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NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday dismissed charges that govt was reducing customs duty under pressure from the Trump administration, arguing that it was in line with the Centre’s policy.“This is a consistent thing. I heard quite a few members saying that in response to the tariff war announced by president Trump we…
Tamil Nadu budget 2025-26 NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu government, led by MK Stalin, on Thursday replaced the Rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in the logo for the state’s 2025-26 budget. This move comes amid the ongoing language debate, with the BJP-led central government and the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government once again at…
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi has notified a stricter regulatory framework for small and medium enterprise (SME) IPOs by introducing a profitability requirement and capping a 20% limit on offer-for-sale (OFS). The reforms aim to provide SMEs with a sound track record an opportunity to raise funds from the public while protecting investor interests. This…
NEW DELHI: Some flights of all big Indian carriers like Air India Group and IndiGo are likely to be shifted in the same ratio from Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) when the latter gets operational later this summer. Foreign carriers with a few flights will…
BENGALURU: In the gold-smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, CBI has left the “accused” column blank in the FIR filed on Thursday, causing ripples in political and bureaucratic circles. The omission gives the agency the flexibility to summon any individual, especially as Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) strongly suspects the involvement of a syndicate…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in a move to better equip school leaders with the necessary tools to guide students through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), has announced an offline orientation programme. The session will be held on April 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will specifically cater to…
USDA restores critical funding to University of Maine after Title IX review In a significant turn of events, the Trump administration has restored all USDA funding to the University of Maine System. The decision came after a period of uncertainty when federal funding had been frozen due to an investigation into the university’s handling of…
Venture capital fund Cedar-IBSi Capital announced that investments in India’s BankTech sector are projected to reach USD 1 billion by the end of 2027. As India aims to achieve its USD 7 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) target by 2030, the banking sector is expected to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth.“Investment in…
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Score, IPL 2025: Phil Salt and Virat Kohli face a challenging encounter against Jofra Archer’s rapid pace as Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seek to return to winning form in the IPL on Sunday. Both sides enter the match following recent losses. RCB suffered a…
MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has opened up about the qualities he admires most from Indian cricket legends MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. The 21-year-old, who has gained valuable international experience after playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, spoke…
