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Rapid urbanization has altered land use across India, replacing natural absorption zones with concrete. As a result, cities experience reduced groundwater recharge rates, increased surface runoff, and frequent flooding during monsoons. Water demand has outstripped supply: Accordi
New DelhiThe Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has appealed to the GST Council to restore Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the hospitality sector. The body warned on Monday that withdrawing ITC, while reducing GST on hotel rooms below Rs 7,500 to 5 per ce
SeoulContainer shipping costs from South Korea to the United States and Europe fell in August, reflecting uncertainties in global trade caused by Washington’s tariff measures, the Korea Customs Service reported on Monday. Shipping rates for two twenty-foot equivalent units (TE
Goyal expressed confidence that international experts’ participation would enrich discussions and advance global standards adoption New DelhiCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India views sustainability as the central pillar of its growth and emphasized
Muted Growth Signals MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to reduce policy rates by 25 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. The move is expected as inflation remains subdued while growth faces pressure from weake
Despite U.S. import duties creating investor challenges, the minister highlighted continued confidence in Karnataka, citing a confirmed ₹4,000 crore investment excluding electronics, pharmaceuticals BengaluruKarnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, ann
India aims not just to follow but to lead the world in responsible AI adoption globally New DelhiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and cannot be treated as a static technology. She stressed that regul
MUMBAI The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled two illegal call centres in Nashik, Maharashtra, accused of defrauding citizens in the United Kingdom by impersonating insurance agents and government officials. Operating under the name Swagan Business Solutions,
New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, marking a major step in streamlining and rationalising the revenue procurement process for the Armed Forces. The new manual is aimed at simplifying procedures, enabling faste
New Delhi The coming week is expected to be crucial for Indian stock markets, with global cues and foreign fund flows set to guide investor sentiment. The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, progress in India’s trade negotiations with the US and EU, and foreign institutional
New Delhi The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a National Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy to establish India as the global headquarters for innovation-driven GCCs. The framework could create 20–25 million jobs and generate up to USD 600 billion in e
New Delhi The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the financial year 2025-26 is today (September 15), and the Income Tax Department announced that over six crore returns have already been submitted. The original deadline of July 31 was extended after tax professio
New Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has begun to touch every part of daily life, offering benefits “from morning tea to dinner.” Speaking at an event in Chennai, she stressed that recent reforms are making essentials mo
NEW YORK Union Pacific Corp CEO Jim Vena met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the railroad’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corp, as the company seeks regulatory approval for the largest U.S. rail merger in decades. The deal,
New York Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has issued a stark warning: the US stock market could be headed for a heart attack. His analogy points to record-high equity valuations and ballooning US debt that risks crowding out future spending—si
HUL Slashes Prices New DelhiHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced a significant round of price cuts across its consumer goods portfolio, effective September 22, following reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The revisions apply to a wide range of household nam
The October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows major advancements in U.S. employment-based and family-sponsored categories for Indian applicantsWashington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, the first of the new fiscal year, bringing significa
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max face severe shortage at retail stores; customers may need to buy from Apple outlets or online platforms New DelhiShoppers eyeing Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could face disappointment this launch week, as retailers across India war
