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Anil Ambani refutes fraud allegations as BoB flags RCom loan
Anil Ambani, the promoter and director of Reliance Communications (RCom), has strongly denied allegations of fraud.
Musk snubbed? Trump's tech dinner proves once-close ally is out
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was notably absent from a recent White House dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump.
Trump signs order reducing tariffs on Japanese cars to 15%
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reducing tariffs on Japanese car imports from 27.5% to 15%.
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney over 'breathtaking piracy'
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, for allegedly infringing its copyrights.
Atlassian buys developer of AI browser Arc for $610M
Atlassian, the productivity software giant, has announced its decision to acquire The Browser Company, the developer of AI browsers Arc and Dia. The deal is valued at a whopping $610 million in cash.
Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta… and it's not who you think
Mark Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy attorney from Indiana, is suing Meta over repeated confusion with CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Lloyds to warn 3,000 employees of possible termination for underperformance
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to warn around 3,000 staff members that they are at risk of termination for underperformance.
Eldorado Agritech files draft papers with SEBI for ₹1,000cr IPO
Telangana-based Eldorado Agritech, the company behind Srikar Seeds, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise ₹1,000 crore.
India set for 6.5% growth in FY26: NITI Aayog
India's economy is on track to achieve a 6.5% growth rate in the current fiscal year, despite global challenges and tariff pressures, according to Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog.
FPIs pull out $2.7B from India's financial stocks in August
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded ₹232.9 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of Indian financial stocks in August, the highest monthly outflow in seven months.
India, Singapore strengthen AI, chip ties as US tariffs loom
India and Singapore have agreed to bolster their cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
SoftBank trims 2% stake in Ola Electric to 15.7%
SoftBank has sold a 2% stake in Ola Electric Mobility Ltd, reducing its holding to 15.68%.
GST on delivery fees: Swiggy, Zomato stare at higher costs
The GST Council has decided to impose an 18% Goods and Services Tax on delivery fees charged by food delivery and quick commerce companies.
NASDAQ proposes stricter listing rules for Chinese firms
The NASDAQ stock exchange has proposed a new rule that could make it harder for small Chinese companies to go public in the US.
Google expands AI-writing tools in Gboard to all Android users
Google has expanded its AI-powered writing tools in Gboard to all Android users.
IPL tickets to get costlier as GST hiked to 40%
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to become more expensive for fans next season due to the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.
18% GST on coal: Why this move supports Coal India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on coal has been increased from 5% to 18%. The decision was taken at the 56th GST Council meeting on Wednesday.
GST rate cut to make consumer goods cheaper
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's recent decision to revise rates under two broad slabs, 5% and 18%, is expected to make a wide range of consumer goods cheaper.
PhonePe to file for ₹13,000cr IPO by month-end
Walmart-backed fintech giant PhonePe is gearing up to file for its initial public offering (IPO) by the end of September.
GST 2.0: ITC shares rally as cigarettes face 40% tax
Shares of tobacco companies, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips India, surged on Thursday despite Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on cigarettes.
Need a gift urgently? Swiggy's Giftables delivers it in minutes
Ahead of the festive season, Swiggy has launched a new category called 'Giftables.' The feature allows users to choose and send personalized gifts with fast delivery.
GST cut to make TVs, ACs, and other appliances cheaper
A wide range of consumer electronics, including large-screen televisions (TVs), air-conditioners (ACs), and dishwashers, is likely to see significant price cuts.
GST on lotteries increased to 40% despite Kerala's plea
The Indian government has increased the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on lotteries from 28% to a whopping 40%.
GST 2.0: Will smartphone prices be affected?
The Indian government has approved major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), set to come into effect on September 22.
GST Council hikes tax on private jets, yachts to 40%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a major hike in taxes on private aircraft, yachts, and premium travel. The new rates will come into effect from September 22.
GST Council approves new rates: Check what's cheaper and costlier
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved changes to India's indirect tax structure, which will come into effect from September 22.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court ruling to uphold tariff authority
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court for a swift decision on the president's authority to impose tariffs.
Boeing Defense strike enters second month with negotiations still stalled
Boeing Defense has said it is open to making "minor adjustments" to its last contract offer for 3,200 striking union members in the St. Louis area.
Shares of Indian automakers soar as GST Council reduces tax
Shares of Indian automakers witnessed a major spike on September 4. The surge came after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a series of tax reforms.
Sensex surges 700 points: What is driving today's rally?
The Indian stock market is witnessing a major rally today with both the Sensex and Nifty opening significantly higher.
Meta-backed Scale AI sues ex-employee for stealing confidential documents
Scale AI, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) data labeling industry, has filed a lawsuit against its former employee Eugene Ling.
xAI wins order to temporarily bar ex-employee's role at OpenAI
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, has won a court order to restrict a former employee's activities related to generative AI at its competitor, OpenAI.
Google, SHEIN hit with record fines for cookie violations
France's data protection authority has imposed record fines on tech giant Google and fast-fashion retailer SHEIN for violating internet cookie laws.
Musk's AI firm loses CFO amid executive exodus
Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of xAI, has left the company after a brief stint.
These items face record 40% GST under new reform push
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major increase in tax rates for 'sin goods,' including cigarettes, sugar-sweetened beverages, and luxury cars.
GST Council approves 2-tier tax structure of 5% and 18%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18%, abolishing the 12% and 28% rates.
Modi government to approve ₹1,500cr incentive scheme for critical minerals
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a five-year incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore.
After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee to ₹15 per order
Swiggy has raised its platform fee for the third time in three weeks, taking it to ₹15 per order.
Apple's 1st-ever store in Pune opens tomorrow: Check location
Apple is set to open its latest retail outlet in India tomorrow, the Apple Koregaon Park.
You can soon register non-risky businesses in just 3 days
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to have approved a major reform to expedite the registration process for non-risky businesses.