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Jitendra Singh in the House during the Question Hour. «In this Budget a nuclear mission has been announced...I'm sure in the times to come, the history would record that this has been one of the most path breaking decisions in the history of independent India. And if one was asked to define in a single sentence, the hallmark of this decision...is the true vindication of Homi Bhabha's dream,» the minister said while replying queries of the members. About private players' participation in the nuclear sector, Singh said an important component of the nuclear mission is that India will go in with the public-private participation, in a big way, in the manufacturing of small modular reactors, which are particularly relevant to a country like India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For years, gold has been the go-to hedge in times of economic uncertainty. But now, another precious metal is stealing some of its lustre.

With nearly $11 billion in funding, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Yet, this growth comes with challenges—around 5,000 startups shut down in 2024 due to funding constraints, scalability issues, market saturation, governance lapses, and policy hurdles.

The ministry has put in place standard measures to maximise generation capacity, like ensure sufficient availability of coal, maximising hydropower, reducing the number of planned maintenance during the season, and optimising imported coal-based plants.

Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom, achieved a dreamy financial success. After selling his video messaging startup to Atlassian for nearly $1 billion in 2023, he walked away with an estimated $50 to $70 million. However, instead of continuing in the tech industry or chasing further financial gains, the 33-year-old is now taking an unconventional path—searching for internships. On a podcast with Sam Parr, he talks about looking for internship opportunities after he turned down a $60 million retention bonus. Despite having the opportunity to earn even more, Hiremath made a surprising decision. He turned down a $60 million retention bonus that would have vested over four years. Now, without a steady income, he is focusing on personal growth and new challenges. Sam shared that Hiremath's current interests lie beyond software and investing. He spends five to eight hours daily studying physics and engages in online discussions with young enthusiasts, blending into communities where many are unaware of his entrepreneurial success. His financial strategy post-exit is also unusual for a tech founder, with half of his net worth in cash, 30% in equities, and 20% in bonds and other assets. Despite his wealth, his most expensive purchase since the sale has been an iPad. He is currently studying physics 5-8 hours daily, hanging in Discord groups with 18-year-olds.

Valerie Chapman, turned to LinkedIn after being laid off twice and now earns approximately Rs 8.6 lakh a month. Chapman previously worked in advertising and content creation but found stability in content monetization on LinkedIn.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tea producer and café owner Vahdam Teas Pvt Ltd has raised ₹25 crore ($3 million) from Sidbi Venture Capital Ltd to shore up its cash reserves and boost global expansion. The company is focusing on product innovation and manufacturing expansion, founder and chief executive Bala Sarda told Mint.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Changes to the benchmark Nifty50 index will be effective from 28 March. Jio Financial Services Ltd and Zomato Ltd will replace Bharat Petroleum Corp.

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An ATM interchange fee is a charge that one bank pays to another for offering ATM services to customers. Banks often pass on these charges to users as part of their banking costs. For instance, if you are an HDFC Bank customer and go to SBI ATM to withdraw money and reside in Delhi, HDFC Bank will charge you if you on the fourth transaction in a month at an SBI ATM as an HDFC Bank customer. Income Tax GuideIncome Tax Slabs F

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : India is advancing negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US—what would typically be called a free trade agreement (FTA)—but a critical gap in Washington’s trade framework threatens to complicate the deal. Unlike past trade agreements, any pact India finalizes could face prolonged scrutiny and potential amendments by US lawmakers, as the country currently lacks Fast Track Trade Authority (FTTA)—a mechanism that allows the US president to negotiate trade deals and present them for a simple up-or-down vote in Congress.

challenges faced by women in security forces. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the NCP-SCP member recalled that after the tragic stampede at the New Delhi railway station on February 15, a photo went viral, showing a woman RPF constable patrolling the station with her one-year-old child strapped to her chest. «While glorified by the RPF as a symbol of Nari Shakti, I believe that the photo actually highlights the systemic challenges faced by women personnel in insecurity forces and the failure of the system to provide basic support to working mothers,» she said. Highlighting that women in security forces already face significant challenges, Khan said the nature of security work directly clashes with the consistent care that young children need. «What is needed is toilets, creches, baby care or breastfeeding rooms everywhere so that women can effectively manage both their professional and maternal responsibilities,» she said. The leader also pointed out that the government's goal of increasing female representation in security forces, which currently stands at a mere 4.4 per cent in central armed police forces, must be supported by sustainable policies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Managing bulk payments efficiently while maximizing credit card rewards could be a smart financial move. Many credit card users do not get any reward points when paying bills directly.

Paris. Cafes are bustling, the economy is showing signs of improvement and a shiny (stair-free) metro expansion is making the 15-minute city even more accessible. Yet there’s also the faintly audible sound of wealth on the move: Two locals inform me of plans to leave, one to Dubai and the other to Switzerland. In a similar vein to London’s fleeing non-doms and Brexit banking exiles, Paris is going through its own dose of ras-le-bol fiscal — the moment when the proverbial tax straw breaks the camel’s back — in President Emmanuel Macron’s twilight years. Taxes are going up on big business and the wealthy; Marine Le Pen is the presidential contender to beat in 2027; parliament is gridlocked and still fighting over pension reforms that tore the country apart in 2023. After an extraordinary run for Paris as the euro area’s investment-banking hub of choice, with the number of French financiers on seven-figure salaries almost doubling in four years, hiring plans are being put on ice.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The notion of American economic exceptionalism hasn’t exactly panned out so far this year. The U.S.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent IndusInd episode raises several questions about how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses its powers during financial stress. Beyond the immediate concerns of governance lapses and liquidity management, RBI’s decision to rely on public sector banks (PSBs) to provide liquidity support, rather than directly intervening as the lender of last resort (LoLR), merits close examination.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A yawning gap has been reported between bad loans on credit cards issued by public-sector and private banks. Given the difficulty with which the dud-loan burden of lenders in India—particularly state-run ones—was brought under control in recent years, this must not escape notice.

Reacher Season 3 is nearing its conclusion, with the final episode set to release soon. The show follows the same episode structure as previous seasons. Viewers can watch the last episode on Prime Video at different times based on their region.

With only a week remaining until the end of the current financial year, now is the right time for investors to book their unrealised losses to reduce the overall tax bill. Several investors may be sitting on losses this year, given the market correction over the last few months.

bullish market trend, with Nifty expected to rise to 23,400–23,800 range, according to technical analysts. Stocks like ICICI Bank, SBI, Mphasis, Reliance Industries, Oberoi Realty, DLF, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, PFC, Bharti Airtel, and BHEL have formed bullish patterns, presenting potential short-term trading opportunities for investors. RAJESH PALVIYA HEAD — TECHNICAL DERIVATIVES, AXIS SECURITIES

Sebi) is likely to discuss a framework for the disclosure of members' conflicts of interest at its first meeting under new chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on March 24, said people with knowledge of the matter. The board will also consider a proposal on the appointment process for key management personnel at market infrastructure institutions such as stock exchanges and easing rules for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).