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Kanye West has revealed that his initial diagnosis of bipolar disorder was incorrect, and he has since been identified as autistic. During a conversation with Justin Laboy on The Download podcast, West—who now goes by the name Ye—shared that his wife, Bianca Censori, encouraged him to seek a reassessment.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hosted a two-day workshop with British counterparts in New Delhi, focusing on standardisation of green hydrogen production and regulations. The initiative, organised in partnership with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), marks a crucial step in aligning international standards for the emerging hydrogen economy, an official statement said.

Mahendra Kumar Jajoo, Head-Fixed Income, Mirae Asset Investment, says the rupee is currently valued at 87-87.5 which he considers fair value and may reach new lows, aligning with other currencies. Downward pressure is due to selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). However, as March approaches, we expect the Reserve Bank to implement measures in its monetary policy to help banks attract more foreign currency deposits, including the FCNR(B) scheme and eased criteria for external commercial borrowing (ECB). Where do you see the rupee headed because it has been weakening further. It touched an all-time low on Wednesday. Mahendra Kumar Jajoo: After the depreciation in the last one month, rupee is now largely in line with the peers in the rest of the global markets. Currencies like Brazilian Real or Mexican Peso have been depreciating by about 15% to 20% in the last one year. Rupee on a year-to-year basis is just down about 5%. So, there was a period in October, November when the rupee was outperforming all the other major currencies and I think that correction has now been done.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Centre has introduced a major simplification to customs procedures through an amendment in the Finance Bill 2025, aimed at enhancing ease of doing business for importers and exporters. The reform allows businesses to voluntarily revise customs declarations after clearance—either to pay additional duty or claim refunds—without undergoing time-consuming appeal processes.

Maha Kumbh Mela celebrated its first 'Amrit Snan' Monday since the tragic stampede on 'Mauni Amavasya' on January 29 that claimed at least 30 lives, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees from around the world seeking spiritual liberation through the sacred dip.

fiscal discipline and much-needed growth support through targeted measures. The major highlights of this year's budget were direct tax cuts and rationalisation of tax slabs, measures that would benefit middle class households. This year's budget aligns closely with previous budget themes, presenting no major surprises in fiscal calculations. The themes of conservatism and consolidation remain prominent. As anticipated, the government is targeting a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP in FY26. This move is seen as essential for consolidating the fiscal health while avoiding excessive borrowing that could lead to inflationary pressures. This reflects the government's intent to reduce its reliance on debt, which will have a positive effect on long-term economic stability. A key question was whether consolidation would come from revenue or capital expenditure. The budget indicates that the government plans to primarily restrain non-capital expenditure, which is a very positive development.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a mechanism would be set up under the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) to evaluate the impact of financial regulations and subsidiary instructions. The initiative will also formulate a framework to enhance the responsiveness and development of the financial sector, Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Saturday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India’s economic structure, contributing nearly 30% to gross domestic product (GDP), 45% to exports and generating employment for over 75 million people. Despite their crucial role, MSMEs have long grappled with financing bottlenecks, infrastructural gaps and slow technological adoption.

tax collected at source (TCS). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday increased the threshold to collect tax at source (TCS) on remittances under RBI’s Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. She also proposed to remove TCS on remittances for education purposes, where the remittance is out of a loan taken from a specified financial institution.

Sensex and Nifty opened flat on Budget day, when investors would be closely tracking Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's plan to boost domestic consumption by cutting income tax rates. The BSE Sensex was up 32 points, or 0.04%, at 77,513, while the Nifty50 slipped 6 points, or 0.02%, to 23,502 around 9:19 am.

stock market will be open for a special trading session today, Saturday, February 1, 2025, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE confirmed in a circular issued earlier this week that trading will continue as per regular market hours. Market timings for Budget day On Budget day, the trading schedule will follow its usual timings. Pre-market trading will begin at 9:00 AM and run until 9:08 AM, after which equity market trading will take place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

small enterprises to unlock potential growth is a well-considered piece of advice to the central and state governments. Indian small enterprises shoulder a larger compliance burden relative to larger rivals, which limits their ability to grow. Labour-intensive small enterprise offers more inclusive growth if India switches to risk- and trust-based regulation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Biocon Biologics Ltd expects a significant rise in demand for its insulin products across geographies in the coming months and years, managing director and chief executive Shreehas Tambe said on Friday. “What we are certainly seeing is an increasing demand for our insulin products…not just in the US and Europe but also in emerging markets," Tambe told Mint in an interview.

Personal tax is a key focus for most Indians when it comes to the Union Budget—especially for the urban middle class, as it directly impacts their finances. To break down the current demands and expectations, we spoke to Ishita Sengupta, Partner and India Leader at Vialto Partners. She shared insights on potential changes in capital gains tax, possible new introductions, and more. Excerpts:

Harsh Goenka recently shared a video featuring Gaur Gopal Das, an Indian monk and motivational speaker, discussing the true essence of happiness. In the clip, Das emphasizes that happiness is not a goal but a natural consequence of living well and living right. Instead of chasing happiness directly, he suggests focusing on the process—whether it's physical fitness or personal growth. By aligning thoughts, actions, and values, one can naturally cultivate a fulfilling life.