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India approves ₹3.6 lakh crore defence upgrade, to buy 114 Rafale jets and reconnaissance plane for navy

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 IST
Money

₹5 lakh DICGC bank deposit insurance: Is it enough or should the govt increase it?

DICGC 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 IST
News

US universities get $5.2 bn in foreign funds; Harvard, MIT, Stanford top list; Qatar largest donor — details here

US 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 IST
Global

The Fed wields enormous power. The US has debated a central bank since day one.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

5 min read04:34 PM IST
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Muthoot Finance Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 95% YoY to ₹2,656 crore; NII rises 64%

Muthoot 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 IST
Lounge

All the love-ly food and drinks menus to bookmark this Valentine's Day

It'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 IST
Lounge

‘Typecasting: Photographing the People of India': An exhibition critically examines the ethnographic image

An ongoing exhibition at DAG scrutinises the colonial enterprise to photographically categorise the tribes and communities in India

4 min read03:31 PM IST
Opinion

Fast fashion's US touchdown: Zara's Super Bowl tie-up with Bad Bunny was a smart move

Bad 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 IST
Markets

FPI Tracker: FMCG, healthcare stocks lead outflows; Metals attract highest inflows in January 2026

As 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 IST
Markets

Bajaj Finance shares rise 8% in February after falling for 3 consecutive months— Should you buy or book profits?

After 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?

2 min read01:47 PM IST