India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), registered 54 cases related to anti-competitive practices and examined 149 merger and acquisition (M&A) filings during the calendar year 2025, reflecting heightened regulatory oversight amid sweeping competition law reforms. The update was shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in Parliament…
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India Safeguards 3,686 Monuments Nationwide
The Government of India has undertaken extensive measures to preserve the country’s rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including the conservation of 3,686 centrally protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This information was shared by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a…
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PMO Bars Lok Sabha Questions on PM CARES, Relief Funds
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has informed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that parliamentary questions and discussions related to the PM CARES Fund, the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and the National Defence Fund (NDF) are not admissible under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok…
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Nifty 50, Sensex Set for Gap-Up Start as Bulls Eye Fresh Highs
The Indian stock market is poised for a positive start on Monday, February 9, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 expected to open higher, supported by firm global cues, strong technical structures, and a bullish signal from Gift Nifty. Market participants remain optimistic after last week’s gains following the…
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Telegram Android Gets Major Redesign with Liquid Glass UI
Telegram has rolled out a sweeping visual overhaul for its Android app, introducing a bold new Liquid Glass-inspired design that significantly changes how the messaging platform looks and feels. The update, available with Telegram for Android version 12.4.0, is now rolling out widely via the Google Play Store. The redesign…
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Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Tycoon’s Son Booked
A high-speed Lamborghini triggered panic on a crowded market road in Kanpur on Sunday after crashing into multiple vehicles and injuring at least one pedestrian. Police have seized the luxury sports car and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shivam Kumar Mishra, son of prominent tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra,…
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Old Tax Regime Back in Focus Under Draft Tax Rules 2026
The release of the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 has brought an unexpected twist to India’s tax reform journey. While the new rules aim to operationalise the New Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026 and significantly simplify compliance, several provisions have quietly restored relevance to the old tax…
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Tirupati Laddu Row Rekindles Faith–Politics Clash in Andhra Pradesh
The long-simmering controversy surrounding the Tirupati laddu, the sacred prasadam of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, has once again erupted into a major political flashpoint in Andhra Pradesh. The submission of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report into alleged adulteration of ghee used in the laddu has triggered sharp exchanges between…
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Upcoming IPOs Next Week: Aye Finance, Fractal Analytics Lead
India’s primary market is set to regain momentum next week as three new initial public offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open for subscription, led by the much-anticipated Aye Finance IPO and Fractal Analytics IPO. After a brief lull, investor attention is once again turning towards fresh equity issuances across both…
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Six-Lane Ganga Bridge to Open by April, Nitish Kumar Reviews Work
Bihar is set to witness a major leap in infrastructure and connectivity with the completion of the six-lane Kachchi Dargah–Bidupur road-cum-bridge over the river Ganga, expected to be opened to the public by April this year. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday reviewed the progress of the ambitious project, expressing…