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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday launched Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) – BharatNetra initiative – that aims to link India to the Asia Pacific Innovation Corridor. Majhi launched the initiative in presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics &...

Toronto: Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match US tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. Carney said Canada will include the carve-out that the US has on Canadian goods under the 2020 free trade...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Income-tax Act, 2025, which will replace the archaic Income Tax Act, 1961. The Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from the next financial year, beginning April 1, 2026. The new Act will...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Friday gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a day after it was cleared by the Parliament, bringing sweeping restrictions on money-based online gaming platforms in India. The new law imposes stringent penalties on those...

A well-chosen Stair Tiles Design can instantly elevate the look of your home, adding both style and functionality to an often-overlooked space. Stairs connect different levels, but they also contribute to the interior’s overall aesthetic. The right design blends durability with visual appeal, ensuring your...

Bangkok: China released new interim measures Friday tightening controls on mining and processing of rare earths that are used in many high-tech products including electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The rules released Friday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology apply both to...

New York: Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra Friday discussed “mutually beneficial trade engagement” and “energy security” with US lawmakers amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The Indian ambassador met Senator Bill Hagerty and thanked him for “consistent and strong support to the India-US...

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent Friday, snapping their six-day winning streak, amid intense selling in market heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 693.86 points or 0.85 per cent to settle at...

New Delhi: The Japanese government plans to double the target for private-sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next 10 years, according to a media report from Tokyo. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected...

Mumbai: The Indian equity indices settled the session with a slight gain Thursday, continuing the rally for the fourth consecutive day. The session remained range-bound amid mixed reaction-value buying and profit booking at the same time. Sensex closed at 82,000.71, up 142.97 points or 0.17...