China has launched an online visa application system for Indian travellers, marking a major shift in how visas are processed. Here’s what’s changed, how the new system works, and why it matters now.
House Democrats have released a fresh set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate just days before a key Justice Department deadline. The images show prominent figures, disturbing literary references,
Indian Railways will revise passenger fares from December 26, 2025. The hike is modest but impacts long-distance travellers, especially in non-AC and AC Mail and Express trains.
The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025
India’s securities laws are set for their biggest overhaul in decades. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025
India’s National Pension System has just undergone one of its biggest reforms in years. Exit rules are easier, liquidity is higher, and annuity obligations are lower. But what exactly has changed
The Parliament has passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, raising FDI in insurance from 74% to 100%.
Bangladesh has been rocked by protests and political tension after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader of the July uprising and an election candidate, who succumbed to gunshot injuries in Sin
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From auto fares to kirana shops, everyday cash payments are getting harder. RBI employees’ union has warned of a nationwide shortage of small denomination notes, especially in rural and semi-urban
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to resolve the US tariff issue.
US President Donald Trump has filed a massive defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech to falsely suggest he incited violence.
A new ride-hailing platform is set to enter Delhi next month. Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative, promises zero commission, transparent fares, and no surge pricing. Here’s what the platform offer
IndiGo Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers has told the employees that the "worst is behind us", weeks after the budget carrier witnessed widespread flight cancellations
As Delhi tightens pollution controls under GRAP, vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission norms are facing fresh restrictions. Here’s detailing what BS-VI means
The Lok Sabha has passed an insurance reform bill, raising foreign direct investment in the sector to 100%. The government says this will bring capital, competition, and better coverage.
Elon Musk has become the richest person the world has ever seen. His net worth has surged past $600 billion, driven largely by SpaceX’s soaring valuation and IPO buzz.
The Indian rupee has hit a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar for the first time. With the currency weakening steadily despite gains in other Asian currencies
India’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in eight months in November, driven largely by stronger rural hiring and rising female workforce participation.
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