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Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next week

The Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for Class 9 students from July 1. At least two of these languages must be native Indian languages. Students, teachers, and parents are behind the plea. They believe the…

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As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plans

As smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial stress in India.

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Suzlon bags 195 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy

Suzlon has secured a 195 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy, further strengthening their partnership, which now totals nearly 300 MW. The project, located in Karnataka’s Bijapur district, will feature Suzlon’s advanced 3 MW wind turbine platform, whose cumulative sales have approached 9 GW. Under the agreement, Suzlon will…

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What else does US have in store for India's foreign policy, asks Congress

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday expressed his frustration over the South Block's agenda being disseminated from Washington's podiums after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bypassed traditional diplomatic protocol, confirming the state visit of the Venezuelan President to India before a formal announcement could be issued by either capital.

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First-time investors should start with balanced funds and short-duration debt in first year: Anand Radhakrishnan, Sundaram MF

Amid global uncertainty, Sundaram Mutual Fund's Anand Radhakrishnan advises investors to stay disciplined. First-time investors should begin with balanced funds and short-duration debt. Gradually increase equity exposure and rebalance portfolios periodically. Avoid emotional decisions and maintain diversification across asset classes and geographies. Crude oil prices are a key variable to…

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Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its path

India's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling needs, leading to higher electricity and water consumption. This poses a challenge to India's trillion-dollar digital ambitions. Experts warn of increased operational costs and potential water scarcity. Future planning must integrate digital…

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Frustrated Indian youth flock to a political party led by a cockroach

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

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LG Electronics India shares fall 4% after Q4 results. What is Morgan Stanley saying?

LG India shares fell to ₹1,474 on BSE after Q4FY26 net profit dropped 8% YoY to ₹693 crore, even as revenue grew 8% to ₹8,054 crore. Sequentially, however, the picture was stronger — profit surged 672% and revenue nearly doubled QoQ from a weak Q3.

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RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation: Sources

India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other measures. Inflation, not the currency, will guide borrowing cost decisions. Policymakers are considering options like dollar deposit schemes and tax adjustments. The RBI believes rate hikes would…

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Why Marriage No Longer Feels Safe For Many Women

For generations, marriage in India was seen as a milestone every woman had to achieve. It was not a question of choice. It was simply expected. But something quietly changed over the years. Today, millions of Indian women are choosing to stay single, and the reason goes far beyond careers…

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RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation

The Reserve Bank of India is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other options. Inflation, not the currency, will guide borrowing cost decisions. Policymakers are considering various measures in coordination with the government.

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Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currencies

Asian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India urges reduced overseas travel and gold purchases. Indonesia hikes interest rates and tightens export earnings control. The Philippines also raises rates. These actions aim to stabilize economies amid rising oil…

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Market wrap: Sensex rises 232 points, Nifty closes above 23,700 as rupee recovers from lifetime lows

Indian markets ended the week higher after recovering intraday volatility, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. Financial stocks led advances while pharma and healthcare lagged. Strong DII inflows offset FII selling, and rupee rebounded sharply as oil prices and bond yields cooled globally.

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BofA sees foreign exodus from Dalal Street extending into 2027

Indian stocks are underperforming globally. Foreign investors are unlikely to return before 2027 or 2028. This is due to earnings downgrades and a weakening rupee. Other Asian markets are attracting investment with AI-linked plays. India's valuations remain expensive compared to markets like South Korea. Domestic investors are focusing on mid…

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Oil near $100, gold plateaus, AI fuels a global capex boom: Hitesh Jain on what investors need to know

Hitesh Jain of Yes Securities outlines a market of ambiguity for crude oil, caught between geopolitical tensions and potential easing. He contrasts the AI investment cycle with the dotcom era, highlighting stronger fundamentals and faster adoption. Jain views India as an AI adoption beneficiary, while silver offers a longer runway…

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Scratching the itch: India's Cockroach party goes viral

A satirical Indian political outfit called the Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.

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India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

The Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This double blow is leading to unemployment and potential social unrest, as returning workers struggle to find comparable wages in India. The situation is particularly visible in industrial hubs like Kanpur,…

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India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave

India's power producers achieved a record electricity generation as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Peak power demand hit an all-time high for the fourth consecutive day, reaching 270.82 gigawatts on Thursday, successfully met by the grid. This surge is attributed to increased use of cooling appliances amid soaring temperatures.

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Modi pitches ‘ease of living’ roadmap at Council of Ministers’ meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his council of ministers to discuss improving ease of living and doing business. The meeting focused on accelerating reforms to achieve a developed India by 2047. Ministers were urged to prioritize citizen comfort and ensure maximum benefit from welfare programs. Presentations covered government initiatives…

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Fencing work begins along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal after BSF gets 27-km land parcel

Fencing work has begun along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Phansidewa area of Siliguri subdivision after the West Bengal government handed over 27 kilometres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF), marking a key step toward strengthening border security in the region.

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Rs 18 lakh crore wiped out: Has the brutal Indian IT stock crash finally bottomed?

India's top IT companies have seen Rs 17.6 lakh crore wiped out in a multi-month bear market. Valuations are at levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Concerns over generative artificial intelligence and weak spending have driven the Nifty IT index down sharply.

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Army Chief meets Indian High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh; discusses defence ties, border security

Dinesh Trivedi, High Commissioner-Designate of India to Bangladesh, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and held discussions focusing on strengthening India-Bangladesh defence cooperation, border security, and enhancing military-to-military engagement.

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Why Tuesdays and Saturdays Belong to Hanuman Ji According to Scriptures

Every week, millions of devotees visit temples of Hanuman on Tuesdays and Saturdays with deep faith. Some offer sindoor, some recite the Hanuman Chalisa, while others fast for protection and strength. But very few people truly know why these two specific days became so sacred for Hanuman Ji. Is it…

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Arvind Panagariya’s advice to RBI: ‘100 is just a number; let rupee depreciate or reserves will bleed out’

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advises the Reserve Bank of India to allow the Indian rupee to weaken. He believes aggressively defending the currency with foreign exchange reserves is a losing strategy. Panagariya suggests that letting the rupee depreciate is the correct response to rising oil prices…

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Dalmia Bharat seals Rs 2,850 crore deal for JAL cement assets after Adani insolvency takeover

Dalmia Cement has acquired key cement assets from Jaiprakash Associates for ₹2,850 crore. This deal, facilitated by the Adani Group's insolvency resolution, strengthens Dalmia's presence in central India. The acquisition includes cement plants and power capacity, boosting Dalmia's total capacity significantly. This move accelerates expansion plans and provides faster market…

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