Indian bonds kept out of Bloomberg index; RBI clears SMBC India arm; Growth to attract foreign capital & more

New Vande Mataram guidelines: Why has Centre made all 6 stanzas mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines standardising how and when the National Song, Vande Mataram, must be performed at official functions across India.

Over 24 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days: What taxpayers need to know

More than 24.6 lakh income tax returns for AY 2025-26 remain pending for over 90 days. Should taxpayers worry?

Why hospitality needs policy reforms to achieve India’s tourism goals

In this session of Guru gyaan, M P Bezbaruah provided his rich insights on the Indian tourism sector that includes the current situation, reforms and other aspects.

Explained: What are GM crops and why they matter in the India–US trade deal | Agriculture | Tariffs

India’s interim trade deal with the US allows duty-free access for some farm products — but GM crops remain a flashpoint. What are GM crops, why is India cautious

$800-billion global textile market: How India stacks up against Vietnam, Bangladesh & others

India’s textile sector is navigating tariff shocks, global competition, and a shifting sourcing landscape. We explain how India compares with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged; High-level panel to review banking sector; SBI launches CHAKRA & more

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, while continuing with its 'neutral' stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra assured proactive liquidity management

Explained: How the STT hike could change the way India trades F&O

The Budget has raised the cost of trading futures and options and the market felt it instantly. A sharp sell-off, spiking volatility, and big questions for traders.

We are ready to drop Babar and Fakhar from Playing 11: Pakistan captain Salman Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Friday said the team will try to shut out the off-field noise surrounding its planned boycott of the India match and instead focus on winning remaining group games

Rabies myths busted: Dog bites, vaccines and why delay can kill

symptoms appear? In this episode of our fact-check series, a doctor debunks dangerous rabies myths and explains why timely treatment saves lives.

Cyber insurance explained: What it covers, what it doesn’t, and why it’s needed | Cyber fraud

As digital fraud surges across India, cyber insurance is being pitched as a safety net for individuals and households. But what does it actually protect you againstand where does it fall short?