BS Web Reports

Is electricity the new oil? Why firms are pushing towards electrification

From electric vehicles to battery factories and AI data centres, electrification is emerging as the next frontier of economic growth, but will it do to the world what oil did in the last century?

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

I-T dept flags up to 20,000 ITRs for 'swapped provisions': What to do

Revised returns are meant for corrections, not tax-saving experiments; experts explain why 'swapped provisions' can trigger action

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Goldman Sachs lifts India GDP forecast to 6.8% for 2026 after US-Iran deal

The brokerage raised India's GDP forecast, while cutting its inflation estimate to 4.4% and current account deficit forecast to 1.1% of GDP, on falling crude oil prices after the US-Iran peace deal

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Canada tightens language test checks for immigration: Key changes explained

New rules require deeper checks of IELTS, CELPIP and other approved test results, with suspicious cases facing further scrutiny

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

Delhi O-zone explained: Why homes on Yamuna floodplain face uncertainty

While authorities seek to restore the Yamuna floodplain, court orders and political assurances have left the fate of several O-zone settlements uncertain

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

Rolex, daggers, dragon sculptures: Inside India's diplomatic gift auction

Luxury watches, artworks, ceremonial objects and cultural artefacts gifted to Indian dignitaries are being auctioned through the MEA's Toshakhana, offering a glimpse into the 'gift diplomacy'

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

EPFO services down on June 26-28: Claims, processing to remain unavailable

EPFO's technology upgrade aims to improve claim processing, but subscribers may see temporary disruption in online services

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Iran wants to control shipping routes

Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz again, yet Iran's opposition to UN-backed routes shows the conflict has shifted to control over maritime access

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

India's retail lending cycle gains pace with 11% mortgage gap: Report

Digital underwriting, rising incomes and financial inclusion are reshaping how Indians borrow, with lenders eyeing a multi-decade credit opportunity

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for drug to treat influenza A and B in babies

The drug that has received the final approval from the US regulatory body is Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

NHAI plans ATMS for highways. What is it and how will it transform traffic?

From AI-enabled surveillance to automated incident detection, here's how Advanced Traffic Management Systems will transform highway travel

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: Popular SUV to feature changes in July

From a turbo-petrol engine and ventilated seats to an underbody CNG tank, here's everything the updated Brezza is expected to offer

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Lupin gets tentative US FDA approval for generic prostate cancer drug

The tentative approval allows Lupin to market the generic prostate cancer treatment in the US after patent and exclusivity barriers expire

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Jamie Dimon's 'middle powers', 'fantasy' remark on Europe goes viral

Dimon rejected the idea that middle powers could unite effectively to counter larger economies, pointing to Europe as an example

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Meet Mahesh Dixit, the next IB chief set to succeed Tapan Kumar Deka

A 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Dixit currently serves as IB Special Director and will head the intelligence agency for a two-year term, the government order said

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Senior citizen FD rates in June-end up to 8.5%: Top picks across lenders

Senior citizens can earn higher guaranteed returns as small finance banks lead FD rates, while private and public banks offer other options

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Missed car loan EMI? Know when lenders can repossess your vehicle

From missed EMI to vehicle auction, understand the repossession process, borrower protections and options before losing your vehicle

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

China's new ethnic law explained: Can Beijing target activists overseas?

China's government says 'ethnic unity' law safeguards national unity. However, critics argue it broadens the legal basis for pursuing ethnic minority activists, including some based overseas

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1

Under the revised fee structure, an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of a 36-page passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost ₹2,500

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 6:31 PM IST