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Macro Matters Ep 1: India’s economy meets the West Asia shock | Oil prices | Rupee | Bond yields

This is the first public episode of Macro Matters — a new fortnightly podcast from Business Standard that tries to make sense of the forces shaping India and the world across economics, markets,

Learn to manage cybersecurity

In this session, Nidhi Srivastava, CEO, DigiArmorX, ex-Deutsche Bank, talks on cybersecurity, scope for MBAs and others.

Meta layoffs explained: Why Zuckerberg is cutting 8,000 jobs globally

Meta is laying off nearly 8,000 employees globally while pouring up to $145 billion into AI infrastructure. From hiring freezes to AI-focused teams, the company’s latest move shows

Relief for Adani Group: Why did the US drop all charges against Gautam Adani

The US Department of Justice dropped all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, bringing the high-profile alleged bribery case to an end.

Why Reliance is turning to China for its battery storage push

Reliance Industries Ltd. is in talks with Chinese battery giant CATL and other global suppliers to procure parts for battery energy storage systems

Major stray dog verdict: Why the Supreme Court refused to back down on stray dogs

The Supreme Court has refused to dilute its earlier order on removing stray dogs from public spaces like hospitals, schools and railway stations.

"Why should we trust India?”: Watch MEA Secy Sibi George's answer to Norwegian journalist

Watch MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George's reply to Norwegian journalist, when asked “Why should we trust India?”

How petrol, diesel price hike will hit your pocket

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by ₹3 per litre, while CNG rates have also gone up by ₹2 per kg in Delhi and Mumbai.

Ground report: How Modi’s gold appeal has impacted Delhi jewellers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid buying gold for a year has triggered anxiety across India’s jewellery industry. In Chandni Chowk’s historic bullion market

Petrol, diesel & CNG prices hiked: What are the new rates, and why were they raised?

The oil marketing companies have raised the prices of non-branded petrol and diesel at fuel retail outlets across the nation by an average of Rs 3 per litre.