The Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that the Department of Revenue (DoR) will conduct a fair and transparent investigation following the allegations by Wintrack Inc (Chennai) of “corruption and harassment” against Chennai Customs. The ministry confirmed that the matter is receiving serious attention.The ministry communicated the government’s action through X saying, “The Government has taken […]
Online money gaming crackdown: Government proposes to make breaches non-bailable; warrantless searches allowed in draft rules
The government’s newly proposed regulations seek to classify breaches of online money gaming protocols as non-bailable violations, with accountability extending to all company personnel involved in facilitating such infractions, as per the draft guidelines issued on Thursday.The proposed regulations would authorise designated officers to conduct warrantless searches and arrests at any location, physical or digital, […]
First in 60 years: Airbus board wraps-up meet in India; expansion in focus
Airbus team with various union ministers (image posted by Piyush Goyal and S Jaishankar on X respectively) Airbus’ board members completed their four-day visit to India on Thursday. India represents a crucial market for the aerospace company, as confirmed by an official, as quoted by PTI.The board conducted their first meeting in India since beginning […]
Proposals worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore come in for electronics component manufacturing scheme
NEW DELHI: Govt’s efforts to deepen the Indian component ecosystem for electronics has received a massive boost with domestic and international companies putting in applications for investing over Rs 1.1 lakh crore in new projects – almost twice to the original target – which have the potential to result in creating incremental production to the […]
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire OxyChem for $9.7 billion: Last major deal under Warren Buffett’s leadership? What we know
Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion, marking possibly the last major deal under the billionaire investor who owns the firm, set to retire by year-end.Notably, Buffett’s name was absent from Thursday’s announcement materials, as reported by Associated Press, suggesting a transition of leadership to Vice […]
US stock markets at record high: S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge; rate cut hopes boost optimism despite government shutdown
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached unprecedented levels when markets opened on Thursday, driven by fresh optimism regarding potential interest rate reductions, whilst investors prepare for minimal economic data releases as the week concludes.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20.0 points, representing a 0.04% increase, reaching 46,461.11. The S&P 500 advanced […]
Aadhaar update charges hiked: Certain services cost more from October 1, biometric update fee for children waived – check details
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective October 1, 2025, and applicable until September 30, 2028. Subsequent adjustments are scheduled from October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2031.Under the new rates, standard service fees will rise: services previously costing Rs 50 will increase to Rs […]
Who is Aravind Srinivas? Perplexity CEO youngest among India’s billionaires- Check how much wealth he has
Aravind Srinivas (Image credit: Instagram handle) Chennai-born Aravind Srinivas, 31, has emerged as India’s youngest billionaire, debuting on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. As the founder and CEO of AI startup Perplexity, Srinivas is gaining recognition for his work in generative AI, having an estimated net worth of Rs 21,190 crore. Srinivas’ rise […]
Hacking has an evil twin! What is vibe hacking? Here’s how cyber frauds are misusing AI
As if cyber frauds were not enough, you will now have to deal with another evil of the AI era, vibe hacking!Cybersecurity experts are warning that AI is increasingly being misused by criminals to launch sophisticated cyberattacks. What started as “vibe coding,” a way to harness AI for productive tasks, now has a darker side: […]
NPS returns: National Pension System delivers 13% annual returns; ‘offers flexibility and choice,’ says FM
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hailed the National Pension System (NPS) saying that it has emerged as a high performing and cost effective retirement planning tool, with some of the best returns among global pension products.Speaking at the NPS Diwas conference in New Delhi, organised by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), […]