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Putin in Delhi: Can India plug its $60bn Russia trade gap?

India and Russia are chasing a $100 billion trade goal, but India is staring at a $60 billion trade deficit driven largely by Russian oil.

Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi among 15 ‘fugitive economic offenders’ who owe ₹58,000 cr: Govt

The government has informed Parliament that 15 individuals declared as fugitive economic offenders collectively owe over ₹58,000 crore to public sector banks.

Tobacco products to get costlier? Centre pushes new tobacco & pan masala tax bills

The Centre has introduced two major taxation Bills aimed at increasing excise duty on tobacco products and imposing a new capacity-based cess on pan masala.

Sanchar Saathi row: Security tool or surveillance fear? Govt issues clarification

A government clarification has come after strong criticism from the Opposition over the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones.

Explained: Will Delhi and Mumbai flyers face a massive airport fee shock soon?

A tribunal order on recalculating airport asset values may allow Delhi and Mumbai airports to recover nearly ₹50,000 crore from past tariff cycles.

Gold surges to six-week high, silver hits record level on US rate cut expectations

Gold and silver prices jumped sharply as global markets bet on an imminent US interest rate cut and a shift in Federal Reserve leadership. Here’s what is driving the rally

EV slowdown: Hero surges past Ola as November sales slip 21%

November brought a sharp correction in India’s electric two-wheeler market after a blockbuster festive October. Registrations dipped, rankings shifted

Winter Session of Parliament begins today: Key bills, big debates ahead

The Winter Session of Parliament kicked off today with 15 sittings scheduled over 19 days. A packed legislative agenda and heated debates are expected, with Opposition target

New rule may force WhatsApp to log you out every 6 hours, here’s why

A directive from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon change how messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal work.

RBI expected to hold rates; liquidity support measures likely in December policy

Economists expect the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the status quo on interest rates in the December review. With growth strong and inflation low

Why haven’t consumption stocks priced in the GST 2.0 boost yet? When to expect the upside?

Even two months after GST 2.0 reforms kicked in, the expected rally in consumption stocks hasn’t arrived. Over half of the listed consumption names are still in the red.

What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body at Every Age

Why do two drinks feel totally different in your 30s, unbearable in your 40s, and risky in your 60s? It’s not in your head — your body changes decade by decade, and alcohol affects you very different

Govt & RBI to launch unified platform for unclaimed deposits and investments

A major initiative is underway to help citizens recover long-forgotten bank deposits, shares, dividends, insurance proceeds and pension balances.

Economy gains momentum; Bandhan Bank to offload bad debt; RBI defends inflation forecast accuracy

In its monthly bulletin, the RBI said the Indian economy gained further momentum in October despite global headwinds. It attributed the pickup to festive spending and GST rate rationalisation

Interaction with Suranjana Borthakur, Head of Distribution & Strategic Alliances, Mirae Asset

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit brought together thought leaders from India’s financial landscape, including regulators, leading banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, insurance companies

Interaction with Pinkal Shah, Principal officer - GIFT City Mirae Asset Investment Managers

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit brought together thought leaders from India’s financial landscape, including regulators, leading banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, insurance companies

India’s costliest car number plate sold for ₹1.17 crore — who bought it?

A Haryana businessman has purchased India’s most expensive vehicle registration number — HR88B8888 — for a record ₹1.17 crore through an online auction.

Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the White House National Guard shooting?

A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been identified as the suspect in a brazen ambush near the White House

Eye myths busted: Screens, carrots, glasses & cataract facts explained

Do screens permanently damage eyesight? Can carrots reduce your spectacle number? Are cataracts only for older people?

All about Safran’s new aircraft engine MRO facility in Hyderabad

PM Modi has inaugurated Safran’s state-of-the-art aircraft engine MRO centre in Hyderabad. The facility will service LEAP engines used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,