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Finished steel imports at 6-year high

INDIA'S FINISHED STEEL imports hit at least a six-year high in the first nine months of FY25, according to provisional government data.

Import duty tweaks to boost local manufacturing sought

Run-Up To The Budget 2025-26

Rupee depreciation over long term good for India: Panagariya

Referring to the rise of India's fortunes after the rupee was devalued in 1991, Sixteenth Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya on Monday said the current policy of allowing the rupee to depreciate in the long run while managing it in the short run is the right one.

Disruption to Russian oil supply unlikely till March

THE GOVERNMENT DOES not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months, given that US-sanctioned tankers are allowed to deliver crude until March, a senior official said on Monday.

Chinese rivals gain ground as Apple plays AI catch-up

LOSING OUT

UP Looks To Privatize Two Power Discoms

IN WHAT SIGNALS the Union government's resolve to revive loss-making electricity distribution entities (discoms), the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government has started the process to privatize two of its five discoms.

A fresh take on gifting

FERNS & PETALS MUST OFFER A BIGGER BOUQUET

Bumrah set to miss league stage of Champions Trophy

IN A SETBACK for India, strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the group stage of next month's Champions Trophy due to health reasons.

Devajit, Prabhtej elected BCCI secretary, treasurer

DEVAJIT SAIKIA, an advocate and a former wicket-keeper batsman from Assam, would succeed Jay Shah as the new secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI). He was elected unopposed—a poll was not contested as there were no contestants, electoral officer A K Joti stated in his declaration of results—to the seat left vacant after Shah assumed the office of the International Cricket Council chairman in December last year.

SpaDeX: Isro brings satellites within 3-metre in trial attempt

MOVING TO ATTEMPT docking in space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) brought two SpaDeX satellites as close as 3 metres to each other Sunday morning.

IIT-K Steps In For Cyber Security At Maha Kumbh

WITH THE DIGITAL landscape changing considerably in the 12 years since Maha Kumbh was last held, the Uttar Pradesh government is anticipating a bigger threat this time from misinformation on social media and online frauds, and has roped in experts from IIT Kanpur to address these concerns.

Anthem row intensifies in Tamil Nadu as Governor slams CM

A ROW BETWEEN TAMIL

We see early signs of revival, but challenges remain, says TCS CFO

It's still early days to quantify returns on AI initiatives.

40% govt tenders can't comply with 'Make in India' rules

ENFORCING THE 2017 Make-In-India order in government procurement is easier said than done.

Jaishankar will be representing India at Trump's inaugural

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER S Jaishankar will represent India at the January 20 inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

We've gone all in on AI, putting it into our devices

AT THE CONSUMER Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dell announced a new lineup of AI-powered PCs, accompanied by a rebranding effort aimed at simplifying the brand and making it easier to distinguish between different offerings.

Good audio on a budget

The headset has a compact and comfortable design

Now, unplug those bulky chargers

● It supports fast charging and has a compact form

Unreal is the new real

● For the first time, a car ad film has been shot without a car

A digital shield in a volatile world

● Companies need to build robust cyber practices

Donning the war paint

● Minimalist is moving from innovation to scale

A cool blend of speed & power

● The phone is fluid, snappy & responsive in everyday use

Go(a)ing off the radar

Is brand Goa losing its appeal?

A Mahindra over a Mercedes-Benz?

● How well do these EVs compare with luxury electric cars

How 'final' are GDP estimates?

DRAWING FIRM CONCLUSIONS ON GDP NUMBERS BASED ON NSO'S FIRST ADVANCE ESTIMATES IS TRICKY

From brass to bits: Over a century of auto innovation

● From horseless carriages to electric dreams on wheels

The Job Question

While employment numbers are no doubt up, the quality of jobs being generated is important

In the name of nation-building

Normalising overwork in the pursuit of economic growth echoes dangerous historical precedents; corporate leaders must address systemic challenges rather than resort to rhetoric

Delta cracked the code for post-pandemic profits

DELTA AIR LINES' competitive moat is only growing wider and deeper. The Atlanta-based airline on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations on sales and profit based on strong demand for the premium services — world-class lounges, free entertainment and food, comfortable seats, etc. — that flyers are more willing to pay for since the pandemic.

Leadership mantras from PM Modi's candid podcast with Nikhil Kamath

What can students learn from a young entrepreneur, and a global statesman