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Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: Report

The government has directed app-based platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit and Zepto to register their gig workforce on the e-Shram portal…

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Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31

The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday approved extension in validity of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) upto August 31, 2026 for or…

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India-US energy cooperation could help drive USD 500 bn trade goal by 2030, report says

New Delhi: Deeper cooperation in hydrocarbons could play a key role in helping India and the United States achieve their goal of expanding bilateral trade…

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Income tax burden reduction over 12 years reflects ‘Ramrajya’, government says

New Delhi: The reduction in income tax burden over the past 12 years reflects the government’s vision of ‘Ramrajya’, said a booklet released by the…

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India’s bond tax exemptions set to boost foreign debt inflows and global index inclusion bid

India’s decision to exempt foreigners from taxes on government bonds and broaden access to the debt market is expected to make the country more attractive…

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Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tenders

The finance ministry has amended the General Financial Rules, allowing all central agencies to bar contractors from bidding for any government projects if they fail…

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On Friday, the SpaceX stock ticker is expected to make its debut in the biggest initial public offering of all time
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Musk Looks to an Army of Loyalists to Help Make Him a Trillionaire

Deen Noory wants in on the biggest stock market debut of all time. Elon Musk is counting on it. On Friday, the SpaceX stock ticker…

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Commerce ministry raises anti-dumping duty rejection issue at ‘highest level’

New Delhi: The commerce ministry has taken up with the “highest level” the issue of a rising number of rejections by the Finance Ministry of…

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FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and a SpaceX logo are seen in this illustration created on January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo (REUTERS)
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Wall Street’s undignified SpaceX mania

“THE ICK”, a term popularised by Gen-Z daters, refers to the loss of romantic interest after a trifling but embarrassing behaviour by a crush. Admirers…

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Assam’s GI-tagged Tezpur litchi reaches Dubai in first export shipment

Guwahati: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai marking…

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