INDIA
From LPG prices and highway tolls to UPS portal launch: 10 big changes from April 1, 2025
Apart from the changes in UPI Payments, GST portal, the Centre's decision to scrap 6% equalisation levy or Google tax will also come into force from tomorrow.
BUSINESS
Bank Holidays In April 2025: Banks to remain shut on these days - Check city-wise complete list
Bank Holidays In April 2025: As per the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India, all non-scheduled and scheduled banks across the country will remain shut on second and fourth Saturdays.
INDIA
8th Pay Commission: CPC formation timeline, expected salary hike and fitment factor buzz explained
8th Pay Commission: The term of 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026
BUSINESS
EPFO to roll out instant auto-claims via UPI? All you need to know about NPCI proposal, integration timeline
The integration of UPI in the EPFO claim processing comes after the NPCI suggested to the ministry, Dawara said.
BUSINESS
Not Tesla, this company is now Elon Musk's most valuable asset
Musk’s SpaceX shares are valued at $147 billion, which is $20 billion more than his Tesla stakes. The value of Tesla stocks has eroded significantly since market rout since December.
INDIA
8th Pay Commission: Why likely increase of fitment factor to 2.86 may NOT result in exorbitant salary hike for govt staff
8th Pay Commission: While there has been no official announcement, latest buzz suggests that the fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission will increase somewhere between 1.92 and 2.86.
BUSINESS
India vs reciprocal tariffs: S&P, Moody's, and SBI Research forecast for post-April 2 impact
India’s exports to the US account for just 2.3 percent of its GDP, the agency said.
INDIA
After Sunita Williams' return, SpaceX Dragon will fly this Indian Astronaut to ISS - Know all about Axiom-4 Mission
The Ax-4 mission will help India is sending a human into the space after a gap of four decades. Rakesh Sharma was the last Indian who went in space. Like Shukla Sharma was an IAF officer.
BUSINESS
Is US heading towards recession? Amid new trade war, key indicators flash warning signs
Much like rest of the world, Americans are also concerned about the impact of tariffs. The Wall Street journal reports said tariff was the main talking point in nearly 700 earning calls.
BUSINESS
US Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting: Date, time, what to expect and how to watch US Fed Chief Jerome Powell's speech live
US Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting: Projections of the Federal Open Market Committee will also be released along with the interest rate decision.
BUSINESS
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon takes a U-turn on Trump tariffs - 'Uncertainty is not good'
The remark comes as US President’s tariff policy has sparked volatility in the stock market. While broader markets registered a recovery on Wednesday, the S&P 500 was still down more than 7% over one month.
WORLD
Elon Musk net worth: World's richest person loses $132 billion since January as Tesla stocks crash
Musk has also admitted that juggling roles of tech entrepreneur and DOGE leadership in Donald Trump’s administration is a ‘difficult job.’
BUSINESS
India Q3 GDP data to be announced today: When, where and how to check
Initial reports say that after the slump in the July-September quarter, Asia’s third largest economy is expected to improve.
INDIA
Why has work on 1,400-km India-Myanmar-Thailand highway stalled? S Jaishankar reveals reason
The IMTT Highway project is being seen as an answer to China's ambitious belt and road intuitive that began in 2013
WORLD
'Donald Trump recruited as Russia spy in 1987': Ex-KGB officer's sensational charge against US President
According to the viral Facebook post, Trump, who was 40 at the time, was visiting the USSR in the 1980s when the spy agency contacted him.
WORLD
Who is Friedrich Merz? Millionaire hobby pilot, new German Chancellor wants to shut borders for illegal migrants
Serving on various corporate boards, Merz was appointed supervisory board chairman at BlackRock’s German unit in 2016. A combative orator, Merz has said that he can deal with unpredictable and mercurial US President Donald Trump.
INDIA
Ramlila Maidan's iconic legacy: Queen Elizabeth II, 'Ae mere watan ke logon' to 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'
From a festival venue, Ramlila Maidan evolved into a central location for major historical events. During India’s freedom struggle, leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel addressed massive rallies here.
INDIA
Rekha Gupta to take oath today: Cleaning Yamuna to managing Delhi finances, BJP govt has task cut out
The BJP’s election campaign strongly emphasised the benefits of a ‘double-engine Sarkar.’ Now, with the party in power at both the Centre and state levels and holding an edge in the municipal corporation, the Rekha Gupta administration faces the challenge of delivering on its promises.
INDIA
When Delhi got its first woman CM in 1998 - Revisiting Sushma Swaraj's no-frills swearing-in during tumultuous times
While the February 20 event tomorrow will see film stars, seers and business tycoons in attendance, the October 13, 1998 ceremony had handful of top politicians at Raj Niwas.
INDIA
Delhi ready for 'Great Himalayan Earthquake'? Decoding seismologists' warning for National Capital Region
Seismologists believe that the next big earthquake in the Himalayan region will be particularly destructive as it will hit the landmass. It will directly impact the lives of over 300 million people.
INDIA
Aero India 2025 showstopper SU-57E fighter jet to be manufactured in India?
Russia has 76 of these fifth-generation planes. Apart from India, Russia is also eyeing a deal with UAE for the combat jets.
INDIA
Aero India 2025: Rajnath Singh's 'SAGAR' vision for Indian Ocean as China, Pakistan hold naval drills
Aero India 2025: While the focus is on showcasing and strengthening air power, Singh extensively spoke about the significance of the Indian Ocean.
BUSINESS
How India will use budget duty cuts to navigate Trump's tariff storm
According to the executive order signed by Trump at the Oval Office, the fresh round of tariffs will come into force from March 12, 2025.
BUSINESS
Donald Trump's new tariffs spark alarm for Indian steelmakers over China's dominance: Report
Profit margins of prominent steelmakers such as Nippon Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel may take a hit.
