MUMBAI: The government’s planned GST overhaul has drawn mixed assessments from HSBC, S&P and SBI, with estimates of a potential revenue gap ranging from Rs 60,000 crore to Rs 1.43 lakh crore, though the actual fiscal impact remains uncertain. HSBC warned of a $16 bn (Rs 1.43 lakh crore, or 0.4% of GDP) shortfall if…
Swara Bhasker is one of the actresses who is often seen in the news for her strong and bold statements. She hardly uses a filter while sharing her opinion on anything and everything under the sun has been unfiltered. While some appreciate this characteristic of the actress, there have been times when her outspoken views…
BENGALURU: Global AI players are sharpening their India strategies as they compete for one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. OpenAI on Tuesday introduced ChatGPT Go, a Rs 399 per-month subscription plan built for India, directly pitting itself against rivals Perplexity, Google, and Anthropic’s Claude, which have all been pushing their premium offerings in the country….
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ has swiftly grossed Rs 216 crore in six days, surpassing ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ as the third-highest grosser of 2025. Despite competition from ‘War 2’, ‘Coolie’ reaffirms Rajinikanth’s box office dominance. ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’, an animated film, has earned Rs 215.49 crore, marking a milestone as the first Indian animation to cross Rs 200 crore, highlighting…
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has come to the aid of a government school teacher whose maternity leave was curtailed midway after her regularisation, ruling that the state could not deny her the full benefit of leave already sanctioned.Justice Sandeep Sharma, in a detailed judgment delivered on August 11, 2025, allowed…
Alexander Isak has not been involved in Newcastle United’s pre-season games or start to the Premier League. (AP) Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has broken his silence regarding his potential transfer to Liverpool, stating his departure would be “in the best interests of everyone” amid speculation of a £110 million bid from the Merseyside club. The…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and the global leaders who see Russia as a perpetual threat seem to have accepted US President Donald Trump’s Moscow-mandated terms, with talks now expected to centre on unspecified “robust security guarantees” US interlocutors have promised for Ukraine if it ends the war. They want the guarantees…
NEW DELHI: Eyewitnesses to the alleged attack on Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during her weekly Jan Sunwai on Wednesday said the accused suddenly grabbed her hand and tried to pull her, sparking chaos at the venue. Several attendees condemned the incident as unacceptable and disturbing, with some even claiming the CM was “slapped.” Delhi…
MUMBAI: The rupee recorded its biggest daily gain in a month, regaining the 86 level, with the domestic unit firming up 40 paise to close at 86.95 on Tuesday, up from 87.35 on Monday.The rally came on optimism that the U.S. may ease its stance on additional 25% tariffs after talks between Donald Trump, Vladimir…
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Result 2025 soon. Candidates who appeared for the exam, which is being conducted from August 7 to September 9, 2025, can check their results on the official regional RRB websites. The result will be published in PDF format, listing…
