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BENGALURU: The govt is not reviving anti-profiteering provisions under Section 171 of the GST law, even as it implements one of the largest rounds of tax rate cuts since GST’s rollout in 2017. K Balasubramanian, joint secretary in the ministry of finance, said the Centre is relying on market competition and industry cooperation to ensure…
Rupee started Wednesday on a weak note but recovered to gain 11 paise against the US dollar in early trade, buoyed by easing crude oil prices and a softer US currency in overseas markets. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic unit opened weaker at 90.26 against the greenback but soon inched higher touching…
When it comes to chronic diseases, especially cancer prevention, conversations often center around smoking, autoimmune factors, genetics and environmental shifts, but a growing body of evidence suggests that there is yet another silent contributor to this whole fiasco: Poor diet. According to the estimates from Global Burden of Disease Study (GDB), up to one in…
India took firm control of the opening day, thanks to a brilliant bowling display led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah followed by a composed half-century from KL Rahul. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India took firm control of the opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday, thanks to a brilliant…
BENGALURU: Reliance Industries on Thursday said JioMart is on track to become India’s second-largest quick commerce player, underscoring intensifying competition among rapid-delivery platforms even as rivals await their latest quarterly results.In its earnings presentation, Reliance said JioMart’s hyperlocal commerce business recorded a daily run-rate of about 1.6 million orders during the December quarter. Online average…
MUMBAI: UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions in September 2025 continued to show strong momentum, with growth evident in both daily transaction counts and values. While the total number of transactions for the month dipped slightly compared to August, the average daily data—adjusted for the shorter 30-day September—indicates a clear upward trend in activity on the…
Amazon on Monday announced a $50-billion investment to expand artificial intelligence and supercomputing capacity for the US government, positioning itself as a central player in developing customised AI technology for federal missions.In a statement, the company said the initiative will give US agencies access to advanced machine-learning services, AI chips and software-development tools supporting areas…
Shivam Dube (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India’s four-wicket loss to Australia in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground not only gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series but also brought an end to one of the most remarkable streaks in international cricket. All-rounder Shivam Dube’s record run of 37…
US President Donald Trump purchased around $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December, his latest financial disclosures showed. The investments included up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery bonds bought shortly after the companies announced their merger.The disclosures, posted Thursday and Friday, showed that most of Trump’s…
In an exhilarating new twist on the original format, ‘Squid Game: The VIP Challenge’ brings together beloved celebrities from reality TV, chart-topping music, and athletic prowess. Watch as eight contenders go head-to-head in a gripping array of tactical games designed to test their resolve and ingenuity. Familiar faces are about to trade red carpets and…
