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Delhi's built-to-fail problem: What Malviya Nagar fire & Saket building collapse tell us about urban crisis
The Malviya Nagar fire and Saket collapse have exposed not just lapses in safety and enforcement, but the deeper structural risks of a city built through decades of unplanned densification, incremental construction and ageing infrastructure
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Five key takeaways from Governor Malhotra's policy statement
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained its neutral stance, but Governor Sanjay Malhotra's policy statement carried key signals on slowing growth, rising inflation, elevated crude oil prices, monsoon risks and measures to attract foreign capital
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Repo rate unchanged at 5.25% amid oil price shock
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, opting for caution as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rupee weakness cloud the inflation outlook
'No issues, no limitations': Putin offers India full access to Su-57 stealth fighter technology | Watch
Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian President said Moscow is ready to jointly develop and supply the fifth-generation stealth fighter without restrictions, as India weighs options to bridge its air power gap
Vietnamese waiter defends Indian tourist over vegetarian food query, wins hearts online | Watch
After an Indian tourist was criticised online for repeatedly checking whether her meal in Hanoi was truly vegetarian, the Vietnamese waiter featured in the viral video stepped in to defend her, calling her questions "completely ordinary" and part of his job as a server
India unveils tax breaks, bond market reforms to woo foreign investors as RBI seeks dollar inflows
India unveiled a package of tax breaks and market reforms to attract foreign capital, including tax exemptions for overseas investors in government bonds, wider access to sovereign debt and measures to boost dollar inflows, as the RBI seeks to strengthen the country's external position amid global uncertainty and FPI outflows
K Annamalai quits BJP, blames alliance politics for party's decline in Tamil Nadu
The former Tamil Nadu BJP president's exit appears rooted in disagreements over alliances, state strategy and key policy issues, despite efforts by the central leadership to retain him.
How Delhi University professor’s murder has befuddled police officials
Debosmita Paul, a 42-year-old Delhi University professor, was found dead inside her apartment in east Delhi’s Vasundhara Enclave. The police have registered a case of murder after finding a head injury on her, along with her wrists being slit. However, the door being locked from the outside has puzzled them
RBI raises inflation forecast to 5.1%, warns of oil-price pass-through and monsoon risks
The RBI has raised its FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1 per cent from 4.6 per cent, citing higher crude oil prices, supply-chain disruptions, monsoon uncertainty and El Nino risks, while warning that inflation could move closer to the upper end of its tolerance band later this year
Massive blaze erupts in high-rise apartment, fire breaks out at PG accommodation in Noida
Two separate fire incidents were reported in Noida on Friday morning. A massive blaze erupted in a flat at the 28-storey Ivy County Society in Sector 75, while another fire broke out at a PG accommodation in Sector 52, prompting evacuations and rescue operations.
RBI MPC Meeting: 8 key signals to watch in Governor Malhotra’s policy speech
The RBI is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, but Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s policy speech will be closely watched for signals on inflation, growth, crude oil prices, the rupee and future interest-rate moves
Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new executive director at World Bank?
The veteran economist, currently serving on key government advisory bodies and leading economic research at Axis Bank, will represent India and three South Asian neighbours at the World Bank board
'Pained by his passing': PM Modi expresses grief over demise of ex-LS Secretary General Subhash C Kashyap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended condolences over the passing of former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and noted constitutional expert Subhash C Kashyap.
US-India trade deal hinges on Section 301 outcome, says policy expert
A US-India trade deal remains contingent on the outcome of Washington’s Section 301 tariff framework, as fresh US proposals for up to 12.5 per cent tariffs on imports linked to forced labour add uncertainty to ongoing negotiations between the two countries
India looks to lock long-term crude supplies as PM Modi holds talks with Venezuela’s Rodriguez: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, focusing on long-term crude oil supplies, energy security and expanded cooperation in critical minerals and trade, amid efforts to diversify India’s energy imports.
India, UK launch critical minerals initiative, maritime security centre as ties deepen
Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reviewed cooperation across trade, technology, defence and critical minerals, while launching new initiatives to strengthen maritime security and supply chain resilience.
D-Company's Chhota Shakeel denies threatening Lalit Modi, calls allegations baseless
In a rare public response, D-Company operative Chhota Shakeel dismissed Lalit Modi's allegations of assassination attempts, kidnapping plots and IPL-linked extortion, while acknowledging an unresolved monetary dispute with the former IPL chief
Drunk foreign tourist arrested after causing ruckus in Dharamshala market
Drunk foreign tourist arrested after creating chaos in Dharamshala market, damaging property and alarming locals
Southwest Monsoon arrives in Kerala as rains and gusty winds bring relief to Delhi-NCR
A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring thunderstorms and 20–40 mm of rainfall across parts of north India, offering much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave
Monsoon arrives in Kerala 9 days late, weakest rainfall in 11 years expected
Monsoon has today arrived in Kerala nine days after it was initially forecast to hit the coastal state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a below-average rainfall this season.
Modi-Rodríguez talks: Critical mineral, energy and Brics role in focus as India, Venezuela reset ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez that covered energy and critical minerals sectors, the broader bilateral relationship, and cooperation in multilateral forums. This is Rodriguez's first visit to India as the Venezuelan leader.
The missing link: What Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire says about medical tourism in India
The Malviya Nagar fire exposes the flip side of India’s medical tourism boom, where the “Heal in India” dream has built thriving hospital ecosystems, but also crowded, poorly regulated guesthouse clusters living in their shadow
Iran war, falling rupee and more: Why is India cutting tax burden for foreign investors?
As the Iran war drives oil prices higher and foreign investors pull billions from Indian equities, New Delhi is moving to scrap taxes on overseas investments in government bonds. Here's why India sees foreign debt inflows as a key tool to support the rupee and economy
RBI right to let rupee adjust, says Gita Gopinath; warns against market distortion
Former IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath backed the RBI's approach of allowing the rupee to adjust to economic fundamentals, warning that excessive currency intervention could deter foreign investment
Delhi hotel blaze: B&B owner confesses he fled after mishap, admits building lacked fire clearance
During police interrogation, arrested guest house owner Luvkesh Bajaj allegedly admitted he fled after the fire out of fear, operated the facility in a dilapidated building and is now facing multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as investigators scrutinise safety clearances and licensing records
Indian peacekeeper Abhilasha Barak receives top UN gender award
Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been named the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for her work with UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, where she led initiatives supporting thousands of women and girls while promoting gender-responsive peacekeeping
After Delhi hotel, now Bihar hospital: Does India take fire safety lightly?
A day after 21 people died in a blaze that broke out at a hotel in Delhi, another fire ripped through a hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, killing four. The back-to-back incidents expose India’s lax approach to fire safety norms
India plans capital gains tax waiver for foreign investors in government bonds: Report
India plans to eliminate capital gains tax on foreign investments in government bonds and may also remove interest withholding tax, as it seeks to attract more overseas capital and strengthen the debt market
With 96 billion-dollar start-ups, India leads the world in producing US unicorn founders: Report
India-born entrepreneurs have founded 96 billion-dollar startups in the United States, more than founders from Israel, the UK or China, underscoring India's growing influence on America's innovation and startup ecosystem
Several dead in Bihar hospital ICU fire, day after Malviya Nagar blaze killed 21
A fire ripped through the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, killing several patients and injuring others. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, while rescue teams continue evacuation and recovery operations