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India’s social sector needs more flexible, trust-based funding to build resilient NGOs. Long-term partnerships empower grassroots leadership, driving sustainable, systemic change and impact

Rare Red Fox near Pangong Tso captivates tourists, viral video triggers 'Conservation Alert'

A rare Himalayan red fox was spotted near Pangong Lake, Ladakh. Experts explain why such encounters are uncommon and why conservation focuses on behaviour, not numbers.

OPINION | Risk-Based Deposit Insurance: Banking’s long-awaited adulthood?

Risk-based deposit insurance aligns premiums with behaviour. Its success now depends on whether Indian banks and their boards are prepared to accept accountability rather than rely on systemic cushioning. Over time, it could become the foundation for a banking system where trust is earned through conduct, not assumed through regulation

OPINION | India’s strategic shift to strengthen rare earth supply chains

India has approved a $820 million scheme to boost rare earth magnet production, aiming to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China, with US-India collaboration key

OPINION | The futility of export curbs

Both the U.S. and China weaponised export curbs. It backfired. Countries at the receiving end of the curbs have been incentivised to seek alternatives. It’s a lesson India should heed

Yunus is 'working to improve' ties with India, says Bangladesh's finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed

Bangladesh interim government’s finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is working to improve ties with India, separating economic interests from politics, approving 50,000 tonnes of rice imports.

Year Ahead: Private capex seen taking the baton in 2026 as public-led infra spend peaks

The growth outlook for 2026 for public and private capex appears to be more balanced, say economists. Private capex would be supported by continuing low levels of global crude prices, likely easing of global supply situations, and India’s FTA push.

FTA with New Zealand offers India a $2-billion chance to replace Chinese imports

Gains from tariff concessions are likely to be gradual, as exporters will need time to adjust to supply chains, secure buyers and expand their presence in New Zealand.

OPINION | Religion, the fuel that drives West Bengal’s’ politics

Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role 

OPINION | Beyond First Impressions: Why the India–New Zealand FTA will matter more than its critics admit

India-NZ FTA will have to be ratified by New Zealand’s parliament, where some members are expected to oppose it. Their dismay about the FTA is based on a narrow approach which doesn’t account for the larger economic and strategic benefits that will come the way of both countries 

OPINION | Reimagining wealth management, a digital-first future ​ 

India’s wealth management industry needs to adopt fee-based advisory, digital tools, and hybrid models to serve a wider range of customers

OPINION | Balancing India's AI Ambitions: CCI's approach to competition and innovation

The CCI’s market study on AI highlights its transformative role in India’s economy. It recommends flexible, sector-specific regulation and voluntary self-audits to ensure fair competition while encouraging technological growth

OPINION | VB- G Ram G will have a consequential impact on state finances

The attempt to get states to shoulder a greater share of the financial burden of welfare schemes is over a decade old The financing formula in the MNREGA replacement builds on it without concurrently providing states greater autonomy in implementation

SWOT analysis of India’s T20 World Cup squad: Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a big concern

The decision to drop Shubman Gill was a brave one. Bringing Rinku Singh back to the fold was a bold call. But now, as the focus shifts to the upcoming World Cup.

OPINION | Transformative initiatives for India's future growth and resilience

This article outlines thirteen innovative proposals to address India’s challenges, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and social equity, aiming to drive sustainable growth, self-reliance, and global leadership

OPINION | Islamists in Bangladesh have staged a silent coup; a civil war is no longer implausible

Osman Hadi’s killing unsurprisingly led to the scapegoating of India. But the mystery over the identity of his killer encapsulates the murky developments that have led to Jamaat’s ascent and left the society deeply divided

OPINION | A nuclear legislation that creates an enabling framework for private investment

SHANTI, the new nuclear law, removes ambiguity in the liability of stakeholders in a nuclear plant. It, therefore, enables an assessment of potential risk and paves the way for new entrants

Medicover’s India arm aiming for 2026 IPO to unlock value in Swedish giant’s fastest-growing market

The move comes as the hospital chain is set to get its 25th hospital operational, capping a growth sprint during which it has deployed around Rs 2,000 crore over the last seven years to build a 6,000-bed network

OPINION | Backing Indian ambition with capital for growth

As India heads into a pivotal Budget, the spotlight must turn to how domestic capital can power national ambition and anchor long-term value creation

OPINION | China will enter the Year of the Fire Horse with confidence about its trajectory

The advent of Donald Trump as US president resulted in a disruptive 2025. China not only weathered the storm, it also indicated that it sees itself as the inheritor and reformer of the post-war institutional order

Archeologists discovered India’s largest circular labyrinth of 2,000-year-old in Solapur

Archaeologists have uncovered India’s largest circular stone labyrinth in Solapur’s Boramani grasslands. Dating back over 2,000 years, this ancient maze hints at Indo-Roman trade links and historical sophistication.

Highlights | India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement: No Gill, Jitesh in squad; Kishan makes comeback

Highlights | India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement: BCCI will announce the World Cup and New Zealand series squad today.

The true cost of home ownership in India in 2025: Beyond the sticker price

From stamp duty and loan interest to maintenance, taxes and repairs, the real cost of owning a home is far higher than the price you agree to pay on paper.

China to allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use

Amid the tariff war with the US, China has announced export control measures on rare earths, putting a squeeze on the precious metals.

India sees $3.6 billion in tariff-free exports to Oman under CEPA, with a $21.2 billion market potential

Labour-intensive goods such as textiles, transport equipment, precision instruments, processed food, and gems and jewellery, which currently face tariffs of over 50 percent in the United States, are expected to benefit from diversification opportunities arising from the trade deal with Oman.