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NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief…
India was repeatedly cited as a reliable long-term growth anchor during discussions at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty clouding the global outlook, the Confederation of Indian Industry said on Friday.Describing the mood at Davos as “cautiously optimistic and strategically focused”, CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said geopolitical tensions framed the…
Sameer Gupta, National Tax Leader, EY India The Income-tax Act, 2025, marks a comprehensive overhaul of India’s six-decade-old direct tax law, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with a simplified, principle-based framework. Aimed at reducing litigation and improving tax certainty, the new law seeks to streamline provisions, remove redundancies, and align tax administration with a digital-first…
South Indian cinema saw significant events. Kannan Pattambi, a veteran production controller and actor, passed away. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda returned from vacation, sparking fan excitement. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala were also spotted post-holiday. Filmmaker Bharathiraja remains stable in ICU care. Rishab Shetty praised trailers for upcoming films. January 5 turned out to…
The broader macro backdrop for Indian equities remains stable heading into 2026, supported by healthier corporate balance sheets and early signs of an earnings recovery across sectors, according to ICICI Prudential Alternate Investments. However, after a long market upcycle and widespread rerating, much of the optimism on growth and profits is already reflected in stock…
Anthony Joshua (AP Photo) Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was hospitalised in Nigeria on Monday after being involved in a road accident that claimed the lives of two close friends and team members, his promoter confirmed. Joshua, 35, sustained injuries in the crash but is in a stable condition and remains under observation.Go Beyond…
US unemployment benefit claims fell again last week, underscoring a labour market that remains broadly stable even as hiring momentum shows signs of cooling, according to data released by the Labor Department.Applications for jobless aid dropped by 10,000 to 214,000 for the week ended December 20, down from a revised 224,000 a week earlier, AP…
As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products.The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to both…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer with teammate Arshdeep Singh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) You won’t often say this for Punjab Kings (PBKS), but going into the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2026 ahead of the next season, they have one…
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers (File photo) NEW DELHI: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Tuesday said the airline was “back on its feet” with stable operations in the backdrop of the recent crisis that saw widespread disruption across country’s aviation network.Elbers said lakhs of customers have received their full refunds, and we continue to do so…
