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RBI cuts repo rate; SBI, HDFC, ICICI to remain ‘too big to fail’ banks, & more

The RBI’s six-member MPC cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% and kept the policy stance neutral.

H-1B under the lens: US to scan LinkedIn and online footprints before granting visas

The Trump administration has tightened checks on H-1B visa applicants once again. This time, even your LinkedIn activity and content moderation history could determine your eligibility. Here’s what’s

I-T flags 25,000 “high-risk” cases for undisclosed foreign assets

The Income Tax Department has launched a fresh compliance drive targeting undisclosed foreign assets and income. Around 25,000 individuals will receive SMS and email alerts asking

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, keeps policy stance ‘neutral’

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in its December policy review. The central bank has also raised its growth forecast and lowered its inflation

Why the Aravallis matter (and what a new rule could put at risk)

The Aravalli range is more than a backdrop to Delhi-NCR. It helps recharge groundwater, buffers dust and desert winds, and supports crucial wildlife corridors.

Putin in India: The real agenda behind the summit

Vladimir Putin’s two-day India visit is packed with symbolism — but the real story is what’s being negotiated: defence upgrades, nuclear energy, oil and payment routes, and a plan to rebalance trade.

Rupee at record low: Can a US trade deal trigger a turnaround?

The Indian rupee has slipped to an all-time low against the US dollar, pressured by foreign investor exits and global trade tensions. A new poll suggests a mild recovery could be ahead

IndiGo runs into turbulence with pilot fatigue rules: What is happening?

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is battling a massive disruption after cancelling more than 300 flights in just two days. What caused the chaos?

HIV Myths Busted: Transmission, Pregnancy, PrEP & Treatment Explained

Can HIV spread through hugs or mosquitoes? Can herbal remedies cure it? In this episode of our fact-check series, an infectious disease specialist debunks common myths about HIV transmission

Floods Ravage Asia Rising climate risks leave over 1,300 dead and $20 billion in damage

Severe floods triggered by cyclones and monsoon rains have killed more than 1,300 people across South and Southeast Asia and caused economic losses of at least $20 billion.