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India modernises nuclear programme, deploys warheads for first time: Sipri

India slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 and is increasingly focusing on long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, according to Sipri

Clear and present dangers: Citizens pay the price for municipal negligence

The deadly Delhi B&B fire highlights a deeper crisis of weak municipal oversight, routine safety violations and the urgent need for urban governance reforms

HDFC Bank raises MCLR by up to 10 bps despite RBI holding repo rate steady

The country's largest private-sector lender increased lending benchmarks across tenors, with the sharpest rise in the two-year MCLR despite an unchanged policy rate

Eyeing SpaceX, OpenAI stocks? Global investment platforms offer access

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

Datanomics: Four little-known facets of the CBSE examination system

Delhi High Court's scrutiny of CBSE's on-screen marking system raises questions about exam transparency, digital infrastructure and resource allocation amid record student volumes

Life insurance for young professionals: Who needs term cover and how much

Term insurance has one clear purpose: Ensuring your income for your family

Heatwaves, urbanisation drive record power demand, reshape energy planning

A record peak demand of 271 GW in May underscores the growing impact of heatwaves, urbanisation and electrification, while raising fresh questions about grid resilience and energy planning

Analysts stay bullish on IndiGo stock as the FY30 vision takes shape

IndiGo, in its recently held analyst meet, reiterated its ambition to raise international capacity share to around 40 per cent by FY30 from the current 30 per cent, according to a note by Elara.

Honda's board backs CEO Mibe despite push by old guard to oust him

They blamed Mibe for neglecting China, the world's biggest auto market, and making a "failed" bet on electric vehicles that would leave Honda with its first annual loss in seven decades

India needs patient capital to build atmanirbhar industrial capacity

Every major industrial power has relied on long-duration strategic capital. If India insists on pure market competition, the playing field will remain inherently asymmetric

Apple's AI reset is a step in right direction, but rollout questions linger

Apple's Gemini-powered Siri signals a major AI reset, though experts say execution and rollout timelines will determine whether the company can regain lost ground

Selling your mutual funds? Here are the taxes you may have to pay

To understand the actual gains, it is important to make these calculations beforehand. This not only gives you a realistic picture of what to expect but also helps you prepare for tax filing.

BMW bets on localisation, Tier-2 expansion to double MINI sales in India

The luxury carmaker plans to drive growth through local assembly of the MINI Countryman, expansion into 10 new cities and a broader product portfolio

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

EU regulators last year began scrutinising updated terms and conditions for Meta's business customers using AI assistants to communicate with customers over WhatsApp

The right way to choose health insurance: From floaters to topups

Choosing the right health insurance policy is all about getting the mix right: plan type, sufficient coverage, and smart add-ons

NDA leaders to felicitate PM Modi as he surpasses Nehru's tenure record

Sri Lankan PM and others congratulate PM; Congress slams govt for "anti-poor" policies

PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia from June 13; G7 Summit high on agenda

The Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and seek to deepen ties with France and Slovakia

India's ship certifier de-classed 235 vessels over sanctions since 2023

Since 2023, Mumbai-based IRClass has de-classed 235 ships from its registry, mainly oil tankers and also a few gas carriers, the non-profit organisation's Executive Chairman Arun Sharma said

FM Sitharaman to review flagship schemes, RRBs in West Bengal: Report

Last month, BJP came to power with a landslide victory in West Bengal replacing Trinamool Congress, which had ruled the state for 15 years

Ujjwala refill cuts show 12 years of 'anti-poor policies', says Rahul

Gandhi's criticism of the government came over its reduction of the number of subsidised refills of LPG gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana