Mastercard and Visa are introducing passkeys that will allow users to authenticate card payments with face scans or fingerprints, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs).
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'The contours of the trade deal need to be reworked now.'
Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.
India has the world's highest Nipah fatality-case ratio at 72 per cent -- reported during 2001-2025.
'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'
Most first-time investors may be better served by diversified options such as flexicap or multi-cap funds, which already hold pharma and healthcare stocks.
'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'
Sarla Maheshwari brought families together for that half hour -- delivering the news with remarkable poise, a firm command over language, without drama or noise. She was a classic.
Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.
The exchange rate of the rupee against the dollar may delay the economy's rise to become the fourth-largest.
On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets.
'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
The highlight in January, with no surprise, has been flows into gold and silver ETFs.
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The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.
Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.
'Women must prioritise financial security.'
Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster appeal disposals, penalty reforms and system-driven processes to curb litigation and boost tax certainty.
ChatGPT-5 has been trained to minimise hallucinations and avoid deception.
The Budget reframes healthcare as a strategic national capability, backing biopharma innovation, workforce expansion and technology-led governance to power India's next growth phase.
'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'
'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'
Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026.
Zero-coupon bonds suit investors with long-term goals such as retirement or education planning.
One of the underground lines will head towards Bagdogra, a location of strategic importance due to its role in India's air defence infrastructure.
Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.
The Nifty IT index hit a more than nine-month low, trading at its weakest level since April 17, 2025.
'Among corporates, about 60% of income is now reported under the new tax regime.'
Taxpayers should consider ITR-U if they omitted income, wrongly claimed deductions or exemptions, or made reporting errors that led to a shortfall in tax payment.
'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
This would imply a 29 per cent year-on-year rise, significantly lower than growth rates seen in recent years.
This single amendment, unfortunately, overshadows much of the Budget's promise, explains Harsh Roongta.
Replacing over a third of India's oil imports at competitive rates is going to be a challenge, said traders from State refiners, even though some progress was made in the last two months.
Of the Rs 31,820.80 crore allocated to central sector schemes and projects, only Rs 11,868.05 crore was utilised, according to the revised estimates.
Internet subscribers, income growth, literacy and dependency ratio are the biggest drivers of growth.
'She understands her body, comfort level and personal style and no longer dresses to impress others.'
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From flagship rivals to strong mid-range contenders, here's a look at the latest mobile phones available in India, what they offer, how much they cost, and who should consider buying them.
Flexicap fund performance depends heavily on the fund manager's decisions.
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