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Visa curbs hit Indian student flows to UK: Heriot-Watt dy principal

Tighter UK visa rules hit Indian student enrolments, even as universities adapt with flexible learning models and greater focus on AI and employability skills

Andhra Pradesh launches India's first quantum reference facility

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launches a quantum reference facility in Amaravati to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and drive innovation in advanced computing technologies

Disney to cut 1,000 jobs in first layoffs under new CEO Josh D'Amaro

While the cuts are company wide, they will fall particularly hard on the marketing department, which is being consolidated under Asad Ayaz, who was appointed chief marketing and brand officer in Jan

From flexicap to smallcap: Tracking the funds that held their ground

In a market defined by swings, Abhishek Kumar and Krishna Kant track equity funds that balanced downside protection, upside capture, and consistency across a five-year phase

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a "historic opportunity" and made it clear no breakthrough agreement was immediately expected

UP hikes minimum wage by up to 21% after protests; unrest continues

Uttar Pradesh raised minimum wages by up to 21 per cent after worker protests in Noida, but agitations continued amid heavy security and demands for higher pay

Two Niti Aayog reports reveal gaps in India's policy approach towards EVs

Two recent Niti Aayog reports show near-identical projections but differ on EV subsidies and fuel efficiency norms, triggering debate within the automobile industry

Flexicap funds: Look for consistency of return, resilience during downturn

Flexicap funds see record inflows, but investors should focus on suitability, risk, and fund manager consistency rather than chasing short-term returns

Stock rerating for Godrej Properties hinges on sustaining sales momentum

The stock gained 1.6 per cent on Friday after reporting its fourth quarter (Q4) numbers but slipped on Monday

Excessive oversight: When boards do too much, governance begins to weaken

Since 1999, successive committees in India have added layers of responsibility, leaving boards expected to do everything, everywhere, all at once

End of easy globalisation: India must rethink its manufacturing playbook

Policy must now assume depoliticised global trade is over, with US-led politicisation meaning no country treats globalisation as an end

Great Power Games: Vikram Sood maps a world shifting from West to East

Former R&AW chief Vikram Sood's book offers prescient insights into America's decline, partly attributing it to its outdated 'Philosophy for Profit'

Policy challenge: Oil shocks and monsoon risks cloud India's outlook

The brunt of the war and persistent geopolitical tensions could vary across countries, with economies dependent on imported energy likely to face a greater impact

More women, same barriers show India's factory shift is incomplete

Women's participation will increase as employment opportunities grow

CSK vs KKR Live streaming details: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders through its app and website

India leads steel demand growth as global outlook weakens: Report

West Asia conflict is expected to drag steel demand in key regions, while India remains the fastest-growing major market supported by infrastructure push and consumption trends

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes to expand LS seats from 543 to 850

The Bill proposes to amend Article 81 to allow for not more than 815 members from states and up to 35 from Union Territories, taking the Lok Sabha's total strength to 850

PhysicsWallah set to acquire stake in test-prep platform Rojgar With Ankit

While the financial details are not known, according to sources the transaction is likely to be valued at around Rs 300-400 crore

Soft drink bottlers set for growth; margins under pressure: Crisil

Crisil says soft drink bottlers may see revenue growth return to 15 per cent this financial year, but rising competition and higher crude-linked packaging costs could weigh on margins

JNPA says ops efficiency maintained amid global supply chain uncertainties

JNPA says it has maintained operational efficiency despite global supply disruptions, with improved container dwell time, steady cargo movement, and strong performance indicators in FY26