India

Sensex, Nifty fall amid weak global trends; metal, oil & gas stocks hit hard

Indian stock market opens lower, Nifty below 22,850

The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Monday amid mixed global cues as selling was seen in auto, IT and PSU bank sectors in the early trade, as the upcoming reciprocal trade tariffs announced by the US government stayed on top of the investors' mind. Feb 17, 2025
Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief slams Omar, BJP over Article 370, J&K's political crisis

Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused NC leader Omar Abdullah of covertly supporting the BJP-led government's decision to revoke Articles 370 and 35-A. She warned that any endorsement of this move would legitimize what she termed an "illegal and unconstitutional" action. Feb 17, 2025
LG Manoj Sinha

J&K Govt Fires Three Employees Over Terror Links, Sparks Political Uproar

The dismissal of three Jammu and Kashmir government employees over alleged terror links has ignited a political debate. While the PDP and Hurriyat strongly opposed the move, calling it unjust and authoritarian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a cautious stance, emphasizing the need for due process. Feb 15, 2025
Nepal, India agree completion of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project report in 3 months

India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects

India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects - Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme - the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held in New Delhi, earlier this week. Feb 14, 2025
Who will organise IPL matches in Rajasthan: Ad hoc committee convenor says ball in CM's court

Uncertainty looms over IPL's Rajasthan organization ahead of tournament

The organization of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Rajasthan is uncertain after the dissolution of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). Jaideep Bihani, the convenor of the ad hoc committee, stated that the final decision rests with the state's Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma. Feb 14, 2025
Union Budget 2025-26

New Income Tax Bill 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, aiming to simplify tax laws and encourage voluntary compliance. The bill, reduced to 622 pages, replaces complex provisions with clearer ones and introduces terms like 'tax year'. Feb 14, 2025
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