BENGALURU: LTM (formerly LTIMindtree) increased fresher hiring by 40% in FY26 and expanded the deployment of AI agents across its workforce. At the same time, the company relied more on subcontractors in overseas markets and adopted a calibrated salary hike strategy amid macroeconomic uncertainty The IT firm onboarded more than 6,700 freshers during 2025-26, strengthening…
Oben Electric has teased its upcoming electric motorcycle, which is set to debut on April 30, 2026. The Bengaluru-based manufacturer will reveal full specifications, pricing and availability details at the launch event, where bookings are also expected to open. Oben Electric upcoming EV: What to expect The teaser offers a first look at the motorcycle’s…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (Photo-AP) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon signalled he plans to remain in charge of the largest US bank for “a few years,” offering fresh clarity on leadership succession even as the lender projected strong investment banking and trading performance, Reuters reported.Speaking at the bank’s Investor Day in New York, Dimon…
On the jewellery issue, the ITAT found that the department’s reasoning involved too many assumptions. (Image for representative purpose only) The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has given partial relief to a Mumbai taxpayer who was asked to explain jewellery worth Rs 67.39 lakh disclosed in her income tax return. The tribunal deleted…
NEW DELHI: People getting compensation for land acquired for national highway projects have been exempted from payment of income tax and stamp duties, a move that will bring relief to a large number of landowners and farmers. The Union road transport ministry has said that no deduction of tax at source (TDS) shall be made…
In May, Balochistan also witnessed a deadly train bombing targeting security personnel that was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Three passengers were killed and five others injured after armed men opened fire on a Karachi-bound passenger bus in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Wednesday, prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in the…
All seven districts of Ladakh will now have autonomous hill development councils SRINAGAR: All seven districts of Ladakh will now have autonomous hill development councils, with lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving a notification to this effect Thursday. The move paves the way for local self-governance in all seven districts of the UT through the…
Pavithra Gowda’s former husband Sanjay Singh died months ago after liver-related complications in Rajasthan amid Renukaswamy murder case – Report TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Pavithra Gowda‘s former husband Sanjay Singh has reportedly died, with details of his death emerging several months after he passed away. Pavithra Gowda is currently in…
This article is authored by Navneet Daga, Co-founder & CEO, Zenergize.India’s EV story, on the surface, looks like a success. Public charging stations have grown nearly sixfold in under three years. EV sales witnessed a 19% increase over the prior year. The government has committed ₹10,900 crore under PM E-DRIVE to accelerate the transition. But…
Easier registration for small e-commerce sellers, faster refunds NEW DELHI: Starting November 1, businesses will see several changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) procedures, with simpler registration, faster refunds and more flexible rules for discounts offered after a sale.The changes, approved at the 57th GST Council meeting on October 8, are aimed at making…
