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MSME concerns about steel duty will be looked into: Barthwal

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has started an investigation into the complaints of dumping of steel in the domestic market and will also take into account the interests of the user industry before firming up its view, a senior official said on Monday.

Construction of FCI godown 'nil' in FY25, House panel flays govt

A Parliamentary Panel on Monday pulled up the government for not meeting the godown construction target of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the four years till September 2024 and asked the nodal ministry to constitute a high-level committee to expedite the work in the North-East and hilly states.

Drug recalls from US raise export concerns

THE RECENT DRUG recalls by US arms of Indian drugmakers have turned the spotlight back on quality issues faced by the domestic pharma companies in the lucrative export market.

WPI inflation eases to 1.89% in Nov as food prices soften

INFLATION BASED ON the wholesale price index (WPI) eased to a three-month low of 1.89% in November from 2.36% in October, thanks to a sharp fall in the prices of key food items such as vegetables and pulses, official data released on Monday showed.

Strong local demand drives flash PMI to 4-month high

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY EXPANDED at a robust pace in December, mainly due to an uptick in domestic demand conditions.

Raj Kapoor's anniversary celebrated in Pakistan

PAKISTANI CULTURAL ENTHUSIASTS and film lovers gathered at the iconic Kapoor House in Peshawar on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of legendary Bollywood filmmaker and actor Raj Kapoor.

Can't tax upper middle class more, says Piketty

DESCRIBING INDIA'S DECISION to impose a wealth tax way back in 1957 as trying \"to do too much too fast\", French economist Thomas Piketty, regarded most for his passionate advocacy of taxing the wealth of billionaires to reduce inequalities, says there's no way the government can increase tax on the upper middle class and middle Indian entrepreneurs unless it demonstrates people at the top pay a higher tax rate.

Decoding the rise of Tollywood in North India

SOUTH RULES THE ROOST

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain critical after heart ailment

TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday.

39 ministers join Fadnavis government

THE MUCH-AWAITED CABINET expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra took place on Sunday with 39 ministers taking oath at a function in Nagpur.

Delhi govt plans to set up AI labs in schools

THE DELHI GOVERNMENT has announced plans to set up Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs in select schools under its jurisdiction to foster advanced technological learning and innovation among students.

Do not criticise EVMs when results not in favour: Omar

OPENING ANOTHER POINT of friction with an important ally, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence - you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose.

Delhi Assembly polls: Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi

AAP releases 4th list of candidates for elections

'We use technology as a force for good'

As IBM's first chief impact officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil drives the company's strategic alignment with business goals and ESG considerations.

Pricey, but a good choice for content creators

● It takes photos and videos that rival digital cameras

Bridging language divide in Gen AI

● LLMs enable multi-language communication

Wireless audio for your music, movies and games

● These earbuds offer a snug fit and strong battery

● Exploring wavy roads of north Goa in the new Amaze with the president & CEO of Honda Cars India

THE HONDA STORY has been as much of successes as of missed opportunities.

Uniqlo takes a contra bet in fashion

● Japanese retailer stays clear of path taken by Zara, H&M

A car fest along the lines of IBW

Will be held on Feb 22-23 in Aamby Valley, Lonavala

From a rollercoaster ride to the calmness of the ocean

The new Amaze (petrol, with CVT and MT gearbox) was launched on December 4, priced ₹7.99 lakh to ₹10.89 lakh

The race isn't over yet

● Can the new Dzire and Amaze rev up a slowing market?

Saudi-backed LIV Golf forcing PGA to pay players fairly

For nearly four years, the world's two most prominent professional golf tours battled over players, the moral high ground and outright survival. Now, the feud appears to be ending.

Slow-moving zero

Sebi needs to hasten slowly on T+0 as stakeholders are yet to be convinced

Defining UPSI

SEBI'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS OF PRICE-SENSITIVE INFORMATION HAS MERITS AND DEMERITS

Rationalised GST rates key for jobs and growth

While reforming GST, the Centre should remember that rate changes must boost public revenue while enabling businesses to invest and create jobs

How will we assess the PARAKH

Only if it can integrate assessment standards of India's 69 school boards

Claim denied? You may be at fault too

Withholding crucial details can lead to rejections

NPS: Annuity plan without return of purchase price maximises payout

● Go for joint life plan if you have dependent spouse

B-school admission depends on IQ, soft skills

Even as the Indian School of Business (ISB) has started taking freshers - it previously used to have programmes only for working professionals - the role of admissions consulting organisations such as ISB Mantra won't change.