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Three new members on RBI monetary panel: What they bring to the table? Let's find out

The Reserve Bank's next meeting of the rate setting panel will be held for three days beginning October 7. The government yesterday appointing three members on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). On September 28, the RBI had postponed the meeting of the MPC, which must have a quorum of four, as the appointment of independent members was delayed. The government has appointed three eminent economists Ashima Goyal, Jayanth R Varma and Shashanka Bhide as members of the MPC. Watch the video to know what these experts bring to the table.

GST council meet: Compensation cess for states and other key announcements

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting on compensation for the states remained inconclusive on Monday, with 20-21 states opting for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) window of Rs 1.10 trillion (earlier it was Rs 97,000 crore) and around 10 states insisting the Centre borrow and disburse the money. The next meeting is now scheduled for October 12. Watch video for more

Mumbai Dabbawalas who fed lakhs, now struggle for their own meals

With the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown, Mumbai's famous tiffin delivery service 'dabbawalas' have severely been impacted as they depend on lakhs of their daily customers for running their business. See the video to know how they are trying to survive in these challenging times

Online gaming hazard: What you need to guard against?

A few years ago, you felt guilty about playing a video game. Today you will feel guilty that you are not playing one. Games have proven to improve reflexes, build cognitive abilities and spark creativity. But then there are good, bad and ugly games. It’s important to know what you must play, but more than that what you must not play. To alert us on what to guard against in the world of virtual games, we have with us Mr Rakshit Tandon -Cyber Security Consultant, IAMAI (Internet and Mobile Association of India).

World's fastest electric plane: Who's making? Let's find out

The British luxury automobile maker aims to beat the current world record of all-electric flight and plans to fly the first plane later this year. Watch video for more.

Economy review of FY21' 1st half: Is India on recovery path?

Much of the recent data has raised hopes of India's economic revival. GST collection was not only the highest in seven months at over Rs 95,000 crore in September but also higher by 4 per cent over the mop-up in the same month last year. Similar was the case with exports, which rose 5 per cent in September year-on-year, representing the first growth in outbound shipment in seven months. The other indicators such as fertiliser sales, the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for manufacturing, peak power consumption growth, car sales — all point to economic recovery. So are they making up for whatever has been lost? Is Indian economy showing signs of economic recovery? Let's find out.

Watch: Trump surprises supporters; Indian-Americans hold prayer vigil

President Donald Trump briefly left the hospital on Sunday in his car to wave to supporters gathered outside. The president's visit came shortly after he promised his supporters a surprise in a video posted a video on social media. Earlier in the day, Trump's doctor said he continued to improve and suggested he could be discharged as early as Monday. Watch Indian Americans supporting the President in large numbers, in the video.

Business Standard Views of the Week: From labour reforms to India-China border dispute

From Vodafone’s victory in international arbitration in the Netherlands in the retrospective taxation matter to the Union government introducing sweeping changes to labour laws in the country; this week saw major developments in India and the world. From a special court in Uttar Pradesh delivering its verdict in the Babri Masjid Demolition Case to a delay in appointing members to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India, it was an action packed week. Here's a snapshot of Business Standard's Views of the Week.

Watch: Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi meet family of Hathras rape victim

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi met the family members of the victim who were allegedly gang raped in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka Gandhi hugged the mother of the victim, at the latter's residence. Gandhi said, the family wants a judicial inquiry into the incident. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handed over the Hathras case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). SIT (Special Investigation Team) arrived at the residence of the victim to investigate. 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped and later died on September 29.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi 'lathicharged', pushed, stopped' on way to Hathras

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday proceeded on foot towards Hathras to meet the family of the Dalit gang-rape victim after their convoy was stopped in Greater Noida by the UP Police. Rahul Gandhi alleged that he was lathicharged and pushed to the ground by the Uttar Pradesh police. A large number of Congress workers from Uttar Pradesh accompanied the two leaders on their march towards Hathras. They also raised slogans against the UP government. Watch this video to know how the whole incident unfolded.

Advani, Joshi, Uma Bharti acquitted: Babri verdict explained in 4 minutes

All the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case, including BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, were acquitted by a special CBI court which said there was no conclusive proof against them. Delivering the much-awaited verdict in the 28-year-old case, CBI judge S K Yadav did not accept newspapers and video cassettes as evidence. Advani, 92, Joshi, 87, and Uma Bharti, 61, were not present in court and watched via video link when the verdict was announced. They had all been accused of criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity and inciting activists with incendiary speeches from a dais next to the site. Business Standard's Aditi Phadnis explains the court order in detail >

Trump vs Biden: Yelling, shouting as 1st presidential debate gets personal

Democratic challenger Joe Biden termed President Donald Trump a "liar" and a "clown" as the pair clashed in a fiery start to their first presidential debate. Trump fired back, telling Biden, "There's nothing smart about you, Joe. Forty-seven years, you've done nothing." During the first of the three presidential debates in Cleveland, Ohio, Trump vs Biden clash went on to each other's personality, past record, family and their visions.

Streaming Diaries: 60 OTTs and counting, India spoilt for choice

In June 2020, 60 OTT services were fighting for the attention of India’s 662 million broadband consumers and there are still some biggies walking in. Television took over 20 years to reach this kind of scale. With Streaming diaries, we examine if the OTT space is headed for a shakeout.

Explained in 3 minutes: Services you get in Apple Store Online

Apple has spent years lobbying for its exclusive retail stores in the world’s second largest mobile phone market India. While the Apple exclusive retail outlet might take more time to materialise, the American technology giant is coming up with its online store in the country on September 23.

How Covid-19 will change the way we live

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the design and aesthetics of the living space in more ways than one. While 'work from home' and online classes have more or less become the new normal, there is an emerging trend in the way homes are being done up in order to accommodate WFH, study-from-home, and even fitness and entertainment. Namrata Kohli speaks to Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, founder-chairman, Hiranandani Group, and national president, Naredco, to understand how the pandemic will change how we live. Read this story by Namrata Kohli to learn the nitty-gritty of renovating the house to make it Covid-compliant. https://mybs.in/2YQKXS0

India GDP numbers out today: Facts and analyses

Months after the coronavirus induced lockdown and the follow up unlock, India's GDP will be out today. The numbers will paint the extent of damage to the economy and give an idea of the critical course correction required. Watch video for more

Watch: The Keynote Address by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would consider a "very careful, very calibrated unwinding of emergency measures" for the economy once an end to the coronavirus pandemic was in sight, Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday, urging banks to strengthen their finances. “Banks' balance sheets will be under stress — that is stating the obvious. What is more important is how banks react and respond to the challenge," Das said while delivering the keynote address at the finale of Business Standard’s six-part webinar series ‘Unlock BFSI 2.0’.

Unlock BFSI 2.0: Banking — Capital is the key

In this special Business Standard webinar, where RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das delivers the keynote address, the biggest names in the banking industry discuss the importance of capital in these times >

Unlock BFSI 2.0: Insured and safe — Insurance in the time of pandemic

In this special Business Standard webinar, the biggest names in India's insurance industry discuss the way forward for general and life insurance segments, especially in the wake of a pandemic >

Unlock BFSI 2.0: Mutual funds — Is the market running ahead of economy?

In this special Business Standard webinar, the biggest names in India's mutual fund industry discuss if the market running ahead of the economy >