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Explained: Why India's 2027 emission target has automakers on edge

India wants to cut vehicle emissions by 33 per cent by 2027, but carmakers say the targets are too steep, too soon, and could hurt jobs, raise prices, and stall the industry's green transition

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PM Modi offers $565 mn credit line to Maldives, opens door for FTA

PM Modi also reiterated India's commitment to supporting Maldives' defence capabilities, given it is seeking to maintain its influence amid a growing Chinese presence

India-UK FTA clears road for British cars, but with speed bumps ahead

FTA phases in tariff cuts for UK car exports, but strict quotas and EV exclusions mean limited gains for British automakers in India's protected market

China's new digital ID plan links every click to the Communist Party

The scheme issues each person who registers a unique "internet code" and a digital certificate after submitting their national ID card and facial recognition data

Best of BS Opinion: Tax edges, AI whirls, and a still point in memoir

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India's BFSI sector sees hiring boom in fraud, KYC and compliance roles

India now hosts an active talent pool of 25,543 professionals to tackle financial crimes, with skills spanning anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and fraud prevention

Best of BS Opinion: Fizzy disruptions in policy, green finance, and EVs

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India enters humanoid robotics race with Sherpa Mecha as China surges ahead

India takes its first big step into humanoid robotics with Ati Motors' Sherpa Mecha, even as global powers ramp up investments and deployment across manufacturing, services, and defence

Best of BS Opinion: In a swirl of crises, who still holds the torch?

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Explained: China's mega dam on Brahmaputra and India's downstream risks

China has begun building a massive dam on Yarlung Zangbo near Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for India as Beijing eyes economic and energy gains

CoinDCX joins list of the biggest crypto breaches in recent times

In 2024, around $2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen. This followed losses of $1.7 billion in 2023 and $3.8 billion in 2022

Best of BS Opinion: India's race with reforms, reality, and risks

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Best of BS Opinion: Power plays, star turns, and fading languages

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Low value, high stakes: Why nations are racing to mine rare earth minerals

While rare earth mineral trading generates modest revenue, their strategic value far outweighs market price as governments move to mitigate geopolitical risk and secure defence-relevant supply

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Who are Syria's Druze, caught in sectarian clashes and Israeli strikes?

Israel has claimed that its military stepped in to protect the Druze community in Syria and eliminate pro-government forces accused of attacking them

Why is China losing its shipbuilding dominance: Trump or global slowdown?

New ship orders for Chinese shipyards plunged 68 per cent year-on-year to 26.3 million deadweight tonnes (dwt) in the first six months of 2025, marking one of the steepest declines in recent years

Best of BS Opinion: Skilling, scaling, and reclaiming innovations

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