Russell's viper rescued in Karnataka's Shivamogga

H1N1 cases are on the rise across India: What you need to know and should you worry

H1N1 flu cases are rising across several Indian cities this monsoon, with Delhi reporting nearly six times more cases than last year. From Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru and Kerala,

Could hiring an H-1B worker cost $103,265? What the US is proposing | Trump | US Visa | Immigration

The US is considering a $103,265 fee for every cap-subject H-1B petition. What could this mean for Indian professionals, US employers and the future of skilled-worker hiring? Here’s what you need.

Elon Musk’s Starlink reapplies for Gen 2 satellite constellation approval in India

Starlink has reapplied for approval of its Gen 2 satellite network in India, seeking authorisation for nearly 30,000 LEO satellites.

FDs, equities or REITs: Which investment gives you the best post-tax return?

Taxes can significantly change the returns investors actually keep. FD interest is taxed at the applicable slab rate

India is Asia’s least-preferred market: What’s driving the pessimism? | Share market news

India’s stock market has just received a fresh warning from global fund managers. A Bank of America survey puts Indian equities at the bottom of Asia’s preference list

Benefits or Security? What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen? | Macro Matters Ep 7

In this episode of Macro Matters, Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with veteran journalist A. K. Bhattacharya on a fundamental question: What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen?

The power of accounting for MBAs | Learn from the stalwart

In this session, Arindam Ghosh, South Asia Head – India, Institute of Management Accountants, talks about accounting, finance, and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers. >

PM CARES donations fall 30%, but fund balance hits record ₹8,452 crore

Donations to the PM CARES Fund fell sharply in FY25. Spending also dropped to a five-year low. Yet, the fund’s balance rose to a record ₹8,452 crore. Here’s what the latest audited accounts show.

Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items: What’s on the list

India is pushing harder to reduce defence imports, with 405 critical items now added to its sixth Positive Indigenisation List. From helicopters, tanks and missiles to radars and ammunition.

MMDR Bill 2026 explained: Why states are opposing the new mining rules

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament on August 13, 2026,