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Indian Navy's first MH-60R sub-hunter squadron soars: All you need to know

The MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter will greatly bolster the Indian Navy's surface and sub-surface capabilities amid China's increasingly aggressive forays into the Indian Ocean Region

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif off to a rocky start as US repeats poll probe demand

Shehbaz Sharif recently took oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time, amid serious economic and security challenges

Will interim Budget further boost welfare expenditure?

According to reports, the government could increase the allocation under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, or PM-KISAN scheme

Will there be a special package for rural India in interim Budget?

The Interim Budget 2024-25, slated for announcement on February 1, will likely see the central government focus on issues close to rural India's heart

Budget 2024 expectations: What stance will interim Budget 2024 adopt?

Nirmala Sitharaman's recent statement that the February 1 Budget would just be a vote on account could mean that she will uphold the convention surrounding an interim Budget

Will interim Budget 2024 revive demand and investment?

The interim Budget 2024-25 on February 1 will likely see the central government boost investment, while still sticking to the fiscal consolidation path

Drug delivery by drones? Informal economy of substance abuse on campuses

Students across campuses in and around Delhi speak of fellow students who consume substances such as marijuana; the more forthright ones admit to doing it themselves

What does the SC's demonetisation verdict mean

Six years after the govt demonetised 86% of cash in circulation, the Supreme Court on Monday nixed petitions challenging the move and upheld its legality. So what did the court say in its verdict?

What are the five things that will impact you in 2023?

Is it a mirage or will this year turn out to be better for us? What will be the key developments that need to be tracked in 2023? Bhaswar Kumar tells us in this report

What can India's consumer fintech look forward to in 2023?

An SBI report recently said that the use of UPI has jumped 70 times in the past four years. So, should there be charges on UPI fund transfers? And, did the fintech industry come of age in 2022?

Will this year's record M&A show continue in 2023?

This year India Inc clinched its highest-ever mergers and acquisitions, beating the previous record of 2021. What were the factors that led to this year's stellar numbers? How will 2023 play out?

What does the 2022 funding winter indicate for start-ups in 2023?

2022 was a year of reckoning for Indian startups. New unicorns halved compared to last year, and mass layoffs followed. So, how did this year change Indian start-ups? How are they prepared for 2023?

What does 2022 tell us about Indian economy in 2023?

As the year comes to a close, the country has emerged as a bright spot in an otherwise dark global economic horizon. But, does that mean that all was well on the economic front in 2022? Let's find out

Why have FPIs turned negative on India?

After three years of aggressive buying, foreign portfolio investors slammed brakes in 2022 and withdrew Rs 1.21 trillion from the Indian stock markets. Why have FPIs turned negative on India in 2022?

Will Sebi's latest decisions enhance value for shareholders?

Sebi has approved the phasing out of buybacks through the stock exchange route and chalked out mechanisms for addressing lapses at market infrastructure institutions. How will it affect shareholders?

What changed at last week's GST Council meeting?

In its latest meeting, the GST Council approved the decriminalisation of certain offenses and clarified the tax provisions on a number of items. What were the key decisions taken at the meeting?

As Infosys turns 40, what may be its future challenges?

IT major Infosys marked its four decades in business on Wednesday. While the founders spoke about the future course of the company, what are the challenges it needs to address in the next 10 years?

Will the share buyback revive Paytm's fortunes?

The board of One 97 Communications Ltd has approved a share buyback proposal. It came less than 13 months after Paytm's disastrous listing. How will the buyback affect Paytm's fortunes and investors?

How will Budget 2023 affect your taxes and investments?

The next Budget will be the last full-year Budget ahead of the General Elections. How are your taxes likely to be affected amid calls from the industry to extend tax benefits to the common man?

Podcast: How will the delay in conducting a Census affect India?

First, the pandemic came in the way of the Census, and now the govt is unlikely to go ahead with this massive exercise before the 2024 general elections. What are the implications of this delay?