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Macro Matters Ep 1: India’s economy meets the West Asia shock | Oil prices | Rupee | Bond yields

This is the first public episode of Macro Matters — a new fortnightly podcast from Business Standard that tries to make sense of the forces shaping India and the world across economics, markets,

Meta layoffs explained: Why Zuckerberg is cutting 8,000 jobs globally

Meta is laying off nearly 8,000 employees globally while pouring up to $145 billion into AI infrastructure. From hiring freezes to AI-focused teams, the company’s latest move shows

Relief for Adani Group: Why did the US drop all charges against Gautam Adani

The US Department of Justice dropped all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, bringing the high-profile alleged bribery case to an end.

Why Reliance is turning to China for its battery storage push

Reliance Industries Ltd. is in talks with Chinese battery giant CATL and other global suppliers to procure parts for battery energy storage systems

Major stray dog verdict: Why the Supreme Court refused to back down on stray dogs

The Supreme Court has refused to dilute its earlier order on removing stray dogs from public spaces like hospitals, schools and railway stations.

How petrol, diesel price hike will hit your pocket

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by ₹3 per litre, while CNG rates have also gone up by ₹2 per kg in Delhi and Mumbai.

Ground report: How Modi’s gold appeal has impacted Delhi jewellers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid buying gold for a year has triggered anxiety across India’s jewellery industry. In Chandni Chowk’s historic bullion market

Petrol, diesel & CNG prices hiked: What are the new rates, and why were they raised?

The oil marketing companies have raised the prices of non-branded petrol and diesel at fuel retail outlets across the nation by an average of Rs 3 per litre.

NEET-UG paper leak shock: Why India's competitive exam system keeps failing

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak, affecting nearly 23 lakh aspirants.

Agni MIRV to TARA: What DRDO achieved in just 3 days | Indian Air Force | Mission Divyastra

In just three days, Defence Research and Development Organisation validated three major missile breakthroughs — the indigenous TARA glide weapon, an advanced MIRV-capable Agni missile

Royal Enfield overtakes Ferrari, Audi to become world's third strongest auto brand

Royal Enfield has emerged as the world's third strongest automotive brand in the latest Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 report, placing the Indian motorcycle maker ahead of global giants.

Zepto, NSE, Flipkart, Reliance Jio: All about four big upcoming IPOs | IPO news | Investment

India’s primary market could be headed for another blockbuster phase. From the National Stock Exchange and Reliance Jio to Zepto and Flipkart, several high-profile companies are preparing for public l

India's labour rules notified | Basic pay to 48-hr work week: What changes for you | Labour code

India has finally notified the final rules under all four Labour Codes, nearly six years after Parliament passed them. From possible four-day workweeks to stricter overtime rules

What is DreamStreet? All about the stockbroking platform launched by Dream Sports

Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, has announced the launch of DreamStreet, an AI-enabled broking platform, designed especially for first-time investors.

Sanjeev Sanyal explains: Revival of Kolkata key to eastern India’s growth | Indian Economy

Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Sanjeev Sanyal says, “The relative performance of the Indian states shows one or two very clear trends.

Angel One picks 5 stocks under ₹100; NMDC, HCC among top bets | Investment Tips | Stock market

Among stocks that are traded below ₹100, Angel One recommends to buy NHPC, NMDC, HCC, South Indian Bank and Lloyd Engineering based on the analysis of present technical charts.

UP ends prepaid smart meters: What changes for consumers now?

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to discontinue the prepaid electricity meter system in the state, saying all smart meters will now function as postpaid connections.

Instagram end-to-end encryption stops on May 8: What happens to your DMs privacy?

Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages on 8 May 2026, after which encrypted chats on Instagram will no longer be supported.

New threat to Indian IT services? Anthropic to launch AI services firm: What it means

Anthropic has teamed up with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and other global investors to launch a $1.5B venture focused on deploying AI directly inside companies.

Explained: How your AC may be driving India towards a power crisis | Electricity demand

India’s power demand is hitting record highs as heatwaves intensify. With AC usage soaring and data centres running 24/7, the strain on the grid is growing fast.