A massive winter storm disrupted air travel across the United States on Sunday, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays at some of the country’s busiest airports and setting up what airlines warned would be a brutal travel day.The National Weather Service said late Saturday that widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million … Read more
NEW DELHI: Realty major DLF and GIC joint venture DCCDL’s rental income rose 18 per cent to Rs 1,412 crore in the December quarter amid strong demand for premium office and retail spaces. DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) rental income stood at Rs 1,193 crore in the year-ago period, according to DLF’s latest investors … Read more
In a landmark judgement delivered on 23.05.2025 by a bench comprising of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Abhay S. Oka, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the maternity leave is not a favor or discretionary benefit given by the employer, but a legal right flowing from a woman’s reproductive rights. The court held that maternity leave … Read more
NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma … Read more
India Inc is dialing back hiring of fresh graduates, especially those from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, as companies turn more selective and focuses on industry-ready talent.Around 200,000–220,000 STEM freshers were hired in FY25, but this number is expected to fall to a little over 150,000 in the current fiscal, according to a … Read more
Old vs New Income Tax Regime (AI image) Each year the Budget speech is eagerly watched and listened to by the common man and middle class taxpayers, seeking answer to a simple query: will my tax burden reduce this year? Even finance ministers presenting the Budget are aware of the populist impact of their speech, … Read more
Want to go to the US but facing delays for your visa? Your are not alone! Many Indians who applied for US visas are struggling with delays, as tighter scrutiny over social media activity and past arrests slows processing in the country’s largest revenue generating market. Over the past year, more applicants have been issued … Read more
External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US Congressional delegation met in New Delhi on Sunday, holding discussions on a range of issues including India–US relations, the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The delegation comprised Congressmen Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, and was joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The … Read more
Union Budget 2026 will be read less like a policy document and more like a report card—marked by two examiners who rarely agree but always pay: the parent who funds the journey, and the student who carries its weight. For students, the Budget is not a speech; it is a promise about ordinary days. It … Read more
India has transformed its crude sourcing strategy, reducing Russian crude barrels while increasing its Middle Eastern shipments. Though Moscow still has a share in New Delhi’s oil inflows, the volumes are down due to compliance risks. Data from analytics firm Kpler shows that in the first three weeks of January 2026, the country imported about … Read more