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Markets tumble for second day as crude surge sparks inflation concerns

Over Rs 17 trillion in investor wealth was wiped out in two days amid fears over inflation, fiscal deficit pressures and continued foreign outflows

Pradhan calls for greater industry role in schools, skilling and R&D

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged industry leaders to support government schools, expand vocational learning, and invest more in research and innovation under the National Education Policy

Kishore Biyani, two other officials fined ₹50 lakh for disclosure lapses

Apart from Kishore Biyani, who was chairman and managing director, other top executives of the company penalised by Sebi are former MD Rakesh Biyani and the ex-CFO CP Toshniwal

Fractal cofounder sees opportunity in partnering OpenAI, Anthropic

Fractal co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni said the company expects to benefit as OpenAI and Anthropic accelerate efforts to embed AI tools across enterprise workflows

Science and Practice of Public Health: A manual for the developing world

At a time when the world is grappling with public health challenges, this book is an easy-to-read handbook for policymakers, connecting theory to the practice of public health

Managing fiscal fallout: Govt must make the necessary adjustments

Higher fuel prices and limited gas availability are affecting economic activities, which could result in lower overall tax collection and add further pressure on the Budget

Learning deficit: India's education must focus on quality of outcomes

In many private schools, children struggle with reading comprehension and arithmetic despite parents paying higher fees in the hope of better outcomes

Unlock value of existing gold through GMS, says Gem & Jewellery Council

Jewellery industry bodies and retailers back push to mobilise India's large stock of idle household gold through a strengthened Gold Monetisation Scheme

India's policymaking must replace mere forecasts with strategic scenarios

In a large country like India, the government can also consider the role it can play in directly influencing global prospects

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Prasar Bharati reply on FIFA 2026 telecast

Court seeks responses on plea seeking telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, including free-to-air broadcast of key matches through Doordarshan

Paris ruling against Lafarge redefines legal limits of corporate conduct

At its core, the case against it exposes the tension between protecting business interests and upholding basic human rights

India's next pharma leap will be built on smarter global regulations

A risk-based system allows regulators to pay attention where it matters most, while providing industry with predictability

NCLT allows withdrawal of insolvency process against ATS Le Grandiose

In an order dated May 5, the tribunal allowed withdrawal of CIRP following an amicable settlement with lenders under Section 12A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Supreme Court says Kapur family feud would make 'Mahabharata seem small'

Supreme Court to hear Rani Kapur's plea alleging attempts to alter control of family-linked firm despite ongoing mediation in Sunjay Kapur estate dispute

Pharma, healthcare funds are in recovery mode. Should you enter them now?

Hold existing investments if you have a long horizon; book partial profits if exposure exceeds 10 per cent

Why IT services firms are loosening their purse strings amid AI shift

As the model shifts to AI-led transformation, the $300 bn sector will see more M&As, consolidation & layoffs

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 7%; what's driving state-owned upstream stocks?

With oil at $80/bbl, analysts at CLSA project an over 50 per cent total return on ONGC as it is pricing in $65/bbl Brent; sets target price for the oil explorer at ₹405 per share.

UK PM defies calls to resign even as revolt within Labour party grows

All eyes were on a clutch of senior party figures, such as health minister Wes Streeting who has made little secret of his ambition to become prime minister one day

West Asia crisis set to dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meeting this week

Foreign ministers of several BRICS member states including Russia's Sergey Lavrov have already confirmed their participation, the sources said

US consumer inflation rises 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023

In the 12 months through April, the CPI advanced 3.8 per cent . That was the biggest year-on-year increase since May 2023 and followed a 3.3 per cent rise in March