A technical glitch in check-in systems disrupted operations at several airports on Wednesday, causing confusion and delays, including at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. A video circulated online showing a crowd of passengers surrounding an airline helpdesk, demanding updates about their flights. Travelers were seen holding tickets and mobile phones while questioning staff, who appeared…
The Indian rupee has fallen to a record low of ₹90 against the US dollar, raising concerns across financial markets and leaving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a difficult position over whether to intervene or allow market forces to dictate the currency’s movement. The sharp slide follows persistent foreign investor outflows, strong dollar…
Global marketing and communications leader Omnicom Group plans to cut over 4,000 jobs and shut several agency brands following its $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), according to a Financial Times report on December 1, 2025. The move comes amid an AI-driven transformation in the advertising industry, where technology and platforms like Meta are…
The central government will introduce two legislative bills in Parliament on Monday: The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to increase the excise levy on tobacco products, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, establishing a new cess on pan masala as the GST compensation cess is concluding. The Central Government…
Silver, often called the “Devil’s metal” due to its volatility, has surged to record levels in 2025 and continues to show potential despite tight supply, experts say. Mirroring gold’s rally—which has crossed $4,000 an ounce—silver peaked at $54.47 per troy ounce in mid-October, a 71% year-on-year increase. Although prices eased slightly afterward, they are climbing…
India’s economy recorded a sharp acceleration in the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 8.2% year-on-year, the fastest pace in six quarters. The figure, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), significantly exceeded market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projection of 7%. The robust…
Employment in India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector saw a modest but steady rise in the July–September quarter, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The number of unincorporated establishments increased slightly to around 7.97 crore from 7.94 crore in the previous quarter, building on a notable rise from 7.34 crore…
The Centre plans to complete the privatisation of IDBI Bank by FY26, with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) managing the anticipated sale of a 61% stake. The current ownership of the bank consists of 45.48% held by the government and 49.24% by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The long-delayed privatization of…
Apple Inc. has cut several sales roles as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining how it serves businesses, schools, and government clients, marking a rare round of layoffs for the tech giant. Employees were informed over the past few weeks, though the company did not disclose the total number of positions affected. The layoffs…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (PV) shares fell 1.5% in intraday trade on the BSE on Monday, November 24, even as broader markets remained positive. The stock opened at ₹362.25 and touched a low of ₹356.65, trading around ₹357.20 by 11:25 am, while the Sensex was up 0.14% at 85,349. The stock is set to exit…
