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D Lakshminarayanan, MD, Sundaram Home Finance | Photo Credit: KSL Sundaram Home Finance is planning to more than double its branch network in the ‘Emerging Business’ segment in Tier-3 and -4 towns in central Tamil Nadu, and is eyeing disbursements of ₹120 crore over the next 12 months. The company, which has 12 branches in

President Droupadi Murmu (file photo) | Photo Credit: President of India-X/ANI President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the tax collection should be a smooth process with minimum discomfort to the taxpayer. Addressing the officer trainees of Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), who had called on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here

India, the world’s second-biggest crude steel producer, had in August recommended a three-year import tariff of 11%-12% on some steel products as part of the final findings of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies | Photo Credit: REUTERS/BHAWIKA CHHABRA India is considering extending an import tariff, also known as a safeguard duty, on some steel

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have identified a natural compound in long pepper (pippali/thippili/maghaun) as an effective, cost-efficient agent against colon cancer cells. Colon cancer is a disease in which cells grow uncontrollably in the large intestine, forming tumours. It is one of the most common types of cancer globally.

Synopsis India vs Pakistan match date: The Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is set to feature a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on February 15th in Colombo. This will be the rivals’ first meeting since the 2025 Asia Cup, with both teams placed in the same

Synopsis Deven Choksey says the worst is behind India’s IT sector as large firms like TCS and Infosys shift to AI-driven, asset-heavy models and invest in data centres and platforms. He expects a 15–20% upside once global clarity improves. Large caps may outperform first due to attractive valuations, while mid-tier IT will join the rally

Synopsis Billionbrains Garage Ventures, parent of Groww, saw its shares climb after a recent slide. Despite volatility, analysts remain optimistic about Groww’s long-term prospects due to its dominant digital platform and low customer acquisition costs, reflected in strong financial metrics. However, concerns over elevated valuations and potential SEBI regulatory tightening in the F&O segment linger.

Synopsis Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced he is switching from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini 3, calling the new model an “insane” leap forward in reasoning, speed, and multimodal capabilities. After a two-hour experience, Benioff stated he is “not going back,” highlighting Gemini 3’s sharper and faster performance across various aspects. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff

The unofficial “Khalistan Referendum” in Ottawa on Sunday ended in controversy as participants reportedly desecrated the Indian flag and chanted “kill” slogans against Indian politicians and government officials, The Times of India (TOI) has reported. Videos from Alberta-based Media Bezirgan showed voters lining around the block at the McNabb Community Centre while police liaison officers

US President Trump faced a pointed question about his past “communist” slur at NYC mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani during a White House meeting. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, insisted he “will work with anyone” on affordability, but won’t back down on his values. Trump has repeatedly called Mamdani a “100% Communist” and threatened to cut federal funding.