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Meta reacts as Centre flags fraud risk from 'porn app' ads on its platform

The advisory warned users about fake porn apps being promoted through Facebook and Instagram ads that may lead to financial fraud

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian on sidelines of SCO summit

The meeting took place as leaders gathered for the SCO summit, which is scheduled to discuss regional and international issues and ways to strengthen cooperation among member states

Why India may revive 'Most-Favoured-Nation' rule in bilateral treaties

India dropped the MFN clause from its 2016 Model BIT after an investment dispute raised concerns over its broad use. Now, a limited MFN rule is reportedly under consideration

HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan not seeking reappointment, to retire in October

HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment, the bank said

India state fiscal health: Telangana tops guarantees burden in FY25

Business Standard's India State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on outstanding state guarantees as a share of GSDP. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show

India state fiscal health: Pension burden highest in Himachal Pradesh

A higher ratio means pension spending accounts for a larger part of the revenue available to the state. A lower ratio means pension expenditure takes up a smaller share of revenue receipts

Meta's new teen safety rules: What changes on Instagram and Facebook

The new protections will first apply in participating US states and territories, subject to judicial approval. Meta has not announced these measures as a global rollout

M&A emerges as core growth strategy for India Inc as deals double: Crisil

Crisil said India Inc is increasingly turning to M&As for faster growth, with annual deal volumes more than doubling since FY17 as leverage and capex intensity decline

India's monsoon rainfall 13% below normal; 14 states record deficits

India's monsoon deficit has spread across 14 states and hundreds of districts, even as some parts of the country continue to receive excess rainfall

PM Surya Ghar: Why govt is tightening tracking of solar generation data

The government has long required generation data from rooftop solar systems. A new MNRE order now tightens inverter-level reporting, requiring daily output data to be shared with the National Portal

Wipro adds AI agent to personalise skilling for over 240,000 associates

Wipro has added an AI agent to its skilling platform for over 240,000 associates, with personalised course recommendations based on roles, skills and past learning

Can India make components competitive after subsidies and tariffs end?

Subsidies can help India build component factories. But can Indian manufacturers match global competitors on cost, scale and efficiency when government support ends? Experts explain

Varun Beverages enters alcohol business, appoints ex-Diageo executive

Varun Beverages is entering the alcoholic drinks market, setting up a wholly owned subsidiary and appointing former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as its CEO and MD

Why prosecutors in Delhi are challenging mandatory biometric attendance

Why are Delhi's public prosecutors opposing mandatory biometric attendance? The dispute centres on whether a fixed attendance system fits the nature of their court duties

Celebrity food endorsements under FSSAI scrutiny: What do the rules say?

FSSAI's warning to celebrities has put food endorsements under the lens. Here's what endorsers must check, disclose, and verify before promoting a food product

Zoox vs Tesla: How Amazon's 'toaster-shaped' robotaxi differs from Cybercab

Zoox and Tesla are taking different routes to driverless taxis. Here's how their robotaxis differ in design, regulation, manufacturing and deployment

Who owns Lakshadweep? HC ruling settles a key pandaram land dispute

For decades, Lakshadweep's pandaram land has been at the centre of an ownership dispute. A recent Kerala High Court ruling has now clarified the rights of those who hold the land. Read on

What is an oligopoly? Which Indian sectors have few dominant players

The Finance Ministry's concern over concentration in India's aviation sector has brought the term "oligopoly" into focus. Here's what it means and which other sectors have similar market structures

'Bar deserves better': BCI co-chair calls upon Manan Mishra to step down

Bar Council's co-chair Y R Sadashiva Reddy has listed eight grounds for seeking his chief's resignation, including the BCI's handling of the Nalsar controversy and alleged financial irregularities

Bengaluru airport to levy UDF on arrivals, cut fee for departures

The new tariff structure introduces a user development fee for arriving passengers while reducing the fee for departing passengers