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Investments by central agencies & CPSEs decline 10% in Apr-Nov

INVESTMENTS BY CENTRAL government agencies and central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) fell 10% on year to ₹4.41 lakh crore in April-November of the current financial year as the railways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) were yet to regain the capex pace after election-induced slowdown.

As fees stagnate, audit firms struggle to retain talent

Just 10% nominal rise in income over five years, real income growth negative

IIFCL Should Lend ₹1 Lakh Crore in 3 Years: Nagaraju

INDIA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE Company (IIFCL) may set an ambitious goal of extending loans of ₹1 lakh crore to the infrastructure sector in the next three years, financial services secretary M Nagaraju said on Monday.

Govt Eases Conditions for Specialty Steel PLI

The government on Monday relaxed conditions of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel and reopened the application window for companies to attract investments in product categories that saw no or low participation in the first round.

5 Infants Test Positive for HMPV in Gujarat, Karnataka, TN

FIVE INFANTS TESTED positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday, the first reported cases of the virus in India.

Cutting-edge AI innovations to take centre stage at CES 2025

Top global companies to showcase advancements in mobility, digital health and sustainability

Bajaj Auto's EV charge

LAUNCH OF MASS MARKET SCOOTERS PAYS OFF

Special Category Visa for Foreign Students

INDIA HAS LAUNCHED two special category visas for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.

Stars who couldn't walk the talk

IN THE END, just one Indian could get on top of the dias at the presentation ceremony of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Jasprit Bumrah, the captain and the man of the series.

Indian-Origin IT Companies Corner a Fifth of H-1B Visas

INDIAN-ORIGIN TECH COMPANIES cornered a fifth of all H-1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department showed.

PM Criticises AAP, Promises BJP Will Continue Welfare Schemes If Voted In

• They are lying that we will stop schemes: Modi

Four Maoists, jawan killed in first Bastar encounter this year

FOUR MAOISTS WERE gunned down on Saturday afternoon in the first encounter this year between Naxals and security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

Projects Unveiled by PM Are Joint Ventures With State: Kejriwal

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key infrastructure projects in Delhi on Sunday, Aam Aadmi Party chief and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called them \"joint ventures\" with the Centre and said it was proof that the government in the city works only for its citizens.

3 Killed as Coast Guard Chopper Crashes at Porbandar Airport

A Coast Guard chopper crashed at Porbandar airport in Gujarat on Sunday as it was landing after a routine training sortie, killing two pilots and a diver who were on board.

A win-win solution

● Platform becomes match-maker for India Inc & startups

No need to run an air purifier and room heater at the same time

● It heats in winter and purifies indoor air all year round

Readying talent for the AI era

● GenAI industry to add 1 million new jobs by 2028

Track kids' location in real-time

A 4G smartwatch with large display and GPS tracking

A handy tool to make your voice louder

● Simple plug and play design adds to its ease of use

Man magnet: Is this the most handsome bike in India?

Those twin parking lights that look like jet engines of Messerschmitt Me 262, that calligraphy on the sides where it says 'Goan Classic', those whitewall tyres, and those raised handlebars... if all this isn't art on wheels, what is?

Bridging brands & beliefs

●Digital and legacy firms are jostling to use the opportunity

'Oral care has lagged in premiumisation'

Please take us through the technology input in your latest oral health campaign.

Many hits, a few misses

DPDP Rules signal MeitY's balanced approach, but some concerns still need to be addressed

Reform agriculture

FROM PLATE TO PLOUGH 2025 OFFERS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY POLITICALLY FOR THE MODI GOVT TO OVERHAUL THE SYSTEM

A step forward, but not without concerns

The draft rules of the data protection law, if retained as is, could present hurdles for implementation, require businesses to make expensive adjustments

The risk-reward potential looks better in large-caps at this stage

In a significant part of the large-cap sector, the valuations have become reasonable and growth could surprise on the upside in FY26.

Using partnerships, AI to enhance presence in India

WITH BANK PO EXAMS, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR TEST PREP PORTFOLIO, WHICH ALREADY INCLUDES NEET, IIT JEE, UGC, AND UPSC.

How it May Impact Indian Students

H-1B pertains to foreign professionals working in the US, while F-1 visa is for foreign students

SAT gets new member, 2nd bench likely

THE MINISTRY OF Finance (MoF) has appointed Justice Mayank Kumar Jain, a former Allahabad High Court judge, as a judicial member of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

FPIs Withdraw ₹4,285 Crore in First 3 Trading Sessions in Jan

FOREIGN INVESTORS PULLED out ₹4,285 crore from Indian equities in the first three trading days of the month driven by apprehensions ahead of the third-quarter earnings season and high valuations of domestic stocks.