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Government sources told TOI that ministries pitching for new sectors under the PLI scheme have been asked to go back to the drawing board and revise their proposals with a 360-degree perspective. Footwear, toys, textiles, and speciality chemicals were among the sectors seeking inclusion under the scheme, which aims to build a large domestic production base to cater to both local and export markets.

We look at banks as safekeepers of our money, which they are. The banking system in India is generally robust. As long as you keep your money with a leading bank, your money is safe. However, on paper, your money is safe up to ₹5 lakh per bank, which is known as deposit insurance. This insurance is taken care of by Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). With the latest cooperative bank failure, there are talks of increasing the coverage from ₹5 lakh to, say, ₹10 lakh.

U.S. Military Pay Chart 2025 is a necessary reference for financial remuneration. Pay in the military is tiered by rank and years of service so that remuneration is equitable as per experience and responsibility. The US Military Pay Chart 2025 provides structured pay scales for members of the military with allowances, incentives, and benefits included. Besides basic salaries, military members also receive supplementary financial assistance, such as free medical care, housing allowance, retirement pay, and special allowances, to ensure their total compensation package is competitive and complete.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a recent finding that could reshape public health policy globally, a new research study demonstrates that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), India’s flagship healthcare programme, is achieving far more than its primary objective. It is fundamentally transforming the financial resilience of India’s poor, creating a silent yet powerful ripple effect throughout the economy.

Trump declared on Saturday that he «couldn't care less» if automakers increase car prices for Americans in the wake of his imposition of import tariffs. There have been reports that Trump threatened auto executives with reprisals if prices jump, but he told NBC News that increasing prices would simply help US-based manufacturers. «I couldn't care less. I hope they raise their prices, because if they do, people are gonna buy American-made cars. We have plenty,» he told NBC host Kristen Welker. On Thursday, Trump imposed a blanket 25 percent import tariff on cars and light trucks made outside the United States, due to take effect on April 3. Tariffs will be delayed for car parts from countries covered by US trade pact with Mexico and Canada as officials try to disentangle the mixed supply chain.

GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A the government has made few amendments to Rule 164. These amendments are aimed at solving two primary issues faced by GST registered taxpayers and which were preventing them from effectively using GST Amnesty Scheme-waiver of penalty and interest. The amendments relate to payment of GST tax demand and GST tax demand’s appeal application for those years where GST Amnesty Scheme is not applicable. To make the amendments clear, the government has also released some frequently asked questions about the same.

education loan of Rs 40 lakhs to study in the US found himself debt-ridden, struggling to make ends meet, and support an ailing parent. Taking to Reddit, a user named The Tech Philosopher shared his struggles in a long, emotional post. He recounted how his father, who operated a small manufacturing business, and the rest of his family invested all their emotional and financial resources to support his aspiration for a better future. Despite completing his degree, he faced significant challenges in securing employment in the U.S. due to economic recession, visa restrictions, and limited internship opportunities for Indian students. After a year of relentless applications, he was unable to earn enough to cover his living expenses, relying on monthly financial support from his family, which depleted their remaining savings.

renewable energy, green hydrogen production, industrial energy efficiency, landfill methane recovery, and mangrove afforestation and reforestation. An offset mechanism is a voluntary system where entities can compensate for greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce, remove, or avoid emissions elsewhere, earning carbon credits. The framework approved by the government enables businesses, industries, and organizations-particularly those not covered under the compliance mechanism-to participate in climate action and receive carbon credits for verified emission reductions.>

The male participation rate, for those aged 15-59, also rose to 75% from 70.9% in the same period. Overall, 49.9% people were engaged in employment-related activities in 2024, up from 46.4% five years ago, as per the 'Time Use in India 2024' report by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI).

Due to the incredible diversity of Muslim communities in the subcontinent, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and multicultural Australia, households and cultures prepare and consume Eid al-Fitr foods in unique ways. Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr after observing Ramadan, the holy month of prayer and fasting, which is just a few days away. Families gather and celebrate with a feast of food, which is a staple of any celebration, while the day begins with prayer and customs. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated differently in each Muslim culture. In Turkey, for example, children receive candy and sugar-coated almonds as part of the celebration. Sweets such as Ghoriba Bahla, Fekkas, and Kaab el Ghazal are essential to Moroccan holiday celebrations. In Indonesia, however, celebrations include the preparation of traditional foods such as Ketupat, which is considered a symbol of blessings and forgiveness.

Smith-Maxwell told Jupiter he will be retiring from the firm «to focus on growing the audience for his highly successful podcast» that covers investment, a spokesperson told Investment Week. Jupiter outflows surge to £10.3bn amid value desk redemptions His departure comes after 32 years of managing client assets and being an «integral member of the Merlin team for the last 25 of them», they added. Smith-Maxwell is currently serving as director of research for the independent funds team, a position he has held since May 2021, when he stepped down from his portfolio management r...

The Income Tax Department is sending notices to salaried taxpayers who claimed House Rent Allowance (HRA) but did not deduct tax at source (TDS) on rent payments in past financial years. The notices ask taxpayers to verify their HRA claims—and if incorrect, amend their tax returns before the 31 March deadline.

India is on the brink of a demographic shift redefining its healthcare landscape. With an estimated 140 million elderly citizens today—projected to rise to 350 million by 2050—the need for comprehensive senior healthcare has never been more pressing.

in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its mutual fund business. The company is a leading player in the investment and wealth management space, This development marks a significant milestone in ASK’s strategic expansion, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality investment solutions. The mutual fund offering will complement ASK’s existing suite of investment solutions, which cover listed equity portfolio management, alternates and wealth management, providing a broader range of opportunities for investors across segments, according to a release. Also Read | Best medium to long duration mutual funds to invest in March 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reiterated that individuals working for online news portals are not officially recognized as journalists under state government rules. His statement followed the arrest of a Guwahati-based journalist, Dilwar Hussain Mozumder, who was detained under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. A Guwahati court granted Mozumder bail on Wednesday, but he was arrested again in another case the next day. The Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court (Kamrup) confirmed that multiple cases were registered against him. Sarma, in a statement on X, clarified, “It has come to my notice that some media houses have reported the arrest of a journalist by Assam Police. I would like to clarify that Assam Police has not arrested any journalist in recent times.” He emphasized that the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) does not recognize individuals from online news portals as journalists. “He works for a portal, and we do not recognize people working for portals as journalists. In Assam, no individual employed by a portal is recognized as a journalist. I believe he is just an individual, and there are speculations that he is a businessman. He owns dumpers and operates as a part-time journalist for a portal. The portal in question is a politician-promoted,” Sarma said. The journalist had gone to the Assam Cooperative Apex Bank (ACAB) to cover a protest regarding alleged irregularities in recruitment. A video shared on social media showed him questioning the bank’s managing director, Dambaru Saikia, who refused to respond.

BEIJING — In the latest step toward building a revenue-generating robotaxi business, Chinese start-up Pony.ai said it has obtained China's first permit to charge fares for fully driverless taxis in core parts of a business district of Shenzhen.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) shares will be in focus on Friday after the company secured additional orders worth Rs 1,385 crore since its last disclosure on March 12, 2025. The new orders cover radar spares, radar upgradation, electronic voting machines, simulators, advanced land navigation systems, stabilisers for tanks, fire control systems for ship-based decoys, and communication equipment, among others.

Kunal Kamra has lashed out at T-Series after the music label reportedly blocked visibility and monetisation of his stand-up special, Naya Bharat: A Comedy Special, on YouTube. Kamra took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticise the company, accusing it of misusing copyright laws. «Hello @TSeries, stop being a stooge. Parody and satire come under fair use legally. I haven’t used the lyrics or the original instrumental of the song. If you take this video down, every cover song and dance video can be taken down. Creators, please take a note of it,» he wrote. He further added, «Having said that, every monopoly in India is nothing short of the Mafia, so please watch/download this special before it’s taken down.»

This marks legendary player Messi's return to subcontinent after 14 years. Notably, in November last year, Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman had announced the news of Argentina visiting the southern state and playing two friendly matches in Kochi. The visit comes as part of a newly announced partnership between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC, covering India and Singapore. The one-year agreement, signed ahead of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup qualification final matches, makes HSBC the official banking partner of the Argentina National Team in both countries. As part of the deal, HSBC will hold branding and activation rights while offering its customers exclusive benefits such as match tickets, fan experiences, and meet-and-greet opportunities with Argentine football stars.

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire. While the Rajasthan outfit might offer the excuse of playing on a Hyderabad shirtfront for the malfunction of their bowling unit, the Kolkata side do not have any such cover. It will also be a blot on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag who, at times, looked perplexed on the field about the decisions to be made. The Rahul Dravid-coached side will eye sharper and more intuitive leadership from Parag against KKR.

India, the world's second-biggest sugar producer, in January set an export allowance of 1 million metric tons through September 2025, as both the government and the industry believed there was a surplus for overseas markets. Since then, industry groups have lowered their output forecasts for the current year, raising concerns about potential supply shortages and export restrictions. However, India has more than enough stocks to meet domestic consumption and ethanol requirements, which is why the government has decided that mills would be allowed to export sugar, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. «There is no reason to consider any restrictions on exports. The numbers suggest that we will have more than enough stocks throughout this year, and next year's production will anyway exceed this year's production,» one of the sources said.