A single certificate was once enough to unlock tax treaty benefits in India. Not anymore.
The Supreme Court’s January 2026 ruling in the Tiger Global case has redrawn the rules for foreign investors.

Indian stock markets have entered 2026 on shaky ground. Nearly 70% of Nifty 500 stocks are in the red by mid-January, making this the second-worst January start in five years.

Bloomberg Index Services said Indian government bonds will not be included in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index for now due to pending operational and market infrastructure assessments.

As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, this video explains how much the government can really spend. We break down fiscal deficit in simple terms, tracks India’s fiscal deficit numbers since Covid,

In Episode 4 of Budget Basics, we decode FRBM, the law that tells the government how much it can spend, borrow, and save. Why it exists, how it shapes the Budget, and why it matters to you.

Trump argued that the United States had long subsidised Denmark and other European countries by not imposing tariffs and said it was now time for Denmark to "give back"

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The hard fact is that the only area where Pakistan can narrow the gap with India is population. Its growth here is about twice as much as India's

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In a statement, the mission said it was informed in mid-December about the detention of the vessel by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian crew members on board

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Because worldwide emissions continue to rise, the past 11 years have all been among the 11 hottest, and the hottest 25 years have all occurred since 1998

The Eaton Fire, which ravaged part of Los Angeles in January 2025, was one of the most destructive wildfires in California history

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Donald Trump claimed he has been assured that Iran will halt killings and not execute protesters, warning of 'very strong action' if hangings resume

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Leading destinations for net millionaire inflows-including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, the United States, Singapore and Australia-are attracting capital and talent

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US President Donald Trump will keep the Nobel Peace Prize offered by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, while the Nobel Committee says the laureate title cannot be transferred

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Krafton India has issued a fresh set of BGMI redeem codes that will be valid until February 28, 2026. Among the newly released codes is one that lets players claim the Desert Prince outfit

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US officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country's economy after capturing its president

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Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Serbia as university students announced a new stage in their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic's tenure. They have led more than a year of mass demonstrations that shook his autocratic government in the Balkan country.
Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster in the northern city that killed 16 people and triggered the nationwide movement for change.
Vucic has refused to schedule an immediate early election that students have demanded. Hundreds of people have been detained, or reported losing their jobs or facing pressure for opposing the government.
University students told the crowd in Novi Sad on Saturday that after last year's protests, they will now offer a plan on how to rid Serbia of corruption and restore the rule of law. They proposed banning corrupt officials from politics and investigating their wealth as ..

Serbia protest

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A third round of retaliatory strikes by the US in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month's ambush that killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
US Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was directly connected" to the December 13 attack that killed Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
The death of a terrorist operative linked to the deaths of three Americans demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces, Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, said in a statement. There is no safe place for those who conduct, plot, or inspire attacks on American citizens and our warfighters. We will find you.
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The world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations.
The High Seas Treaty will govern nearly half the planet's surface  the vast ocean areas beyond any country's control.
These waters face mounting threats from destructive fishing practices, shipping, plastic pollution, overfishing and potential deep sea mining, all compounded by climate change. The ocean absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, making its health critical for addressing the climate crisis.
The treaty entered into force 120 days after it reached the threshold of ratification by 60 countries in September. As of Friday, 83 countries had ratified it, including the recent addition of major maritime powers such as China and Japan.
The treaty creates the first framework for establishing Marine Protected Areas on the high seas, which make up about two-thirds of the world'

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