Tariff whiplash, tumbling AI stocks unleash bloodbath on Wall Street; Nasdaq nosedives Stocks kept sliding even as US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a one-month reprieve from his 25% tariffs on many goods imported from Mexico and Canada.
New initiative promotes reusable pads to tackle menstrual stigma in rural India Access to safe menstrual hygiene remains a major challenge, with 34 per cent of women depending on unhygienic alternatives such as old cloth, ash or hay. For many low-income families, purchasing sanitary pads is a luxury they cannot afford, forcing girls to manage their periods in unsafe conditions, increasing their risk of infections and health complications.
New Income Tax Bill allows officials to access your emails & social media accounts The New Income Tax Bill, 2025 grants extensive powers to tax officials, allowing them access to individuals’ emails, social media accounts, and online financial records if tax evasion is suspected. This includes the ability to override access codes and search physical and digital spaces.
Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty rise in early trade The BSE Sensex rose 87.42 points to 73,817.65 in early trade on March 6, 2025 (Wednesday). The NSE Nifty went up 35.05 points to 22,372.35.
NPS Vatsalya: More than 1 lakh babies enrolled so far, says PFRDA chief The NPS Vatsalya scheme was rolled out in September2024 by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman who said the scheme will help inculcate a habit of long-term savings and investment for parents and children alike.
As many as 17.1 crore jobs created since 2014: Labour min Mansukh Mandaviya Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya claimed that unemployment rates dropped from 6% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24 and there was a rise in female employment from 22% to 40.3% in the same period.
Patanjali to start mega food and herbal park, Rs 1500 cr investment planned The Patanjali Mega Food & Herbal Park in MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) will commence operations from March 9.
Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025: How AI is reshaping fintech, banking & fraud detection. At the Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025, fintech leaders discussed AI’s growing influence in banking, fraud detection, and financial services. While AI is making fintech smarter and faster, experts emphasized that human relationships and trust will remain crucial. The future of AI in finance is promising, but challenges around data security and job roles remain key concerns.
Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025: Experts reveal SIP, market cycles & investment strategies The Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025 brought together top financial experts to discuss long-term wealth creation, SIP discipline, and smart investment strategies. With insights on SEBI’s crackdown on influencers, market cycles, and how to build ₹100 crore wealth, the event gave investors key lessons on financial growth.
Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025: Valuations justify 60% portfolio in equities, think experts Most of the negative news such as GDP growth rates and Trump tariff decisions have been factored in said experts at the Money9 Financial Freedom Summit 2025. They also said that time is ripe for starting investing in equities once again.
