Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stressThe microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and Cre...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
How many people could die from El Niño worldwide? Which American states could face the greatest heat-related risks?In a significant step, the Climate Impact Lab has launched a tool to forecast deaths from extreme heat exacerbated by El Niño. Alarmingly, ...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
US Midterm elections results: Indian-American Democrat Pramila Jayapal wins against Nirav Sheth from Washington; continues fight for immigrant rightsPramila Jayapal, the Indian-American Democrat, secures her re-election in Washington's 7th Congressional District with a commanding 87.5 pe...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Niti Aayog's Lahiri flags growth risks in case of further monetary policy tighteningIn India, it's essential for policymakers to harmonize growth output with inflation expectations. Niti Aayog’s Ashok Lahiri pointed out the...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Bengaluru to become fastest-growing city as global companies home in on talent: Savills ExecGlobal corporations are increasingly considering diverse locations, particularly India, for talent acquisition and growth. Bengaluru is pro...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
UN climate panel to resume in December after key report deadlockThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will convene virtually from December 1 to 3, focusing on finalizing a crucial report a...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
‘Facing ‘gerontonomia’, the West’s young opt for political extremes’Tim Vlandas analyzes the influence of aging populations on electoral politics in advanced capitalist nations like Europe. Older voters disp...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
SKUAST VC proposes green cess for tourists and research cess for orchardists at Apple Conclave of CII in KashmirIn a bid to boost revenue in Jammu and Kashmir, Nazir Ahmad Ganai has proposed a green cess targeting tourists with the aim to fund horticu...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Green financing in India rises to $82 billion, but flows mostly to established sectors: ReportThe Landscape of Green Finance in India, now in its fourth edition, maps actual finance flows or disbursements across sources, instruments,...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
L&T flags inflation, geopolitical risks, leans on its capabilities to navigate global uncertaintyLarsen & Toubro reported a 33% profit increase for the second quarter, driven by strong order inflows. Infrastructure spending and reconstr...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush GoyalIndia and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Goa aims to build innovation-driven AI ecosystem, announces return of tech conclave next yearAs part of these efforts, the Goa AI Tech Conclave, which concluded on Friday, will return in October 2027 to further strengthen the state'...
25 Oct, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gapIndia's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that dome...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
German businesses now see India as manufacturing, R&D and innovation hub: Piyush GoyalGerman companies are increasingly viewing India as a strategic manufacturing and innovation hub for the future. During a recent visit, Comm...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Piyush Goyal roasts Europe on climate change: Watch Union Minister’s ‘epic’ reply to EU in Germany that’s going viralWatch Piyush Goyal questioning European countries over climate finance commitments at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany. The Union Comm...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UNGlobal commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns t...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.31 AM IST