Stationary vehicle does not escape liability if improperly parked; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation for deceased homemaker

Stationary vehicle does not escape liability if improperly parked; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation for deceased homemaker

The claims arose out of a road accident that occurred on 16.04.2022 near Harina Bus Stand on National Highway-6 under Kharagpur (Local) Police Station. (AI image) The Calcutta High Court has held that the mere fact that a vehicle was stationary at the time of an accident does not absolve its owner or insurer from…

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US stock market today: Wall Street, oil prices steady after sharp swings yesterday

US stock market today: Wall Street, oil prices steady after sharp swings yesterday

Investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s remarks casting doubt on the temporary truce in the conflict with Iran. (AI image) Wall Street traded with little direction on Thursday, while oil prices remained relatively stable after the sharp volatility seen a day earlier, as investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s…

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TCS Q1 FY27 results: Tata Consultancy Services reports 5% y-o-y increase in net profit to Rs 13,349 crore

TCS Q1 FY27 results: Tata Consultancy Services reports 5% y-o-y increase in net profit to Rs 13,349 crore

TCS Q1 FY 2026-27 results: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, reported a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter. Earnings rose to Rs 13,349 crore from Rs 12,760 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s board also approved an interim dividend of Rs 12 per…

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New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals and retirement savings

New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals and retirement savings

For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security…

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India-Australia-Canada form tech triangle: New pact to boost AI, critical minerals and supply chains

India-Australia-Canada form tech triangle: New pact to boost AI, critical minerals and supply chains

India, Australia and Canada are set to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation, with the three countries signing the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on Thursday.The agreement is set to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies while complementing existing bilateral initiatives between the three countries. The new tech triangle…

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Global PC shipments decline after nine positive quarters as memory crunch deepens

Global PC shipments decline after nine positive quarters as memory crunch deepens

After nine quarters of growth, or at least maintaining stability, global PC shipments have witnessed a significant negative trend in Q2 2026. Research firm International Data Corporation (IDC)’s latest PC shipments data indicates a 4.9% decline, with Apple being the only computing device maker to gain market share. IDC pegs the decline to memory chip…

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India flags inconsistencies in US approach to Section 301 forced labour law, points to selective exemptions

India flags inconsistencies in US approach to Section 301 forced labour law, points to selective exemptions

India has poked holes in US’s plans to impose another tariff series linked to alleged forced labour, arguing that its own approach is inconsistent and the issue be dealt with through bilateral trade negotiations instead of unilateral action. Speaking before a panel of the US Trade Representative (USTR) earlier on Wednesday, Brij Mohan Mishra, joint…

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