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Delhi markets slowly returning to normalcy after Red Fort blast

Bazaars reopen under watchful eyes as national capital balances fear, caution, and hope for revival this wedding season

Bihar elections: From Patna to Purnia, voter turnout climbs across state

Despite voter roll deletions under the SIR process, Bihar's 2025 election saw a record 66.9% turnout, driven by strong participation of women voters across all 243 constituencies

When custody turns fatal: India's unending cycle of deaths in detention

NHRC data show over 28,000 custodial deaths since 2009, mostly in judicial custody; survey finds half of police support harsh methods and some hold prejudiced views about Dalits

TCS loses valuation premium to Infosys, HCLTech after 14 years on top

TCS loses its premium edge as slower profit growth and margin pressure pull its P/E below rivals for the first time since 2011

Sebi warning triggers surge in withdrawals from digital gold fintechs

Following Sebi's warning that digital gold lies outside its regulatory scope, fintechs are facing scrutiny over vault practices, investor safety, and KYC compliance

Moving India: The ₹2-trillion connectivity projects bet to unclog Mumbai

Metro sprawl, coastal links, and a fading bus fleet - Maximum City's biggest transport makeover yet is racing time, rain, and red tape to keep it moving

Confident Odisha will lead India in investments soon, says CM Manjhi

CM Majhi says Odisha is witnessing record industrial activity, signing projects worth ₹50,000 crore in maritime development and ₹13 trillion in overall investments

ONGC's lower realisations, slow production ramp-up keep brokerages cautious

Though ONGC's Q2FY26 results met expectations, analysts remain cautious amid weaker crude realisations, delayed production ramp-up, and trimmed output guidance for FY26 and FY27

India unfolds priorities in Belem but yet to show its climate cards

2025 was among the 3 hottest years on record, accompanied by a record-breaking glacier loss, lowest Arctic sea ice on record and record increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from 2023-24

Govt may allow NFRA to split audit review and disciplinary functions

Currently, the NFRA executive body is entitled to discharge all functions and duties assigned to the authority as a whole

India's next Budget must balance fiscal discipline with growth push

The phasing out of the import of Russian oil might increase the cost of importing crude oil and escalate Budget expenditure

The Cell and the Soul: Anand Teltumbde's searing account of state power

Mr Teltumbde takes us through his experience inside jail and how it shattered his preconceived notions about imprisonment

Hitting a speed bump: Carmakers raise concerns over EV scheme rules

Trade talks, high investment, and localisation targets deter participation

As AI reshapes work, journalism relives its own arc of automation story

What has materially impacted the journalist profession is Google and the rise of online media

The uncertain comfort on prices: Inflation may stay low but risks rise

Inflation could stay low for some time, but should be viewed with caution amid global risks and climate change

Preparing the FTA pitch: India, Australia eye full deal amid US tariffs

Three years after India and Australia signed an interim trade deal, the two sides are moving decidedly towards a full-fledged free trade agreement. They have rising US tariffs to contend with

RBI faces uphill task as bond yields stay stubborn amid weak demand

Since yields on government bonds directly affect the cost of money in the financial system, it can be argued that the transmission of policy rate cuts has been weak

New AI guidelines will chart India's path to responsible innovation

For India, the stakes are high. Exercising restraint while promoting innovation requires a delicate balance

Exit a fund only if risk appetite changes or tracking error widens

Experts say investors should not exit smart-beta funds due to short-term underperformance as factor strategies are cyclical and tend to recover

Fundraise, AGR clarity key for Vodafone Idea's next phase of recovery

Brokerages have mixed views on telco's operational performance