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The index evaluates how combining premium education with additional investment-based residence and citizenship rights creates significant opportunity for the next generation
MK Stalin has sparked a delimitation debate, urging Tamil Nadu couples to have kids -fearing a loss of political power due to slower population growth. What's at stake?
Decoded: What is capital gains tax, how do India's rules compare to global standards, and why is it causing investor concerns?
For Ukraine, leveraging its mineral wealth could yield economic gains - but only with strategic agreements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks security guarantees in any potential deal
The conflict began in early 2024 when MMRDA suspended payments to Systra for its consultancy work on Mumbai Metro projects and sent a termination notice in Jan 2025
Beverage manufacturers in India cites capacity constraints in recycling plastic waste and cost impact ahead of peak summer demand, as govt sets April 1 deadline for the use of 30 per cent rPET bottles
The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute dates back to the linguistic reorganisation of Indian states in 1956 and remains unresolved to date. Here's a deep dive
The latest row erupted after the Centre withheld Rs 2,150 crore meant for Tamil Nadu after the MK Stalin-led government refused to implement the NEP in the state
Namma Metro's decision to hike fares led to widespread outcry in Bengaluru. Here's what happened
Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months
The RBI has barred the New India Co-operative Bank Ltd from issuing loans or permitting withdrawals for six months
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate discussions on trade and tariff-related matters, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Biren Singh resigned as CM of Manipur on February 9. What led to his decision? Is the state heading towards President's Rule? All details here
2025 Delhi Assembly elections: Exit polls see a decisive victory for BJP, but AAP has always defied expectations
Trump administration has intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly through the high-risk 'donkey route' that many Indians continue to take in pursuit of the 'American dream'
This AI framework is designed to generate lifelike human motion and speech from minimal input-just an image and an audio sample-solving a key challenge in AI-driven video creation
JNU professor Rajeev Sijariya has been suspended following his arrest in a bribery case linked to NAAC. The CBI has arrested 10 people for allegedly taking bribes to grant a higher rating
Trump's new tariffs suspend China's de minimis exemption, blocking duty-free shipments under $800 - a move aimed at curbing fentanyl inflows and impacting Chinese e-commerce firms
Nirmala Sitharaman used Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Apparao's famous words to emphasise the government's vision for Viksit Bharat
M23 plans to govern the city of Goma - a key gateway to rich mining areas that produce valuable resources like gold, tin, and coltan - giving the armed group access to trade routes and economic power
Dubbed "The Serpent" and "Bikini Killer," Charles Sobhraj's crimes have inspired multiple adaptations, including Netflix's latest drama Black Warrant
DeepSeek launched its MIT-licenced open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1 which competes with OpenAI in critical areas such as mathematical reasoning, code generation, and cost efficiency
Adjusted Gross Revenue is a crucial financial metric in India's telecom sector which represents the revenue telecom operators must share with the government under their licensing agreements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha on February 1
All you need to know about government subsidies and what to expect in the upcoming Union Budget 2025, scheduled to be tabled on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
President Donald Trump begins his second term with the signing of hundreds of executive orders, many aimed at reversing his predecessor Joe Biden's policies. Full list here
After major US and Canadian banks, now European banks threaten to exit climate alliance amid concerns over net zero policies
These two metrics, while similar on the surface, provide different perspectives on economic health and growth trends
As of January 2025, India's fiscal deficit for FY25 is projected at 4.9 per cent of GDP, amounting to approximately Rs 16.1 trillion
The current pay commission, which helps determine govt employee's salaries, allowances, and pensions, is set to end in 2026