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Delhi air quality plummets, AQI hits 347 as dense smog blankets city

Delhi's air quality hit 'very poor' with an AQI of 347; thick smog reduced visibility across the city. Govt steps up anti-pollution efforts with EV initiatives, drones, and anti-smog guns

J&K MLAs clash for the third day over resolution to restore Article 370

Clashes broke out for a third consecutive day in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as BJP and PDP MLAs debated over a resolution calling for the restoration of Article 370 in the Union Territory

General insurance penetration rising in India, say leaders at BFSI Summit

Heads of general insurance companies discuss challenges and future potential for the insurance sector in conversation with banking editor Manojit Saha at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Who is Susie Wiles? Meet Donald Trump's pick for first woman Chief of Staff

Donald Trump's first big post-election move makes history as Susie Wiles steps in as the first woman ever to serve as White House chief of staff

Fewer ATMs, more UPI: India's banking sector shifts to digital payments

As digital payments and UPI gain popularity, Indian banks are cutting down on ATM expansion, especially in off-site locations, and focusing on digital infrastructure

Onion prices hit 5-year high, expected to drive November inflation higher

Onion prices have increased by 21 per cent in four days, reaching a five-year high of Rs 60 per kg, while potato and cooking oil prices also remain elevated. Experts warn of inflation pressure in Nove

Rs 100 trn AUM? Just 3-4 years away, say mutual fund CEOs at BS BFSI Summit

Heads of mutual fund companies discuss the path to reaching Rs 100 trillion in conversation with consulting editor Tamal Bandyopadhyay at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Australia to ban social media for kids under 16 to protect mental health

Australia introduces new age limits on social media to protect youth mental health, holding platforms accountable for underage access, as part of broader tech regulations

Bengaluru struggles with 'moderate' AQI, other Southern cities breathe easy

While Bengaluru grapples with a moderate AQI of 110 due to vehicle emissions, several southern cities, including Udupi, Thrissur, and Tirunelveli, enjoy 'good' air quality levels

'Now I can say vice-president': Trump hails JD Vance in victory speech

US Presidential elections 2024: Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential race after multiple US media outlets projected his defeat of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris

Freshworks to lay off 660 employees as part of global restructuring plan

Freshworks is reducing its workforce by 13 per cent to enhance operational efficiency and focus on key strategic priorities

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways, rejects NCLAT's approval of takeover

The Supreme Court has directed the liquidation of Jet Airways, citing the failure of the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium to meet revival conditions, overturning the NCLAT's approval

McDonald's sees sales slump in India amid ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict

McDonald's India faces a steep sales decline due to geopolitical turmoil in West Asia, with some stores in West and South India seeing sales drop to less than half of pre-crisis levels

Donald Trump's second term: Who's likely to fill top administration roles?

As Trump readies for his second term, loyalists and key allies are in line for top administration roles, with contenders emerging for treasury, defence, and national security posts

NBFCs don't need bank status to succeed, say top leaders at BFSI Summit

Top executives of India's leading NBFCs at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit discussed whether they feel a need to step out from under the shadow of traditional banks

'India a strategic priority for global banks': Foreign bank heads at BFSI

Heads of India's leading foreign banks discuss the key to success on Indian turf in conversation with consulting editor Tamal Bandyopadhyay at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Maharashtra polls: BJP expels 40 rebel leaders for defying party directives

Maharashtra Assembly elections: The Maharashtra BJP expelled 40 leaders for defying directives amid Mahayuti's seat-sharing conflict. The expelled leaders face action for breaching party discipline

US elections 2024: How Kamala Harris can clinch victory with 270 votes

US presidential elections: Kamala Harris remains within striking distance of the 2024 presidency if she secures 270 electoral votes. But she must win key swing states like Wisconsin and Michigan

Public sector bank heads at BS BFSI Summit: The best is still to come

Heads of public sector banks discuss the present and future of the banking sector in conversation with consulting editor Tamal Bandyopadhyay at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

US elections 2024: Hoax bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple key states

US Presidential elections: Polling sites in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania faced bomb threats on election day, causing evacuations and delays