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Is Patnaik shedding 'equidistance' doctrine? BJD-Cong tie-up sparks buzz
Naveen Patnaik's decision to back a joint candidate with the Congress signals a potential shift in Odisha politics as regional and national parties reposition after the 2024 elections
 "Is Patnaik shedding 'equidistance' doctrine? BJD-Cong tie-up sparks buzz")
As Nitish Kumar steps aside, Bihar faces an unfinished political agenda
As Nitish Kumar steps aside after two decades, Bihar faces a political transition while grappling with persistent poverty, fiscal stress and large-scale youth migration
 "As Nitish Kumar steps aside, Bihar faces an unfinished political agenda")
Fino PB MD & CEO arrest puts spotlight on merchant-sourcing networks
Industry examines oversight and risks tied to programme managers
 "Fino PB MD & CEO arrest puts spotlight on merchant-sourcing networks")
US Treasury Secretary Bessent nuances, thanks America's global partners
After controversy over remarks that the US "permitted" India to import Russian crude, Scott Bessent thanked international partners for helping stabilise global energy markets
 "US Treasury Secretary Bessent nuances, thanks America's global partners")
Small towns surge ahead of cities in mutual fund folios, shows data
Investors from smaller towns surpass top cities in mutual fund folios for the first time, reflecting rising financial awareness and expanding distribution networks
 "Small towns surge ahead of cities in mutual fund folios, shows data")
Semaglutide generics likely to widen access but raise dropout risks
Experts add that while the introduction of branded generics will trigger an acceleration in volumes for GLP-1 agonists, the value growth may moderate due to price erosion
 "Semaglutide generics likely to widen access but raise dropout risks")
Nifty 50@30: Tracking India's economic shift with 13% annual returns
As the Nifty 50 turns 30, India's benchmark equity index has delivered nearly 13% annual returns, mirroring the country's economic and corporate transformation
 "Nifty 50@30: Tracking India's economic shift with 13% annual returns")
Street signs: 24K support level for Nifty under watch, GIFT City IPO debuts
Nifty's 24,000 level emerges as a key support amid global fund outflows and West Asia tensions, while IT stocks turn defensive and the first IPO opens at GIFT City IFSC
 "Street signs: 24K support level for Nifty under watch, GIFT City IPO debuts")
Bharat Forge stock rides global truck demand rebound, defence spend boom
Bharat Forge hits record highs as recovery in global CV demand, rising shale drilling activity and strong defence orders power growth outlook
 "Bharat Forge stock rides global truck demand rebound, defence spend boom")
Bullish outlook on Indian economy is simplistic as well as unrealistic
Almost any economy can grow at 8% for few years. Sustaining that pace for decades is far rarer and requires policy continuity, relentless implementation, and the ability to correct course when needed
 "Bullish outlook on Indian economy is simplistic as well as unrealistic")
Lead Bank Scheme needs to contextualise recent changes instead of tinkering
The draft circular makes changes in the coordination structure, with subcommittees for inclusion and literacy; agriculture; micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); and payment systems
 "Lead Bank Scheme needs to contextualise recent changes instead of tinkering")
Public sector banks lag private banks in women board seats, shows data
Women CEO in three insurers, zero in banks
 "Public sector banks lag private banks in women board seats, shows data")
Fraud safety net: RBI's new framework will boost trust in digital payments
The framework comes at a time when India's digital-payment ecosystem is rapidly expanding
 "Fraud safety net: RBI's new framework will boost trust in digital payments")
Himalayan hopes: RSP's decisive victory raises Gen Z's expectations
Mr Shah, popularly known as Balen, rode a wave of GenZ discontent to defeat four-time former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli
 "Himalayan hopes: RSP's decisive victory raises Gen Z's expectations")
From 'values to value': Raisina Dialogue highlights pragmatic diplomacy
This year's Raisina Dialogue underscored the importance of pragmatic diplomacy in a fractured world
 "From 'values to value': Raisina Dialogue highlights pragmatic diplomacy")
Consumer Protection: Bank faces higher penalty for delayed card closure
The Karnataka State Commission questioned why bank had failed to close the card in 2010, and had raised a demand after seven years
 "Consumer Protection: Bank faces higher penalty for delayed card closure")
StatsGuru: West Asia conflict threatens India's stakes in the region
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, India's deep trade, energy and remittance links with West Asia highlight the economic stakes
 "StatsGuru: West Asia conflict threatens India's stakes in the region")
The promises, pitfalls of agreements with India's largest trading partners
India's trade deals with the US and Europe promise market access and investment flows, but industry readiness and new regulatory barriers may shape their real impact
 "The promises, pitfalls of agreements with India's largest trading partners")
AI agents will be your biggest risk tomorrow: Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry
Jay Chaudhry warns that hijacked Artificial Intelligence agents could become the next major cybersecurity risk for enterprises
 "AI agents will be your biggest risk tomorrow: Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry")
Data centre demand to rise with data use, smart cities: Schneider Electric
Rising data consumption and the rollout of smart cities will drive demand for data centres in India, even as their energy use remains a small share of the overall power ecosystem
 "Data centre demand to rise with data use, smart cities: Schneider Electric")