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Mint explainer: What does the two-wheeler braking system mandate mean?

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India's two-wheeler market has just logged a record year, crossing 20 million units in sales, but the milestone comes with a fresh bout of regulatory uncertainty. Manufacturers ar... Read More


Deepinder Goyal says Zomato, Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on New Year's eve amid gig workers' call for strikes

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Amid gig workers' calls for strikes, Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders at "records pace" on New Year's eve, founder Deepinder Goyal said on Thursday, adding that th... Read More


Mursalin quits NCP over 'ideological rift'

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Khan Muhammad Mursalin, joint chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), resigned from the party on Thursday, citing ideological differences and disillusionment over its p... Read More


Gross GST Collections Rise 6.1% YoY to Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore In December 2025

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India's total goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 6.1% year-on-year in December 2025 to Rs 1,74,550 crore. The subdued growth in GST collections reflects the sweeping r... Read More


Zomato, Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on New Year's eve with no extra incentives to gig workers: Deepinder Goyal

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Amid gig workers' calls for strikes, Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders at a record pace on New Year's Eve, founder Deepinder Goyal said on Thursday, adding that thi... Read More


India emerging as most optimistic consumer market for 2026; 60% households expect higher spending in next 6 months: Report

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India is emerging as the most optimistic consumer market stepping into 2026, with a strong rise in household spending intent and confidence levels significantly higher than global... Read More


DGCA issues show-cause notice to Air India pilot for accepting aircraft despite snags

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot amid safety concerns on flights AI-358 and AI-357, pertaining to aircraft dispatc... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history, President Anura Kumara D... Read More


Inside scoop: the 2,500-year history of ice-cream

India, Jan. 1 -- The history of ice-cream spans 2,500 years, beginning with ancient Persians who developed ice storage technology. This innovation spread across the Middle East, leading to the creati... Read More


Air India pulls pilot off duty over 'fitness' concern before Vancouver-Delhi flight, warns of 'strict action' if guilty

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Air India has released a statement after one of its pilots was detained in Canada's Vancouver after he allegedly smelled of alcohol prior to operating a flight. In its first remar... Read More