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BJP set to elect new UP prez; senior leaders to file nominations on Dec 14

With the nomination phase formally beginning Saturday, the BJP is poised to unveil its new Uttar Pradesh chief on Sunday

IndiGo estimates over ₹500 crore payout after mass flight cancellations

The budget airline said in a post on X it was in the process of identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded at airports on December 3, 4 and 5

Messi mania grips Kolkata, arrival sparks frenzy as his India tour begins

Children perched on shoulders and drums rolled as Messi was whisked out through the VIP gate under massive security

Trump sued by preservationists over new White House ballroom project

The project has prompted criticism in the historic preservation and architectural communities, and among his political adversaries, but the lawsuit is the most tangible effort thus far

US Navy admiral overseeing Trump admin's boat strikes hands over command

In farewell remarks, Holsey did not mention the military operations or the reasons for his early retirement, but he urged his successor to uphold longstanding partnerships in the region

UP to open 50 urad procurement centres, MSP set at ₹7,800 per quintal

Under the Aatmanirbhar Dal Yojana of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), direct procurement from farmers will continue until January 29, 2026

Zubeen Garg's wife welcomes SIT chargesheet, hopes for swift justice

Garima said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that the Chief Justice will be requested for a fast-track court

Thai, Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew ceasefire after clashes: Trump

The original ceasefire in July was brokered by Malaysia and pushed through by pressure from Trump, who threatened to withhold trade privileges unless Thailand and Cambodia agreed

Pak PM interacts with world leaders, including Russian Prez in Turkmenistan

Shehbaz held a detailed meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where he expressed his firm resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Turkey

Haier targets ₹14,500 crore topline in 2026, plans ₹3,500 crore expansion

Aims for 38% growth driven by ACs and TVs; to expand manufacturing capacity to 4 million units by 2027, creating 12,000 jobs

11 consequential rail accidents in FY26 so far, says Indian Railways

Comparable to Covid period when train movement was minimal, say officials

Bhumika Group to invest ₹700 cr in mixed-use development in Faridabad

Spanning around 5 acres, the project will include 88 premium low-density residential units in 3BHK-plus-study configurations, along with staff accommodation

Gujarat leads in FY25 loan growth, Karnataka in deposits, shows data

RBI data shows state-wise credit trends; Maharashtra leads in outstanding credit and deposits, while Gujarat records highest growth

Govt has infused over ₹3,100 crore in women-led startups in 6 years

Piyush Goyal also mentioned that while the country is home to over 2 lakh government-recognised startups, nearly 48 per cent of these startups have at least one woman director or partner

Stablecoins can undermine trust in currency, financial system: RBI dy guv

Sankar highlighted that stablecoins do not serve any purpose that cannot be served by fiat money

Govt amends petroleum, natural gas rules for ease of doing business

The Centre has amended the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 to ease exploration and production operations, allow longer leases, speed up approvals and raise penalties for violations

DGCA cracks the whip: Four flight op inspectors sacked over IndiGo crisis

FOIs are airline pilots who come to the DGCA on deputation for oversight duties but legally remain on the rolls of their parent carrier

India Inc's profits relative to capital employed at 14-year high

Improving return ratios can be positive for FPI flows

Best of BS Opinion: A sinking ship and a crew mesmerised by the stars above

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

India-US trade talks: DPDP Act, Information Technology rules dominate

Washington considers specific provisions in the DPDP rules and IT Rules non-tariff barriers for its companies