Voter fraud allegations in Maharashtra: Had no role to play in approving content of bulk SMS messages, says TRAI

Voter fraud allegations in Maharashtra: Had no role to play in approving content of bulk SMS messages, says TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday (September 8, 2025) said it had no role to play in approving content of bulk SMS messages. The regulator was responding to the Indian National Congress’ allegation that it was stopped from sending a link to a video on allegations of voter fraud in Maharashtra. #FactCheckNo […]

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FADA reports 2.84% growth in vehicle retail sales at 19,64,547 units in August

FADA reports 2.84% growth in vehicle retail sales at 19,64,547 units in August

Total vehicle retail sales in India grew by a modest 2.84% at 19,64,547 units in August as against 19,10,312 units in the same month last year, as customers postponed purchases expecting a price cut ahead of GST reforms, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday (September 8, 2025). “Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales were […]

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PhysicsWallah IPO: Edtech startup seeks ₹3,820 crore for expansion and growth in SEBI filing

PhysicsWallah IPO: Edtech startup seeks ₹3,820 crore for expansion and growth in SEBI filing

Both promoters Prateek Boob and Alakh Pandey. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise ₹3,820 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) for expansion and growth initiatives. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹3,100 crore and an offer […]

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GST 2.0: Audi India announces price cut to over ₹7.8 lakh to pass on GST benefits

GST 2.0: Audi India announces price cut to over ₹7.8 lakh to pass on GST benefits

Audi announced a price cut in its vehicles in India across models to pass on the benefits of the GST rate cut on automobiles. Image used for illustration purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters German luxury car maker Audi on Monday (September 8, 2025) announced a price cut in its vehicles in India across models […]

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Foreign companies need to train Americans after Hyundai raid, says Trump after 300 South Koreans detained

Foreign companies need to train Americans after Hyundai raid, says Trump after 300 South Koreans detained

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump said on Sunday (September 7, 2025) that foreign companies need to hire and train American workers and respect immigration laws, following a raid at a Hyundai Motor manufacturing facility in the U.S. state of Georgia last week. South Korea is moving to pick […]

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Weak U.S. dollar, Fed rate-cut hope boost gold, silver

Weak U.S. dollar, Fed rate-cut hope boost gold, silver

After a few months of lull, precious metals regained sheen last month. Both gold and silver recorded impressive gains, especially in the latter half of August. The weakening of the U.S. dollar along with expectations of a further interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve played a key role in bolstering sentiment towards precious […]

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GST reforms will boost consumption, economy: Finance Minister Sitharaman

GST reforms will boost consumption, economy: Finance Minister Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, on September 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed confidence that revenue buoyancy driven by spurt in consumption will take care of the estimated GST shortfall of ₹48,000 crore following reduction in tax rates on a host […]

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India, Israel likely to sign bilateral investment treaty next week

India, Israel likely to sign bilateral investment treaty next week

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will be on a three-day visit to India next week between September 8 and 10. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India and Israel are likely to sign a bilateral investment treaty during the upcoming visit of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich this week, while laying the groundwork for a free […]

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NLCIL mines get five-star rating of Union Coal Ministry

NLCIL mines get five-star rating of Union Coal Ministry

The star rating policy of the Ministry of Coal is a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the performance and sustainability of coal and lignite sector entities. File | Photo Credit: Photo credit: https://www.nlcindia.in Lignite and coal mines of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) have notched up top scores and five-star ratings for the year 2023-24 in […]

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