Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 05:58 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Page 25 - Bs Web Reports

India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?

India's power grid handled record demand this summer, but rising heat, renewable growth and industrial expansion are testing whether its infrastructure can keep pace

India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Delhi to see cloudy skies today; heavy rain, storms forecast across India

IMD warns of strong winds of 45-65 kmph over the Bay of Bengal and heavy rain in the northeast; Delhi may see light showers and a gradual drop in temperatures this week

Delhi to see cloudy skies today; heavy rain, storms forecast across India
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Centre allows force majeure relief for govt contracts amid West Asia crisis

Measure allows deadline extensions of up to four months without penalties for firms hit by supply disruptions, subject to case-by-case approval and only if they were not in default before February 27

Centre allows force majeure relief for govt contracts amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

US could 'take over Cuba almost immediately', says Trump, widens sanctions

Measures target officials, security-linked entities and key sectors, with scope for action against foreign firms; Havana rejects the move as unlawful and says it will not be intimidated

US could 'take over Cuba almost immediately', says Trump, widens sanctions
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest

As weekend work creep intensifies, we explain the laws for pay and compensatory leave - and the professional risks of asserting your rights

Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added

Regulator aligns Tier II with Tier I rates, brings in costs for dormant accounts and multi-scheme holdings within PRAN

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face

Your digestive health could be shaping your skin more than you think. Here is what experts say about the link between gut balance, inflammation, and skin issues

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

Thailand visa fees hiked: From tourists to digital nomads, check full list

Planning a Thailand trip? New visa, SMART, LTR, and consular charges apply from April 27, 2026, while visa-free entry rules remain unchanged

Thailand visa fees hiked: From tourists to digital nomads, check full list
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection

Combining dogs' powerful sense of smell with advanced analytics, researchers are testing a non-invasive method to detect cancers early from breath samples

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Is hair loss reversible? New study shifts focus to the scalp ecosystem

The study highlights how fixing the scalp's structure, not just treating hair, can restart growth by activating key biological pathways

Is hair loss reversible? New study shifts focus to the scalp ecosystem
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Green card overhaul? New US Bill seeks to scrap lottery, tighten visas

A new US Bill proposes scrapping the diversity lottery, tightening visa routes and shifting to a merit-based system. Here's what it could change

Green card overhaul? New US Bill seeks to scrap lottery, tighten visas
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option

Dhan's Gold Vault allows investors to buy MCX-linked gold and silver, opt for physical delivery

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Workplace injury claims up over 30% as worker insurance cover widens:Report

It signals wider worker insurance cover, better reporting and faster digital policy access across sectors in India, says the report

Workplace injury claims up over 30% as worker insurance cover widens:Report
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Immigration, visa changes in May 2026: US, UK, Canada, Europe updates

Immigration News May 2026: From US asylum rules to Europe's digital border system, May 2026 brings policy changes that will affect travellers, students and workers globally

Immigration, visa changes in May 2026: US, UK, Canada, Europe updates
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Apartment prices rise up to 20% in Jan-March across Delhi-NCR, other cities

Apartment prices rose across top cities in Q1 2026, with demand lagging new launches and premium homes driving market activity

Apartment prices rise up to 20% in Jan-March across Delhi-NCR, other cities
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

H-1B visa fraud: Texas probes 30 firms over 'ghost offices' to hire workers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into nearly 30 firms over alleged H-1B fraud, including claims of 'ghost offices' used to sponsor workers

H-1B visa fraud: Texas probes 30 firms over 'ghost offices' to hire workers
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Why women entrepreneurs in India struggle to access complex business loans

More women entrepreneurs are getting loans, but limited access to larger business credit is restricting their growth, exposing deep structural gaps in India's MSME lending system

Why women entrepreneurs in India struggle to access complex business loans
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 11:06 AM IST