FIFA World Cup’s hidden scorecard: What fans don’t see, economics doesFIFA World Cup 2026 is a fascinating economic case study, revealing how football markets mirror financial ones. Dynamic ticket pricing, dri...
Delhi government clears Rs 8,300-crore for 7-year programme to combat air pollutionIn a bid to improve air quality, the Delhi government has introduced an ambitious seven-year project worth Rs 8,300 crore, primarily funded...
ADB approves USD 230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in ChennaiChennai's water infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with a USD 230 million loan from the Asian Development Bank. This initiative aims...
The Wealth Company Asset Management announces appointment of Unmesh Kulkarni as managing directorThe Wealth Company, part of Pantomath Group, has appointed Unmesh Kulkarni as its Managing Director. With 29 years of experience in wealth ...
India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, revealed Friday that twin earthquakes on June 24 have claimed 2,595 lives. This grim update...
RBI backs crypto containment and keeps ban on table, officials tell house panelThe Reserve Bank of India has strongly advised a prohibition strategy for crypto assets, recommending that banks and financial institutions...
Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control riversPakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic a...
Standard Chartered processes real-time remittance to India in 37 seconds using Swift's new frameworkStandard Chartered has achieved a world first, processing a cross-border remittance to India in a mere 37 seconds using Swift's new retail ...
India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheatsIndia has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis ...
Gold faces key test from geopolitics and rates after a turbulent first half: World Gold CouncilGold experienced a dramatic swing this year, hitting record highs before a sharp decline, yet remains a strong performer. Geopolitical tens...
SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessionsTo make lenders more comfortable, the Japanese technology investor is offering to guarantee repayment of the loan, giving banks recourse to...
HSBC inks pact with Prestige Group to pre-lease 1.2 million sq ft office in BengaluruGlobal banking giant HSBC has secured a massive 1.2 million sq ft office space in Bengaluru's Prestige JRC Signature Towers. This significa...
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB fundingIndia Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and ...
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...