The European Union has added Nayara Energy to its latest sanctions aimed at Russia, targeting refined petroleum products made from Russian crude. Nayara, based in Vadinar, Gujarat, is nearly half-owned (49.13 %) by Russia’s Rosneft. The move could affect Rosneft’s planned sale of its stake to

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has approved the Income Tax Bill, 2025 with a total of 285 suggested changes, aiming to simplify tax procedures, reduce litigation timelines, and improve overall compliance. The bill is set to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, with implementation targeted for the next financial year. One of the […]

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has expanded the UPI‑PayNow facility by adding 13 more Indian banks to its international remittance network. With this update, a total of 19 Indian banks can now facilitate real-time cross-border fund transfers between India and Singapore. Real-Time Transfers Made Easier The UPI‑PayNow integration allows Indian residents to

Asian stock markets declined on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also lost 0.3%. Markets in South Korea, Australia, and China saw marginal losses. The US dollar strengthened, […]

Mumbai’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, located at the iconic Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers on Dalal Street, received a bomb threat via email on July 13. The message claimed that four explosives had been planted within the premises and warned of a blast scheduled for 3 PM the same day. Immediate Police Action Soon after the […]

The Income Tax Department has launched a large-scale crackdown on bogus claims made in income tax returns by individuals across India. On July 14, over 200 premises were searched as part of an operation targeting fraudulent deductions claimed under sections like 80G (donations), 80E (education loans), medical reimbursements, and other exemptions. Bogus Refund Rackets

Public sector banks (PSBs) in India are seeing a steady rise in sub‑prime lending, driven by increased reliance on government-backed credit guarantee schemes. These loans are primarily extended to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and low-income individual borrowers who typically lack sufficient collateral or formal credit history. Credit Confidence

Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 mark for the first time on July 14, reaching an intraday high of around $122,600. The leading cryptocurrency has gained nearly 29% since the beginning of the year, driven by renewed investor confidence and increasing interest from global institutions. This surge marks a major milestone in Bitcoin’s history and reflects growing […]

Pune’s iconic Cafe Goodluck has had its food licence temporarily suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following a viral video in which a plastic or glass piece was found in a bun maska. The clip, shared online by a customer, prompted immediate health inspections. Inspection Uncovers Hygiene Violations FDA inspectors visited the […]

Leading chipmaker Intel is set to lay off approximately 4,000 employees across the United States, with around 2,400 jobs being cut in Oregon alone. The layoffs are part of a major restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. Oregon Hit Hardest by Cuts The majority of the job losses are concentrated at […]