Cigarettes to get expensive from Feb 1! How much more will you have to pay? Check list
Get ready for pricier smokes! Starting February 1st, cigarette prices are set to climb due to a new excise duty hike and a 40% GST ...
Bank holiday on Hazrat Ali: Where are banks closed on January 3? Check list
As 2026 begins, Indian banks will observe numerous national and state-specific holidays, impacting branch operations. Customers should consult the bank holiday calendar to avoid disruptions ...
IndiGo travel disruptions: How to claim compensation vouchers — details inside
IndiGo has launched its ‘Gesture of Care’ package, offering affected passengers travel vouchers worth INR 10,000. This initiative assists those severely impacted by flight delays ...
15 minutes for glow, 10 for delivery! Skincare and beauty race ahead on quick commerce; sales jump 160%
Quick commerce apps are rapidly transforming into a significant beauty marketplace in India, with BPC products now a major growth driver. Beauty sales on these ...
Affordability crisis in New York: Zohran Mamdani’s focus on rising rents & more — how will the new mayor handle it?
New York City’s newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces immense challenges, including a severe housing affordability crisis and rising living costs. His ambitious plans for ...
President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests
President Trump has ordered the unraveling of a $2.9 million deal involving Emcore Corp.’s computer chips, citing national security concerns. The executive order mandates HieFo ...
LIC launches special campaign to revive lapsed policies
LIC has launched a two-month campaign from January 1 to March 2, 2026, to revive lapsed individual policies. The drive offers up to a 30% ...
Copper, ‘gold standard’ for some appliances, surges to Rs 1,300/kg
Copper prices have surged to record highs, impacting the cost of household products like air conditioners, bathware, and kitchen utensils. Companies in the durables, cookware, ...
Govt clears 22 electronics parts projects at Rs 42,000 crore investment
India’s electronics manufacturing sector receives a significant boost with 22 new component manufacturing proposals approved, attracting nearly Rs 42,000 crore in investments. Major players like ...
