Australian Federal Budget 2025-26: Australia’s 2025-26 Budget: Tax cuts, student debt relief and housing — All you need to know

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. (Picture credit: DALL-E) The Australian government has unveiled its 2025-26 federal budget, focusing on cost-of-living relief, tax cuts, and support for households, students and businesses.With a general election approaching, Australia’s treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced several measures aimed at easing financial pressure on Australians while addressing…

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India orders Samsung, its executives to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for telecom imports: Report

The tax demand constitutes a significant portion of Samsung’s net profit in India, which stood at $955 million last year. (AFP Photo) India’s tax authorities have demanded Samsung and its local executives to pay $601 million as back taxes and penalties for allegedly evading tariffs whilst importing essential telecommunications equipment, a Reuters report says. This…

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Are your bank deposits insured if bank fails? Up to Rs 5 lakh deposit insurance scheme explained

Small depositors have protection through the DICGC’s (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) deposit insurance programme. Are your bank deposits insured if your bank fails? The recent news around IndusInd Bank has raised concerns about the safety of deposits. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been quick to reassure bank customers that their deposits…

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US stock market bounce back after shaking off 4-week losing streak as tariff worries subside

US stock market (Photo-AP) Stocks rose in morning trading (US local time) as Wall Street attempts to navigate uncertainty amid an ongoing trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 1.1%, coming off its first winning week after a four-week losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1.5%. Wall Street…

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Indian stock markets reverse 2025 losses! Bulls party as foreign investors return to D-Street – but is the rally sustainable?

FPIs bought Indian equities in three out of five trading sessions last week. (AI image) Indian stock markets have reversed the 2025 losses in the last six trading sessions. While BSE Sensex is marginally down from its December-end closing, Nifty50 has turned positive for the calendar year 2025. Stock market investors’ wealth has risen by…

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Bank strike: Are banks closed on March 24, 2025 and March 25, 2025 for nationwide bank strike?

The next hearing is set for April 22, where IBA must present a progress report on UFBU’s demands. (AI image) Bank strike today? Bank unions have postponed their planned nationwide strike for March 24 and March 25 following constructive assurances from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Finance Ministry regarding their demands, including a…

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Rs 3.4 lakh crore hit to market cap! Adani group stocks plunge up to 48% so far in FY25

Adani Enterprises, the group’s primary entity, experienced a 27% reduction in share price this year. Gautam Adani-led Adani Group stocks’ aggregate market capitalisation has declined by 21% in FY25 compared to the previous year, amidst market fluctuations and regulatory scrutiny. A total of Rs 3.4 lakh crore have been wiped out in market cap. Adani…

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