Sergey Brin's $20M Donation for California Housing Affordability
Google co-founder Sergey Brin makes his largest public donation of $20 million to 'Building a Better California' coalition, addressing housing affordability amid wealth tax debates.
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Icertis Co-Founder Samir Bodas Dies After Cancer Battle
Samir Bodas, the visionary co-founder of contract management software leader Icertis, has passed away after a prolonged and brave fight against cancer, as confirmed by the company in an official statement.
RERA's Carpet Area Definition Transforms Indian Real Estate
The RERA Act 2016 standardized carpet area definition, bringing transparency to India's real estate market by clearly defining usable living space and protecting homebuyers from misleading calculations.
I-T Raids on Baba Group in Jharkhand, Bihar Over Tax Evasion
Income Tax department conducts raids on 40 premises of Baba Agro Food Limited and Baba Food Processing India Limited in Jharkhand and Bihar, suspecting massive tax evasion. Over 450 personnel involved.
CAG: Excessive Regulations Impede MSME Growth, Need Reforms
Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy expressed concerns about excessive regulatory burdens hindering MSME competitiveness and industrial growth, proposing simplification, digitalisation, decriminalisation, and elimination of redundant laws.
UK Envoy Pitches Mangaluru as Trade & Education Hub Under CETA
British Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer highlights Mangaluru's potential as a trade and education hub under the UK-India CETA, with focus on coastal brands, academic partnerships, and six key cooperation areas including AI and biotechnology.
Coal Key to India's Energy Future as Demand Triples
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt states coal will remain vital for India's energy security as per capita consumption targets triple growth over 20 years, with Economic Survey 2025-26 data supporting its 55% energy mix contribution.
India Declares Coking Coal Critical Mineral to Cut Imports
The Indian government has designated coking coal as a critical and strategic mineral to accelerate domestic exploration and mining, aiming to reduce import dependence for the steel industry.
Worker Dies in Fall at Bantwal College Construction Site
A tragic accident at an under-construction college building in Kallige village, Bantwal, resulted in the death of a worker and injuries to another after a fall from the second floor.
SC Stays Orissa HC RERA Ruling on Bhubaneswar Project
The Supreme Court has stayed the Orissa High Court's December 2025 judgment that excluded a major Bhubaneswar real estate project from RERA purview, reigniting debate over completion versus occupancy certificates.
Economic Survey Highlights Rise in Female Labour Force
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 reports a positive trend in female labour force participation, with overall employment and labour engagement strengthening across sectors as per PLFS data.
Coforge Alters Encora Deal After Shareholder Pushback
Coforge Ltd removed special board nomination rights for Advent International after shareholders rejected the resolution, clearing path for $2.4 billion Encora acquisition while highlighting governance scrutiny in promoter-less firms.
World Bank Chief: India Should Focus on Trade, Not Tariffs
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga advises India to prioritize trade expansion opportunities amid global tensions, highlighting the India-EU FTA as a key example of strategic engagement.
AP Team Visits AMNSI Steel Plant Site for Groundbreaking Prep
A high-level State Project Monitoring Group team visited the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India plant site in Nakkapalli mandal to assess readiness for the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
Sitharaman on Economic Survey: India's Manufacturing & Human Capital Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the Economic Survey 2025-26's vision of India's progression from Swadeshi to strategic indispensability, highlighting manufacturing growth, PLI achievements, and human capital gains in education and health.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Northeast Inflation and Investment Rise
The Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals northeast India's persistent above-average inflation from 2014-2025, alongside growing investment and emerging institutions, signaling the region's economic transformation.
Microsoft Plunge Leads Wall Street Retreat from Record Highs
Microsoft's worst single-day drop since 2020 triggered a broad market pullback, overshadowing strong earnings. Tech stocks led declines amid AI investment concerns, while gold reversed sharply from record highs.
Health Insurance Guide: Key Concepts for First-Time Buyers
Learn essential health insurance coverage concepts for first-time buyers in India. Understand premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and policy exclusions to make informed decisions.
Personal Loans: Interest Rates & Eligibility Factors Explained
A comprehensive guide to personal loans in India, detailing how interest rates are determined, eligibility requirements, and tips for securing favorable terms from lenders.
SK Hynix Increases Capex for HBM4 Market Dominance
SK Hynix announces a significant rise in capital expenditure to secure its lead in the next-generation HBM4 memory market, focusing on AI and high-performance computing demands.
Economic Survey Supports QCOs, Cautions on Implementation
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 supports quality control orders for manufacturing but warns against poor design. It cites Milton Friedman to highlight global supply chain risks while noting QCO expansion and recent withdrawals.
Economic Survey Suggests Pollution Trading Scheme for Cleaner Air
The Economic Survey recommends adopting a market-based Pollution Trading Scheme, citing Surat's successful pilot project that reduced emissions by 20-30%.
India's Growth Potential Upgraded to 7% by Economic Survey
The Economic Survey has upgraded India's growth potential to 7% for the next financial year starting April 2026, though this is lower than the current fiscal's estimated 7.4% growth rate.
Cigarette Shortage Hits Andhra Ahead of New Tobacco Tax
Andhra Pradesh witnesses a sharp decline in branded cigarette availability as retailers struggle with restricted supplies ahead of the February 2026 tobacco tax overhaul, leading to price hikes and grey-market surge.
Vedanta Demerger: Five New Companies to List by June
Vedanta Ltd's five-way demerger will see new entities list on stock exchanges by May-June 2024, with $6.7 billion debt allocated based on asset value and cash generation. Vedanta Aluminium to bear the largest debt share.
BMC Seeks Bids for Worli Jetty Helipad on Mumbai Coastal Road
Mumbai's BMC invites PPP bids for a helipad at Worli jetty on the Coastal Road, aimed at medical evacuation, coastal surveillance, and VIP movement with 15-year contract.
New CPI Series: Food Weight Falls to 37%, Housing Rises
India's new CPI inflation series reduces food weight from 46% to 37%, based on updated household consumption patterns. This change aims to lower volatility in retail inflation, while housing weight increases, potentially pushing inflation higher.
Murrel Fish Prices Drop in Andhra Pradesh
Koraamenu (Murrel fish) prices in Andhra Pradesh have fallen dramatically from ₹900-1200/kg to ₹300-350/kg due to increased pond-based farming, delighting consumers but raising concerns among farmers about long-term sustainability.
Lift Collapse Kills Two Workers in Bengaluru Building
Two labourers died after a lift collapsed during repair work at an under-construction apartment building in Varthur, Bengaluru. The victims were identified as lift mechanic Mutthappa and operator Sathya Kumar.
US Tariffs 'Most Disruptive' in Global Economy: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey identifies US tariffs as the 'most disruptive' factor amid multiple global upheavals, highlighting significant impacts on international trade and economic stability.
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