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Trump, Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran, Hormuz amid stalled peace talks
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told members of Congress Tuesday that the military has plenty of bombs and missiles despite concerns about its stockpiles
 "Trump, Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran, Hormuz amid stalled peace talks")
Best of BS Opinion: PM Modi issues a fiscal call to arms
From Modi's austerity appeal and India's learning crisis to geopolitical trade shifts, AI accountability and public health reforms - here are today's key Opinion takeaways
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Bengal BJP president signals new land policy for industrial growth
Samik Bhattacharya indicated a rethink on land acquisition, SEZs, and contract farming while assuring businesses of a more industry-friendly environment
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JSW MG Motor set to build an Indian core for electric passenger vehicles
Mehrotra said that their aim is to hit the target of 70% localisation- within 12 to 18 months and many of their cars like the electric Comet have already crossed the 50% localisation mark
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IT firms paid record ₹1.3 trn to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds
India's top IT firms returned a record ₹1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 even as AI disruption slowed profit growth and pressured valuations
 "IT firms paid record ₹1.3 trn to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds")
The Bajaj Group story: One family, two wheels, and a lending empire
From kickstart scooters to kickstarting consumer credit, group's century-long reinvention mirrors India's changing economy
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CJI forms advisory panel in ₹50,000 crore push for court infrastructure
Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to prepare roadmap on court facilities, digital systems and tribunal infrastructure amid mounting pendency and staffing gaps
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Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years
West Asia remains the largest source of deportations, but North America and Southeast Asia are seeing a rising share amid visa fraud and immigration crackdowns
 "Datanomics: 52 countries deported Indians in the last five years")
West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran
OMCs losing ₹1K cr a day, says Puri; doesn't rule out fuel price hike
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'Permitted unless prohibited': NITI Aayog's next-gen reforms guidebook
Govt looking to clear regulatory 'cholesterol': Gauba
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People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale
Hosabale said Pakistan's military and political leadership have lost India's confidence and it is time for civil society to lead the way
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South Korean startup trains humanoid robots using human workers' skills
RLWRLD is among a wave of South Korean high-tech firms and manufacturers competing in the unproven yet fiercely contested global market for "physical AI"
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Qatar asks LNG ships to go dark near export hub over security concerns
At least nine LNG tankers that were anchored near Qatar stopped sending signals from May 11, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg
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Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Guard team to attack island in nation
Kuwait on Tuesday accused Iran of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island in the Middle East nation.
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Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, says lawmaker
The fate of around 400kg of uranium enriched to 60 per cent , a short technical step from roughly 90 per cent weapons-grade material, remains unclear
 "Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, says lawmaker")
How NPS Swasthya model may reshape elderly healthcare financing in India
PFRDA's proposed NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme seeks to combine retirement savings with healthcare financing, potentially reshaping elderly-care funding beyond traditional insurance models
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Coal India to set up Chile, Singapore units in critical minerals push
Miner identifies lithium block in Chile and eyes Australia partnerships in rare earths, copper and coking coal as part of diversification beyond thermal coal
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Hospitality chains upbeat about PM Modi's call for domestic travel
Hotel chains and industry bodies expect stronger domestic tourism demand after PM Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential foreign travel
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HP India supply chain can tide over chip shortage: MD Ipsita Dasgupta
HP India says its domestic and global supply chains remain flexible enough to manage the ongoing memory chip shortage despite rising costs
 "HP India supply chain can tide over chip shortage: MD Ipsita Dasgupta")
PSBs' net profit up 11.2% in FY26, hits new high of ₹1.98 trillion
Public sector banks posted record profitability for the fourth straight year in FY26, aided by strong credit growth, improved asset quality, and better operational efficiency
 "PSBs' net profit up 11.2% in FY26, hits new high of ₹1.98 trillion")