Any increase in import duty in Budget may have adverse effect: World Gold Council
Any increase in import duty in Budget may have adverse effect: World Gold Council NEW DELHI: The government’s decision last July to reduce import duties on gold has had a significantly positive impact on the industry, and any increase in tariffs in the upcoming Budget may have adverse effects, said
When Is Neurodiversity an Excuse for Rudeness?
Pay Parity, at Last? During my annual evaluation last week, my boss admitted that two senior managers, including myself, have been paid less for years than our peers with similar experience and backgrounds. I’ve been with the company for 12 years, starting as a junior manager and working my way
DK Shivakumar requests funds for Bengaluru’s mega infrastructure projects, ET Infra
Shivakumar outlined a series of critical projects that require financial support from the Centre, including tunnel roads, flyovers, the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), and improvements to the city’s water supply. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, requesting the inclusion of
Noida Authority renews demand for Rs 10k cr unused Unitech land, ET Infra
On Dec 4, 2024, the court issued another directive, instructing Noida Authority to approve the entire 14.1 lakh sqm of Express City project in Sectors 96, 97 and 98, including the second segment. Noida Authority has reiterated its demand to reclaim over 8.5 lakh sqm of unused land allotted to
Yes Bank Q3FY25 net profit rises 164% to Rs 612 crore
MUMBAI: Yes Bank reported a net profit of Rs. 612 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, marking a 164.5% increase from Rs. 231 crore in the same period last year and a 10.7% rise from the previous quarter.The bank’s net interest income (NII) grew 10.2% year-on-year to Rs.
ICICI Bank Q3 net profit up 15% to Rs 11k crore
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank reported a 14.8% year-on-year rise in profit after tax to Rs 11,792 crore for quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, compared to Rs 10,272 crore in Q3-2024. Sequentially, profit increased 1.8% from Rs 11,585 crore in Q2-2025. The growth was driven by higher net interest income and fee
38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
Thirty-eight people were injured on a United Airlines flight that was headed this week to Washington, D.C., from Lagos, Nigeria, officials in Nigeria said, after the plane experienced what the airline described as “a technical issue and an unexpected aircraft movement.” Six people were treated at a hospital for their
Crafting a Haggis for American Tastes (and Import Restrictions)
When Scottish Americans and Scottish expats sit down on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of the 18th-century poet Robert Burns, the traditional haggis will probably not be up to purist standards. Haggis, the savory Scottish dish of boiled sheep innards, oatmeal and spices, can be a real haggis, many
Should Sports be a College Major? Some, including Nike, Say Yes
For decades, a small but passionate group of academics has offered a potential balm for the fraught relationship between athletics and education at major universities: Allow students to major in sports. One such educator is David Hollander, a clinical professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. He has
The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Apps and ankle monitors that track asylum seekers in real time wherever they go. Databases packed with personal information like fingerprints and faces. Investigative tools that can break into locked phones and search through gigabytes of emails, text messages and other files. These are pieces of a technology arsenal available