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Prateek Shukla

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Economic matters should transcend political divides: Nirmala Sitharaman

BS Manthan: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described the ongoing global turbulence as a "splashing" of forces, urging India to actively participate rather than remain a bystander

Updated On: 28 Feb 2025 | 5:31 PM IST

India's economic reset underway but clock is ticking: Experts at BS Manthan

India's economy is growing, but seizing its full potential means spurring corporate investment, tackling judicial delays and ensuring inclusive growth, said panelists on the first day of BS Manthan

Updated On: 27 Feb 2025 | 7:25 PM IST

Delhi airport's T2 to shut for upgrades; T1 likely to reopen by March 15

Terminal 2's current passenger load, which stands at 15 million, will be shifted to Terminal 1, according to airport operator DIAL

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

Teen, his parents held for 'anti-national slogans' during India-Pak match

According to police, around 9:30 pm, while the match was still ongoing, a man walking by the family's home claimed he heard the accused boy yelling those slogans

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

One month left to deadline, DDA manages to sell only 26.5% housing units

Under Sabka Ghar Awaas Yojana, homes were offered at a 25 per cent discount to specific groups, including women, war widows, autorickshaw drivers, and street vendors

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

Inspection done, Navi Mumbai airport likely to be inaugurated on April 17

Previously, the airport had encountered some setbacks. During a commercial flight test on December 29, an IndiGo A320 aircraft landed on runway, prompting the DGCA to highlight certain readiness

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Elon Musk tops superbillionaires index; Ambani, Adani join exclusive club

Superbillionaires hold over 16 per cent of the total wealth among billionaires, a sharp rise from just 4 per cent a decade ago in 2014, according to Altrata data

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

Trump's approval rating tops Biden; support for immigration policy grows

The poll also revealed that 38% of those surveyed held a favourable opinion of tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been actively involved in Donald Trump's government restructuring efforts

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

Who is Amy Gleason, DOGE's acting administrator named by White House?

The White House has clarified that billionaire Elon Musk, despite his involvement in overseeing the initiative, does not hold the legal role of DOGE head

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 10:13 AM IST

Telangana govt enforces Telugu as compulsory subject in all schools

An official statement on Tuesday noted that the previous BRS government had not fully enforced the law due to unspecified challenges

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

40,000 taxpayers under lens for deductions, CBDT targets TDS defaulters

The focus will be on habitual violators, cases showing significant gaps between tax deductions and advance tax payments, instances involving frequent revisions to deductee details

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 9:12 AM IST

French firm accuses MMRDA of corruption, seeks diplomatic intervention

The French company has alleged that MMRDA officials demanded benefits and intentionally delayed payments. Systra has raised these concerns with the Indian government and sought diplomatic intervention

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 4:27 PM IST

BS Manthan: Experts to unpack India's economic reset amid new world order

The two-day BS Manthan event, scheduled for February 27 and 28 at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, marks a milestone as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Business Standard's publication

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

FMCG major Adani Wilmar changes name to AWL Agri Business Limited

The rebranding aims to align the company's identity with its core business activities and future growth prospects in the agri-business industry

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 12:30 PM IST

Atishi among 12 AAP MLAs suspended on Day 1 of Delhi Assembly session

Following the expulsion, Atishi accused the BJP of dishonouring BR Ambedkar by taking down his portrait from the chief minister's office

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

CAG reports to be tabled today; Delhi CM house, Mohalla clinics under lens

CAG reports will highlight alleged issues in the renovation of the Chief Minister's residence and Mohalla clinics under the earlier AAP government

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

MP investors' summit: NTPC, Dabur, Reliance & others pledge investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the summit, said Madhya Pradesh is becoming a preferred business destination while adding that this is the right time to invest in the state

Updated On: 24 Feb 2025 | 5:03 PM IST

Gautam Adani pledges to invest Rs 1.1 trn across sectors in Madhya Pradesh

Global Investors' Summit 2025: The Adani Group plans to fund projects in pumped storage, cement, mining, smart meters, and thermal energy, aiming to create over 1,20,000 jobs in Madhya Pradesh by 2030

Updated On: 24 Feb 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

'Deeply concerning': MEA reacts to Trump's claim on $21 mn USAID funding

Relevant departments and agencies are looking into this matter, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Donald Trump's remarks regarding the '$21 million allocation to India for voter turnout'

Updated On: 21 Feb 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Explained: Musk argues with European astronaut over Sunita Williams' return

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were initially sent to the ISS aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in June 2024 on a short eight-day mission. However, their return has been repeatedly pushed back

Updated On: 21 Feb 2025 | 3:40 PM IST