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Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi makes emergency landing after bomb threat

An Air India flight AI 379, en route from Phuket to Delhi, executed an emergency landing in Phuket after a bomb threat was received shortly after departure. The aircraft safely returned to Phuket International Airport, where emergency protocols were immediately…

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Sebi whole-time member flags ‘valuation shopping’, says it’s time for valuers to make disclosures like credit rating firms

Delivering the keynote address at ETCFO NextGen Summit 2025, Ananth Narayan said there are some perceived challenges around valuations including a perceived conflict of interest, “valuation shopping”, and wide divergence in valuations due to differing assumptions.

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UP’s GCC policy push to turn state into office hub, create 2 lakh jobs

Uttar Pradesh’s new GCC policy aims to establish the state as a prominent office space hub, generating over 2 lakh high-paying jobs in five years. The policy offers substantial subsidies on land costs, capital investments, and stamp duty exemptions, incentivizing…

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Centre’s no MDR stance derails fintech’s UPI monetisation plans

The Finance Ministry’s denial of plans to reintroduce MDR on UPI payments has dampened fintech firms’ monetisation hopes, leading to a drop in their stock prices. Industry players had anticipated MDR’s return for large transactions, which could boost revenues, especially…

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Google says it has resolved global service outage impacting Spotify, Snapchat, others

Google has resolved a global outage that disrupted services including Gmail, Google Drive, Spotify, and Discord. The disruption, beginning around 1:50 p.m. ET, affected thousands of users. While most services have recovered, some residual impact remains. Google will release a…

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Iran-Israel War: Why Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear sites and what it means for global security, oil, and trade

Iran-Israel War news: In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking nuclear and military infrastructure deep within Iran, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared it a necessary act for Israel’s survival and regional…

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8th Pay Commission Kolkata meeting begins today: What Central government employees and pensioners can expect
The 8th Pay Commission begins stakeholder consultations in Kolkata today, with discussions likely to focus on fitment factor, minimum pay, pension reforms and HRA revisions. The feedback will shape final recommendations for central government staff and pensioners.
July 2026 DA hike: 3% increase most likely as June inflation data guides decision, says expert
3% Dearness Allowance hike for Central government staff and pensioners is a possibility in July 2026. The final DA revision hinges on June AICPI-IW inflation data, with the government's announcement expected after Cabinet approval and inflation review.
UPI and personal loans are replacing credit cards in Indians' wallets: CIBIL
Credit card penetration in India remains low, with only 5.2 crore holders, representing 25% of the credit-active population. While usage is rising, first-time borrowers account for just 8% of new credit card issuances
PPF account turns dormant if you invest less than ₹500 a year: What you lose and how to revive it
PPF accounts become inactive if the annual ₹500 minimum deposit is missed, restricting benefits. Activation requires a request and payment of a penalty. Full details here.
Sebi reintroduces open-market share buybacks: How your gains will be taxed and what to consider before participating
Sebi has notified rules for open-market share buybacks effective 1 August 2026, allowing companies to repurchase shares through stock exchanges. Here's how your capital gains will be taxed and what to consider before selling your shares via the open market.
How many mutual funds should you own? Experts explain the right portfolio mix
Managing too many mutual funds complicates portfolio tracking without enhancing diversification. Experts suggest three to six funds can suffice, emphasising a mix of large, mid, and small-cap funds along with debt for balance. 
As the Magnificent 7 lose swagger, which stock should you buy now? Experts reveal the right strategy
The Magnificent Seven tech giants are losing investor interest as their performance lags behind the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. Emerging chipmakers like Micron Technology are gaining traction, while stocks like Alphabet show potential amidst differing fortunes among the group.
Quant Mid Cap Fund beats benchmark in short term after years of lag: Expert explains what investors should do
Quant Mid Cap Fund has outperformed its benchmark index over the last 3 and 6 months, but continues to lag over the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods. The expert attributed the rebound to portfolio repositioning and advised investors to focus on long-term consistency. 
ITR filing 2026: Preventive health checkups can help you save tax — here's how
The ITR filing deadline is approaching, prompting taxpayers to prepare documents and explore deductions. Section 80D allows deductions for preventive health checkups, capped at ₹5,000, applicable only in the old tax regime.
EPFO portal revamp: 10 changes in PF claims, withdrawals and transfers every member should know
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has centralised its member database through the CITES project to enhance service speed, transparency, and accessibility.