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India’s middle-class crisis: the great bifurcation and the Gen Z uprising

The student protests we have been witnessing in India can be explained in large part by the crisis facing the Indian middle class, marked in particular by graduate unemployment and a decline in average purchasing power. This is because the upper middle class has grown wealthier, while the lower-middle class…

The Conversation · Sep 8

Deaths linked to passive smoke surge 50% in India according to Lancet study

Second-hand smoke deaths in India have significantly increased over three decades. While exposure rates improved, population growth offset these gains. This trend led to a substantial rise in annual fatalities across both genders. Passive smoking also caused millions of disability-adjusted life-years lost.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

'Not an era of war': MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 focused on exploring prospects for dialogue and diplomacy, while reiterating India's consistent position that "this is not an era of war".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

PM Modi hails UPI at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, pitches non-payment transactions as fintech's next chapter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. He highlighted India's strong economic growth despite global challenges. The Prime Minister expressed increased confidence in achieving a Viksit Bharat goal. He noted expanding opportunities and growing risk-taking capabilities among youth. The event's theme focused on agentic AI…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India bonds inch up as traders assess RBI liquidity steps

Indian government bonds climbed on Tuesday as investor sentiment shifted, responding favorably to the Reserve Bank of India's recent temporary liquidity draining measures. These actions helped calm worries about stricter monetary policies. Furthermore, the stronger-than-anticipated inflows from the RBI's dollar deposit initiative reduced financial tensions, even though international interest rate…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

Newslaundry · Sep 8

Empower India eyes major gains from AI computing boom via sustainable infra push

Anticipating a boom in the AI computing landscape, Empower India is taking strategic steps towards enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure. Part of this initiative involves the creation of bespoke Green Data Servers and Data Centre offerings. Moreover, with the IndiaAI Mission driving extensive investments, the nation's AI sector is poised for…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Bajaj Finance acquires 5% stake in TrueFan AI as part of Finserv Intelligence

Bajaj Finance has completed a five percent equity investment in TrueFan AI, a move that aligns with Bajaj Finserv's commitment to fostering applied research and driving innovation. This investment will focus on tech startups that demonstrate significant scalability. TrueFan's platform is already being utilized for enhancing customer engagement, with the…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Man accused of defrauding U.S. government of $600,000 through SNAP scheme arrested in India after nearly a year

He initially pleaded not guilty.

We Got This Covered · Sep 8

Who are BAPS, the influential Hindu religious group at the centre of Eiffel Tower controversy?

The group, headquartered in India, counts over a million followers worldwide, runs 1,300 temples and 5,025 centres, and is patronised by Narendra Modi

The Independent UK · Sep 8