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Centre imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products, to be effective from February

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. According to the notification issued on Wedne... Read More


Central bank sees signs recovery, but private sector still wary

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- A day after the private sector said business confidence has sunk to a historic low, Nepal Rastra Bank struck a more optimistic note, saying the economy has begun to show gradual s... Read More


World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. I... Read More


Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope for January 2025: Successes by month's end

India, Jan. 1 -- Sagittarius feels bright curious energy this January. Small studies, short trips, and friendly chats bring new ideas. Stay practical with money, timing, and rest often. January offer... Read More


Excise duty hike on cigarettes to align tax with health impact

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A hike in excise duty on cigarettes from February 1 will ensure that such sin goods carry a tax burden proportionate to their severe public health impact, and also align with glob... Read More


'Oracle of Omaha' Warren Buffett retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- After nearly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing over... Read More


Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Amid New Year 2026 celebrations, Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Breakout stocks to buy or sell: The Indian stock market saw buying across segments on the final trading day of 2025, as short covering lifted sentiment amid hopes that the year ah... Read More


Multibagger Force Motors share price to be in focus on Friday as December sales surge 50% YoY

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Force Motors, the flagship company of the Abhay Firodia Group, is expected to attract investors' interest in Friday's session, January 02, as the company released its December 202... Read More


Elon Musk says Neuralink plans high-volume brain chip production, automate surgery in 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Elon Musk has said that its brain implant startup Neuralink will begin 'high-volume production' of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated procedure in ... Read More


Elon Musk says Neuralink plans high-volume brain chip production, automated surgery in 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Elon Musk has said that his brain implant startup Neuralink will begin 'high-volume production' of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated procedure in ... Read More