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The state is recasting elderly care as both a social welfare priority and an economic opportunity, offering a potential blueprint for the country. Shine Jacob explains

The INDIA bloc showcased its strength at Ramlila Maidan with a rally against alleged vote theft, but questions remain over the alliance's unity and its ability to draw wider public support.

Ajay Khandelwal says valuations have moderated and earnings remain resilient, with manufacturing, pharma, healthcare and capital markets among his preferred sectors

Coal India's October supplies rose 19 per cent to a record 70.3 MT, with power-sector deliveries hitting an all-time high of 57.1 MT amid rising demand and lower coal imports

Rockwell Automation CFO Christian Rothe says India's strong R&D base can drive advanced manufacturing, automation and AI adoption, while helping MSMEs improve global competitiveness

Tribunal rejects objections by former promoters, rules that insolvency resolution does not bar recovery proceedings and directs SFIO to detail the role of each respondent.

ISRO's NVS-03 launch strengthens efforts to revive NavIC while highlighting the growing contribution of private companies to India's satellite and launch vehicle programmes.

Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Sunday said its coal production rose 19.3 per cent year-on-year to 67.2 million tonnes (MT) in October. The state-owned miner had produced 56.4 MT in the same month last year, according to provisional data filed with the stock exchanges. Offtake in October stood at 70.3 MT, up 18.7 per cent from 59.2 MT a year ago. For the April-October period of 2026-27, CIL's production inched up 0.7 per cent to 388.2 MT from 385.5 MT in the year-ago period. Offtake during the seven mon

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit prioritises indigenous fighters, combat readiness and integration with the armed forces as the IAF seeks to restore squadron strength

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that during COVID-19, China felt blamed and stigmatised by the international community for the pandemic, leading to a harsh attitude toward the outside world and a draconian lockdown within its borders. Speaking on Saturday at the Iqwat Global Business Conclave, an event organised by an association of Kashmiri Pandits. Misri also recalled that he faced a major challenge during his posting in China as Ambassador, when India and China had an unprecedented confro

Delhi recorded an AQI of 214, while Noida stood at 200, Ghaziabad at 194 and Greater Noida at 181; Gurugram and Faridabad reported relatively better air quality at 153 and 95, respectively

Thousands of opposition supporters from across North India joined the 'Chalo Delhi' march, alleging electoral irregularities and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi [India], October 31: Ajooni Storage Systems, an ISO 9001 and BIFMA certified manufacturer, exporter and supplier of industrial storage solutions headquartered in Dwarka, New Delhi, today announced the expansion of its product range in Gun Compactors - for storing Rifle and pistols, supplied in Air Force and army, Order Picker Racking System and Heavy Duty Reel Racks. The company serves factories, warehouses, defence establishments, schools, libraries and commercial retailers across Del

IBBI amends insolvency rules for real estate developers to speed up home delivery, strengthen homebuyers' participation and improve transparency in resolution processes

Stewart is reported to have died at his home in Los Angeles following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia

Microsoft's Azure cloud business grew 48% in the September quarter, while free cash flow reached $18.6 billion, easing investor concerns over mounting AI infrastructure spending.

Indian investment commitments of over $330 billion in the US could boost outward FDI flows, potentially challenging Singapore's position as the top destination for Indian investments.

The proposal targets recruitment standards, US worker layoffs and employer compliance. Existing PERM rules remain in force until a final regulation takes effect

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Irdai chief Ajay Seth called for transformative reforms to help insurance grow up to twice as fast as India's economy, with faster claims and wider coverage

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Amazon Pay, Juspay and Visa executives called for clear liability rules, robust authentication and traceability to build trust in agentic payments

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, payments leaders called for AI-driven fraud detection, real-time risk scoring and greater industry collaboration to tackle rising digital payment scams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Liechtenstein's Prince Alois on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks focusing on boosting bilateral ties in areas of trade, technology and mobility of talents. Prince Alois, presently serving as the acting head of the tiny European nation, is on a four-day visit to India from Sunday. He is accompanied by his spouse Princess Sophie and a business delegation comprising several top industry leaders. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, said

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PE leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra stressed selective investments, active ownership, AI-led value creation and the need for domestic capital

SpiceJet's domestic market share dropped to 0.6 per cent in September, below Star Air's 0.7 per cent, as overall passenger traffic declined 6.49 per cent year-on-year, DGCA data showed

TMC MP Dola Sen questioned the Election Commission's defence of online Form 6 changes before the Supreme Court, which gave petitioners 10 days to respond to the poll body's affidavit

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged states to improve expenditure quality, adopt prudent borrowing and cash management practices, and use ULI and programmable CBDC for direct transfers

New refining capacity will boost diesel supplies from India, helping ease global shortages as geopolitical conflicts disrupt fuel flows

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Sebi's KVR Murty says the regulator is considering whether more guardrails are needed for derivatives trading, particularly amid heightened activity on expiry days

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Bain Capital's Amit Chandra and Multiples PE's Renuka Ramnath discuss why investors are shifting from 'spray and pray' to value creation

Experts clarify rules on overseas job work under advance authorisation, leasing capital goods under EPCG and timelines for invoicing and export shipments

India's data protection law has changed access to personal information under RTI, prompting concerns over investigative journalism, transparency and the scope of the public-interest test

Three of Mumbai's eight highest-rent residential properties are in Oberoi 360 West, Worli; the most expensive registered lease works out to 3.42 crore annually

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India's dependence on imported oil remains a challenge, despite the economy's resilience to global shocks

TRAI has proposed an authorisation framework for internet-based TV services that could affect which apps are available on smart TVs

Inside Mumbai's 6,116 cr luxury home boom: 10 projects that led sales

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response of the Centre on a petition challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the DPDP Rules on the ground that they allegedly infringe press freedom and the right to information. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for the Digital News Publishers Association. The matter has been listed for f

New Zealand vs India 3rd T20I begins at 12:30 pm IST on Tuesday, with the toss at 12 pm IST. Fans in India can stream the match on the SonyLIV app and website

Microsoft's VEO covers eligible employees at level 70 and below in selected teams across India, the US, the UK and Canada, with individual exit terms and benefits subject to eligibility

Ather Energy: Overall, the outlook is positive, with volume growth, Konarc's market acceptance and sustained profitability being the key triggers to watch, say analysts at ICICI Securities.

Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or after helping Barcelona secure multiple trophies last season, including the UEFA Women's Champions League

Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities says that the bias for Adani Total Gas stock is likely to remain weak as long as the stock trades below the 560-565 zone.

Naman Xana recorded three luxury home sales worth 456 crore in April-September 2026, while Godrej Trilogy Seafront led Mumbai's top 10 residential projects with total sales of 1,199 crore.

Student poll gains have lifted Odisha's ruling party morale ahead of next year's panchayat elections, but the regional outfit too has strong grassroots organisation

Wikipedia's 25-year journey highlights the enduring value of human knowledge and collaboration amid misinformation, online disputes and the growing influence of artificial intelligence

Platforms cannot yet distinguish an honest agent from a malicious bot. Until they can, AI agents will routinely spend Tatkal mornings locked out

Funding is flowing, but the country's AI builders are struggling to secure the chips, memory, and power needed to train and run models

India's poverty declines, but low wages and limited regular jobs remain key challenges

The Rs 169 crore facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day

The Prime Minister inaugurates the RBI's Rs 169 crore data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, stressing the need to safeguard India's banking system

The Rs 27,370 crore project under GEC-III will add 7,872 circuit km of transmission lines and 9,500 MVA of substation capacity, with the first phase expected by FY30