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No specific information yet on prime suspect in Hadi killing: B'desh police

Remarks came a day after Hadi's Inqilab Mancha party on Saturday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the interim government, demanding "visible progress" in the arrest of those responsible for his killing

France to build new aircraft carrier as defence spending rises: Macron

The new vessel is planned to be ready in 2038, replacing the ageing Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which came into service in 2001

Congress accuses govt of surreptitiously raising rail fares, seeks rollback

The opposition party also demanded that the hike be scrapped immediately to ensure that passengers aren't burdened with higher fare

B'desh rejects India's dismissal of High Commission, minority attack claims

According to the MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 20-25 youths had gathered outside the High Commission to protest the killing of the Hindu Youth in Bangladesh

Exim matters: US reform proposals challenge WTO's basic principles

US proposals to reform the WTO question core principles like MFN and special treatment for developing nations, deepening divisions and raising doubts over the future of rules-based trade

Cheap oil-linked LNG supply to India trumps US gas amid trade talks

Indian buyers favour cheaper oil-linked LNG over US gas as henry hub prices and freight costs rise, cooling appetite for long-term US LNG deals amid ongoing trade talks

Weakening rupee makes long-haul travel costlier in 2025, data shows

Weak rupee and higher airfares are pushing up overseas travel costs for Indians, with long-haul destinations seeing package prices rise by up to 14% in 2025

Trade agreement between India and EAEU to exclude areas of services

The Eurasian Economic Union comprises five countries - the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan

Water-soluble fertiliser imports steady despite China export crackdown

Between January and November 2024 and 2025, data show that speciality water soluble fertiliser imports from China dropped by just 8.7 per cent, while overall it rose by 8.8 per cent

Job transition with AI will not be as dramatic as feared: Susan Athey

Susan Athey talks about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the economy and how interoperability is important for competition in the digital space

Best of BS Opinion: Sebi reforms to make things easier for investors

From Sebi's investor-friendly rule changes and PM Modi's West Asia tour to debates on power grid reform, shrimp exports and a Zomato biography, here's today's Best of BS Opinion.

Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol store for its non-Muslim residents

The kingdom, which adheres to Islamic Sharia law, has opened movie theatres, allowed women to drive and hosted major music festivals

Railways hikes passenger fares for 2nd time in FY26; move may add ₹600 cr

'Modest' fare hike to have minimal impact on passengers while adding ₹600 crore to railway revenues, officials say, as costs rise and freight rates remain unchanged

Open offers highest since 2008 as acquisition, takeover attempts surge

Most open offers are for a minimum of an additional stake of 26 per cent and allow public shareholders an exit after the acquisition

Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

The approval increases the number of settlements in the West Bank by nearly 50 per cent during the current government's tenure

We are still the world's most over regulated economy: Gurcharan Das

At BELF 2025 in Kolkata, author Gurcharan Das said India remains heavily over-regulated, called the 'tariff king' tag an insult, and urged the moment be used to push reforms

US peace plan for Ukraine are moving ahead constructively, says Russia

The talks are part of the Trump administration's monthslong push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin earlier this week

BS Poll: Rupee may trade around 90 against the dollar by December-end

Majority of the respondents said the domestic currency would appreciate to 88.5 against the dollar by end FY26

DPDP Act to change India's privacy regime: DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act will fundamentally alter how companies handle user data, mirroring GDPR's impact in Europe, says DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

Google, Apple warn US visa staff against travel amid embassy delays

The administration of President Donald Trump this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts