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Simultaneous elections

The idea needs a political consensus

Pharma regulation: A complex problem

Medicines are critical for human wellbeing but its regulation, which is inherently complex, is even more challenging in India

Embracing 'Make Products in India'

The vision of Viksit Bharat sets forth a challenging agenda for India.

TikTokban: China asks US to stop 'suppressing' app

China called on the US to stop \"unreasonably suppressing\" TikTok, as the app used by 170 million Americans moves to the center of lingering tensions between the superpowers.

Russia goes to vote with war economy lifting living standards

Two years after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, many in Russia have reason to feel the wartime economy is working well for them in a setback for Western sanctions designed to pit the populace against the country's leader, Vladimir Putin.

Trump launched CIA covert operation against China

Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to launch a clandestine campaign on Chinese social media aimed at turning public opinion in China against its government, according to former US officials with direct knowledge of the highly classified operation.

Foxconn Q4 profit jumps 33% on strong AI demand

Foxconn has adopted a far more bullish outlook for this year, saying on Thursday that it expected a significant rise in revenue driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence servers.

US Steel should stay American owned and operated: Biden

President Joe Biden said United States Steel Corp. should retain American ownership, coming out against a takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel despite the risk of upsetting a key ally.

Govt plans to develop MSME export hubs

The state government is looking to develop local export hubs and nudge the e-commerce sector to double micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) shipments to ₹3 trillion in two-three years.

Farmers say stir to go on until demands met

Thousands of farmers gathered at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday and pledged to continue their protest until the Centre fulfils their pending demands, including a law on the minimum support price (MSP).

Two air services launched in boost for religious tourism

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday launched PM Shri Tourism Air Service and PM Shri Religious Tourism Heli Service with the aim of expanding religious tourism in the state.

Govt, RBI in talks to boost e-com exports

Efforts on to ease Fema norms, says DGFT Sarangi

Panel recommends two-step approach, single electoral roll

ONE NATION, ONE POLL REPORT SUBMITTED TO PRESIDENT MURMU

PM-led panel names 2 ECs ahead of poll date announcement

Kumar and Sandhu are 1988-batch IAS officers

RBI holds VRRR auction to suck out liquidity

Banks park ₹39K cr against notified amount of ₹50K cr

GIC to offload 24% in IRB Infra Trust for ₹6,590 crore

The Singaporean investment fund GIC and its affiliates will sell nearly half of their 49 per cent stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust to Cintra, a subsidiary of the Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial, according to a statement by IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB Int on Thursday.

WPI inflation eases to 4-mth low

Feb print driven by deceleration in fuel price rise, manufactured products

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil - which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began - and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or at least till July, said refinery officials.

Fitch ups FY25 GDP growth forecast on demand push

Lowers China outlook on worsening property sector, deflationary pressures

Hyperloop can soon become a reality in India: Swisspod CEO

While India's first bullet train is expected to chug off by the end of 2026, an early move has now been made for what is being touted as the future of transport Hyperloop.

Eris buys India formulation biz of Biocon Biologics for ₹1,242 cr

Eris Lifesciences, a chronic therapy-focused drug firm, has acquired the India-branded formulation business of Biocon Biologics, a subsidiary of Biocon, for ₹1,242 crore.

A M Naik family office invests in medtech firm S3V Vascular

After transforming India's largest construction and engineering firm, Larsen & Toubro, into a conglomerate, A M Naik, now chairman emeritus, has turned into a venture capitalist by investing in a Mysuru-based medical devices firm, S3V Vascular Technologies.

PV or CV at TN plant? TaMo to decide based on trends

Tata Motors will soon submit a detailed report on the upcoming manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district and a decision, on whether the facility will churn out passenger or commercial vehicles, will be taken by the company on the basis of market trends, state's industries minister TRB Rajaa said on Thursday.

Paramount to sell 13% in Viacom18 to RIL

Reliance to acquire stake for ₹4,286 crore

Meta unlocks next level in gaming

Sandhya Devanathan, Meta's India managing director, believes that the gaming industry in India will be an important contributor for the country to reach its aim to be an $8 trillion economy.

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVS) have been lukewarm to the ad hoc subsidy scheme announced by the Centre for them.

'Fusion Strategy can deliver low-cost solutions to Indian masses'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a luxury for corporations but an imperative that must be integrated with decision-making in real time, says management guru VIJAY GOVINDARAJAN of Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. In his latest book Fusion Strategy co-authored with Venkat Venkatraman, he argues that Al and real-time data should be leveraged to radically transform physical products and the companies that make them. He explains how in an email interview with Kanika Datta. Edited excerpts:

AI-enhanced phones in search of numbers

Samsung launches A-series phones with Al features below 30K, others in hot pursuit

Firms dominate list of 1,320 unique donors

The top 10 entities who bought electoral bonds between April 2019 and January 2024 accounted for more than a third of the total donations by value.

EC declares electoral bond data: Top 10 donors are a 3rd of total

Future Gaming Hotel tops the list at ₹1,368 cr, Megha Engineering next at ₹966 cr