Rishabh Sharma

Nepal's 100-point plan aims to end politics in campuses, bureaucracy

The Balen Shah-led government unveiled a 100-point reform agenda, seeking to depoliticise campuses and bureaucracy while pushing anti-corruption probes

Gulf nations prioritising safety of Indians in war zone: PM Modi in Keralam

PM Modi noted that many people from Keralam are working in the war-affected areas in the Gulf and the government is working to ensure that the impact of this war on India is minimised

How China's subsidy rollback has hit EV unicorn BYD's annual profits

Withdrawal of state support and an intensifying price war are squeezing BYD's margins and sales, forcing the EV major to rely on exports to sustain growth

Why Barrick's Reko Diq mining delay matters for Pakistan and its economy

Barrick's 12-month review of Reko Diq shows how security risks, regional conflict and cost uncertainty can stall even a flagship mine Pakistan sees as vital for exports and investment

Why Bangladesh PM Rahman's post on 1971 genocide puts revisionism to rest

Tarique Rahman's Genocide Day post names Pakistan's role, signalling a shift in Bangladesh's narrative amid Yunus-era revisionism and evolving ties with Islamabad

Why IPL teams are worth billions: Decoding RCB and RR's valuation playbook

RCB and Rajasthan Royals' billion-dollar deals reveal how IPL teams are valued, from media rights and cash flows to brand power, scarcity and future growth expectations

CoinDCX founders arrested in fraud case; crypto firm flags 'impersonation'

CoinDCX said in a statement that the FIR was 'false' and that the alleged cheating occurred through a website impersonating the exchange and its founders

India once pursued Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan: What went wrong

India once explored Iranian gas imports via Pakistan through the $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline. Here's why India exited the project

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

West Asia war digest, March 17: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From oil-driven rate hike bets and FPI outflows to export disruption, fuel shortages and shipping risks, Business Standard coverage tracks how the West Asia crisis is reshaping India's economy

Isro's NavIC down to 3 satellites: What it means for India's GPS ambition

India's indigenous satellite navigation system NavIC faces fresh reliability concerns after IRNSS-1F's atomic clock failure, raising questions about the resilience of the country's navigation constell

West Asia war digest, March 16: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war enters third week as Indian markets lose $447 billion in m-cap and sectors from LPG to exports, ports and services feel the economic strain

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

FASTag Annual Pass price to rise from April 1: What you need to know

Annual pass for private vehicles sees ?75 increase for FY27 as usage crosses 5 million users and accounts for nearly 28 per cent of car toll transactions on national highways

IRGC threatens to hunt Netanyahu as Israel denies assassination rumours

The IRCS's statement comes as viral posts question Netanyahu's whereabouts and claim his latest video was AI-generated, while his office insists the Israeli prime minister is 'fine'

LPG shortage: PNGRB asks city gas firms to speed up piped gas line rollout

Petroleum regulator advises city gas distributors to prioritise household PNG connections and accelerate pipeline expansion to reduce pressure on LPG supply chains

Strait of Hormuz open to all except US, Israel: Iranian foreign minister

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says other vessels are continuing to use the route even as security concerns in the region prompted some shipping companies to avoid the area

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in Middle East countries amid ongoing war

The Central Board of Secondary Education cancels Class 12 board exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10 for students in Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations

Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'

Trump says strikes have destroyed Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and warns of further attacks while seeking allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz

LPG shortage drives induction cooktop demand: How the tech works

With LPG supply concerns rising amid the West Asia crisis, households are buying induction cooktops as a backup. But the appliances require specialised cookware to function properly