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Annapurna Yojona: 'Voluntarily forgo benefits if.,' Suvendu Adhikari's unusual request to Rs.3,000 scheme beneficiaries

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Payments under the West Bengal government's 'Annapurna Yojana' began reaching beneficiary bank accounts on Monday, with 1.45 crore eligible women set to receive Rs.3,000 each. In... Read More


Foreign remittances under scanner: Income Tax Dept launches nationwide verification

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide investigation into suspicious foreign currency transfers. The move came after data analysis and ground intelligence showed tha... Read More


Quote of the day: Naeem Callaway says 'the smallest step' could be the biggest of your life

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Life often makes us believe that transformation has to be immediate and visible. We imagine that moving forward requires a major decision, a bold career move or a complete change... Read More


HD Kumaraswamy's 'Italian blood' jibe at Sonia Gandhi sparks fresh Vande Mataram row: 'More Indian than many Indians'

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sparked a row after his remarks ovr Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's 'foreign origin' amid a political storm over over the national song Vande Mat... Read More


Quote for the day by Albert Camus: 'Life is meaningless, but worth living, provided.'

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- "Life is meaningless, but worth living, provided you recognise it's meaningless." - Albert Camus LiveMint's quote for the day by French-Algerian philosopher Albert Camus embrace... Read More


Meta faces 'astronomical' consequences as child privacy trial in California could change Instagram, Facebook forever

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Meta is facing a major legal challenge in California as a coalition of US states accuses the company of designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encouraged addictive use amo... Read More


Career & Finance Horoscope, August 17, 2026: Don't rush, a financial or professional matter may need careful review

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Star brings renewed optimism around your professional future. A goal that previously seemed distant may begin to look achievable again. This is a good day to revisit your car... Read More


Jharkhand JSSC-CGL exam cancelled: CM Hemant Soren accepts students' demands

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, accepting t... Read More


How AI agents are transforming India's financial services sector

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- For a small dairy farmer in a semi-urban part of Andhra Pradesh, applying for a home loan can begin with something simple: being understood in a language he is comfortable speaki... Read More


8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for upcoming states visits and meetings? Check top updates

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is in its consultation stage now, with plans to interact with employee and pensioner associations, federations, unions of central governm... Read More