The chief of the Pakistani Army, Air Marshall Asim Munir, reiterated his anti-India stance by describing Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” during a speech to the Pakistani community in Florida, USA. As reported, Munir stated that Kashmir is “not merely an internal issue for India but rather an unfinished international agenda. As the Quaid-e-Azam articulated,...
On Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the updated New Income Tax Bill, 2025, which aims to replace the current Income Tax Act of 1961. This revised Bill was introduced after incorporating nearly all recommendations from the Select Committee. The Finance Minister presented the amended Bill following the suggestions made by the Select Committee,...
New Delhi: Indian auto component manufacturers have a considerable opportunity to enhance their exports, particularly within the independent aftermarket sector, as indicated by a report from EY-Parthenon. The report emphasized that the global auto component market presents robust growth opportunities for Indian suppliers, with nations such as Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia, and various regions in Africa...
India plays a “certainly crucial” role in the transnational IMEC project due to its status as a significant market and producer. The initiative focuses on the trade of goods, energy, and data connectivity, with New Delhi being a “protagonist in all three sectors,” according to a senior Italian diplomat. Described as a groundbreaking initiative, the...
A new study commissioned by Meta and conducted by IPSOS has revealed a significant shift in how Indian women approach personal finance. According to the findings, nearly 80% of Indian women aged 25-45 now make their own financial decisions, with platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp playing a pivotal role in their financial journeys. The survey,...
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, marking a major breakthrough in the evolution of artificial intelligence for daily life. The newly enhanced model is faster, smarter, and more reliable than ever—offering assistance that feels like having a team of PhDs in your pocket. From writing code and planning events to tackling complex academic questions and understanding...
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services experienced a widespread outage across India on Thursday evening, disrupting digital transactions for thousands of users and causing chaos for businesses reliant on cashless payments. This marks the fourth major UPI disruption in 2025, raising concerns about the reliability of the nation’s most widely used payment platform. The issue began...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has suggested that China might encounter secondary sanctions or increased tariffs for purchasing Russian oil. On Wednesday (local time), the US President imposed an additional 25% tariff on India specifically related to its acquisition of Russian oil. At a press conference at the White House, the US President was questioned...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has clarified that he never stated that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) cannot remain free forever. Speaking at the post-RBI policy conference, Malhotra said, “I want to clarify that I never said UPI can’t remain free forever. There are costs, and these costs have to be paid by...
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated on Wednesday that the increase in US tariffs is unlikely to significantly affect the Indian economy unless retaliatory tariffs are imposed. During a press conference following the monetary policy announcement, the RBI Governor remarked, “The ongoing uncertainty regarding US tariffs may not have a substantial impact on...