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India, France revamp treaty; Paris dividend halved, Delhi gets tax rights

A key change is that French companies which hold a stake of more than 10 per cent in any Indian entity will have to pay a 5 per cent tax on the dividends they receive, instead of 10 per cent earlier

Modi's Ethiopia visit historic, to boost ties ahead of Brics: Envoy Rai

Ethiopia officially joined Brics in January 2024, following an invitation in August 2023 under South Africa's chairmanship

Nephrocare Health IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Applicants can check their Nephrocare Health IPO allotment status on the official websites of NSE and BSE, or the registrar Kfin Technologies

Brazilians protest bill that would reduce ex-Prez Bolsonaro's time in jail

Paulinho da Forca, the sponsor of the bill that passed, has said it's aimed at reconciliation and that if it's adopted, the ex-president's time behind bars could be reduced to two years and four month

Ties with Bangladesh 'not transient': Indian envoy after being summoned

The envoy said after 54 years of Bangladesh's independence, it is as important as ever that today's youth and children-future custodians of this nation learn and carry forward this indelible history

Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG

According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), tabled on the last day of the winter session of the state legislature, pending AC bills accounted for 63.03% of total AC bills

Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2

The attack unfolded on Saturday when a suspect armed with a firearm entered a campus building where students were taking examinations and opened fire

Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron on Dec 17

The MH-60R helicopter has been fully integrated with fleet operations and has proven its worth on numerous occasions

Hong Kong Democratic Party votes to dissolve after 31 years of operation

The resolution was passed during a meeting on Sunday for discussion of the dissolution and winding-up process, according to a Facebook post by Emily Lau, former chair of the Democratic Party

OpenAI scraps six-month equity vesting requirement for employees: Report

The move comes after the company shortened the vesting period for new hires to six months from the industry standard of 12 months in April, the report said

Non-metro India now drives most crypto growth, says Ashish Singhal

CoinSwitch co-founder says tier-2 and tier-3 cities drive 76 per cent of activity as women investors reach 12 per cent of user base

Best of BS Opinion: Energy bets, AI rules and growing market risks

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

Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play

In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run

AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon

Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon explains how AI is boosting network efficiency, cutting costs, improving customer experience and preventing real-time fraud across Airtel's operations

The Caste Con Census: This book maps caste and other social fractures

In support of his arguments, author cites scholarship spanning history, sociology, anthropology and political economy

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs likely to see value growth slowing down

Entry of generics post March 2026, patient dropouts to affect sales values, say experts

India's equity markets, economy: Will investors update their beliefs?

The Nifty is a club of giants - banks, financiers, software firms, pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and commodity producers

Studds expects to double premium helmet revenue share in 2 years: MD

the rising demand for premium helmets is also helping Studds Accessories expand its profit margins

A Goldilocks 2026: Can reforms sustain the growth-benign inflation mix?

India may see a goldilocks 2026 with strong growth and low inflation, but sustaining this balance will hinge on reforms, RBI policy support, fiscal consolidation and easing external pressures

Copyright protection: Better framework is needed for AI training

A central government-appointed body will collect and distribute these royalties while a separate committee will set rates, subject to judicial review