Bharat bandh on Feb 16: What will remain open and what shut amid farmers' protest

RBI urges cost cuts; PFC–Sidbi scrap bond issues; insurance premiums surge in November & more

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged bank CEOs to reduce intermediation costs and improve operational efficiency, citing the 125-bps rate cuts since February.

Why India’s 2025 IPO wave failed retail investors

India saw 232 IPOs in 2025, a record year. But behind the frenzy was a harsh truth: from tech unicorns to big consumer brands, many of the year’s most hyped IPOs failed to deliver returns.

Protein myths busted: Kidney damage, women’s health & vegetarian protein facts

Does protein damage kidneys or make women bulky? Can vegetarians get enough protein? In this episode of our fact-check series, a nephrologist debunks India’s most common protein myths—from supplements

$1 million for US citizenship? Inside Trump’s new ‘Gold Card’ visa

The United States has officially launched the Trump administration’s new “Gold Card” visa, a replacement for the long-running EB-5 investor route. Here’s what it means, who qualifies

Big Boost for Pakistan’s F-16s: US signs off on a $686 million upgrade

The US has approved a $686 million upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. Watch to know what’s included, why Washington cleared it now, and what it means for regional security dynamics.

Mexico to raise tariffs on India and key Asian economies from 2026: What it means

Mexico has approved a major tariff overhaul that will impact imports from countries without trade agreements, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Fed Cuts Again But Caution Ahead: Key takeaways from the December meeting

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third meeting in a row.

A phone that uses apps for you? Meet Nubia M153, China’s agentic AI phone

China’s Nubia M153 is being pitched as a “fully agentic” AI smartphone—an AI that can see your screen and operate apps for you. But major apps are pushing back. Here’s what it does, why it sold out

Air India’s ‘Fog Care’: How it can save trip & money in winters

North India’s fog season is here, and so is the stress it brings to air travel. Watch to know all about Air India’s new “Fog Care” initiative, how it works, who benefits.

Amazon's $35 billion bet on India: What’s driving the AI investment rush?

Amazon has announced a massive $35 billion investment plan for India through 2030, its biggest push yet to strengthen AI, exports, and job creation.