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Rate high, rebate reduces overall tax incidence

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh is transitioning into a ramped-up 15-percent VAT regime amid some concerns, but a redeeming feature is the provision for rebate meant for reducing the overall tax incidenc... Read More


Small-budget regional films face streaming challenges despite increased demand for content

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The surge in regional-language content on streaming platforms hasn't really benefited small-budget films in languages other than Hindi, such as Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punja... Read More


BMC Elections 2026: From Kishori Pednekar to Geeta Gawali, Top 5 Candidates as Mumbai Gears Up for High-Stakes Civic Battle

India, Jan. 14 -- Mumbai is gearing up for a high-stakes civic battle as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026 approach. Voting will take place on January 15, 2026, bringing Indi... Read More


Delhi to earn revenue from 'carbon credits'

India, Jan. 14 -- The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a "carbon credit monetisation framework" designed to generate revenue for environmental initiatives by converting the city's emission reductions... Read More


Pee Safe raises $32 million from OrbiMed to accelerate expansion

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Pee Safe, a personal hygiene brand, plans to expand its offline and online presence after raising $32 million ( Rs.290 crore) from global healthcare-focused private equity firm O... Read More


London's homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the figures disprove claims spread by U.S. President Donald Trump a... Read More


NSA Ajit Doval, French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne review cooperation

India, Jan. 14 -- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Bonne on Tuesday reviewed cooperation in key areas, including security, technology, space, and civil nuclear... Read More


RBI Finalises Internal Ombudsman Directions, 2026 Following Stakeholder Feedback

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Internal Ombudsman Directions, 2026, formalising rules for grievance redressal across regulated financial entities. The final direc... Read More


1:10 stock split effect: Multibagger BSE SME IPO turns Rs.1.44 lakh into Rs.27.20 lakh in 10 years

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Shanti Educational Initiatives shares delivered multibagger returns through business growth and corporate actions, such as a 1:10 stock split, turning an initial retail investmen... Read More


Tesla to discontinue FSD purchases after February 14, shift to subscription-only model

India, Jan. 14 -- American electric automaker Tesla is set to discontinue full self-driving (FSD) vehicle purchases from February 14, 2026, onwards. Additionally, Tesla would shift to a subscription-o... Read More