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Census 2027 begins in Uttarakhand; Guv, CM enter info via self-enumeration

Officials said that this facility of self-enumeration will be available from April 10 to April 24 and after this, from April 25 to May 24, the census workers will go door to door to collect the data

Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president

The statement comes after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US held a call with Washington's ambassador to Lebanon to discuss the terms of the negotiations

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks

Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off to lead mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad

Mathura boat capsize: 10 dead, 22 injured; PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia

Locals told the media that the boat began to sway violently due to gusty winds, picked up speed and collided with a pontoon bridge, causing it to overturn

Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening

Trump also reiterated his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened up

Best of BS Opinion: India's five-year window in a distracted world order

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A light that still shows India the way

As we mark the beginning of his bicentenary year, the most fitting tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule is about renewal

RR vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Vaibhav-Jurel keep RR's unbeaten run going with 6-wicket win at home

Vaibhav's 15-ball fifty alongside Dhruv Jurel mature 81* steered RR to a victory in Guwahati and keeps them at the top of the table.

After 7-yr delay, Odisha hands over land for Chandikhol oil reserve project

After more than seven years of delay, Odisha hands over land for Chandikhol oil reserve project, paving the way for construction of a 4 million tonne strategic crude storage facility

Ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi's next stop: Lucknow, Chandigarh

Bharat Taxi expands to Lucknow and Chandigarh, betting on a subscription-led model and lower fares to challenge incumbents in India's competitive ride-hailing market

BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3

CAFE-2 norms are currently in force, while draft CAFE-3 norms are under discussion and will be implemented from April 2027 for a period of five years

$100 mn marine insurance pool on cards for vessels sailing via war zones

Indian insurers plan $100 million marine insurance pool to cover war risks for ships amid West Asia conflict, with possible government support and rising premiums

Tata Sons listing in public interest, have faith in govt, says SP Mistry

So far, no clear evidence-based case has been presented to explain how a public listing would materially damage the interests of the Tata Trusts or reduce their ability to serve beneficiaries, he said

West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce

Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict

Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents top ​carriers IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has asked India to push Dubai authorities to lift the curbs

RBI moots ₹1 trillion asset threshold for NBFC upper layer classification

Opens door for inclusion of state-owned NBFCs

Datanomics: Minorities face disadvantage in India's labour market

India's stable unemployment rate masks sharp disparities, with minorities facing uneven job access, lower participation and higher reliance on informal work

Tamara Leisure targets 50:50 asset-light mix with ₹600 crore investment

Hospitality chain plans balanced asset mix and Rs 600 crore expansion over five years, with focus on scaling midscale brand Lilac amid strong demand in the segment

Vietnam's Vingroup signs pact to invest $6.5 billion in Maharashtra

Vietnam's Vingroup plans $6.5 billion investment in Maharashtra across urban infrastructure, EV mobility and renewable energy, boosting jobs and green growth

Pascale Sourisse on why strategic autonomy is more critical now than ever

In a world where peace can no longer be taken for granted, Sourisse, who heads a global defence major, tells Veenu Sandhu why strategic autonomy is more critical now than ever