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The spat began after Musk quit the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and blasted Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on spending and tax cuts, particularly its impact on electric vehicle mandates.

‘Gone nuclear’: JD Vance warns Elon Musk’s war with Donald Trump may be beyond repair

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

ance emphasized the need for perspective. “I'm not saying he has to agree with the bill or agree with everything that I'm saying... But is this war actually in the interest of the country? I don't thi...

India formally communicated its decision to hold the treaty in abeyance to Pakistan on April 24. 

Chaos in Pakistan over Indus Waters Treaty? Islamabad wrote 4 letters to Delhi urging restoration of water-sharing pact

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

In these letters, Murtaza sought a review of the decision to suspend the IWT.

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Zerodha now controls Rs 1 out of every Rs 10 in retail equity holdings in India

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

Zerodha now controls approximately 11% of all retail and HNI equity holdings in India, marking its extensive reach in the brokerage market and highlighting its growth amid rising equity participation.

SIP is a disciplined approach to investing in mutual funds, where individuals contribute a fixed amount regularly — typically monthly or quarterly.

Start early, stay consistent: How a small SIP can grow into Rs 1.18 crore in 18 years

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) can turn modest monthly contributions into substantial long-term wealth. With an expected return of 15.5% annually over 18 years, disciplined investors can build a c...

According to Patel, the US is collaborating with Indian law enforcement to dismantle this network, which uses India as a transit point for chemical precursors manufactured in China and routed to Mexican drug cartels.

FBI working with India to disrupt China-backed Fentanyl network: Kash Patel on Joe Rogan Podcast

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

The FBI is working closely with Indian law enforcement to dismantle a Chinese-backed global fentanyl supply chain, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Debt fund investments stand to gain as falling interest rates drive bond prices higher, enhancing potential returns.

RBI’s 50 bps rate slash sparks debt fund surge: Is it time to rebalance your portfolio?

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

The RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% and slashed CRR by 1%, injecting ₹2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. This move is set to boost debt mutual fund returns, especially in cr...

But when electoral strategies lean too heavily on freebies, the broader goal of building a resilient, self-sustaining economy risks getting derailed.

GDP vs freebies: Financial advisor slams giveaways as ‘wealth destruction’, says ‘govt is horrid at capital allocation’

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

Critics warn that an overdependence on subsidies and handouts hampers fiscal health and stunts productivity. Advocates counter that such welfare measures are necessary lifelines for the underprivilege...

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Mukesh Ambani announces Rs 151 crore grant to ICT Mumbai, shares four ideas for 'Guru Dakshina' to professors

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Saturday announced a Rs 151 crore grant to his alma mater, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. He described Professor MM Sharma as an “Influencer with a d...

Starting July 2025, GST returns cannot be filed after three years from their original due date, as per the new GSTN rule.

GST filing to be blocked after 3 years starting July 2025: New filing rules

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

GSTN implements a three-year time bar on GST return filings starting July 2025, affecting various return forms.

He further endorsed the idea of a new political party, writing on X that it’s “time for a new political party in the United States to represent the 80% in the middle!”

Truce on cards? After calling Donald Trump out in Epstein claim, Elon Musk signals retreat in deleted post

by Business Today Desk |Jun 7, 2025

Musk, who recently stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had once been a key Trump ally. Musk now calls the tax bill a “disgusting abomination” and warns it could pol...