Rimjhim Singh

Explained: What is surrogate advertising and what does the law say?

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

From Rasuwa to Bihar: How Nepal's flash floods can travel into India

A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has raised flood concerns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Here's how the Trishuli-Narayani-Gandak river system connects Nepal to India

ChatGPT ads roll out in India: Who will see them and how will they work?

OpenAI will start showing ads to users aged 18 and above on ChatGPT's Free and Go plans in India

NCLT clears Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 cr payout against ₹22,006 cr claims

NCLT has approved Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 crore repayment plan against ₹22,006.57 crore claims; the plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of the voting share

India's merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle

The move comes at a time when nearly half of India's registered vessels are more than 20 years old

Trump's Operation Economic Outcast: How could Iran sanctions impact India?

Donald Trump's Operation Economic Outcast could hit India through higher oil prices, trade disruptions, payment hurdles and possible US action over New Delhi's purchases of Russian energy

Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

India's electronics components push: What is made locally, what is imported

India is expanding local electronics manufacturing, but it still relies heavily on imported chips and components. The new ECMS aims to boost domestic production and reduce this dependence

Marathi test: What is it and why are auto, taxi drivers protesting?

Maharashtra's Marathi language checks for auto and taxi drivers have triggered protests in Mumbai. Here's what the test involves, why it was introduced and what happens if drivers fail

Operation Economic Outcast explained: How the US plans to isolate Iran

The US has launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran by targeting its oil, shipping, technology and financial networks, while warning countries and firms trading with Tehran of sanctions

Heavy rain causes waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

Heavy rains hit Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing waterlogging; the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, while Gurugram and Faridabad were placed under a yellow alert

US national debt crosses $40 trn: What govt debt means and how it works

US national debt has crossed $40 trillion. Here's a guide to how government debt works, why governments borrow, who they owe money to, how they repay it and what debt ceilings mean

Weekly policy watch: RBI liquidity move, IIP data, forex reserves in focus

The week's policy calendar will focus on RBI liquidity management, industrial production and forex reserves

How can English be treated as non-native? SC flags CBSE language policy

The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to revisit its three-language policy, raising concerns over treating English as non-native and the availability of teachers and textbooks for Indian languages

Delhi wants to stay open longer: What MPD-2047's 24-hour city vision means

Delhi's new master plan proposes a "24-hour city", with selected areas staying active longer to boost nightlife, tourism, jobs and the local economy

Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake

A 29-state coalition sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy; California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey are leading the current trial, while other states will pursue their cases separately

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving a life sentence in two 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday

Nafed's retail push: Six cities, dark stores, and a ₹100-crore target

Nafed plans to open modern stores in six cities and turn some outlets into dark stores as it expands its retail business

Neet exam security 'foolproof', paper transport tracked by GPS: Govt to SC

The government told the Supreme Court that Neet question papers are kept secure at every stage, with GPS tracking of vehicles and CCTV monitoring at printing presses to prevent leaks

What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India

The US has imposed 25-55% safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, putting Indian exporters under pressure as they depend heavily on the American market