24+ min ago (434+ words) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the tax collection should be a smooth process with minimum discomfort to the taxpayer. Addressing the officer trainees of Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), who had called on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she asked them to create systems that are transparent, accountable, and technology-driven. Murmu said collection of revenue is critical for nation-building. "This is the revenue that funds infrastructure, education, health, and social welfare. You are, therefore, active participants in India's nation-building process. But, the tax collection should be a smooth process with minimum discomfort to the taxpayer," the President said. Please remember what Chanakya in the Arthashastra said about tax collection " "a government should collect taxes like a honeybee, which collects just the right amount of honey from the flower so that both can survive", she…...

25+ min ago (395+ words) Banks in India are now willing to consider financing trade in Russian oil if volumes come from non-blacklisted sellers and transactions are sanctions-compliant, according to people familiar with the matter. That's a shift from a few weeks ago " before the latest US curbs, which took effect on Friday " when lenders were wary of clearing payments for any Russian cargoes, citing difficulties in verifying the supply chain, the people said. They declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. India's oil-buying patterns are in the spotlight as Washington raises the pressure against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, while at the same time promoting talks aimed at ending the conflict. The South Asian nation is a vital customer for Russian crude, although local refiners have been able to source alternative, pricier barrels in a well-supplied global market. Banks…...

35+ min ago (208+ words) Tata Motors reintroduces the iconic Sierra SUV at "11.49 lakh, with bookings starting December 16 and deliveries in January. Indian automaker Tata Motors has brought back the iconic Tata Sierra Placed in the premium mid SUV segment, Sierra was launched in Mumbai at an introductory price of "11.49 lakh." Bookings will open on December 16 and deliveries will begin from January The full price details are expected to be released in the first week of December.Sierra was first launched in 1991 and was India's first SUV, but was discontinued in 2003.Tata Sierra has a lot of emotional connect in India It was the first product that defined lifestyle SUVs in the country and over a period of time, we have seen that there has always been a demand and this need among a lot of customers who had seen the Sierra in the past…...

1+ hour ago (267+ words) India is considering extending an import tariff, also known as a safeguard duty, on some steel products to counter cheaper imports primarily from China, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, had in August recommended a three-year import tariff of 11%-12% on some steel products as part of the final findings of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies. "It (tariff) is under consideration," the source told Reuters, declining to be identified due to the sensitive nature of the matter. The Ministry of Finance did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comments. The government had in April imposed a 12% temporary tariff for 200 days that lapsed earlier this month. India's finished steel imports during the first seven months of the financial year were down 34.1% year-on-year. South Korea was the biggest exporter…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (209+ words) November 24 Canada and India are close to finalising an export agreement in a deal valued at about US$2.8 billion, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal for Canada to ship uranium to India would run for 10 years if finalised, the report said, adding that uranium would be supplied by Canada's Cameco Corp. The deal could be part of a broader nuclear cooperation effort between the two countries, the report said. The Indian government, the Indian Trade Ministry, the Canadian government and Canada's Trade Ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a discussion on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. The Indian government said on Sunday that…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (358+ words) The Global Trade Research Initiative has in its recent report argued that obtaining a US tariff rollback should be India's immediate priority. GTRI urged the members of the Board of Trade (BoT) to place two issues at the top of their scheduled meeting namely Quick roll out Export Promotion Mission, and push US to drop Oil Tariff. The BoT meeting scheduled for today, will be chaired by the Commerce and Industry Minister to recommend measures to lift export growth. It urged that the BoT to recognise that securing this tariff reduction is essential for restoring India's export competitiveness and ensuring future negotiations with the U.S. take place on equal footing. GTRI recommended that India must press Washington to withdraw the additional 25 per cent "Russian oil" tariff before committing to any U.S. trade pact. President Trump has publicly confirmed that India has "very…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (345+ words) Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have identified a natural compound in long pepper (pippali/thippili/maghaun) as an effective, cost-efficient agent against colon cancer cells. Colon cancer is a disease in which cells grow uncontrollably in the large intestine, forming tumours. It is one of the most common types of cancer globally. According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022 nearly 1.9 million new cases and almost 9,00,000 deaths due to colon cancer were reported worldwide. "Various international cancer research studies have examined natural molecules against a variety of cancers, but their impact on colorectal cancer has not been thoroughly explored," an NIT Rourkela researcher said. NIT Rourkela led a multi-institutional study and conducted a set of laboratory experiments to show the activity of Piperlongumine, a natural compound, as an alternative to chemotherapy. The research team found that…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (331+ words) MADURAI, India,Nov. 25, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Cholan Tours, one of India's leading Destination Management Companies, has embarked on a pioneeringWomen E-Auto Programin Madurai, the temple city of India. This movement aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local women while promoting clean, eco-friendly urban transportation. With over two decades of service, Cholan Tours has grown from a modest South India-based travel agency into a nationally respected tourism organisation. The company serves thousands of domestic and international travellers annually, offering curated travel experiences, end-to-end logistics, and ground-handling services, along with specially craftedIndia Toursfor authentic and immersive journeys. As part of its ongoing mission to foster responsible and inclusive tourism, the company has supported20 women from Maduraiin beginning their careers as trained E-Auto drivers. The participants were identified and trained in collaboration withMOWO (Moving Women), an NGO dedicated to enabling women's safe mobility. The training…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (177+ words) At least 7 international flights were cancelled and more than 10 overseas flights delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as ash plumes from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia impacted airlines' operations. Air India has cancelled 13 flights since Monday. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations, and there are reports suggesting that clouds are drifting towards the western parts of India. An official said 7 international flights, including arrivals and departures, were cancelled and 12 international flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to the impact of the volcanic ash plumes. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital is the country's largest airport, handling over 1,500 flight movements daily. There was no immediate update about the situation on Tuesday from other Indian carriers. On Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…...

2+ hour ago (367+ words) Benchmark indices staged a volatile trading session on Tuesday as traders juggle weak global sentiment, the pressure of monthly derivatives expiry and rampant foreign fund outflows. Sensex traded 125.78 points or 0.15 per cent positive at 85,026.49 at 1.26 pm (scaling to a high of 85,110.24), and Nifty 50 gained 51.90 points or 0.20 per cent to 26,011.40, near its intraday high of 26,025.50. During the session, the Nifty 50 jumped as much as 101 points, and the BSE Sensex witnessed a swing of 345 points. Both the midcap and smallcap indices held firm, showing notable resilience. Sectoral performance was mixed. Realty and PSU Bank indices led the gains with rises of over 1 per cent, while Pharma, Metal, Healthcare and Auto saw modest upticks. On the other hand, IT, FMCG, Consumer Durables and Media sectors slipped into the red. Shares of Bharat Electronics, SBI, Dr Reddy's Lab, Bajaj Auto, Hindalco and JSW Steel…...