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Petrol prices in India on Thursday, 5 February 2026, remained largely stable in most major cities as oil marketing companies maintained rates under the daily dynamic pricing regime. In Delhi, petrol continued to retail below ₹95 per litre. In Mumbai, prices were above ₹104 per litre. In Hyderabad, the pump price edged above ₹107 per litre. Consumers in different…
India’s driving licence renewal system has undergone significant procedural changes over the past few years, with the Union government expanding online and faceless services to reduce physical visits to Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and standardise processes across states. Under the framework set by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, citizens can now renew their…
India’s compliance landscape is entering a tighter, more digitised phase as authorities push for stronger identity verification, cleaner financial records, and improved fraud prevention. Two developments are especially significant for citizens in 2026: mandatory Aadhaar–PAN linking and updated banking Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. Together, these measures aim to streamline tax administration, strengthen financial integrity,…
The Nationwide Bank Strike 2026 has emerged as a major concern for customers across India, with public sector and private sector bank employees threatening service disruptions. The proposed strike is primarily driven by the long-pending demand for a 5-day work week in banks, along with issues related to workload, staffing shortages, and employee welfare. As…
The Reserve Bank of India’s updated co-lending guidelines mark an important shift in how banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and fintech platforms collaborate to extend credit. As digital lending models mature and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, the new framework aims to balance innovation with consumer protection and financial stability. For fintech startups and NBFC partners, these…
In a closely watched test of urban political sentiment in the national capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 7 of the 12 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections held to fill vacancies, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 3, and the Congress and the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) won…
The Department of Telecommunications’ Sanchar Saathi initiative — a citizen-facing portal and mobile app designed to help Indian subscribers protect themselves from telecom fraud, check handset genuineness and block lost or stolen phones — has rapidly become a central tool in the government’s telecom-security push. Launched first as a portal in May 2023 and later…
In a dramatic auction that has caught the attention of car-enthusiasts and numerology followers across India, the VIP registration number HR88B8888 was sold for a staggering ₹1.17 crore, making it the most expensive vehicle number plate ever sold in the country. What happened — Auction details The sale took place through a weekly online auction…
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. In 2025, the 556th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji – the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus – falls on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. This day…
Every year on 18 November, people across several countries celebrate National Princess Day, a light-hearted cultural observance that honours kindness, confidence, compassion, and the spirit of young girls who dream big. While the day originated in the United States and is not an officially recognised international holiday, it has steadily grown in popularity across social…
As the tax compliance season advances, businesses, professionals and Chartered Accountants across India are focusing on a critical deadline: the due date for filing the tax-audit report under Income‑tax Act, 1961 (in particular, section 44AB). Understanding who it applies to, what the deadlines are, and what penalties await non-compliance is essential for corporate and professional…
The launch of the Realme 15 Pro 5G Game of Thrones Limited Edition marks more than just another themed handset. It signals an evolving strategy in the Indian smartphone market, where brand partnerships, fandom appeal, and differentiated design are becoming important tools to stand out. Below, we examine the facts, the context, and the implications…
