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UPA-2 alone will not define Manmohan Singh's legacy

Behind dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli intelligence

The weakening of the Iran-led axis reshaped the dynamics in West Asia, contributing to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

Chinese Hackers Target Verizon, AT&T Networks

The Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation targeted AT&T and Verizon's systems, but the wireless carriers' US networks are now secure as they work with law enforcement and government officials, the companies said in their first acknowledgment of the attacks.

I've been a believer in H1B...it's a great program, says Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday backed tech billionaire Elon Musk's stance on H1B visas as the latter vowed to \"go to war\" to defend the program used to bring skilled foreign workers to the United States.

Plane crashed last week shot at by Russia, says Azerbaijan Prez

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.

179 dead after jet crashes, explodes in S Korea

2 OF 181 OCCUPANTS OF JEJU AIR PLANE SURVIVE IN COUNTRY'S DEADLIEST AVIATION DISASTER; BIRD STRIKE, LANDING-GEAR FAILURE IN FOCUS

Indian diaspora influence in US policy, politics rising

MILAN VAISHNAV, director of the South Asia programme at the Carnegie Endowment and a keen India watcher, tells Aditi Phadnis in New Delhi that amid new challenges, the Indian diaspora is emerging as a new and influential force in shaping United States (US) policy towards India. Edited excerpts:

Many firsts amid some strained ties

PM's visits to Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Guyana were historic for many reasons. But relations with Canada, Bangladesh remained tense in 2024, writes ARCHIS MOHAN

Schemes, scams, and satire: AI takes over Delhi poll campaign

From promoting schemes to fact-checking election promises, political parties are spending big on social media with a creative blend to connect with voters, writes ANUSHKA BHARDWAJ

ATMs to loans: Eyes on the road for finance world

ASouth Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders

Mint Road's unfinished agenda to be in focus next year

As we welcome 2025, it is time to review the year gone by and consider what new regulations the New Year would bring.

Dr Singh trusted our businesses to compete globally

Dr Manmohan Singh passed away last Thursday, leaving behind memories of how deftly he navigated the Indian economy during its most difficult days in 1991 and launched the liberalization process that transformed the economy and led to higher economic growth in the following decades.

Pvt mines, CIL drive record coal output in 2024

Production grows 7.66% to 988 mt

Regulatory moves, rate cut may keep RBI busy in 2025

The new leadership at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, along with an almost revamped Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has set the stage for critical decisions in 2025 regarding policy and regulatory changes amid slow GDP growth and a depreciating rupee.

CAIT writes to Goyal, seeks action against qcom firms

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) representing 70 million traders has written to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, drawing his attention to the alleged violations of laws and regulations by quick commerce (qcom) companies.

Granules India Expects FDA Nod for Drug from Gagillapur by FY26

Hyderabad-based US-focused pharma firm Granules India expects the new drug applications from its Gagillapur facility in Hyderabad to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) in the first quarter of next financial year (FY26).

Mcap of six of top 10 most valued firms climbs ₹87K cr

Six of the top 10 most valued firms together added ₹86,847.88 crore in market valuation last week, with HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainers in line with an overall optimistic trend in equities.

More Pharma Companies Pass USFDA Test in 2024

Number of adverse classification outcomes of inspections sees a decline this year

India Inc Thrived in 10 Years of Manmohan Singh Government

Net sales compound annual growth rate topped 19%, earnings expanded by 14%

RIL's 'super' Jamnagar refinery completes 25 vrs

Twenty-five years ago, on December 28, 1999, Reliance launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Dharavi project renamed Navbharat Mega Developers

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious project to rebuild the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai, has renamed itself Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd (NMDPL).

EV sales up 27% in 2024, miss 2 mn mark by a whisker

India's electric vehicle (EV) industry hit a new milestone in 2024, with sales surging 26.5 per cent year-on-year to 1.94 million units as of December 29, according to Vahan data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Ride-hailing firms press EV pedal for expansion

After Ola Electric and Rapido, BlueSmart announces growth plan

The journey to becoming the 'pharmacy of the world'

India, which once looked to others for medicines, is today a major supplier of generic drugs worldwide. Critical tweaks in laws, spirit of enterprise, and the pandemic brought about this transition. Tech and innovation will now define the industry's future

New Tata EVs to range 500 km on single charge

Tata Motors, leader in the passenger electric-vehicle (EV) market and which makes roughly one of every two passenger EVs sold in the country, has identified range as its biggest plank to fight competition.

Economists See Reforms in the Air Ahead of Budget

Following the lacklustre growth numbers in the second quarter (Q2FY25), economists believe the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 should focus on reforms that will stimulate consumption, manufacturing, and spur employment.

India-Australia CECA talks may get delayed

Australia's federal election in May likely to extend trade deal negotiations

For a stronger share of global trade pie

India's trade relations with the world have evolved in the last 25 years. New partnerships have been forged, old ones have been strengthened, but challenges remain

Chess genius Carlsen plans modern day twists in the age-old game

Freestyle chess format includes innovations like heart rate monitors, randomised boards, and reality-style confession booths