Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir StarmerThe 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time pl...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds higher mining royalty after law changeThe Supreme Court ruled that state governments can charge higher royalties from mining companies if laws change after a tender agreement. I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
IBC 10-year anniversary scorecard: Over Rs 4 lakh crore realised, big implications for credit markets, economic efficiencyThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped creditors recover over Rs 4 lakh crore rupees. The Code has revived many distressed companies...
28 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
European Union's public debt to be on unsustainable path without action, IMF saysEuropean Union nations face significant financial challenges in defence, energy, and pensions over the next 15 years. The International Mon...
23 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Only Ambuja in fray for Jaypee Cement, submits Rs 580 crore bidIn a surprising turn of events, Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has put in a bid of Rs 580 crore for Jaypee Cement. However, this ...
19 May, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
West Asia war, Hormuz, Gaza dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meetBRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to discuss the West Asia conflict. They emphasized dialogue and diplomacy to end the war. Ensuring...
15 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Aravalli row: Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has stopped issuing orders for mining leases in the Aravalli hills. The court is receiving disturbing feedback about mini...
15 May, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
SC fumes over 'piecemeal' examination of rape survivorThe Supreme Court questioned a West Bengal trial court for adjourning a rape survivor's testimony for four months, expressing concern over ...
10 Sep, 2025, 03.49 PM IST
Is Congress going for piecemeal internal rejig?Mistry was a rising star not so long ago, having being given the mandate of key states besides being asked by Rahul to pick a panel of prob...
01 May, 2017, 02.47 PM IST
Budget 2013: Piecemeal measures are hardly good enoughIf there is any message to be read for the new economy from Chidambaram’s budget, it is this: Go Local. But piecemeal measures are hardly g...
01 Mar, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Piecemeal reform will not do
Govt's plan to amend the Contract Labour Law is welcome. But a prerequisite is overhaul of other labour laws.
29 Sep, 2010, 05.50 AM IST