The Union Cabinet is expected to approve the much-anticipated Income Tax Bill tomorrow, setting the stage for its introduction in Parliament next week. Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2025-26, the bill aims to modernize and simplify India’s direct tax system. Often referred to as the Direct Tax Code, the proposed Read More…
The Indian rupee plunged to a record low, closing at 87.4650 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking a 0.4% decline in a single day. The sharp depreciation is driven by growing expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the triggering of stop-loss orders in the forex Read More…
Bengaluru is all set to host the 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s premier aerospace and defense exhibition, from February 10 to 14, 2025, at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka. Themed “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities,” the event will showcase the latest advancements in aviation, defense, and space technologies. Visitors can witness spectacular Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a surge in temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Thursday and Friday. Isolated areas across the state could witness temperatures rising by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal levels. With soaring temperatures and increased humidity, the weather is expected to be Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the return of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC) for 2025, introducing an exciting new format that promises to be more interactive and engaging than ever before. This year, the program will feature eight dynamic episodes, each focusing on different aspects of stress-free exams. PM Modi invites all #ExamWarriors, along with Read More…
Sanjay Malhotra, who took office as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor in December 2024, is expected to shift the RBI’s monetary policy towards a more growth-friendly stance. This marks a departure from his predecessor, Shaktikanta Das, who focused on controlling inflation with higher interest rates for the past two years. Under Malhotra’s leadership, Read More…
Kerala has secured a major boost to its healthcare infrastructure with a ₹2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank, aimed at transforming the state’s healthcare delivery. The initiative, approved by the state Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, focuses on critical areas such as the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), strengthening healthcare Read More…
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is facing a severe financial crisis, seeking a ₹624 crore loan to clear statutory arrears, including provident fund and fuel payments. The crisis has intensified two years after the introduction of the free bus ride scheme for women, the Shakti Yojana. As of December 2024, the four state-run Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices continue their meteoric rise, shattering previous records and edging closer to the ₹63,500 mark. After breaching ₹63,000 per sovereign yesterday, prices climbed further by ₹200 today, reaching ₹63,440 per sovereign. The per-gram price also saw a ₹25 jump, now standing at ₹7,930. The surge is driven by investors flocking to gold as Read More…
In a major development, 104 Indian nationals, primarily from Punjab, were deported from the United States and arrived in Amritsar on a U.S. military flight. These individuals had entered the U.S. illegally, often through the treacherous U.S.-Mexico border, after paying hefty sums to agents who lured them with dreams of a better future abroad. For Read More…