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Germany's Far-Right AfD on track for another win

Germans in the state of Brandenburg were voting in a regional election on Sunday with the Far-Right Alternative for Germany (AfD) expected to finish first, building on successes in other eastern states and beating Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats in one of their traditional strongholds.

At least 34 killed in coal mine explosion in Iran

A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 34 people and injuring 17 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Another 18 miners are believed to be trapped inside.

Tech monopolies

Regulators are developing better understanding

Have the FIIs lost their way?

From the bottom of 15,183 in mid-June 2022, the benchmark market index Nifty has soared 69 per cent to hit 25,791.

China syndrome in the US

Quad and IPEF clarify India's geopolitical stance

Freedom and the good life

On November 9 it will be 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell. The exhilaration of that moment was followed by high hopes for the spread of democracy throughout Eastern Europe, then in Russia itself when the Soviet Union imploded.

Boots on the ground need mending

The business correspondent channel for financial inclusion is calling for a pay raise, investments and an end to penalties, reports RAGHU MOHAN

How shift to digital credit underwriting helps India

In an evolving financial landscape, digital transformation is no longer optional but necessary.

FLOUR POWER

Current wheat prices are justified, say flour millers. Will the govt cut import duty?

All you want to know about SROs in finance

The key to effective implementation of the SRO regime is avoiding overlap

Tourism recovers but challenges remain

As the world celebrates Tourism Day on September 27, it is an opportune time to assess the performance of the sector and the challenges faced by it in India. <

Govt probing Netflix India over alleged tax evasion, visa breach

Netflix India is facing an investigation over local operations, including allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination, according to a government email sent to a former executive.

Star Health data breach 'huge problem': Experts ring alarm bells

The data breach of Star Health and Allied Insurance is a \"huge problem\" if sensitive information of about 31 million customers, reportedly amounting to 7.24 terabytes, is offered for sale, industry experts have warned, saying that the gravity of the issue may be even more severe than it looks.

India wins first double gold in Chess Olympiad

India on Sunday scripted history as its men's and women's teams won their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad.

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

38 critical mineral blocks were auctioned, but only 14 found bidders

AIFs push for a tune-up: Simpler rules, lower barriers

Sebi expert group recommends reforms to streamline operations

Pharma's power pill: A strong dose of steady pricing and new launches

PRICING PULSE CHECK: US mkt demand, domestic stability as growth tonics

‘India's one of the most crowded trades for FIIs’

With the US Federal Reserve's (Fed's) meeting outcome now known, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank of India to cut rates. Puneet Wadhwa caught up with SANDEEP BHATIA, managing director and head of equity India at Macquarie Capital in Mumbai, to discuss his views on the road ahead for global equity markets. There is a notable shift in global perception of India, he said, as it is now seen as a rising star, reflecting growing international admiration. Edited excerpts:

I-T department's stock and flow problem

My friend Milind called in a panic after receiving a notice from the Income-Tax (I-T) Department. It asked him to explain the source of a fixed deposit worth a couple of crore, made in July 2021, as his declared income for 2021-22 was only in single-digit lakh. This implied the deposit came from unaccounted income.

NPS Vatsalya: Start early to ensure child's financial security

Excessive investment in it shouldn't compromise marriage and education funding

iPhone 16 hits stores sans highly awaited AI features

Users will have to download the Apple Intelligence software features over time

Andhra changes ghee supplier amid Tirupati laddu row

With Tirupati laddu row snowballing into a major controversy, Karnataka government on Friday issued a circular instructing all temples coming under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department, to maintain quality in 'prasada' prepared there.

Reading between the lines of an epic

There are many ways to read the Mahabharata. Like an onion, it opens up in layered, concentric circles of stories, all nested within an invisible labyrinthine web.

Crypto ads flood SC's hacked YouTube channel

Court disables channel after videos promoting XRP were displayed

THALAPATHY AMONG EQUALS

Mass following led to Vijay's rise as India's highest paid actor, so why is he not seen much in ads?

Vi needs govt support, tariff hikes: Analysts

AGR order provides visibility for road ahead of debt-ridden telco

Sebi allows MFs to buy, sell credit default swaps

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday allowed mutual funds (MFs) to participate as buyers and sellers in the credit default swap (CDS) segment and allowed greater flexibility to boost liquidity in the corporate bond market.

Sebi refuses to disclose instances of Buch's recusal on conflict of interest

The cases where Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch recused herself due to potential conflict of interest is not \"readily\" available and collating them would \"disproportionately divert\" its resources, the securities market regulator said in an RTI response on Friday.

LIC MF may launch ₹100 SIPs in October

LIC Mutual Fund plans to launch smaller ticket-size systematic investment plans (SIPs) of ₹100 by the first week of October, said RK Jha, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO).

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Shorter holding period to attract smart money into the MF offering