RBI faces toughest test yet

• What analysts recommend is for RBI to throttle back on its efforts to keep interest rates ultra-low through a surfeit of liquidity

The house that Faqir Chand Kohli built

• The inside story of the moves and strategic vision that led to the birth of India’s software industry
• Kohli’s out-of-the-box thinking made TCS the first Indian software and services company to set up an overseas unit in New York. Over time, it would become a global IT giant

What is India missing in its battle against air pollution?

• Quick fixes such as smog towers are ineffective in tackling pollution. Even the National Clean Air Programme faces serious challenges. The new Delhi-NCR commission is an improved approach but it remains unclear how it will translate on the ground

Indian stock gains second best globally

• Market experts say enthusiasm for Indian stocks may last for some time as earnings are also seen as favourable

US President-elect Joe Biden suffers fractures in foot while playing with dog

The incident happened on Saturday, Biden's office said in a statement, with the 78-year-old Democrat visiting an orthopedist on Sunday for x-rays and a CT scan. Doctors initially thought the former vice president had merely sprained his ankle, but ordered an additional scan of the injury.

Reserve Bank may keep policy rates unchanged

• The central bank is likely to maintain an accommodative policy stance

Delhi Chalo: Security tightened in Ghazipur-Gzd border as protests continue

• Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border has been heavily barricaded.
• Farmers took shelter in the area on Sunday night

Gold prices today set for biggest monthly fall in four years

• Weighing on gold price is general optimism relating to vaccine for COVID-19, easing political chaos in US
• Gold prices in India are down about ₹8,000 from record highs hit in August

Ride the stock market momentum, but cautiously: Nirali Shah of Samco Securities

• Given the massive amount of FPI inflows into Indian equities, market participants should surely rejoice
• However, it is time to be cautious too since the current liquidity and optimism-led rally is majorly driven by market sentiments

The many trials and tribulations of covid-19 vaccines

To interpret early vaccine results, one must appreciate the inherent complexity of trials

Realty prices down in Mumbai as developers try to offload inventory

Developers are keen to reduce home inventory levels, which are at historically high levels, to increase cash flows during the pandemic, according to brokers and real estate consultants

Adani may make additions to ₹33,000 cr bid for DHFL

• Group has also sought forfeiture of deposits by bidders who wish to vitiate auction

BSE, NSE closed today for Guru Nanak Jayanti; trading on MCX to start at 5 pm

• RBI’s MPC meeting is scheduled this week
• There is very little room for a rate reduction but RBI may maintain accommodative stance

China to build a major dam on Brahmaputra river: Official

• Proposals for dams on the Brahmaputra have evoked concerns in India and Bangladesh
• China has downplayed such anxieties saying it would keep their interests in mind

Glenmark to sell select brands to Dr Reddy’s

• The deal includes rights to the trademarks, dossiers and patents for the respective countries, and is subject to completion of certain precedent actions and closing activities

Serum seeks ₹100 cr from jab volunteer

The statement follows a legal notice seeking ₹5 crore in damages sent by the advocate of a 40-year-old participant from Chennai

Airlines face ‘mission of the century’ in shipping Covid-19 vaccines

• The Pfizer-BioNTech SE vaccine adds an extra layer of difficulty. It must be transported at minus 70 degrees Celsius
• Delivery won’t be just about airlines. Cars, buses, trucks -- even motorcycles, bicycles and donkeys -- may be required to get the vaccine to rural areas

BJP MLA Kiran Maheshwari passes away

• Kiran Maheshwari was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram-based hospital after she was tested positive for Covid-19

Bitcoin is winning the covid-19 monetary revolution

The virtual currency is scarce, sovereign and a great place for the mega-rich to store their wealth.

‘India’s populace could be fully vaccinated by the end of 2022’

Since vaccines are given to healthy trial participants, absolute transparency about the procedure followed is essential, says Gagandeep Kang

Banking must expand rapidly to support India’s economic goals

Let us consider opening this sector up to India Inc once technology allows much closer supervision

What a car loan costs you

Car loans are usually of three to five years but some lenders may offer loans for up to seven years too

Covid-19 vaccine trial in India: Covishield volunteer alleges side effects

• The 40-year-old business consultant has alleged he suffered a virtual neurological breakdown and impairment of cognitive functions, and has sent a legal notice to SII and others
• The SII on Sunday rejected the charges as 'malicious and misconceived' and said it will seek damages in excess of ₹100 crore

Model Tenancy Act may reduce disputes but challenges remain

• Individual states can make changes to the final Act, which may dilute the benefits for owners, tenants
• The draft Model Tenancy Act deals with many issues that can lead to disputes between owners and tenants

Slum leaders key to push for toilets

• Slum residents who spend more time with community leaders are more likely to use public toilets, finds a study from Delhi

Security beefed up on Delhi's Burari ground, police say facilities available

Vijayanta Arya, DCP North West, said that basic facilities are being provided to the farmers staying at the Burari ground.

Covid-19 vaccine development: PM Modi to interact with three teams today

• PM Modi will interact with the teams of the Gennova Biopharma, Biological E, and Dr Reddy's
• India's Covid-19 tally is 93,92,920, according to the data by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday

Schools, colleges to remain closed across J-K till 31 December

50% of teaching and non-teaching staff shall be permitted to be called to schools for online teaching/tele-counselling

Paytm Money to offer investments in IPOs

It will let users apply for IPOs from their UPI ID-linked bank accounts

US President-elect Joe Biden sprains ankle while playing with dog

After defeating President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 presidential election, Biden will be the oldest person ever to assume the office

Ant IPO is said to face slim chances of getting done next year

Ant is still in the early stages of reviewing changes needed to appease regulators

Rajasthan imposes night curfew between Dec 1 and 31 in 13 districts. Check here

• Rajasthan government has imposed a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am
• The curfew has been imposed in 13 districts of Rajasthan from December 1 to December 31

Trump loses another election court battle

The lawsuit argued that a Pennsylvania law from 2019 allowing universal mail-in voting was unconstitutional

JEE-Mains: Man who appeared in exam on behalf of Assam 'topper' arrested

Neel allegedly had entered the examination centre in the Borjhar area but came out after registering the biometric attendance with the help of a invigilator

Cost of gifted unquoted shares is equal to what the owner paid while buying

As per Section 50CA of the Act, if the actual sale consideration is lower than the fair market value of the unquoted shares at the time of sale, the fair market value would be regarded as the deemed sale consideration

PM Modi to attend Dev Deepawali in Varanasi today

He will also undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project