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Apple a 150-million-euro ($162-million) fine on Monday over its app tracking privacy feature, which is also under scrutiny in several other European countries. The watchdog said the way Apple implemented its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) software was «neither necessary nor proportionate to the company's stated goal to protect user data» and also penalised third-party publishers. In addition to the fine, Apple will have to publish the decision on its website for seven days. Authorities in Germany, Italy, Romania and Poland have opened similar probes over ATT, which Apple promotes as a privacy safeguard. «While we are disappointed with today's decision, the French Competition Authority has not required any specific changes to ATT,» Apple said in a statement.

IAS officers if they fail to file their property details within the prescribed time limit. Ninety-one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers did not file their immovable property returns (IPRs) in 2024 and 73 the year before, according to 145th report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on the Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The report was tabled in Parliament on March 27. Vigilance clearance, mandatory to join certain posts, was denied to 15 IAS officers in 2023, 12 in 2022 and 14 in 2021, due to non-filing of IPRs for respective years. The panel recommended that a centralised compliance monitoring mechanism may be established to ensure timely filing of IPRs by all IAS officers. «This mechanism should involve creation of a dedicated task force within the department responsible for tracking and filing status of all officers. Additionally, the committee proposes to introduce penalties or corrective actions for non-compliance, including automatic escalation procedures for officers who fail to file their IPRs despite reminders,» the report said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A late entrant in India’s ₹70,000-crore decorative paints market, Birla Opus has spent the past year taking on entrenched competitors with a mix of product innovation, aggressive distribution, and emotional storytelling. With 69% aided brand recall in urban markets already, the Aditya Birla Group company is betting on a lifestyle-driven proposition, 'Duniya Ko Rang Do', and a tech-first approach to gain ground.

“Friends, our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. You all must be knowing the famous rapper Hanumankind. His new song ‘Run It Up’ is becoming quite famous these days. Our traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Gatka, and Thang-Ta have been included in it,” he said. The Prime Minister further added, “I congratulate Hanumankind that due to his efforts, people of the world are getting to know about our traditional martial arts.”

Dhoni's unbeaten 30 off 16 balls only has value for nostalgia merchants as the former India captain is doing disservice to his team by coming in to bat when all is seemingly lost. In this backdrop, playing RR on a surface which is «more Chepauk-ish than typical Barsapara Stadium track full of runs» might just help CSK get a win against a side that also doesn't boast of a great bowling attack. Also Riyan Parag is too raw as a skipper and to put it mildly seems completely out of place for a high stakes assignment like leading a billion dollar franchise. But all these years, CSK had the personnel to play that game, especially in the bowling department, which doesn't look top notch this year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Flying long distances can be exhilarating, but let’s be honest—it can also leave you feeling completely drained. In our experience of working with frequent fliers, pilots, and cabin crew, we’ve observed some common pitfalls like jet lag, dehydration, body aches and also metabolism changes as a result of long-haul air travel.

Mumbai Indians' senior pacer Trent Boult said the Gujarat Titans bowlers made good use of the black soil pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium and successfully tied up the MI batters by taking the pace off the ball. Hosts GT beat MI by 36 runs in their IPL match after posting 196 for eight here on Saturday, as dew did not come into the picture. «Good tactics from the opposition. If you have those options to do that, it obviously makes sense, but I don't think we'll be using it as an excuse,» Boult said at the post-match press conference. «There are players in our team that have played all over the country on all different types of wickets. So, in all honesty, just an off game tonight, I thought they (GT) scrapped their way to a good total and they showed us how to bowl on that wicket. So full credit to them,» Boult added. The track used for the game was black soil instead of the red one, but the seasoned Kiwi refused to use it as an excuse. «I think it was just good thinking of using home tactics to your advantage. Obviously, there should be an advantage for the home team. But like I said, not an excuse from our point of view. We understood the wicket was black soil and I don't think we just didn't adjust nicely enough,» Boult said.

DP World is preparing to start ship-leasing operations in India by setting up a subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat's GIFT City, people familiar with the matter said. The port and logistics giant may commence operations with four ships, the people said, adding that the company has secured approval from Indian authorities. «The ships could be Indian flag ships or international ships. They may buy vessels and then lease them further or rent an Indian flag ship and then sub-lease it,» one of the persons said. DP World follows others such as Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines and UAE-based Transworld Group who have started operations in IFSC. DP World's new venture in India will encompass vessel ownership, operation, chartering, and other permitted activities, the people said. To be sure, the company offers feeder services globally but does not offer a ship leasing service in India currently.

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).

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, drawn by its $320 billion cash reserves and reputation as a safe haven during market turbulence. Analysts attribute the rally to renewed confidence in Buffett’s ability to capitalize on economic downturns and his track record of turning crises into opportunities. Buffett’s net worth climbed $23 billion this year, propelling him to sixth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $165 billion fortune. Shareholders also praised Geico’s rebound under CEO Todd Combs, who streamlined operations to boost profits. With Berkshire’s diversified holdings—from Apple to BNSF Railway—investors see the company as a resilient anchor in uncertain times.

President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.

NSE SME platform on Friday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares are having a muted GMP of Rs 0 in the grey market. This indicates a flat to negative listing at the bourses, but could change depending on the sentiments in the secondary market. The company will utilise the Rs 44 crore it raised from the public offer for purchase of vehicles, working capital requirements and general corporate purposes.

automakers tracked losses of their Wall Street counterparts following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of trade tariffs. As of 0017 GMT, the Nikkei was down 1.5% at 37,222.21.

ultra-high-speed rail (UHSR), or hyperloop. The concept was first published by Elon Musk in a 2013 white paper, 'Hyperloop Alpha'. Hyperloop envisions pods carrying passengers or cargo in near-vacuum tubes at speeds approaching that of aircraft. Reduced friction and magnetic levitation enable significantly abbreviated travel times, reducing energy consumption and emissions compared to traditional modes. India commissioned a 422-m hyperloop test track — the world's longest — in December 2024, developed by Avishkar Hyperloop at IIT Madras, in collaboration with the Indian Railways and L&T Construction. Last month, TuTr Hyperloop, another IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech startup, working with Swisspod Technologies, conducted India's first commercial hyperloop pod test run.

In a company note on Wednesday (26 March), Urban Logistics acknowledged the receipt of Achilles' proposal to requisition a general meeting which would seek to oust three board members – Nigel Rich, Richard Moffitt and Heather Hancock – and said it will recommend shareholders to vote against the proposed changes. According to the REIT, the general meeting will allow the board to demonstrate to its shareholders the «true quality and potential» of the business, as well as the «merits of internalisation» and the track record of governance that the board has shown.  Urban Logistics REIT hi...

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Thursday which aims to improve the country's disaster management system. The Bill, which amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, was cleared in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday through a voice vote. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill makes several important changes to the existing law. The original Act set up key bodies, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), to manage disasters at national and state levels. These authorities have a key role in planning for and responding to disasters. However, the new Bill gives more responsibilities to these authorities.

MaxIQ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered revenue platform for B2B SaaS enterprises, has appointed Sastry Malladi as chief technology officer (CTO). With more than three decades of experience, Malladi will lead MaxIQ’s product and engineering organisation, the Dell Technologies Capital and Intel Capital-backed company said in a release. “I’m thrilled to join the leadership team at MaxIQ during this pivotal growth phase,” Malladi said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you’ve taken a ride in one of those blue-and-white BluSmart EVs at Delhi airport, you might not have guessed its link to a stock that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Gensol Engineering, tied to BluSmart through its common promoter Anmol Jaggi, has seen its stock crash nearly 80% from its peak amid allegations of falsified debt records.

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.

MUMBAI: Many mutual fund holdings go unclaimed because investors either fail to document them properly or do not inform their family members. To address this, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a mechanism that integrates mutual fund statements with DigiLocker, enabling nominees to access investment details when needed.