Vrinda Goel

Govt tightens stem cell therapy rules, bars routine use for autism

For autism, the ministry has specifically said that therapeutic use of any type of stem cell will remain restricted to duly approved clinical trials

Adidas begins layoffs at Gurugram tech hub amid restructuring push

Adidas said the changes were intended to simplify parts of the organisation, strengthen critical capabilities and position the company for long-term success

Pet owners emerge as biggest buyers of air purifiers in India: Report

Pet owners account for 17 per cent of consumer voice for air purifiers, using the devices to manage pet hair, dander, dust and odours beyond concerns over outdoor pollution

Delhi tops NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025, Maharashtra follows

The index assesses states and UTs on key parameters such as transport electrification, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and research and innovation

UPI MDR charges: What consumers need to know about the change in rules

New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, QR payments and AutoPay without transaction charges

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded higher wages, medical cover, and social security

New Development Bank: How Brics bank raises money and finances projects

During the Brics summit in New Delhi, the grouping urged the New Development Bank to expand local-currency financing. Here is how bank raises funds and what it finances

RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

In a post on X, the central bank said the move would help UPI continue to scale and innovate while serving consumers and businesses across the country

Gurugram biker hit-and-run case: What happened on Golf Course Road?

Gurugram Police arrested Kalyan Bainsla in the biker Sia hit-and-run case after CCTV analysis led to an attempt-to-murder charge under Section 109 of the BNS

Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US workplace discrimination claims

The US government alleged that Accenture took race or sex into account when making hiring decisions to achieve progress towards non-public workforce composition goals

China extracts critical metals from lithium waste in a global first

China's new 17-tower extraction system can recover more than 98% of caesium and 95% of rubidium from lithium-processing waste, creating a new domestic source of the metals

3 Italians leave Delhi without immigration: What are the rules for flyers?

Three Italian nationals flew from Delhi to Munich without mandatory immigration clearance, prompting a show-cause notice to Air India. Here's what happened and what the rules say

Food safety law: Can authorities suspend a restaurant licence immediately?

Food safety authorities can suspend a restaurant licence over violations, but the law lays down a process for rectification, appeals and cancellation

India's new-age economy to triple to nearly $300 billion by FY31: Redseer

Consumption-led sectors, including consumer goods, retail and leisure, are expected to remain the cornerstone of growth, reaching about $150 billion by FY31 at an annual growth rate of around 25%

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for financial services: Here's what it offers

The product combines built-in financial data with GPT-6 Astra's reasoning capabilities and has been developed in partnership with Morgan Stanley and Evercore

Next-generation reforms should focus on deregulation: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba called for a systematic review of laws and regulations, saying India's next-generation reforms must move away from the licence, approval and permission regime

NPCI launches two new agentic AI platforms: Key features explained

The platforms are designed to use AI to automate enterprise workflows and processes across India's digital payments ecosystem

Red Fort blast: NIA names Umer Un Nabi as mastermind of terror conspiracy

The NIA chargesheet alleges Umer Un Nabi revived a dormant AGuH module, radicalised recruits and helped arrange funds, weapons and locations as part of a wider terror conspiracy

UIDAI launches Aadhaar face authentication software for banks, fintechs

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and sandbox, enabling banks, fintechs, insurers and other entities to integrate secure face authentication directly into their mobile apps

Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets