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66% businesses paid bribes in the last 12 months: Report

AROUND 66% OF business firms surveyed across 159 districts admitted that they paid bribes in the last 12 months, a report by online platform LocalCircles said on Sunday.

Insurance Bill with 100% FDI unlikely in winter session

INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL, which proposes 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, may not be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing session, sources said.

High deflator, too, behind muted GDP growth in Q2

The surprisingly low real GDP growth print of 5.4% for the second quarter was largely due to low government spending, particularly capex, and lackluster manufacturing activity.

Slowdown blues for FMCG to continue in December quarter

Inflationary pressures weigh on consumer expenditure

CSS funds to skip state treasuries

THE CENTRE HAS started routing funds for a clutch of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) with an aggregate annual Budget outlay of ₹3.3 lakh crore through the Reserve Bank of India, instead of state government treasuries.

Foreign brands line up for India foray

At 24, the entry of such products highest since 2021

Legacy players plan big push for premium electric bikes

INDIA'S ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELER market, until now dominated by scooters, is set for a rejig with legacy auto companies seeking to aggressively woo potential buyers with motorcycles run by electricity.

Disinvestment target for FY26 may remain same

CENTRE LIKELY TO MISS ₹50K-CRORE TARGET FOR FY25

Give your knees a leg-up

How to prevent problems associated with one of the largest and most complex joints in the body

'Writing crime fiction doesn't take a toll, it's the opposite'

Mirzapur writer Avinash Singh Tomar, Gangs of Wasseypur writer and actor Zeishan Quadri and filmmaker Prakash Jha of Gangaajal and Apaharan fame talk about their inspirations, and what writing crime fiction entails in a society marred by it, in interviews with Garima Sadhwani

CURRENT TENURE ENDS DECEMBER 10: Extension in air, RBI guv pays FM 'courtesy' visit

Das has already served 6 years, and may get one more

World in awe of India: Top economist

THE WORLD IS bullish on India, former Chief Economic Advisor and currently executive director of the International Monetary Fund, Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, said, noting that India's public digital infrastructure and inclusive growth is not only being talked about but also applauded by the international community.

Notre Dame rises from the ashes

Opens doors amid global leaders, including Trump

Google fights back on payments arm indictment

THE US WATCHDOG for consumer finance has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp, the internet giant's payment arm, a decision the company immediately said it was challenging in court.

Yoon survives impeachment

But party leader says president will resign

Need to be bold to bypass West: EAM

Says there is no proposal to have a BRICS currency

US denies BJP's claim of backing anti-India agenda

THE US on Saturday rejected the BJP's allegations that organisations funded by the US State Department and elements in the American \"deep state\" were behind attempts to destabilise India through targeted attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and business tycoon Gautam Adani.

What can world's top court do about climate change?

The International Court of Justice is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here's a guide

Google's new AI agent aces 15-day weather forecasts

GenCast outperformed the world's best predictions of deadly storms as well as everyday weather

Pardon me, judges open Pandora's box

Was it difficult to see through the motive of the plaintiffs (who sought to worship Hindu deities that were allegedly present in the Gyanvapi mosque) and the consequences of allowing the prayers in the suit? In my view, the Supreme Court should have invoked its powers under Article 141 of the Constitution to do 'complete justice, called the suit to its file, and dismissed the suit holding that the Act that was honoured for 30 years should be upheld at all costs

Golf's tech paradox

Obsessed with technology, have we lost sight of the simple joy of hitting a golf ball?

Religiosity is sick, not secularism

WHEN THE MONSTROUS Taliban government announced last week that Afghan women would no longer be allowed to study medicine, my first reaction was horror and then shock.

A breakthrough for asthmatics

Know all about the new non-steroidal treatment

6 warm getaways that will lift your spirits

Looking to take a break from the cold? Here are some sunny places to beat the winter blahs

Air turbulence from a storm can start earlier than you expect

This is your captain speaking: You may need to buckle those seatbelts a lot sooner than you're used to

Mountains with a view

How a new festival is creating a platform to highlight the rich cultural and natural heritage of over 100 communities living in the fragile Himalayas

The best travel camera is your phone

How to click wow pictures on a vacation

PACE IT LIKE POLITICS

Political churning recently has provided much drama

The power & tragedy of dissent

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's memoir is a searing account of resilient autocracies

Born Out Of FOMO

Millennials are often stereotyped and categorized. They needn't be