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Going beyond news headlines that break in India and across the world, Business Standard’s 'Decoded' attempts to explain the development to the readers with in depth and comprehensive analysis in an easier to understand manner. By digging into the ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘where’ and ‘what next’ of the subject, 'Decoded' answers all the questions you might have about a complex subject. In this section, Business Standard goes the length to bring you the crux of what matters.
 

Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?

Why is India considering a sunset clause in its proposed US trade deal? Here's what the provision means and how it could help New Delhi navigate tariff uncertainty

Updated On: Jun 22 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Can naturalised US citizens lose citizenship? Neeraj Sharma case explains

The US Justice Department's action against Indian-origin CEO Neeraj Sharma has renewed attention on denaturalisation and the circumstances under which citizenship can be revoked

Updated On: Jun 10 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Strong quake in Philippines: How strong earthquakes can trigger tsunamis

Unlike regular wind-generated sea waves, which usually have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 feet, tsunami waves can have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 miles in the deep ocean

Updated On: Jun 09 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

What is Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, and why it matters to India

India's possible inclusion in Bloomberg's global bond benchmark could bring foreign inflows, lower borrowing costs and deepen global participation in its debt market

Updated On: Jun 08 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

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The Maharashtra government has accused FSSAI of creating a parallel enforcement system and taking away powers vested in state authorities under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Updated On: 03 Nov 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Global AI investment boom faces growing scrutiny as technology stocks slide and investors question whether heavy spending on AI infrastructure will deliver expected returns

Updated On: 02 Nov 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

While Binance has said it will cover customer losses, the attack has drawn attention to vulnerabilities in the systems exchanges use to authorise and process transactions

Updated On: 01 Nov 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Built for desert warfare, the K9 Vajra has also been deployed in Ladakh's extreme cold. Here's how the self-propelled gun works, what it costs and why India is expanding its fleet

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

AEBS is a key feature of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a collection of more than 100 electronic technologies designed to improve road safety

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Superstar AI researchers are leaving tech giants to build independent research laboratories. Interestingly, one theme is emerging as central to the objectives of some of these labs

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

From police and judicial custody to bail and peace bonds, here's what happens after an arrest, who can keep someone in detention and what rights the Constitution guarantees

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chambers of Congress

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

The government used an independent valuation benchmark of ₹75.99 per share after rejecting an earlier bid of ₹75 that fell short of the ₹94.42 reserve price

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

From November 1, financial institutions will pay a standard fee to access customer data through the Account Aggregator network. Here's how the framework works and what the new pricing means for users

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford's research helped explain how expectations shape spending, inflation and interest rates, transforming the way policymakers respond to economic shocks

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Delhi's internet shutdown has brought the 2024 Telecom Rules into focus. The rules specify who can order a shutdown, what the order must contain and how long restrictions can remain in force

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

Starlink's proposed India launch has raised concerns over national security, data privacy, foreign influence and the use of unauthorised terminals

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Trump administration halts green card processing for select tech firms: Impact on Indians decoded

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Hindalco and AluChem jointly ended their acquisition deal last week, citing extended delays in closing the transaction that were 'beyond the control of either party'

Updated On: 05 Oct 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, Kaliningrad hosts key Russian military infrastructure and is central to rising tensions between Moscow and Nato

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Rising grid tariffs, TikTok-driven popularisation and the affordability of Chinese solar systems have driven Pakistan's solar boom to such an extent that panels are now being used as wedding dowries

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 1:12 PM IST