PM Modi in Austria | First visit by the Indian PM in 41 years

Tobacco taxes: How India’s new excise rules will push cigarette prices higher | Cigarette prices

From February 1, 2026, cigarettes and tobacco products will be taxed under a new excise framework. The government has scrapped the GST compensation cess and replaced it with a new excise duty,

Large vs Mid vs Small Cap: 2026 Market Analysis

As Indian markets head into 2026 after a year of sharp divergence, investors face a critical question: where should money actually go next year? Here’s a deep dive into what worked in 2025

Scope in data analytics for MBAs | From Tracxn’s Co-Founder

In this session, Neha Singh, Co-Founder, Tracxn, shares her experience of deriving actionable insights from data and explains the scope in the data analytics sector

Autism myths busted: Vaccines, parenting & the truth about the spectrum

Do vaccines cause autism? Is it bad parenting? Can autism be cured? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common autism myths and explain how misinformation delays diagnosis and fue

US remittance tax starts today: What it means for Indians sending money home | Trump | US Visa

A new 1% remittance tax has come into force in the US from January 1, 2026. It affects how NRIs, students and foreign workers send money abroad.

India’s first bullet train to launch on August 15, 2027: Route, speed, timeline explained

India’s first bullet train is finally getting a launch date. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says operations will begin on August 15, 2027.

H-2B visa window opens Jan 1: What is it and what all you need to know about it? | US Visa

The United States is opening the H-2B visa filing window for temporary non-agricultural jobs starting April 2026.

What is the Union Budget — and why should you care?

What is the Union Budget and why does it matter to you? In this short explainer, we break down how the Budget works and how it impacts taxes, spending, growth, and everyday life minus the jargon.

India's tariff to hit China: India slaps 3-year safeguard duty on steel imports: What this means

India has imposed a three-year safeguard duty on select steel products to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-priced imports, mainly from China. The duty will taper annually and follows

Khaleda Zia dies at 80: All about the leader who shaped Bangladesh’s politics | BNP | Political news

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80 in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. Her death comes at a politically sensitive moment