Page 19 - Abhijeet Kumar

Pakistan plans bitcoin reserve but govt says crypto still banned at home

Within a day of unveiling a state-backed bitcoin reserve plan in the US, Pakistani officials said cryptocurrency remains illegal under current regulations and no legal change has been made

Best of BS Opinion: Finding clarity in a shifting economic spectrum

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Why Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is losing its lead in weight-loss drugs

The Danish drugmaker led the obesity revolution with Ozempic and Wegovy but now lags Eli Lilly in efficacy, trials, and strategy in a $150-bn market

Best of BS Opinion: Why acting early matters in both policy and life

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Karnataka vs Andhra over HAL: Tracing the aerospace giant's flight path

HAL's major units in Karnataka produce Tejas, AMCA, helicopters and trainers, thus forming the backbone of India's defence and aerospace ambitions

Offshore betting, real estate top ad violations in ASCI's 2024-25 report

According to an ASCI report, 47.5% of the total ads were found to promote harmful products or situations, while 56% were deemed misleading

Best of BS Opinion: From classrooms to capitals, India is in prep mode

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

India looks to revive '71 war airbase as China builds near 'chicken's neck'

The renewed interest in Kailashahar airfield comes amid growing unease in New Delhi over the potential strategic implications of the Chinese-backed upgrade of Lalmonirhat airbase in Bangladesh

Why a few hours of rain still bring India's biggest cities to a standstill

Decades of neglect, chaotic urbanisation and broken governance has left Indian metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru flooded in every rain

Kaveri engine is trending - here's why it matters for India's defence

The Kaveri engine is a jet propulsion system being developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation

Best of BS Opinion: A fuse already lit across India's every front

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Why South Koreans can't order by Presidential candidates' name at Starbucks

Starbucks' decision comes after the order callouts forced baristas into awkward, sometimes inflammatory, moments turning coffee pickups into political statements

Best of BS Opinion: Cancelled plans, uncertainties, and unkept promises

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Why did tiles come crashing down from China's 600-year-old Fengyang Tower?

The culture and tourism bureau in Anhui province launched an investigation into the tower collapse incident, acknowledging growing scrutiny over the integrity of the repair work in China

Zoom reports 2.9% Q1FY26 Y-o-Y revenue growth, bets big on enterprise gains

Growth was driven by a strong performance in the Enterprise segment, where revenue climbed 5.9 per cent to $704.7 million, while online revenue declined 1.2 per cent to $470 million

Best of BS Opinion: India's challenges in a rapidly-changing world

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Adani Ports taps DBS for $150 mn capex loan, first global bank deal since probe

Just last month, the Adani Group raised roughly $750 million via an offshore private bond deal to finance a construction company acquisition

India's nights are heating up faster than days, 76% population at risk

A new national study finds night-time temperatures rising faster than daytime highs in 70% of districts, exposing millions to prolonged, dangerous levels of heat stress

Best of BS Opinion: Amid crises and growth, who withstands the heat?

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Best of BS Opinion: Bonds, power, and the spirit of the Himalayas

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today