at ₹2,492 crore, down 1.07% compared to last year.

Sebi Seeks Comments on Plan for Small-Ticket SIPs by Feb 6

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought responses to its 'small-ticket systematic investment plan', or the ₹250 SIP, proposing that a part of the cost, incurred by asset management companies (AMCs), along with certain incentives, be compensated from the Investor Education and Awareness Fund.

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.

Father of Saif stabbing accused says he left home without documents

THIRTY-EIGHT HOURS after he allegedly stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor's Bandra residence, Mohd Shariful Islam called his father back home in Jhalokathi, Bangladesh.

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.

Race for AI dominance

Stargate is part of US-China tech battle, but India should also look at foundational AI development

Jute MSP increased by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal

The Cabinet Committee on economic affairs on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.

'Skyrocketing' airfare, lack of tariff regulation dominate PAC meeting

CONCERNS OVER \"SKYROCKETING\" airfare and \"little action\" by government agencies and regulator dominated the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Wednesday as several MPs sought accountability from private airport operators and airlines to provide relief to passengers.

J&J Tops Q4 Profit Estimates on Cancer Drug Sales

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (J&J) notched higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of its cancer medicines that helped offset the fade of an older blockbuster.

H-1Bs fill key skills gap: Nasscom

NASSCOM ON WEDNESDAY said H-1B visas have nothing to do with immigration issues and instead fill critical skills gap in the US, as the apex industry body asserted that technology will be the \"lynchpin\" of US economic growth, triggering continued need for \"win-win partnerships\" between companies on both sides.

Security Beefed Up for Coldplay Concert in Ahmedabad

A TEAM FROM the National Security Guard, a special forces unit, will be a part of the elaborate security apparatus set up for the upcoming Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, a police official said on Wednesday.

RG Kar: SC defers suo motu hearing

THE SUPREME COURT on Wednesday cited paucity of time and deferred to January 29 the hearing on the suo motu case over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Let there be truce: Realtors to Lodhas

PROMINENT REAL ESTATE developers and brand experts have called for an amicable resolution to the legal dispute between the Lodha brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, regarding the use of their family name in business.

Stargate a wake-up call for India to act fast on AI autonomy

New-Age Tech Wars

India's 'year of reforms' in defence

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

Healthcare Gets Tech Booster Dose

AI, ML and IoT can make healthcare more inclusive

Govt to seek views on making auto expo annual affair

BHARAT MOBILITY GLOBAL Expo 2025 came to a close on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair.

Trump Delivers Fresh Tariff Threats Against EU, China

US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit the European Union (EU) with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada.