The United States’ decision to waive key provisions of a new Russia-related sanctions law gives India greater flexibility to continue purchasing Russian crude oil. With global oil prices elevated, the move could support refiners and help India manage its energy import bill, although future US policy remains uncertain.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from election authorities on petitions challenging alleged SIR voter-list irregularities. Here's what the case means for electoral transparency and voter rights.

The US–EU Big Tech dispute is becoming more than a disagreement over fines. Europe wants stronger oversight of dominant digital platforms, while Washington argues that some European measures unfairly burden American businesses. With regulatory cases involving Google and TikTok, scrutiny of cloud services and renewed trade tensions, the conflict could influence competition, AI investment and cross-border business strategy. For companies in India and elsewhere, the key issue is how the evolving rules affect market access, compliance costs and opportunities to compete internationally.

A sharp sell-off in AI-related stocks has exposed growing concerns about borrowing costs, data-centre spending and the returns expected from artificial intelligence. The debate is no longer just about how quickly AI can grow, but whether the businesses financing its expansion can generate sustainable profits.

The US government's suspension of employment-based PERM applications involving eight technology companies has intensified debate over immigration, American jobs and global talent. While the action affects an important pathway to permanent residency, it does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas or green cards

Elon Musk’s Starlink faces regulatory hurdles in India as competition with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio raises questions about internet access, fair competition and national security.

As Delhi prepares for another politically charged protest, the lessons of July highlight the need for stronger security, responsible digital communication and accountability from both demonstrators and authorities.

India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey final to retain the continental title for the first time in its history. The victory also secured India's direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and completed a historic men's and women's hockey gold-medal double.

Indian equities remained under pressure on September 29 amid weak global cues, elevated crude prices and concerns over bond yields. Against this backdrop, Tata Group companies, Ola Electric, pharmaceutical stocks, Vodafone Idea and ITC were among the stocks drawing market attention due to company-specific developments.

India-UAE trade settled in local currencies has reached double-digit levels, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, while bilateral trade is nearing pre-war levels. The two countries are also expanding cooperation in local-currency settlements, digital payments and investment.

Fundraising plan comes as the electric two-wheeler company focuses on debt management, organic growth and its next phase of expansion

Diageo India has unveiled the all-new McDowell’s No.1, featuring an upgraded blend with extra Scotch, a new bottle design and a premium visual identity. The transformation marks a new chapter in the brand’s 125-year history, aimed at evolving with changing consumer expectations around quality, craftsmanship and social occasions.

MrBeast joined Ranbir Kapoor and the Ramayana team at a Mumbai promotional event, where Ranbir helped the global YouTuber say “Jai Shri Ram”. The interaction quickly went viral on social media.

Africa’s industrialist Aliko Dangote has awarded Engineers India Ltd a contract worth more than $450 million to provide project management and engineering, procurement and construction management services for a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Lamu, Kenya. The deal expands EIL’s relationship with Dangote and highlights India’s growing role in exporting engineering expertise to Africa.

The National Stock Exchange made its long-awaited stock-market debut on September 24, listing at ₹1,800 on the BSE, above its ₹1,785 IPO price. The ₹22,569-crore offering marks a major milestone after years of regulatory and legal delays.

India-New Zealand FTA will provide duty-free access for 100% of Indian exports, while New Zealand has committed to facilitate USD 20 billion in investment in India over 15 years.