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Putin in Delhi: Can India plug its $60bn Russia trade gap?

India and Russia are chasing a $100 billion trade goal, but India is staring at a $60 billion trade deficit driven largely by Russian oil.

India’s costliest car number plate sold for ₹1.17 crore — who bought it?

A Haryana businessman has purchased India’s most expensive vehicle registration number — HR88B8888 — for a record ₹1.17 crore through an online auction.

Delhi pollution protest turns violent at India Gate; pepper spray used

A demonstration demanding clean air in Delhi escalated into chaos at India Gate on Sunday, with police alleging that protesters used pepper spray on officers, blocked emergency routes

India-Brazil joint press meet: Watch PM Modi's remarks

India-Brazil joint press meet: Watch PM Modi's remarks

RBI relief for exporters; insurers face DPDP overhaul, India’s Bloomberg index inclusion prospects

To cushion exporters from the steep 50% US tariff, the RBI has announced relief measures, including easing debt repayment pressure and extending flexibility in export credit.

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh: A turning point in Dhaka’s political crisis

A Bangladesh tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student protest crackdown. The verdict, delivered in absentia

India, Israel discuss anti-terror cooperation, trade boost | India-Israel ties

India and Israel on Tuesday explored ways to build a global approach of "zero tolerance" to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in areas of trade, infrastructure and connectivity even as New Delh

Watch: Shafali Verma’s family beams with pride after India’s historic World Cup win

Shafali Verma’s family in Rohtak was awash with pride and emotion after the Indian opener’s match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final, where India defeated South Africa

India's long-term equity story remains strong, says Morgan Stanley MD | Stock market | BFSI Summit

Morgan Stanley’s managing director and chief India equity strategist, Ridham Desai, on Friday said that India’s long-term equity story remains strong even as the Indian market has underperformed

Bima Sugam can widen insurance access, say industry leaders at BFSI Summit | Insurance sector

Bima Sugam, hailed as the “UPI (Unified Payments Interface) moment for insurance”, is poised to transform India’s insurance landscape by creating a unified digital marketplace for all insurance

SFBs urge RBI to relax capital norms, shed 'small finance' tag | BFSI Summit 2025 | Banking sector

Small Finance Banks (SFBs) are keen to evolve into universal banks but seek regulatory flexibility and a relaxed path to capital adequacy norms

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course? | BFSI Summit 2025 | Indian Economy

As global markets grapple with persistent geopolitical uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and monetary policy shifts, experts at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025

Economists torn between rate cut and pause in next MPC | BFSI Summit 2025

While participants in the domestic financial market are expecting a 25 basis-point policy repo rate cut in the December meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India

Indian economy performing better than feared two months ago: CEA Nageswaran | BFSI Summit 2025

India’s economy is performing better than expected and is likely to post growth north of 6.7 per cent in the current financial year, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday

India's growth at 6.5% allows scope for policy easing: RBI Dy Guv Gupta | BFSI Summit 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta on Wednesday said that India is growing steadily at 6.5 per cent, with a forecast of 6.8 per cent for the year.

India needs bigger, more global-scale banks for 2047 goal: Banking leaders | BFSI Summit 2025

India needs more globally-competitive banks with strong financial foundations, skilled talent, and advanced technology to finance large-scale projects, create jobs

US cracks down on illegal migrants: 54 Indians sent back | What is the ‘donkey route’? | Trump

The United States has deported 54 Indians, mostly from Haryana, for entering the country illegally through the so-called “donkey route”. The case underscores the growing risks of illegal migration

Can Indian equities still deliver big returns this year? | Samvat 2082 | Investment tips | Stocks

Samvat 2082 is here, but what does it mean for Indian equities? From cautious optimism to sector-wise opportunities, we break down what investors can realistically expect this year.

No more ‘ORS’ drinks: Why did FSSAI ban the use of ‘ORS’ tag?

India’s food regulator, FSSAI, has banned the use of the term “ORS” on any beverage or food product that doesn’t meet WHO standards. >

Equal & uninterrupted: Russian envoy hails mutually beneficial India-Russia ties

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Thursday said that India’s choices regarding oil imports are based on its national interests, and that Russia’s partnership with India