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Data rules draft: focus on minors, national security

A draft of rules for India's data protection law has proposed that parents mandatorily identify themselves before their children can join certain online platforms.

Cold wave in North India to boost wheat, mustard crops

The drop in temperature does not bode well for crops like chickpea and potatoes in the plains

States' Q4 borrowing to rise 18% after Q2 growth slump

Capex boost likely as West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka lead ₹4.73 tn borrowing plan

Existing EV subsidies to stay, no new incentives

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday existing subsidies for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem will continue for some time, citing broad consensus among the government, auto OEMs, and battery swapping companies that no new incentives or subsidies are required at this stage.

Govt cuts gas allocation for LPG, diverts to city retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet part of their requirement for compressed natural gas (CNG)/piped cooking gas supplies, said an official order.

Rupee closes at new record low vs dollar

Reports of the central bank selling US dollars supported the rupee at lower levels, traders said

India's market cap share globally dips from record highs

Cooling off

PNG, CNG consumers to get uniform insurance cover

Although CNG users report more accidents, instances of pipeline leaks at PNG households were reported

Pharma teachers faking profiles to be blacklisted

Pharmacy Council of India identified 45,355 cases of duplicate profiles on Digi-Pharmed portal using same Aadhar and PAN

PM E-Drive e-bus subsidy to be rolled out from March

Govt to initiate bidding process after working out demand via state, city transport utilities

Biden to Block Sale of US Steel to Nippon

President Joe Biden has decided to block the sale of United States Steel Corp. to Japan's Nippon Steel Corp., according to three people with knowledge of the matter, ending a $14.1 billion deal that has faced months of vocal opposition and raising questions over the future of a US industrial giant.

India eyes carbon tax relief amid EU rift

India is seeking relief from a potential carbon tax imposed by the European Union (EU), amid growing divisions within the EU over the policy's economic and administrative implications. The tax could represent 0.05% of India's GDP.

Training

Is war a debate, a dilemma or a drama? Or can it be a poem? A class contemplates its many meanings

Boeing Institutes New Checks

The aviation giant has been under pressure from US regulators following several safety scares

Tesla's car business isn't really in the driver's seat

The majority of the EV maker's market cap rides on hope for robotaxis, robots and AI

The many lives of a leaf

Do wild thoughts count as resistance? Is charting one's own path and travelling alone a rebellion that will be remembered?

A luxury seven-seater gets a stylish makeover

A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city

Three workplace trends have seen hype overtake the reality

Return-to-office, AI adoption and DEI dumping are all overhyped

In 2025, India must play the role of peacemaker

The New Year has brought a grim reminder of terror as a threat even as war rages in West Asia, Europe and elsewhere. India must push for UN reforms, global principles and peace

Predictions for 2025: It's best to take them with a bucket of salt

It's super easy to make forecasts but the truth is that nobody really knows how things will turn out

India Versus Global: A Balanced Approach for NRI Investors

Rohan, a successful non-resident Indian (NRI) tech professional, believed he was taking the right steps toward financial growth by diversifying his investments.

Should a CA Buy Professional Indemnity Insurance?

I am a newly qualified chartered accountant. I would like to start my own practice, which would focus on audit and advisory services. Would it make sense for me to buy professional indemnity insurance? How would it help?

A 32-Year-Old's Journey From Modest to 10x SIP Investment

Jadhav invested in a combination of MFs, diversifying her investments in large-cap, hybrid, flexi, and liquid funds

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among 4 athletes to receive Khel Ratna

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh were among four winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award announced by the sports ministry, which also named an unprecedented 17 para-athletes in the list of 32 Arjuna awardees to honour their resounding success at the Paris Paralympics.

Morgan Stanley quits climate group

Morgan Stanley said it has quit a global climate-banking group, joining other Wall Street firms to have left an alliance designed to support the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.

Over 700K sellers now on ONDC

Over 700,000 sellers and service providers have been onboarded on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) so far, the government said on Thursday.

JK Lakshmi gets nod to merge with units

JK Lakshmi Cement received approval from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE to merge three subsidiaries.

Varun Beverages to invest ₹412 cr in arm

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), the leading bottler of PepsiCo, on Thursday announced to invest ₹412 crore in its South African subsidiary Beverage Co. Proprietary (Bevco).

DMart's Q3 revenue up 18% to ₹15,565 cr

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which owns and operates retail chain DMart, has reported a 17.5% increase in standalone revenue from operations at ₹15,565.23 crore for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024.

White-collar hiring up 9% in December

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday.