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Going beyond news headlines that break in India and across the world, Business Standard’s 'Decoded' attempts to explain the development to the readers with in depth and comprehensive analysis in an easier to understand manner. By digging into the ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘where’ and ‘what next’ of the subject, 'Decoded' answers all the questions you might have about a complex subject. In this section, Business Standard goes the length to bring you the crux of what matters.
 

Why Trump's Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns globally

Trump's warnings to target Iran's infrastructure have triggered legal scrutiny as experts say such threats may violate international humanitarian law and escalate risks of war crimes

Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 2:04 PM IST
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How China's subsidy rollback has hit EV unicorn BYD's annual profits

Withdrawal of state support and an intensifying price war are squeezing BYD's margins and sales, forcing the EV major to rely on exports to sustain growth

Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST
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Trump wants his name on every dollar. Why signatories on currency matter

US Department of the Treasury has announced that Trump's signature will soon appear on US currency which till now features the signature of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer

Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 5:11 PM IST
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Why Bangladesh PM Rahman's post on 1971 genocide puts revisionism to rest

Tarique Rahman's Genocide Day post names Pakistan's role, signalling a shift in Bangladesh's narrative amid Yunus-era revisionism and evolving ties with Islamabad

Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST
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Can naturalised US citizens lose citizenship? Neeraj Sharma case explains

The US Justice Department's action against Indian-origin CEO Neeraj Sharma has renewed attention on denaturalisation and the circumstances under which citizenship can be revoked

Can naturalised US citizens lose citizenship? Neeraj Sharma case explains
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Strong quake in Philippines: How strong earthquakes can trigger tsunamis

Unlike regular wind-generated sea waves, which usually have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 feet, tsunami waves can have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 miles in the deep ocean

Strong quake in Philippines: How strong earthquakes can trigger tsunamis
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

What is Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, and why it matters to India

India's possible inclusion in Bloomberg's global bond benchmark could bring foreign inflows, lower borrowing costs and deepen global participation in its debt market

What is Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, and why it matters to India
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Rajya Sabha elections 2026: How elections take place for the Upper House

Representatives of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House) are elected for a period of six years. But one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year

Rajya Sabha elections 2026: How elections take place for the Upper House
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Explained: How night vision devices are reshaping military operations

India is scaling up its indigenous capabilities to secure its contested borders and bridge a critical strategic gap in the technology

Explained: How night vision devices are reshaping military operations
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained

New rules raise ownership limits and allow more overseas individuals to invest in listed Indian companies

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained

Couples can get life cover, savings benefits and premium waiver under one LIC policy

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Microsoft's quantum push now includes AI-built chips: Majorana 2 explained

Built with the help of AI agents, Microsoft's Majorana 2 takes a different approach to quantum computing, focusing on hardware-level stability as rivals like Google push scaling and error correction

Microsoft's quantum push now includes AI-built chips: Majorana 2 explained
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Wet-bulb heat explained: Why humidity makes extreme summer heat deadlier

Wet-bulb heat reflects how difficult it becomes for the body to cool itself during humid weather, making prolonged summer exposure increasingly risky

Wet-bulb heat explained: Why humidity makes extreme summer heat deadlier
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?

Bond yields show the return investors demand for lending money. When yields rise, borrowing becomes costlier for governments, companies and consumers across the economy

Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Explained: How SC order on idle power plant helps Delhi's residents

Consumers' bills may reduce after court bars recovery of charges for facility doesn't supply electricity

Explained: How SC order on idle power plant helps Delhi's residents
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?

As oil and gold imports raise dollar demand, terms such as BoP, current account deficit and forex reserves are back in focus. Here is why they matter for the rupee

Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

India's IPO jargon decoded: What fresh issue, OFS, and DRHP really mean

From fresh issue and OFS to confidential filing and QIB demand, here is a simple guide to the IPO terms that you should know

India's IPO jargon decoded: What fresh issue, OFS, and DRHP really mean
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Gemini Intelligence may push apps into Android's background: Explained

Google's Gemini Intelligence layer shifts Android from an app-driven system to one that executes tasks across apps and the web, raising questions about the future role of apps on smartphones

Gemini Intelligence may push apps into Android's background: Explained
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Explained: Technology behind India's barrier-free toll collection system

New system removes toll barriers using RFID, ANPR and LiDAR sensors, enabling vehicles to pass without stopping while laying groundwork for GNSS and V2X-based tolling

Explained: Technology behind India's barrier-free toll collection system
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Explained: Why PM Modi is asking Indians not to buy gold for a year

PM Modi's Gold Warning Explained: How Buying Jewellery Could Hurt the Rupee

Explained: Why PM Modi is asking Indians not to buy gold for a year
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Hantavirus outbreak explained: What happened and how concerning is it?

WHO has confirmed five Hantavirus cases and three suspected infections linked to a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic, while stressing that the situation is not comparable to Covid-19

Hantavirus outbreak explained: What happened and how concerning is it?
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Why Musk's $60 billion Cursor bet is really about AI's 'last mile'

SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI coding startup Anysphere for $60 billion, placing Elon Musk in the race to control how AI-powered software is built

Why Musk's $60 billion Cursor bet is really about AI's 'last mile'
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill

A weaker rupee and a war-led jump in crude may make India pay more for imports, affecting headline inflation as well as the trade deficit

A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST