The National Green Tribunal has given the environment ministry a deadline of February 6, 2026, to address a petition opposing the Shree Jagannath International Airport project. Opponents assert that the construction poses a threat to the delicate coastal ecosystem. Cuttack:National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted the ministry of environment, forests and climate change time till…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: Gold and silver opened strongly in domestic futures on Monday, driven by a softening dollar, expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker rupee.Gold February futures traded at Rs 1,30,383 per 10 grams, up Rs 879 (0.68%), while silver March futures surged to a new peak of…
GST collections: The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for the month of November came in at over Rs 1.70 lakh crore. This is a rise of 0.7%, according to official data.SBI Research in a report in November had estimated that the gross domestic GST collections may come around Rs 1.49 lakh crore for…
Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, slipping below $86,000 in early Asian trade as renewed selling hit the cryptocurrency market at the start of December.The world’s largest digital asset dropped by 6%. Ether also declined more than 7% to around $2,800, while other major tokens, including Solana also registered steep losses. Traders said that the broader…
One of the key changes is the wage redefinition, as this forms the base for all calculations under the codes. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaIndia’s labour landscape is witnessing one of the most significant transformations in decades. As of 21 November 2025, most of the provisions under the four Labour Codes have been made effective….
NEW DELHI: State-owned oil marketing companies on Monday reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 10 per unit, offering relief to the hospitality sector.However, airlines are set to face renewed cost pressure as Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were hiked for the third month in a row.With the latest revision, the price of…
Representative image (AI) CHENNAI: Chola MS General Insurance (Chola MS), the JV between Murugappa Group and Japan’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, expects an improvement in Q3 and H2FY26 after posting drop in PAT in H1 FY26. It reported a gross written premium of `2,220cr in Q2 FY26 (`2,191cr in Q2 FY25) and a PAT of…
The PMI after seasonal adjustments, declined to 56.6 in November from October’s 59.2. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India have hit the manufacturing sector, but the impact has been somewhat cushioned by diversification to other countries. The manufacturing activity in India experienced a slowdown to a nine-month low during November, attributed…
CHENNAI: Few brands have made inroads into every home, shop, and lantern-lit street in the country quite like Nippo, a household name known for its sturdy dry-cell batteries and everyday utility products. This reach stems from its founder’s vision — the late P Obul Reddy, believed in creating affordable, dependable products, and it transformed the…
In many Indian households, women are often discouraged from engaging with money matters, either due to a lack of interest or cultural norms. (AI image) There is ample evidence to suggest that women possess the qualities to excel in money management. They are diligent savers, patient investors, and sharp consumers. Yet, they often remain sidelined…
