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China stock mkts to not publish foreign fund flow data

China may see its first yearly outflow from equities in 2024 - but if and when it happens, investors won't know from exchange data.

Belarus deploys third of army to Ukraine border

Russia launches third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month

28 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza; Blinken to renew push for ceasefire

At least 28 people including six children killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said, ahead of a visit to the region by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to try to push forward ceasefire talks.

Earth just ended a 13-month streak of record heat, what's next?

A 13-month streak of record-breaking global warmth has ended.

Yunus accuses Hasina of wrecking every institution of Bangladesh

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday accused deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of the country in her efforts to stay in power as he promised to hold a free, fair and participatory election as soon as his government completes the \"mandate\" of carrying out \"vital reforms.

J&K'S ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE: OF PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES

The economic landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is set to hold its first Assembly elections as a Union Territory this September and October, paints a mixed picture. The region has seen far less capital expenditure than initially announced.

Haryana: High on per capita income, low on employment

Its economic character is of a developed state but the investment towards asset creation is unexceptional. An analysis by ANOUSHKA SAWHNEY & ASHLI VARGHESE

As women take to streets to 'reclaim the night'...

The unending protests following rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital may have serious ramifications for Bengal politics. ISHITA AYAN DUTT explains

Need far-reaching reforms for India to be developed nation

In his Independence Day speech, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for suggestions on how India can become a developed nation by 2047.

Navigating govt systems holds key

The latest Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) advertisement for large-scale lateral entry positions at mid-level in central ministries and departments has triggered a debate within the bureaucracy on the merit of such a move, while also drawing criticism from Opposition leaders.

'India should have strategy that's focused on its strengths'

India is on the cusp of energy transition and perhaps so is GE Vernova - graduating from fossil fuel to cleaner forms of energy.JEFFREY GOLDMEER, director, Energy Transition Technology Strategy and Global Hydrogen Strategy Leader, for GE Vernova, a spinoff of GE's energy businesses, throws light on blending hydrogen with natural gas for lower emissions, something relevant for India, where around 24 gigawatts of gas-fired generators run at very low utilisation for much of the year. In a video interaction with S Dinakar, Goldmeer also illustrates how gas-fired generators can be the third leg of an energy storage tripod, with the other two being battery and pumped storage. Edited excerpts:

FM to discuss bad loans taken over by NARCL with PSBS, RRBs today

At a meeting scheduled with public sector lenders on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to review the current status of accounts acquired or being acquired by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), including the action taken and the way forward, according to a senior banker.

BPCL plans ₹1.7 trn spend to expand core business

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) plans to invest 1.7 trillion over the next five years to grow its core oil refining and fuel marketing business as well as in 'future big bets' of petrochemicals and green energy, Chairman Krishnakumar has said.

Plan to keep export booster schemes for longer on table

Commerce dept officials to meet FinMin soon; more allocation may be needed

Pilot for D2M tech to be expanded beyond 19 cities

A decision has been taken to extend the ongoing pilot project for testing Direct to Mobile (D2M) technology beyond the initial 19 cities.

As Foxconn looks to up India play, 3 South states roll out red carpet

The firm is reportedly looking beyond smartphones and considering segments like ICT, EVS

Retailers cheer as fresh stock flies off shelves during I-Day long weekend

The Independence Day long weekend had retailers celebrating as discounted stock moved quickly and fresh merchandise flew off the shelves.

Qcom goes international to cash in on last-minute Raksha Bandhan gifting

For families and siblings overseas, this Raksha Bandhan presents a prime opportunity for last-minute shopping for their counterparts in India.

Cognizant breaks silence over fresher salary issue

American IT services major Cognizant on Sunday sought to dispel a social media row surrounding the salary it was paying to freshers, saying they were far from the truth and \"grossly misrepresented\" the firm.

Tier-II,-III cities offer a new driveway for luxe car brands

Rising HNWI population, younger demography, favourable tax benefits driving sales

Ola Electric's e-bike pricing sparks debate across EV industry

Industry views firm's approach as marketing tactic rather than a sustainable model

Tata's ₹6K cr plant for iPhones likely to start ops in Nov

Hosur factory to be second assembly plant for Tata

'Workplace safety key to get more women in labour force'

IMF's Gopinath wants govt to conduct cost-benefit analysis of PLI scheme

Harris' economic proposals envision tax cuts, subsidies

US Vice President Kamala Harris will propose sweeping new federal subsidies for parents, homebuyers, and Americans with low-incomes alongside new programs to curb increases in rent and grocery prices as she seeks to convince voters that she would act swiftly to address one of their top concerns ― rising consumer costs.

Russia strikes back at Ukraine in Pokrovsk

Kyiv says its operation in Kursk is to force Moscow to start fair talks

Boeing faces a steep climb in catching up to Airbus

Four years ago, Airbus scored a major victory: For the first time in its history, more of its passenger planes were flying around the world than those made by its rival, Boeing.

Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn becomes Thailand's youngest PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a daughter of former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, won a parliament vote to become the Southeast Asian nation's new prime minister, capping a tumultuous spell during which a court ousted her predecessor and dissolved the top opposition party.

Alphones will erode trust in everything

Alphabet Inc's Google is racing to stuff its products with the most advanced artificial intelligence features, including some that will make you question everything you see and hear online.

Outflows from SIP accounts scale new high of ₹14,367 crore in July

Net inflows drop to 38% of gross collections

Franklin MF to launch first debt fund since 2020 crisis

Franklin Templeton (India) Mutual Fund (MF) is launching its first debt fund since the asset manager's sudden decision to shut down six debt funds in 2020, a move that led to a crisis of confidence among its investors.