Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Corporate bonds are emerging as a compelling alternative to fixed deposits: Nikhil AggarwalAs fixed deposit rates decline, Indian investors are increasingly exploring corporate bonds for better post-tax returns. This shift, driven...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Mega IPO wave set to sweep Dalal Street as July listings gather paceIndia's IPO market is poised for a strong comeback in July, with over a dozen companies planning to raise approximately ₹45,000 crore. Majo...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentumInvestors are keenly watching Micron Technology's upcoming earnings report for crucial insights into the ongoing AI-driven stock market ral...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday storeAmazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusin...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countriesForeign companies are listing their Indian units to send billions of dollars back home. These are mostly secondary offerings, not for raisi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
The great $100-billion tech shift: GCCs tighten grip on India’s talent marketIndia's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) jobs: India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are rapidly outpacing traditional IT services, driv...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donated $200 million to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital, tripling its size with a 24-story surgical and emergency towerWhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, renaming it Koum Shaare Zedek. This reco...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST