Synopsis Tata Steel unveiled its next growth phase in India, including a five-fold capacity expansion at Neelachal Ispat Nigam to 4.8 million tonne. The company will also establish rolling facilities at Meramandali, acquire a 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets, and partner with Lloyd Metals and Energy for mining and steelmaking ventures. Listen to this article
Synopsis Farm fires are down, but farmers are reportedly evading detection by burning stubble after satellite passes. This gaming of the system impacts pollution forecasts. India needs policies to reward compliance and punish those who cheat. This requires round-the-clock monitoring, ground verification, and economic incentives for farmers to sell crop residue. Fines for burning stubble
NEW DELHI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the South Asian nation and the US will “continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity.” His remarks came after Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on the telephone on Thursday. “Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump.
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Synopsis SBI’s Ashwini Kumar Tewari voiced worries about the Account Aggregator system. He highlighted that customers often give one consent for all financial services without fully grasping the details. Agencies MUMBAI: SBI managing director Ashwini Kumar Tewari on Wednesday expressed concerns over Account Aggregator’s mechanism of obtaining a single consent from customers for all financial
Synopsis Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, has once again repeated his claim that AI will eventually eliminate jobs. He urged workers to focus on unique human-only skills such as critical thinking, clear communication and emotional intelligence. Jamie Dimon has been optimistic about the long-term potential of AI. Reuters JPMorgan Chase CEO
Synopsis Shashi Tharoor has refused to accept the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award, stating he was not informed about the award’s nature or the organizing body. A senior Congress colleague had also urged him not to accept any honor named after Savarkar. The award organizers claim Tharoor was informed and invited. Listen to this article
Synopsis India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in 2017, unified indirect taxes, simplifying compliance and fostering a national market. Recent rate cuts, despite simplifying the structure, have maintained stable collections, demonstrating economic resilience. These collections are crucial for government spending and meeting fiscal targets, especially as they boost consumption and support GDP growth amidst
Ajay Gupta, one of the co-owners of Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, said that he is “only a partner” as he was brought to Delhi’s Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell of the Crime Branch on Wednesday in connection with the blaze that killed 25 people. Gupta, wearing a mask and covering most of his face
A 16-year-old Delhi schoolboy, Shourya Patil, died by suicide on November 18 after allegedly facing days of humiliation by some teachers — a loss that has shaken his classmates, triggered protests outside his school, and left a city asking how a child could feel so cornered, so unseen. Suicides have been explained in many ways