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Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms

Despite recent heavy rainfall, cumulative monsoon deficits remain. Here's why the timing and distribution of rain matter as much as seasonal totals for agriculture

What is business overreach? Why HDFC Bank used the term in MSRDC case

HDFC Bank called the MSRDC matter 'business overreach'. Here's what the term means, why it is not a legal concept, and how it differs from fraud

Gurugram likely to see 100 mm of rain as IMD issues red alert for Delhi-NCR

Gurugram is likely to record its first 100 mm-plus rainfall event as heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR. The IMD has issued a red alert, warning of severe waterlogging, thunderstorms and strong winds

No assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes: Govt

The government told Parliament it has no assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes, while citing higher exports, better prices for FCV growers and anti-tax evasion measures

From Google to Zomato: What the Digital Competition Bill means for firms

The Union government may raise thresholds under the proposed Digital Competition Bill. Here's what the law seeks to do, who may fall within its scope and why the changes matter

Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?

Amazon is facing a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over the hiring of a senior executive. Here's what the legal battle is about

From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?

Thirty-five years after the 1991 crisis, India's external sector is far stronger. But have larger reserves, stronger exports, and reforms eliminated the risk of another balance-of-payments crisis?

Wipro, Databricks expand partnership to help firms scale enterprise AI

As part of the collaboration, the IT services company has created a dedicated Databricks business practice to develop industry-specific AI solutions and accelerators

From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course

The Centre has rarely rolled back major policy decisions. But since 2014, sustained protests, political opposition and pressure have led to changes, withdrawals or delays on several key measures

Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation

At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy

CJP calls off protest after Pradhan quits, says Centre has accepted demands

The announcement came after another round of talks between CJP representatives and Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda at Vithalbhai Patel House

45% of India's exports to US out of Section 301's 10% tariff net: Govt

The Centre said 45% of India's exports to the US remain outside the new 10% Section 301 duty. India was placed in the lower tariff tier after USTR cut the proposed levy from 12.5%

Can India meet rising power demand amid El Nino? Govt explains

As El Nino raises concerns over rising electricity demand, the Centre says India has adequate power, sufficient coal stocks and a roadmap to keep electricity supplies stable

SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's anti-paper leak measures after hearing submissions on reforms to the printing and transport of NEET question papers. The case will be heard again in August

How CEO stock awards can push pay beyond Companies Act limits

CEO salaries may not have changed, but stock awards can still push total pay above legal limits. Here's how the Companies Act regulates executive remuneration

Film set safety in India: What's missing from the legal framework?

The death of a crew member on the sets of Love & War has revived concerns over film set safety. While film workers are covered by labour laws, India still lacks a dedicated framework for on-set safety

Not cutting-edge, but can Tata's chip fab reduce India's import bill?

India's first semiconductor fabrication plant is making headlines for what it may not produce. Here's why

What have students done wrong to have guns aimed at them?: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi questioned the police response to student protests over paper leaks, asking what students had done to have guns aimed at them

TV, radio licensees can opt for new Telecom Act regime: Draft rules

The Centre's draft Telecom Rules consolidate TV and radio guidelines and allow existing licensees to voluntarily migrate to the new authorisation framework

Rural income gains hit two-year low, informal borrowing rises: Nabard

Nabard's latest survey shows that rural income growth has slowed to a two-year low. The findings come as rural inflation reached 5% in June, compared with 4% in urban area