Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India Post will introduce guaranteed mail and parcel delivery services starting January, with 24-hour and 48-hour options for mails and next-day delivery for parcels, reducing current delivery…

Father dies after falling from overcrowded train to Ujjain; Supreme Court directs Railways to pay Rs 8 lakh to wife and son

Wipro CEO Srini Pallia says demand remains strong across BFSI, healthcare, and technology as the company closes $9.5 billion in bookings for H1 FY25. CFO Aparna Iyer attributes margin dip to a one-off client provision while maintaining a stable outlook. Wipros…

While a good number of Indians ditched the old tax regime (and its 80C deductions), here's what they may be missing: tax-free compounding that works under any regime. While the new regime took away deductions, it can’t touch these exemptions of these two…

In Bihar's Bachhwara constituency, a potential friendly contest is brewing between INDIA bloc allies as Congress fielded its youth leader while CPI's former MLA also filed nomination. Talks are underway for the CPI nominee to withdraw, paving the way for…

Industrialist Anand Mahindra welcomed Hyundai Indias plan to massively expand its R&D capabilities, saying it will boost competition but is “a huge positive for the entire automotive ecosystem.” He highlighted that the move will attract and retain top engineering…

Students are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to plan their overseas education. More than half of students use AI to choose where and what to study. While AI helps narrow down options, human guidance from counsellors and universities remains crucial for final…

Punjab National Bank has reduced locker rent charges across all regions and locker sizes, effective 30 days after publication on its website. Customers are allowed 12 free locker visits annually, with a Rs 100 charge for additional operations. Lockers can…

Indias trade ministry and NITI Aayog are considering easing certain tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Chinese imports to secure raw materials vital for industrial and export growth. Measures under discussion include letting anti-dumping duties lapse on…

The University of Sydney has been denied approval to expand international student enrolments for 2026 under the Albanese government’s new policy linking growth to housing and diversity goals. While retaining the largest allocation nationally, it was the only…

Google is investing $15 billion in Visakhapatnam for its largest AI hub outside the US. This project will boost the region's transformation. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also anticipates quantum computing's arrival within ten years. He believes this technology…

Gold has delivered substantial gains, soaring 67% in less than a year and showing strong CAGR over longer periods. Experts attribute this rally to robust global demand, currency weakness, inflation, and central bank diversification. While short-term volatility…

India is ramping up its production of essential rare earth minerals, as the government actively pursues trade agreements with Chile and Peru. Encouraging homegrown exploration is a priority, and innovative startups are stepping up to the plate by focusing…

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali Mehsud appeared in a video denying reports of his death following a suspected Pakistani airstrike. This development escalates tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring…

Both men were part of the six-member Central Military Commission, China's top military command body, until Miao was removed in June. He Weidong has not been seen in public since March but an investigation was not previously made public.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increase in the old age pension to Rs 3,200. The government has fulfilled 46 out of 217 poll promises made for the 2024 assembly elections. Work is progressing on remaining promises. The Chief Minister…

Millions are expected to participate in the second "No Kings" protest on October 18, with over 2,500 events planned nationwide and internationally. This demonstration aims to celebrate free speech and push back against the Trump administration's policies…

BSE member Ramesh Damani says Indias shift to state-directed capex — from defence and rare earths to shipbuilding and urban redevelopment — will form the next decades profit pools. He urges active stock picking, long-term equity bets for grandchildren, and…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to post a record surplus of ₹6,700 crore for FY2025–26, according to its latest budget reviewed by TOI. Hosting the Asia Cup alone added over ₹100 crore to its earnings through hosting fees, media…

The Supreme Court has put a stop to the appeals regarding the recruitment of graduate primary teachers in Karnataka, reinforcing the authority of a High Court's directive that directs the case to the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal. This pivotal decision…