CPI overhaul: Govt to track Amazon and Flipkart prices, inflation gauge to reflect digital shopping boom
India’s inflation index is set for its biggest makeover in years, with the government preparing to pull price data straight from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. The plan marks a decisive shift in how retail inflation will be measured — bringing online shopping, streaming services and digital airfares into the equation.Officials say […]
HC quashes CIC order to disclose PM’s DU degree | India News
New Delhi: Marks obtained, grades and answer sheets are “personal information” protected under the exemption clause of the Right to Information Act, Delhi high court held Monday as it set aside CIC orders to disclose details of PM Modi’s bachelors degree from DU, reports Abhinav Garg. HC drew a distinction between “something which is of […]
The Xiaomi 16 Pro is rumored to drop the quad-curved display
Last week, we heard that the Xiaomi 16 Pro will have a slightly larger 6.8” display (possibly as big as 6.85”), which is up from 6.73” on the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Leakster Smart Pikachu has some good news for those that didn’t love the quad-curved display of the 2024 model – Xiaomi is going with […]
Stock exchanges urge regulators to crack down on ‘tokenised stocks’
A group representing the world’s biggest stock exchanges is urging securities regulators to clamp down on so-called tokenised stocks, arguing that the blockchain-based tokens create new risks for investors and risk damaging market integrity. Tokenised equities are blockchain-based tokens created to represent shares in companies. The tokens represent ownership of the securities but investors do […]
Kuldeep Yadav breaks 70-day social media silence with fiancée Vanshika | Off the field News
Kuldeep Yadav and partner Vanshika (Images via Getty Images & Instagram/Screengrab) Kuldeep Yadav on Monday night uploaded a picture with his fiancée Vanshika on Instagram. In the image, the Indian spinner was dressed in a black tuxedo while Vanshika wore a white gown. Kuldeep and Vanshika got engaged back on June 4 in a private […]
J&K bans pen drives on official devices, WhatsApp & PDF apps to process official information | Srinagar News
Representational (Agencies) SRINAGAR: To protect sensitive govt information, J&K administration has banned the use of pen drives on all official devices in every department across the Union Territory. The move aims to curb security breaches, minimise the risk of malware infections, prevent unauthorised access, and uphold data sovereignty, officials said Monday.The order, issued by commissioner […]
OPT crisis threatens Indian students’ careers in the US: 7 tips to safeguard your future in Silicon Valley
As uncertainty looms over the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme in the United States, thousands of Indian students already studying and working there find themselves staring at an unsettling future. With the US administration weighing changes to F-1 visa rules and tightening compliance checks, the OPT, a crucial pathway that allows international students to gain […]
Farida Jalal blesses Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan ahead of directorial debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood: ‘Bahot sari duaein unke liye’ |
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is all set to step into the director’s chair with Netflix’s upcoming series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The preview of the show was unveiled last week at a grand launch event in Mumbai, drawing huge attention. Since then, industry veterans and stars have showered Aryan with praise and good […]
NRI banking explained: How NRE and NRO accounts differ; and which one works better for you
Managing money across borders can be tricky for non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially since they are not allowed to open regular savings accounts in India. To meet their unique needs, banks offer two specialised options — the Non-Resident External (NRE) account and the Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. While both accounts can be held simultaneously, their purpose […]
“When Connor is ready, we’ll get a deal done”: Edmonton Oilers CEO confident in extension talks | NHL News
Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe easy when it comes to Connor McDavid’s contract situation. CEO Jeff Jackson, who knows McDavid as both his former agent and now as team executive, has downplayed any concerns about negotiations. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Jeff Marek in Muskoka, Ont., Jackson emphasized that when the time comes, talks […]