Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd is offering customers a chance to buy special, easy-to-remember mobile numbers—popularly known as VIP, Fancy, or Vanity Numbers through its official e‑auction platform. These numbers come with attractive digit patterns such as repeated digits, ascending or descending sequences, or personalised combinations. They are available for both prepaid and postpaid users across…
Elon Musk’s X has been hit by a European Union probe over concerns it failed to prevent its Grok AI chatbot from spewing out deepfake images “that may amount to child sexual abuse material.” The European Commission said the investigation, which risks another wave of criticism from White House, will check whether the social-media platform…
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the IT industry association Nasscom has urged the government to address pressing tax concerns for startups and technology firms. As reported by PTI, the Nasscom wishlist for Budget 2026 includes extending the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) tax deferment to more startups, clarifying rules around the tax treatment of…
Ahead of the Union Budget, India’s fast-growing private space industry has called on the government to step up public procurement of space products and services and formally recognise space assets as critical infrastructure to unlock financing and accelerate scale-up.Industry leaders said assured government demand, along with easier access to long-term capital, is essential for domestic…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…
An actor has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly raping his domestic help for 10 years on the promise of marriage, police said on Monday. Based on a complaint by a 41-year-old woman, Nadeem Khan, recently seen in the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’, was arrested on January 22 and is currently in police custody, an official…
Multiplex operator PVR INOX on Monday said it has sold its premium snacking business operating under the 4700BC brand to FMCG major Marico in an all-cash transaction valued at Rs 226.8 crore, as part of a strategic move to monetise non-core assets and strengthen its balance sheet.The PVR INOX board approved the divestment of its…
It is a disorienting experience to board a domestic flight in India, expect Hindi and English announcements and a local crew, and hear a pilot with a British accent. Cabin staff on these flights also appear to be from the United Kingdom. Passengers on select SpiceJet routes have reported this in recent weeks, prompting confusion…
In the present week, a total 27 companies including Wipro Ltd., Coforge Ltd., and Mastek Ltd. have upcoming record dates for dividend payments. To be eligible for dividends, investors should take note of the record date, which determines shareholder eligibility. Under India’s T+1 settlement cycle, shares purchased on the record date itself will not qualify…
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said the state has consistently remained at the forefront in attracting foreign direct investment, emerging as a trusted destination for global investors. The governor, in his address on Republic Day, said that Maharashtra has set a clear and ambitious goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and is progressing resolutely…
