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India had announced on October 2 that direct flights to China would resume from October 26.

Kerala tops, Delhi lowest: Foreign woman traveller rates safety of 8 Indian cities

A foreign backpacker recently rated eight Indian cities based on how safe she felt as a solo woman traveller. Delhi ranked the lowest, while Kerala emerged as the safest and most welcoming. Let’s take a closer look at her safety ratings for each destination.

No government directive on Russian oil; refiners weigh costs, alternatives independently, sources say

For state-run refiners, the new sanctions are likely to have a limited impact since they do not have long-term supply contracts with the Russian firms targeted by the latest curbs.

OPINION | Building Trust in the Digital Age: The first-party data advantage

Indian brands face eroding digital customer relationships and rising acquisition costs. Embracing first-party data, ethical engagement, and transparency can rebuild trust, deepen loyalty, and drive sustainable, long-term growth

OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase

Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around

OPINION | Haryana’s code of silence

Not CBI, but Haryana Police and its friendly neighbour, Chandigarh Police, will probe its senior officials in the case of suicides by two of its officers, Y Puran Kumar and Sandeep Kumar Lather. This oddity doesn’t seem to bother opposition political parties

OPINION | RSS’ worldview on education goes much beyond rewriting history books

RSSFACTS: RSS advocates replacing the colonial Macaulay education system with an indigenous, value-based model rooted in India’s civilizational ethos, emphasizing character-building, patriotism, and holistic national development 

White House claims India, China to scale back Russian oil purchases at Trump’s request

The US reiterated that India has agreed to reduce Russian oil imports following new sanctions on Moscow. Trump cited Modi’s assurances, though New Delhi denies any such commitment, prioritising stable energy supplies.

OPINION | The Constitution Made Accessible: A new scholarly analysis in Hindi

‘Hum Bharat Ke Log: Bhartiya Samvidhan Par Nau Nibandh’ (We, the People of India: Nine Essays on the Indian Constitution), represents a significant step towards making serious constitutional scholarship available in Hindi. The paucity of scholarship in Indian languages represents a drawback in making the foundational document more accessible

Eli Lilly allows Cipla to sell weight loss drug 'Tirzepatide' under new brand in India

Under the agreement, Cipla will market the drug under a new brand name, Yurpeak, while Lilly continues to sell it as Mounjaro, launched earlier this year.

OPINION | The EU steel ‘action plan’ and its implications for India

As the EU prepares an ambitious Action Plan to rescue and decarbonise its steel industry, India must assess the global impacts, policy lessons, and cooperation opportunities arising from Europe’s evolving strategy

OPINION | Why Delhi’s air quality is more about politics than a lungful of non-toxic air

In power, political parties choose to be performative than practical. Over time, even the city’s inhabitants have become numb to the appalling level of pollution. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions provided air quality is not seen as just a winter issue

India blasts Pakistan at UN: ‘Epicentre of global terrorism’

India slammed Pakistan at the UN for justifying cross-border terrorism as a “freedom struggle,” calling Islamabad’s remarks “doublespeak and hypocrisy” and reaffirming that Pakistan remains the global epicentre of terrorism.

Delivery Diaries | Festival without boundaries: how India eats together

Festivals in India are transcending regional boundaries as technology enables people nationwide to order traditional foods, celebrate together, and preserve cultural rituals; turning regional traditions into shared, connected national experiences

OPINION | Here’s how to ramp up India’s nuclear capacity

The national aim is to expand nuclear capacity 12-fold to 100 GW by 2047. It can’t happen with a business as usual approach. Two experts offer a blueprint to amend the existing strategy to realize the 100 GW goal 

Indian CRDMOs eye growth as US Biosecure Act and US-China trade tensions may redraw supply chains

India’s CRDMO sector, currently valued at $3–3.5 billion, accounts for just 2–3% of the $140–145 billion global market. But with a 15% CAGR from 2019 to 2024—double the global average—the industry is at an inflection point.

Emirates NBD’s RBL Bank bet signals a new phase of foreign control in Indian Banking

RBL Bank is not a distressed institution. It faced a governance setback in 2021 but has since rebuilt capital buffers and depositor confidence.

India demands lowering of non-tariff barriers to begin FTA talks with Russia-led bloc

To sustain rupee-based trade, India has asked Russia to ease exports to narrow the widening trade deficit

OPINION | Shoe Attack on CJI, Suicide by Dalit IPS: Social media’s role in amplifying caste divides and bigotry

Social media is increasingly fueling caste-based hate, evident in reactions to the CJI Gavai attack and Dalit officer Puran Kumar’s suicide. The digital realm now serves as a breeding ground for bigotry, eroding India’s social fabric

OPINION | Google, Vizag and Bengaluru: Questions about policy of progress and intent

India’s economic federalism, in parts, is busy chasing investments. But when public policy becomes a scoreboard, who keeps score of purpose, delivery, and dignity — and are we even asking the right questions?

OPINION | Swadeshi is more than shopping local, it’s about fostering self-reliance

Sanghnomics: The concept of ‘Swadeshi’ transcends mere buying Indian goods, emphasizing national self-reliance in production, knowledge, and culture. It calls for intellectual, technological, and civilizational independence in a globalized world

OPINION | Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: A game changer for Indian manufacturing

For industry, the defining feature of India’s electricity framework has been the statutory need to cross-subsidise retail users. The draft bill proposes the undo this aspect, potentially transforming manufacturing by enhancing its global competitiveness 

India won’t rush into FTAs without protecting farmers, MSMEs, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal added that the talks with the US are progressing well, while also stating that India does not negotiate any trade deals based on deadlines.

Supreme Court dismisses Roche's petition to restrain Natco from selling Risdiplam generic

A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Atul S Chandurkar declined to interfere with the Delhi High Court's order, observing that it was only an interim order.

State-run IREL to help private firms manufacture rare earth magnets amid China squeeze

IREL Ltd is also likely to participate in government’s incentive scheme for processing and production of rare earth permanent magnets