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India natural next step in HYBE's global expansion: India CEO Damien Woochang Lee

HYBE, home to BTS, is expanding its global operations into India. The company sees India as a dynamic music ecosystem with significant growth potential. HYBE aims to develop Indian artists while respecting their cultural identities. They are currently auditioning for a new Indian global girl group.

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Independence Day 2026: When the British built a 4,000-km wall across India to extort tax

British authorities constructed an enormous hedge across India to enforce a salt tax. This living barrier aimed to prevent smuggling of cheaper salt into high-taxed regions. The extensive system employed thousands of personnel and significant resources for its maintenance. Ultimately, administrative changes and uniform tax rates led to the hedge's…

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IN-SPACe moves to hand over Isro’s new Rs 986 crore small rocket launch complex to private sector

IN-SPACe seeks private partners to manage ISRO's new launch complex. This facility will support small rocket launches and enhance launch efficiency. Private entities will handle end-to-end operations and maintenance of the complex. ISRO will provide initial technical and operational support for capability development. This move supports India's growing commercial space…

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India's hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 to 2023

India's men's hockey team experienced a varied World Cup history, winning gold in 1975. The team secured bronze in the inaugural 1971 tournament and reached the final in 1973. Subsequent campaigns saw mixed results, including a fifth-place finish in 1982 and a twelfth-place finish in 1986. India hosted the event…

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India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standard

India's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind the 2025 target. Upper secondary completion also shows slow progress, missing its 2025 goal. Many emerging and advanced economies face similar funding challenges. Global trends indicate a move away from public education financing benchmarks.

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Be aware of external forces trying to mislead you through social media: Odisha CM to Gen Z

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged Gen Z to remain alert to “external forces” allegedly seeking to mislead youth through social media and weaken India. Launching the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Majhi called on young people to prioritise patriotism, national unity and the vision of a Viksit…

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From Olympic bronze with Sindhu to back-to-back Super 300s, coach Park Tae-Sang's next act takes shape

Coach Park Tae-Sang celebrates two Super 300 titles won by young Indian players. He aims to develop a new generation of Indian badminton stars for future success. The focus now shifts to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Players must improve endurance, mental strength, and on-court speed significantly.…

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FMCG makers plan more price hikes as input costs stay elevated; demand holds strong

Leading FMCG firms are planning price increases and shrinkflation this quarter. Rising commodity costs and geopolitical issues are driving these necessary adjustments. Companies aim to protect profit margins while maintaining consumer demand and growth. Britannia and Dabur India are among those implementing these strategies. They remain optimistic about resilient consumption…

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Know Your Fund Manager: Rajasa K., Vice President & Portfolio Manager - India Equities, Templeton Global Investments

In this edition of Know Your Fund Manager, Rajasa K., Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments, shares her career journey from equity research to managing hybrid and equity schemes. She discusses her GARP-focused investment philosophy, risk assessment framework, and the responsibility of managing retail investors' money.

The Economic Times

Oil India chief Ranjit Rath among applicants for top job at ONGC

Oil India CMD Ranjit Rath is a leading contender for the ONGC chairman position. Eligibility criteria, including age limits, were relaxed for the top job. Several internal and external candidates have applied for the vacant ONGC chairman role. The selection process involves a search-cum-selection committee appointed by the oil ministry.

The Economic Times

‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end

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'He was my sponsor': Virat Kohli backed Sakshi Chaudhary when her boxing journey hit a difficult phase. Years later, she repaid his faith with Commonwealth Games gold

Sakshi Chaudhary clinched gold in boxing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, thanks in part to the vital financial and motivational backing from Virat Kohli's foundation. Overcoming injuries and adapting to a weight class shift, she secured an impressive victory, contributing to India's historic haul of seven golds in boxing.…

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US Senate Russia sanctions vote raises risk for Indian crude supplies, says Kpler

A US Senate vote advances tougher sanctions on Russia, potentially disrupting crude oil supplies. However, immediate impacts on India and China's oil flows are unlikely. India's reliance on Russian crude has significantly increased since 2022. Replacing these supplies quickly would be difficult and could tighten global markets. This situation raises…

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India hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

India delivered a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka. This delivery supports rural road reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah caused damage. The bridges were handed over as part of India's reconstruction package. Indian Army engineers will install these bridges across the island. This action helps restore vital connectivity and…

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India Energy Week moves to Kolkata, to be held from January 28-31 next year

India Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata from January 28-31, marking a shift from Goa, where a Rs 1,000-crore convention centre was built as a permanent venue. The fifth edition will take place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, with preparations reviewed by Oil Minister…

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Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urges faster reforms for easier business, predicts car industry growth

Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urged faster reforms for easier business operations. He anticipates significant car industry growth to 6.1 million units by 2030-31. The company is investing in biogas plants for clean energy and farmer income. He stressed the need for multiple technologies to achieve net zero emissions. Political…

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BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly gold

The Bureau of Indian Standards is expanding silver jewellery testing capacity. This move comes as demand for silver increases due to rising gold prices. Referral and assay laboratories for silver will expand nationally within two years. The agency is also piloting artificial intelligence and robotics for faster testing. BIS continues…

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Bengaluru warehouse leasing jumps 78% to 3.1 MSF in H1 2026, fastest growth among major markets

Bengaluru is expected to remain a key logistics and warehousing hub as strong occupier demand continues to support leasing activity, with warehouse rentals already rising 4-5 per cent annually and land prices increasing 9-10 per cent in H1 2026, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The city recorded the fastest growth…

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GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA

The GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean energy sources. The scheme will also decrease fertilizer imports and subsidy burdens for the nation. It is projected to create numerous employment opportunities in rural areas.

The Economic Times

Rs 7,681 crore IPO rush: Shiprocket, Milky Mist among 9 issues to hit the market

India’s primary market is set for a busy week, with nine companies aiming to raise a combined Rs 7,681 crore through IPOs across the mainboard and SME segments. Key issues include Dhoot Transmission, Shiprocket, Milky Mist Dairy Food and Molbio Diagnostics. The IPOs will open between August 10 and 12,…

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Premiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwinds

Premiumisation is the key growth driver for India's alcoholic beverages industry. Major spirit makers expanded revenue and protected margins in the first quarter. United Spirits and Radico Khaitan reported high double-digit growth in their premium segments. United Breweries also saw an increase in its premium volume. This trend reflects rising…

The Economic Times

79 years ago, a man who had never visited India & knew little about its complex landscape drew a line that divided India and Pakistan

Radcliffe Line 1947: In 1947, British lawyer Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the boundary commissions that demarcated the Radcliffe Line, dividing the provinces of Punjab and Bengal between India and Pakistan during Partition. The boundary, drawn with religious and demographic considerations among the factors, triggered an unprecedented wave of mass migration…

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Ownly, magicpin eye bigger slice of India’s food delivery market

Food delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are seeking greater market share in India. Both platforms report increased restaurant participation and daily order volumes. Restaurants are pushing for more control over commercial terms and promotions. Negotiations between Bengaluru restaurants and major aggregators are ongoing. The entry of new players is expected…

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Q1 Results Tracker: Tata Motors, Vodafone Idea among 2,045 companies set to announce earnings this week

Goldman Sachs expects the Nifty 50 to rebound to 26,500 by June 2027, above its current record high, as India’s macro backdrop improves. Lower commodity prices, a stable currency, resilient domestic growth and better earnings prospects are supporting its bullish view. The brokerage expects a shift towards value stocks, with…

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India stages a comeback as AI trade gets crowded: What fund flows reveal

As global investors crowd into AI-linked markets in South Korea and Taiwan, India is re-emerging as an anti-AI portfolio diversifier. Moderating long-only fund redemptions, $3.6 billion in recent foreign inflows, strong domestic SIP contributions, and potential $25 billion reallocation from underweight EM funds are supporting Indian equities' relative resilience.

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