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Network18 to host Reforms Reloaded 2025 to unlock India’s GST reforms and economic growth

As India prepares for the next phase of its economic transformation, Reforms Reloaded 2025 will spotlight GST 2.0, Aatmanirbharta, Make in India and India’s Vision 2030

Why is the rupee sinking even as the dollar weakens globally?

The Indian rupee is hovering near record lows despite a weakening US dollar. Foreign outflows, higher US tariffs, visa fee hikes, and persistent trade concerns have fuelled the decline. The RBI’s interventions have limited volatility, but heavy selling continues to weigh on India’s currency

Vellore Institute of Technology’s iconic Techno Fest to begin from 26 September

The festival has become a cornerstone of the national student calendar attracting over 40,000+ participants and supported by more than 70+ sponsors and collaborators

GST 2.0 kicks in: How much money will Indian households save?

It is the first day of Navratri (September 22), and new GST tax rates have come into effect. PM Modi says this will result in a ‘GST Savings Festival’. From medicines to food items and more, here’s how Indians will have an increase in household savings

Who will manage TikTok operations in the US? Murdoch, Ellison, Dell in talks

TikTok’s future in the US may soon be decided as President Donald Trump confirmed plans for American investors, including Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell, to take control of its US operations. The deal would shift TikTok’s data storage, ownership, and algorithm oversight to the US

Explained: The $6.2 billion mega merger deal that was really behind Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

ABC’s suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ wasn’t just about his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s murder. The move is deeply tied to a $6.2 billion mega merger involving Nexstar and Tegna amid intense Federal Communications Commission (FCC) scrutiny and political pressure from Trump-appointed chairman Brendan Carr

Z Connect’s AI Turns Your Transaction Data into Actionable Insights

Z-Connect, Zrika's AI platform for real business clarity and growth. See how it transforms scattered transaction data into immediate, actionable insights

Trump UK visit: How the $204 billion US investment may help the British economy bounce back

US President Donald Trump’s second State visit to the UK featured lavish royal ceremonies, record US investments worth £150 billion, and the signing of a landmark Tech Prosperity Deal with PM Keir Starmer. While the visit brought pledges of thousands of jobs, differences over steel tariffs and immigration remain unresolved

'Not obvious what to do': Fed cuts rates, not confusion US has about its economy

While the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since US President Donald Trump came to the office, it leaves the American economy on a murky path of maintaining a balance between rising unemployment and inflation

What's the cost of keeping Elon Musk away from politics? A trillion dollars, it seems

Tesla has proposed a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation plan to retain CEO Elon Musk and secure his focus on ambitious projects like autonomous taxis and humanoid robots. The move comes as Musk personally purchased $1 billion in Tesla shares while facing criticism over political involvement

India imports more Russian oil in August: Report

India’s crude oil imports from Russia rose to €2.9 billion (approx. $3.1 billion ) in August, nearly matching China’s, despite new U.S. tariffs and pressure from President Trump, according to a report

The world briefly got a new richest man: Oracle’s Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk, but only for hours

Tesla CEO Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world's richest man to the Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ellison's wealth surged to $393bn on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk's $385bn

Chennai Ranks #1 in Challan Checks: ACKO Insights for Smarter Car and Two Wheeler Insurance Decisions

When it comes to digital updates, Chennai motorists are miles ahead

Will US refund tariffs if Supreme Court rules against Trump’s policy?

The US Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs later this year. If the court rules against the administration, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that 'we would have to give a refund on about half of the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury'