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Income tax refund stuck due to risk management: How long can refunds be delayed? Top 5 questions answered

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Over the past few days, the Income Tax Department has sent bulk emails and SMS notifications to taxpayers, notifying them that their income tax refunds have been placed on hold d... Read More


Quick home services boom: VCs interested, but startups struggle to stand out

Bengaluru, Dec. 25 -- Quick home services, as an emerging business, have caught the eye of venture capital (VC) investors, even though experts warn that the sector is cost-intensive and lacks differen... Read More


Coal in your Christmas sock? Salesman-in-chief Trump has message for kids, warns against 'bad Santa' in jovial calls

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- A stocking full of coal may not be so bad - that's what US President Donald Trump suggested to a young girl who told him what present she is excited about receiving this Christma... Read More


Christmas 2025: From a stunning meringue wreath to hearty soup, these 5 quick recipes will elevate your festivities

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Christmas day is around the corner making it the best time to show your cooking skills and woo guests with simple but delicious cooking recipes. Make this festival a memorable on... Read More


BSNL to shut down 3G, end legacy vendor contracts for better 4G

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- As part of a broader effort to cut costs, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will shut down its 3G mobile services nationwide. The state-owned telecom operator also plans to termina... Read More


Hexaware moves court to dismiss $500 million US patent suit by Natsoft

BENGALURU, Dec. 25 -- Hexaware Technologies Ltd has moved a US court to dismiss a patent infringement lawsuit that seeks more than $500 million in damages-an amount that could materially affect the In... Read More


From loose almonds to luxe trail mixes, India's dry fruits are evolving

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- India's $8.5-billion dry fruits and nuts market is undergoing a structural transformation, moving away from its traditional dependence on loose and unprocessed trade towards valu... Read More


India's economy set for a payoff phase-if external risks don't trip it up

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Earthquake today: Tremors hit Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri after mild 3.4 magnitude quake

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck the region of Lower Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, 25 December, according to National Center for Seismology (NCS), G... Read More


Sarvam Maya Twitter Review: 'Nivin Pauly's charm is the soul of the film,' say fans after Christmas release

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Sarvam Maya starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, hit theatres on 25 December, perfectly timed for the Christmas holiday. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the horror-comedy has quickl... Read More