It serves in smoothening out debt redemption of the government, and with it keeping the fiscal deficit and interest rates in check

Without a swift ceasefire, Israel’s economic outlook appears bleak, with long-term consequences for the wider region as well

It can be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to SWIFT for transactions, if trust and liquidity issues are sorted out

Govt has focussed on a citizen-centric approach

BRICS countries have expressed the need for developing a platform where central bank digital currencies can be linked. This will reduce intermediation costs

Their greed and lack of awareness has cost them dear in derivatives trading. SEBI should lead an awareness campaign

It’s paradoxical that despite soaring e-transactions, the circulation of high denomination ₹500 notes has marched ahead

Germany’s overtures to India are significant on various counts — geo-politics, technology sharing, immigration and trade talks

Their part in fostering knowledge is invaluable

The Congress’ caste politics will only help the BJP, particularly at the national level

The government must look beyond rules and procedures and rationalise taxation, particularly in sectors like electronics

Vijay’s entry adds an interesting twist to the 2026 TN elections

India could well face higher tariffs on exports like textiles, chemicals, pharma and auto/engineering products

There have been spectacular comebacks in history the world over, but for now, Donald Trump carries the day

There must be lots of other top-class minds who were devoted to their hobbies but who never let them distract them as completely as Bibek Debroy did

Through interest subvention and guarantee cover for banks, PM-Vidyalaxmi should help create a more skilled workforce

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom, observes Divya Nair.

Despite its flaws, you can watch Karmma Calling if you like the glitz and drama of the ultra-rich, notes Mohnish Singh.

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Call Me Bae: Unpretentious, easy-peasy entertainment that distracts from the ugliness of real life, vouches Mayur Sanap.

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Host will look to put in a much better show against Jharkhand than it did against Chandigarh last week, where a wretched display led to a nine-wicket defeat

India and Canada must not allow ties to deteriorate further 

Implementation on the northern part of the corridor, which is mostly in West Asia, is going to move slowly until the conflict subsides, while progress is faster on the eastern leg connecting the UAE and Indian ports

Neil McKenzie’s playing career highlights included sharing a 415-run stand with Graeme Smith against Bangladesh in 2008

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance’s hybrid powertrain merges a 2.0-litre AMG turbo engine with an Electric Drive Unit (EDU)

Ramayana, Mahabharata authored by “lower castes”, says CM

Immediately after the Karunanidhi government was dismissed on corruption charges, Governor K.K. Shah convened a meeting of Collectors and police officers to underscore the importance of a “clean, impartial, efficient, upright and just administration”. He said months later that he would restore Tamil Nadu’s image as the best-administered State

The reasons include diversion of foreign funds for carrying out anti-development activities or inciting malicious protests and religious conversions

Association wants a fee fixation committee to regulate fees of self-financing courses in private colleges

Complementing DRDO on the successful launch, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this paves the way for future indigenous cruise missile development programmes

Caste factor often cuts through the religious and social divide in the region’s politics