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Next-generation reforms should focus on deregulation: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba called for a systematic review of laws and regulations, saying India's next-generation reforms must move away from the licence, approval and permission regime

NPCI launches two new agentic AI platforms: Key features explained

The platforms are designed to use AI to automate enterprise workflows and processes across India's digital payments ecosystem

Red Fort blast: NIA names Umer Un Nabi as mastermind of terror conspiracy

The NIA chargesheet alleges Umer Un Nabi revived a dormant AGuH module, radicalised recruits and helped arrange funds, weapons and locations as part of a wider terror conspiracy

UIDAI launches Aadhaar face authentication software for banks, fintechs

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and sandbox, enabling banks, fintechs, insurers and other entities to integrate secure face authentication directly into their mobile apps

Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets

Singapore PM gets 64% pay hike: How does his salary compare globally?

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's 64% pay hike will take his annual salary to US$2.8 million, making him the world's highest-paid head of government

US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers, Iran targets American base in Jordan

The latest escalation comes as the US and Iran exchange strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian oil tankers and Tehran retaliating against US forces stationed in Jordan

Monsoon remains active as IMD forecasts widespread rain across India

The IMD has forecast widespread rain across several parts of India, with showers likely in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and other states

HarperCollins to publish Sonia Gandhi memoir after Penguin backs out

HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir on November 10 after Penguin Random House India declined to publish it following a dispute over editorial changes

India's data centre boom may add just 0.13% to GDP by 2030: Moody's

Despite billions of dollars in announced data centre investments, India's GDP gains may remain limited by 2030 as high import dependence curbs domestic value addition and job creation

Meet Anil Chakravarthy, Adobe's new CEO succeeding Shantanu Narayen

Anil Chakravarthy will take over as Adobe CEO on December 1, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, after leading the company's digital experience business and worldwide field operations

Can brand SRK help revive brand Vi? What his endorsement history shows

Vodafone Idea has brought in Shah Rukh Khan for its brand makeover, but experts say star power must be backed by network and business improvement

Hilton bets on India to drive its next phase of Asia-Pacific growth

Hilton has 60 hotels under construction and commitments for 400 more in India, as it bets on rising travel demand, religious tourism and growth in tier-II and tier-III cities

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

Delhi is likely to remain cloudy with spells of rain, while several parts of the country may receive heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning during the week

India state fiscal health: Arunachal logs highest revenue surplus in FY25

Business Standard's State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on revenue deficit as a share of GSDP. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show

Govt allows RE projects to store, sell curtailed power via battery systems

The power ministry has allowed renewable energy projects to use curtailed T-GNA power to charge additional co-located BESS and sell the stored electricity independently

Coal India says gasification scheme rules may favour private sector players

CIL has flagged the 60-day bidding window and exclusion of captive power plants from eligible project costs, saying the rules could disadvantage it against private rivals

Govt relaxes radiation limits for 5G towers to boost coverage: Report

The revised electromagnetic field limit rules will come into effect next month and double the permitted power density for a 5G base tower station (BTS) to 10 watt per square metre from 5 watts at pres

India state fiscal health: Delhi records lowest fiscal deficit in FY25

Business Standard's State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on gross fiscal deficit as a share of GSDP. Here's what the FY25 Budget Estimates show

Hormuz crisis adds $22 bn to India's fossil fuel import costs: CREA

In terms of economic impact, India's net additional cost across all fossil fuels was estimated at $14.4 billion, equivalent to 0.38 per cent of its GDP, or about 1.4 days of national income