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India and Oman are close to finalising their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the signing expected soon. The pact, currently being translated into Arabic, will reduce tariffs, ease trade norms, and strengthen bilateral trade ties exceeding USD 10 billion annually

Indian Railways has launched a discounted ‘Round Trip Package’ for the 2025 festive season, offering a 20 per cent rebate on return fares. The scheme applies to confirmed tickets in both directions and aims to ease festival travel congestion

As of March 2025, Jio had around 191 million 5G users on its network contributing about 45 per cent to its wireless data traffic

However, the promoter group firms that Reliance Industries chairman controls earn a dividend income of Rs 3,655 crore

Paytm is now fully Indian-owned after Ant Group exited by selling its residual 5.84 per cent stake. The move marks a major shift in the company’s ownership structure, aligning with its long-standing vision of building a homegrown tech champion

WhatsApp has rolled out a ‘Safety Overview’ feature to protect users from being added to unknown groups, as part of a broader anti-scam push. Over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts were banned, with operations disrupted across Southeast Asia

Infosys has inaugurated a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology in Hubballi, Karnataka. Part of its global Living Labs network, the facility enhances digital innovation and pushes its local workforce beyond 1,000 employees

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra dismissed US President Donald Trump's "dead economy" jibe, asserting that India is doing well and contributing 18% to global growth—more than the US. Inflation won't be impacted by potential oil-related sanctions, he added

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra assured that the central bank will continue to take necessary steps to support India’s economic growth amid global trade uncertainties. He also expressed optimism about an amicable resolution to ongoing trade negotiations

According to sources, Reliance Group Chairman sought to deny any involvement in the case, maintaining that all the financial decisions were taken by the internal board of his companies

New Delhi calls the threat of additional tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable”

Over 84,000 gaming account credentials were leaked in India in 2024, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The Asia-Pacific region leads globally in gaming-related data breaches, with over 11 million accounts exposed worldwide amid rising mobile and digital penetration

The fresh funds infusion comes soon after corporate venture arm of IndiGo made its first investment in Jeh Aerospace last month

The Centre informed Parliament that 48 passengers were placed on India’s 'no-fly list' till July 30 this year due to unruly behaviour. The DGCA rules prescribe bans ranging from three months to over two years based on severit

Income tax returns filed online must be verified within 30 days, or they will be considered invalid. With the AY25-26 deadline set for September 15, tax experts urge users to complete the e-verification step to ensure their returns are processed

The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share, to be paid on or before August 21

The US President had mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”

The Aerocity facility, currently in the final stages of construction, is expected to command a monthly rent of around Rs 25 lakh

Tesla awarded Elon Musk $29 billion worth of stock, months after a court struck down his earlier $56 billion pay. The new shares match terms of the old plan. Musk has appealed, and Tesla is reviewing his compensation

The NPPA has cut retail prices of 35 essential medicines, including antibiotics, anti-diabetics, and cardiovascular drugs, to make healthcare more affordable. Retailers must comply or face penalties under DPCO and the Essential Commodities Act