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The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low of 90.41 against the US dollar on Thursday, breaching the critical 90-mark for the first time. Foreign investor outflows and persistent depreciation pressure have made the rupee Asia’s worst-performing currency in 2025, down over 5% year-to-date. Consumer electronics, laptops, TVs, beauty products and automobile companies are now forced to increase prices
CA Nitin Kaushik provided a reality check on LinkedIn regarding the sufficiency of a ₹1.5 lakh monthly salary in metro cities, arguing that it often amounts to “urban survival disguised as success.” He detailed how rising costs quickly erode the high figure: rent typically costs ₹30,000, combined with ₹20,000 for food/weekends, ₹25,000 for vehicle EMIs, and ₹10,000 for miscellaneous expenses, leav
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit marks a major diplomatic milestone. The visit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, civil nuclear energy, and space. Over 25 key agreements are expected, signifying a renewed strategic partnership. Both nations plan to expand imports, strengthen energy ties, and explore emergin
AVM Saravanan, a leading producer in Tamil cinema and the head of AVM Productions, died on Thursday at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. The film fraternity, family, and admirers are gathering to pay their respects to the legend.
Sridhar Vembu highlights a U.S. trend where smart students Bypass College to avoid debt, with forward-thinking employers supporting them, predicting a cultural, worldview, and political shift. He urges Indian parents, high schoolers, and companies to adopt this, noting Zoho eliminates college degree requirements from all job postings.
Tamil Nadu’s ambitious Hosur international airport on 2,300+ acres, designed for 3 crore annual passengers, has been excluded from UDAN scheme due to Bengaluru Airport’s 150km exclusivity clause valid until 2033. State refuses central funding and plans independent development, possibly with private partners. Meanwhile, UDAN licensing proceeds for Vellore and Neyveli airports (₹84.9 crore).
The central government formed the 8th Pay Commission in November 2025 with an 18-month timeline for its report, prompting questions on implementation timing for salaries and pensions. Experts estimate the full process, including report submission, ministerial review, and Cabinet approval, will take 1-2.5 years based on past commissions
Buying a car above ₹10 lakh? The 1% TCS (₹10,000 on ₹10L car, ₹50,000 on ₹50L car) collected by dealers is fully refundable! Most Indians don’t know this money is credited to their PAN and can be claimed easily through Form 27D & Form 26AS while filing ITR. Ask dealer for Form 27D immediately after purchase, check TCS in 26AS, and get refund or adjust against tax liability – a legal benefit thousa
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new directions prohibiting lenders from granting loans against primary gold, such as bullion, bars, digital gold, gold mutual funds, or gold ETFs, restricting gold loans solely to jewellery, ornaments, and coins.
இந்திய அரசாங்கம், சஞ்சார் சாத்தி செயலிக்கான கட்டாய முன்-நிறுவல் விதியை திரும்பப் பெற்றுள்ளது, தனியுரிமை பாதுகாப்புகள் மற்றும் மொபைல் நெட்வொர்க்குகளில் அதிகரித்து வரும் பயனர் பயன்பாடு ஆகியவற்றை காரணம் காட்டியுள்ளது.
