Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up at 33; ailing father's note became his motivationSaransh Jain earned his maiden India Test call-up at age thirty-three. This achievement followed a journey marked by perseverance and stron...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotesIndia's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features fo...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Glasgow Diary: City awaits CWG buzz as athletes trickle inGlasgow is preparing for the Commonwealth Games, which begin in two days. Athletes are arriving at the airport, and volunteers are welcomin...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Dollar wavers as markets grapple with Gulf tensionsThe US dollar hovered near a one-week high as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions against hopes for a ceasefire. Concerns ove...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Ships, Steel, Submarines and now, Servers: How Visakhapatnam is becoming India's new AI gold rushVisakhapatnam is building over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030. Major companies like Google and Reliance are investing significantly...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrumFrance's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforceme...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Dollar near one-week high as markets grapple with Gulf tensionsThe U.S. dollar held near a one-week peak as Middle East conflicts created energy supply fears. Markets also watched inflation risks as oil...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Indian banks mobilise $20.7 billion under RBI's special incentive windowIn a remarkable financial boost, India's central bank recorded significant foreign exchange inflows of $20.72 billion, primarily through a ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC EcosystemEurope’s struggle to produce globally dominant companies is not a mystery—it is the predictable result of a weak and fragmented venture cap...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Lagging on FCNR(B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on September-end rushBanks anticipate a surge in FCNR-B deposits before the September deadline. Initial inflows have been below expectations, but partnerships a...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Dollar steady before US inflation data, yen under pressureThe dollar remained steady as traders awaited United States inflation data. Middle East tensions caused oil prices to increase significantl...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacksGlobal markets show mixed early trading as oil prices rise modestly. Fresh attacks between Iran and the United States threaten a fragile re...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Indian diaspora in Indonesia anticipates boost in tech, healthcare ties during PM Modi's visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day official visit to Indonesia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and their comprehensive str...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
AI capex cycle likely to end with market pushback, not spending cuts: JefferiesGlobal brokerage Jefferies suggests the AI investment boom might falter not due to tech giants cutting spending, but investor impatience fo...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Global stocks mostly rise as beaten-down tech enjoys bounceAsian and European stock markets surged Friday, buoyed by a rebound in tech shares and diminished expectations of imminent US interest rate...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Yen sinks to four-decade low as dollar gets yields boostThe dollar surged to a 40-year high against the yen, fueled by rising U.S. Treasury yields and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hike....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.08 AM IST