India has approved a ₹3.6 lakh crore boost to its armed forces, including 114 new Rafale fighter jets and P-8I reconnaissance aircraft, amid rising tensions with neighbours.
2 min read09:21 PM ISTDICGC insurance covers 97.6% of the total bank accounts, but only 41.5% of the value (amount) of deposits. The cover was last increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh in 2020. In 2025, a proposal to increase it was considered.
5 min read08:39 PM ISTUS colleges reported over $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, with four universities getting more than half. Qatar was the largest source. The US Education Department launched a transparency portal as the government intensified oversight of foreign funding in higher education.
2 min read06:00 PM ISTFrom Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.
5 min read04:34 PM ISTMuthoot Finance reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,656 crore, a 95% increase from last year. Net interest income rose to ₹4,467 crore, marking a 64% surge. The company's loan assets under management grew 48% year-on-year to ₹1,64,720 crore in 9M FY26.
1 min read04:28 PM ISTIt's officially love month and these Valentine's Day dining experiences across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad are ready to set the mood
3 min read04:01 PM ISTAn ongoing exhibition at DAG scrutinises the colonial enterprise to photographically categorise the tribes and communities in India
4 min read03:31 PM ISTBad Bunny's choice of Zara for the Super Bowl halftime show was more than a fashion surprise. It was a bet by Inditex to push the brand upmarket in the US. There are some risks, but the payoff is big: it could redefine how Zara is seen in America.
3 min read03:00 PM ISTAs clarity increases around the India-US trade agreement, FPIs and FIIs are gradually re-entering the Indian stock market. Despite some sectors seeing significant outflows, the Metals & Mining sector recorded remarkable inflows in January 2026, signaling a potential recovery in investor confidence.
2 min read02:05 PM ISTAfter three months of decline, Bajaj Finance shares have rebounded with an 8% rise in February. Analysts suggest a potential buying opportunity, but with caution. Should investors seize the moment or take profits?
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