Budget 2027-28 process begins October 12 with month-long pre-budget meetingsPre-budget meetings for the Union Budget 2027-28 will commence on October 12 and continue until November 13. These discussions aim to final...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
High-level panel on banking likely by October-endIts composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
The H-1B midterm test: Why Indian tech workers could matter in the US electionsThe 2026 US midterms could make H-1B policy a political test among Indian-American voters, with Trump-era fees and tighter scrutiny affecti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
War, runaway AI and climate shocks will take center stage as world leaders meet at UNWorld leaders gather at the United Nations amid numerous global conflicts and escalating crises. Artificial intelligence concerns are now a...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Can India build its own Big Four? The battle moves to the rulebookIndia is moving to reshape its accounting sector as ICAI prepares Chartered Accountants Act changes aimed at enabling larger domestic firms...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- UN General Assembly 2026: Trump returns to the world stage as Ukraine, Middle East wars and AI risks dominate agenda
The UN General Assembly takes center stage in New York this week, bringing together global leaders to debate pressing issues such as the Mi...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Private financing critical for Viksit Bharat goal: Economic Affairs SecretaryAchieving India's Viksit Bharat vision requires significant private sector investment. Government budgets alone cannot bridge the substanti...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
West Bengal needs 7.25% annual growth to achieve 5X economy by 2047: ORF reportA report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The ...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
CBIC cuts paperwork in deferred customs duty scheme to boost MSME participation and ease cash flowThe CBIC is simplifying its deferred customs duty scheme for manufacturers. Paperwork has been reduced from ten documents down to just thre...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
From Uzbekistan to Canada: A look at India’s global uranium huntIndia is accelerating its nuclear power expansion to reach 100 GW by 2047. This ambitious goal necessitates securing substantial uranium su...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
'Cannot be done only by ISRO': ISRO chief V Narayanan calls for greater industry role to scale India's space sector"Today we are having only 56 space assets serving from space. But the need is huge. At least 200 to 300 satellites have to be built and lau...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Hanuman Ansh, Laalo & more: Faith can move mountains, also fill up seats at cinemasFaith-infused cinema is experiencing remarkable success in theaters, even with limited financial resources. These films resonate with viewe...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
India’s space economy may grow 5x to $45 billion by 2030. Who is leading the boom?India’s private space sector is shifting from prototypes to commercial operations, with the government targeting a fivefold expansion of th...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
MSMEs are embracing AI without understanding the privacy risks: PrivaSapien CEOWith key provisions of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Rules set to take effect in May 2027, PrivaSapien CEO Abilash Soundararajan...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Kazakhstan holds first Parliamentary elections under new ConstitutionKazakhstan on Sunday voted in its first elections for the 145-member Kurultai, the country’s new unicameral Parliament created under a Cons...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST