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EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with "addictive design" features that lead to compulsive use by children, in preliminary charges ... Read More


India-US trade deal likely to come into effect next week; USTR to visit New Delhi in March: Piyush Goyal

India-US trade deal, Feb. 9 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the recently announced 18% tariffs imposed by the US are likely to come into effect starting next week. Speak... Read More


Indian stock indices start fresh week in green; Sensex rises 485 points

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Indian stock indices settled higher on Monday, kicking off the new week on a strong note. Analysts attribute the relative strength in the indices to the interim trade deal with th... Read More


Reliance shares up 5% in February so far amid India-US trade deal- Time to buy or book profits?

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Reliance shares have been enjoying healthy buying interest this month so far. Reliance Industries (RIL) share price climbed by nearly 1% in morning trade on the BSE on Monday, Feb... Read More


Consumer watchdog orders Barbeque Nation to discontinue service charge

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd to stop levying a service charge at its restaurants, reinforcing the government's tig... Read More


RBI to replace flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework

Mumbai, Feb. 9 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April this year. RBI announced that the framework, w... Read More


Small-cap IT stock Blue Cloud Softech Solutions jumps 18% after this AI update

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Small-cap IT stock Blue Cloud Softech skyrocketed 17.67% to Rs.21.30 apiece in Monday's trading session after the company announced a strategic plan to invest up to $1 billion in ... Read More


Content creator reveals dry-cleaning couple's Rs.2 lakh monthly earnings, angers internet: 'Now IT will raid them'

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- A social media post claiming that a neighbourhood dry cleaner earns more than Rs.2 lakh a month has gone viral, surprising users and fuelling a wider discussion on income levels a... Read More


Indonesia revitalizes 152 cultural heritage sites, museums in 2025

Jakarta, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Culture reported the revitalization of 152 cultural heritage sites and museums across Indonesia in 2025. Restu Gunawan, Director General of Cultural and Tradition P... Read More


Budget Session: Parliament to reconvene today on a stormy note over India-US trade deal, other issues | Top updates

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to begin discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Monday, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February. Last ... Read More