The Gujarat High Court has directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to extend the Income Tax return filing deadline for audit cases. It has asked to extend the deadline to November 30, 2025. This decision follows a case filed by the Income Tax Bar Association.…

The Bombay Chartered Accountant Society has urged the finance minister to extend the GSTR-3B filing deadline. This request stems from the upcoming Diwali festival and its associated holidays. The extended period will allow taxpayers and professionals sufficient…

Ecognosis Advisory CEO Andrew Freris warns investors to stay away from overvalued US equities inflated by AI hype, calling US-China trade talks “meaningless” amid tariff turmoil. He says inflation pressures are tariff-driven, gold and Bitcoin arent true safe…

Chinas Commerce Ministry has urged India to rectify what it called “wrongdoings,” after filing a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over Indias electric vehicle (EV) and battery subsidies. The ministry said the Indian measures harm Chinas economic…

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday protected singer Kumar Sanus personality and publicity rights, ordering the removal of objectionable videos and AI-generated content exploiting his name, voice, likeness, and performances from social media.

All revolutions start with an idea, but lasting change begins when that idea becomes a tangible impact. ET AI Awards 2025 is celebrating just that type of change in the form of its Innovation & Impact Awards, honouring the startups and innovators who are…

I am 35 years old, unmarried, and recently bought a term life insurance plan for Rs 1 crore, for 25 years. As my income and responsibilities may grow, can I increase the cover amount in future under the same policy, or will I need to buy a fresh policy?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a significant 100 percent increase in financial aid for ex-Servicemen and their families. This move doubles the penury grant and education grant, and triples the marriage grant. These enhanced benefits will support…

Pakistan's army announced it repelled several attacks by the Afghan Taliban. Over 40 attackers were killed in separate border incidents. The Pakistani forces effectively pushed back assaults in the Spin Boldak area of Balochistan province. The army stated…

Market veteran Madhusudan Kela says Indias markets are set for an earnings-led upmove as liquidity, policy support, and AI-driven growth kick in. Hes bullish on AI, power, manufacturing, NBFCs, and SME entrepreneurship, urging investors to stay patient and…

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav filed his nomination papers from the Raghopur assembly seat, aiming for a hat-trick. Accompanied by his parents, former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, Yadav submitted his papers in Hajipur. A large crowd of supporters…

Two weeks into the government shutdown, President Trump is leveraging the stalemate for political advantage, aiming to pressure Democrats while shielding his administration. He has threatened to cut funding for "Democratic programs" while sparing "Republican…

This Dhanteras, Gold ETFs are attracting strong investor interest amid rising gold prices and geopolitical tensions. Inflows into the asset class surged 578.28% year-on-year to Rs 8,363.13 crore in September 2025, compared with Rs 1,232.99 crore last year.…

A government shutdown is delaying crucial economic reports, including inflation data, creating a cloudier picture for the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are relying on private sector data and anecdotal reports as they navigate persistent inflation and a slowdown…

Avinatan Or, an Nvidia employee, has returned home after two years held by Hamas. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang welcomed his safe release. Or was kidnapped from a music festival in October 2023. He was released in a deal brokered by the US. Many Nvidia families…

Rohit Srivastava of Strike Money Analytics says Indian markets are set for a breakout as Nifty eyes 26,300. He expects earnings growth to pick up on policy support and liquidity infusion, urging investors to avoid defensives like IT and FMCG and focus instead…

Barron Trump, son of Donald and Melania Trump, is being considered for a board position at TikTok. This comes as the social media platform faces a potential sale to American investors. The move aims to enhance TikTok's appeal to young users. Donald Trump…

Sweet shops across India are facing a shortage of silver varakh as prices surged to Rs 1.9 lakh per kg ahead of Diwali. Despite a GST cut on sweets to 5%, rising input costs are straining businesses. Mumbais Parsi Dairy Farm is holding prices steady, while…

During September, India invested 2.5 billion euros in Russian crude oil, a 14% reduction from August figures. With state-owned refineries significantly trimming imports, India continues to stand as the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, just behind…

Governments can boost economies by spending smarter. Reallocating funds to areas like infrastructure and education drives growth. Improving how money is used, not just spending more, is key. This approach can lead to substantial economic gains, especially…