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Mining billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Ltd has told the Supreme Court that its tweaked bid for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd was rejected despite being better than Adani Group’s offer.In its petition challenging the lenders’ decision to accept Adani’s takeover offer, Vedanta contended that its addendum bid is about Rs 3,400 crore higher in gross…
The US economy expanded at a markedly slower pace in the final quarter of 2025 than previously estimated, according to government data released on Friday, as consumer demand and public spending turned out weaker than earlier projected.The Commerce Department said gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 0.7 per cent in the…
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi is in the process of reviewing and revamping the regulations for the portfolio management services industry, and a new set of regulations is expected to be in place by mid-2026, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi said Monday.The Sebi chief also said that internally its top officials…
Visitors planning a road trip to Himachal Pradesh this summer will need to budget a little extra. Starting April 1, the state’s amended toll policy for the fiscal year 2026–27 will come into effect, significantly increasing entry-point toll charges for vehicles registered outside Himachal. Under the revised structure, the hike in toll fees ranges between…
NEW DELHI: Manufacturers of small cars may face greater regulatory challenges if the revised draft of CAFE-3, which proposes to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, is implemented. The latest proposed modifications will support bigger vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid electric ones, people involved in the deliberations have said.With the Corporate Average Fuel…
Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…
AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) For thousands of Indian professionals and the companies that seek to hire them, the upcoming H-1B season for fiscal (FY) 2027, may prove to be the most uncertain in the program’s history, where higher wages improve selection odds, a $100,000 entry fee deters overseas hiring, and US consulates…
Real estate developers in Kolkata have urged the Centre to use the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies to reflect rising land and construction costs, calling for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and a long-pending revision of the affordable housing definition to revive demand, especially in the mid-income segment, PTI reported.With the Budget set to…
JEE Main exam dates changed JEE Main exam dates 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The change was announced after the release of the exam city slip on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.As per the latest update, JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from…
NEW DELHI: In a move expected to significantly widen access to free healthcare for low-income families, Delhi govt raised the annual income ceiling for economically weaker section (EWS) patients entitled to free treatment in identified private hospitals in the city from Rs 2.20 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. The revised eligibility norm was notified by…
