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Brics declaration balances tariffs, sanctions and West Asia concerns: GTRI

At the 18th Brics Summit, the New Delhi Declaration has criticised tariffs, sanctions and carbon trade measures linked to Western countries without naming them

Explained: What is Article 371(K) and what could it mean for Ladakh?

The Centre and Ladakh representatives have made progress on a proposed new political framework, with key questions on powers, safeguards and the role of local bodies still under discussion

UPI Tap and Pay explained: How it works, key features, and its benefits

Digital payments are getting a new option. Here's what RBI's new UPI Tap and Pay feature is all about, how it works and what it could mean for users:

Anthropic says it blocked AI use linked to biological weapons research

Anthropic has disclosed five cases in which researchers used its Claude AI models for work that could support biological weapons development, including research involving viruses, toxins

From Oracle to Amazon: Tech giants drive global wave of layoffs in 2026

More than 128,000 tech jobs have been cut globally in 2026, surpassing last year's total, as companies including Oracle, Amazon, Dell and Uber restructure and boost AI spending

Punjab HC strikes down Income Tax Act's Section 147A as unconstitutional

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down Section 147A of the Income Tax Act as unconstitutional, affecting rules on who can issue reassessment notices under the faceless tax system

Trump vows $5,000 dividend for US adults if Republicans win midterms

US President Donald Trump said the $5,000 dividend must be spent in the US, adding that he does not want recipients to use the money in countries such as Canada, China or Germany

Brics Summit 2026: Inside India's year-long chairship, key agenda

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with leaders set to discuss security, growth, innovation, sustainability and Global South priorities

PVR, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cess; Karnataka HC seeks state reply

PVR INOX and the Multiplex Association have challenged Karnataka's 2% cinema cess, saying it cannot be collected before the law officially comes into force

India's carbon credit scheme gets UK nod: What it means for exporters

The UK has recognised India's carbon credit scheme under its CBAM rules, which could reduce the carbon tax burden on Indian exporters of steel and cement

US-Canada trade war escalates: A look at which goods face new tariffs

The US and Canada have stepped up their trade war, with both sides imposing new tariffs and curbs on goods amid a breakdown in negotiations

Adani, NTPC among 5 applicants for ₹37,500-cr coal gasification scheme

The Centre's scheme received seven applications from Adani Enterprises, NTPC, Talcher Fertilisers, Gallantt Ispat and Shyam Sel & Power for projects in urea, syngas and synthetic gas

Samsung India begins layoffs as costs rise, nearly 100 affected: Report

Samsung India's job cuts span multiple levels, with director-level officials, team leads, branch managers and area managers among those affected

SC rejects Centre plea to revive ₹363 cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea

The Supreme Court dismissed the Centre's appeal against a Bombay High Court ruling that had quashed a ₹363 crore GST demand against Vodafone Idea over a merged entity

Bengal needs big corporate bet to drive industrial revival: Swapan Dasgupta

At the Business Standard's Round Table West Bengal 2026, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said one major corporate investment could help revive industry

Weekly policy watch: Coal gasification deadline, forex reserves in focus

The week's policy agenda will focus on the coal gasification scheme, possible changes to plantation FDI rules and fresh forex reserves data

Indonesia volcano eruption: 270,000 travellers stranded as 8 airports shut

An eruption from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted flights, leaving 270,000 travellers stranded after eight airports were temporarily closed due to volcanic ash

India leads in unpaid work; 24% spend 16+ hours per week working for free

One in four Indian workers spends 16 or more hours a week on unpaid work, the highest share among the markets covered in ADP's People at Work 2026 report

OpenAI launches 'most intelligent' model, says it beat Anthropic: Report

OpenAI says its latest AI model has moved ahead of rival Anthropic in software, science and cybersecurity, as the two companies compete for the AI industry's top spot

Natural disaster insurance: How Nepal will finance its reconstruction

The Bhotekoshi floods have left Nepal facing a huge rebuilding bill. But with only part of the damage insured, who will ultimately pay for the recovery?