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A full moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Sam Lott/NASA via AP) The wet dress rehearsal for NASA’s Artemis II concluded early Tuesday morning. The SLS (Space Launch…
The government plans to introduce the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the second half of the Budget session beginning March 9, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that the parliamentary committee examining the proposed law has already submitted its report.The proposed changes are aimed at further improving timelines and effectiveness of insolvency…
Government aims at raising Rs 80,000 crore from divestment and asset monetisation in 2026-27, a sharp increase from the revised estimate of nearly Rs 34,000 crore.While govt has moved away from mentioning a specific target for asset sales in state-run firms, the realisations from divestment are mentioned under what is called the miscellaneous capital receipts.Economic…
The Centre on Wednesday revised customs duties on display-related products to support domestic electronics manufacturing and fix the existing duty structure. The Union finance ministry raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays to 20%, while reducing the duty on open cells and key components to 5%. The changes are aimed towards strengthening…
The Centre has completed the implementation of several major direct tax reforms announced in recent Union Budgets, with an aim to boost investment certainty and reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers. As the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the ministry of finance shared details of the legislative changes through a post on X.A…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday floated a proposal to introduce a regulatory framework for ‘Significant Indices’, a move aimed at strengthening governance standards and improving transparency among index providers in the securities market, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi defined ‘Significant Indices’ as those administered by an index provider and used…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project in Kaliabor, Assam, marking the start of a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity while safeguarding one of India’s most sensitive wildlife regions. The project, officially the 4-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of National Highway-715, involves an investment…
Metro commuters on Bengaluru’s Yellow Line are set to get some relief during peak hours, as waiting times have been reduced following the induction of a seventh train into passenger service by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on January 15.With the additional train, peak-hour services from Monday to Saturday will now operate at a…
Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ has kicked off its theatrical run with a strong Rs. 2.10 crores on day one, exceeding expectations for a positive Pongal release. Director Nalan Kumarasamy’s unique blend of humor, action, and social themes, coupled with Karthi’s performance, has garnered audience satisfaction and positive buzz, hinting at a successful festive season. Director Nalan…
US President Donald Trump’s New Year’s operations in Venezuela, involving the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, have sparked political tensions in the western hemisphere. His intent to dominate the region is ever more clear. With his aggressive attempts towards purchasing Greenland, Trump has sparked the fear of national security in the region.It is no…
