India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say

  • By Ira Dugal and Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - India's central bank does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the embattled....

From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez

  • With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez..

At UNGA, incomplete climate justice

  • Transition to green energy systems must take into account the need for economic and social development in countries outside the developed world..

In ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ handle, Government sees national security threat, asks X to block

  • Official claims IB flagged concerns, growing traction among young, Insta account may be Blocked too.

Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Updates: Mohanlal-starrer biggest Malayalam opener 2026, earns Rs 43 crore worldwide

  • Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Report Day 1 LIVE Updates: After reportedly grossing over Rs 35 crore in advance bookings, the Mohanlal starrer opened Rs 43.37 crore on Thursday..

‘What is undekha?’: Dhurandhar ‘Raw and Undekha’ drops on OTT with same runtime, more abuses

  • Fans expecting deleted scenes in Dhurandhar's 'Raw & Undekha' cut are disappointed, the runtime is identical, with only abuses unmuted..

Calcutta High Court refuses back wages to PNB clerk, says errant bank staff can cause entire system collapse

  • Rejecting the back wages claim of a former PNB employee, who was accused of forgery and cheating, the Calcutta High Court said that bank employees deal with public money, and their integrity has to be unquestionable..

Climate Denier Group Pushes States to Embrace Coal Power for Data Centers

  • Moneyed interests are linking support of two bête noires, coal and data centers, to better shove them down voters' throats..

India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next

  • Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next..

Strange, obscure & often forgotten badge-engineered cars

  • Which of these cars do you remember? Why go to the trouble and expense of creating two or more cars when you can simply create one and sell it with different names? That process is called badge engineering, and it has been used many times over the years….

From meme to movement, a cockroach party goes viral in India

  • A satirical political party in India amasses the support of millions in just a few days and politicians are taking notice..

Fears scam operations are relocating to Sri Lanka

  • A growing number of scam operations are cropping up in Sri Lanka amid sweeping crackdowns in hotspot countries elsewhere in the region..

Why 76-metre-tall 'Arc de Trump' monument has started federal lawsuit

  • The Arc de Triomphe-inspired arch in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US's 250th anniversary but its location is causing controversy..

AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing

  • Here is the story of AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing. It was a Sunday evening. Around 8:15 PM. First appeared on AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing.

Balmer Lawrie Job Vacancy Recruitment 2026

  • Job Vacancies Recruitment in Balmer Lawrie 2026 Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited invites online applications in the prescribed format from experienced professionals, Indian Nationals, for recruitment to various Government Job Vacancies in various verticals and….

La India tampoco se salva: este vídeo de las cataratas Kempty deja a muchos sin palabras

  • La masificación turística vuelve a poner contra las cuerdas a uno de esos lugares que durante años simbolizaron la escapada perfecta entre naturaleza y tranquilidad, esta vez en India.]]>.

Investigó la lepra en India, descubrió la bacteria de la fiebre recurrente española y trajo las gambusias para combatir el paludismo: Sadí de Buen, el desconocido pionero fusilado por el franquismo

  • Hay personas que pasan a la historia por conquistar países, levantar imperios o protagonizar guerras. Otras dedican su vida a combatir aquello que no sale en los monumentos: las enfermedades, el hambre o el abandono. Sadí de Buen pertenecía a esa ….

U.K. Eases Some Russian Oil Sanctions as Fuel Prices Soar

  • The British government on Wednesday, May 20, waived sanctions on imports of diesel and jet fuel processed from Russian-origin crude in third countries, citing spiking fuel prices and supply security concerns, according to officials. Member of Parliament (MP) ….

Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked as NATO, Iran tangle over shipping security

  • The Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable months into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with traffic at a fraction of pre-conflict levels. NATO is considering escorting ships through the strait if it remains closed by early July, though the proposal la….

China Raises Fuel Price Caps Again as Iran War Keeps Oil Markets on Edge

  • China will raise the maximum retail price of gasoline by $11.03 (75 yuan) per metric ton and diesel by $10.29 (70 yuan) per ton, effective May 22, according to a notice from the state planner. The adjustment is the latest in a series of increases since the Ir….

Global Study Finds Rivers Worldwide Losing Dissolved Oxygen, Tropical Waterways Most Affected

  • A study published May 15 in Science Advances reports that dissolved oxygen levels in rivers worldwide have declined over the past four decades. The research, led by Prof. Kun Shi of the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (NIGLAS) at the Chinese Acad….

Philip R. Lane: Europe and the world economy

  • The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency..

Tata's Assam OSAT plant nears production as India expands chip manufacturing ambitions

  • Tata Group's semiconductor facility in Assam is expected to begin production soon, marking a significant milestone in India's push to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry and strengthen its standing in global technology supply chains..

Issue 751

  • End of an era and new beginnings. Plus understanding animations, feature flags, and hot reloads..

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

  • MANILA, May 22 : The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said in an interview with One News that the central bank's i….

How the West Misreads Modi’s Success

  • India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic..

How the West Misreads Modi’s Success

  • India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic..

Why the Quad Was Doomed From the Start

  • The Philippines has replaced India in Washington’s security calculus on China..

Why the Quad Was Doomed From the Start

  • The Philippines has replaced India in Washington’s security calculus on China..

Extreme Heat Impacts Women Differently. Here's How They're Already Adapting.

  • The hidden toll goes far beyond health.ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here..

'Made a new Swedish friend': Good things that happened to The Local's readers in the past year

  • We asked The Local's readers to tell us about something good that happened to them in Sweden in the past year. They shared stories about friendship, citizenship, work, love and much more. Here's what they said..

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

  • President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro..

Challenges and opportunities in the enzymatic recycling of nylons

  • The enzymatic depolymerization of synthetic polyamides remains a major challenge. Here Bell et al. review the current biocatalytic nylon recycling landscape, highlighting the biochemical, structural and material science bottlenecks that limit polyamide decons….

The high potential of tariff reforms: it’s time for India to sort out its tangle of electricity charges

  • A report by India’s Central Electricity Authority outlines a major misalignment that state utilities must urgently resolve. As energy costs significantly shape how competitive our economy is, efficiency and competition at the retail end are imperative..

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026: Top 5 Biggest Celebrations in Crypto History

  • What is Bitcoin Pizza Day? It is the informal holiday commemorating May 22, 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz completed the first real-world Bitcoin transaction by... The post Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026: Top 5 Biggest Celebrations in Crypto History appeared fi….

Eurobank: Εγκαίνια του Γραφείου Αντιπροσωπείας στην Ινδία

  • Παρουσία του Προέδρου της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας, κ. Νίκου Χριστοδουλίδη πραγματοποιήθηκε στο ξενοδοχείο Taj Mahal Palace στη Βομβάη η επίσημη τελετή.

Inside the Irish factory at the centre of the global weight-loss revolution

  • Eli Lilly’s huge 50-hectare manufacturing hub in Kinsale has placed Ireland at the centre of the biggest shift in global medicine in decades.

If You Think Prices Are High Now, Just Wait Until The Shortages Really Start Kicking In

  • On Monday morning, the front page of the Drudge Report featured a very alarming two word headline in all capital letters: “INFLATION ACCELERATES”. Of course that headline was 100% accurate. Prices are rising and our seemingly endless cost of living crisis is ….

First Eagles invite thrills Rangers’ Oputa

  • Enugu Rangers’ Chibueze Oputa expresses gratitude for his maiden Super Eagles call-up for the 2026 Unity Cup, vowing to make Nigeria proud. Read More: https://punchng.com/first-eagles-invite-thrills-rangers-oputa/.

Bitcoin $78,000 Rebound Fizzles As Coinbase Premium Stays Red

  • Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index remained at negative levels despite the rebound in BTC’s spot price back toward $78,000. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Points To Selling Pressure From US Traders As pointed out by analyst Axel Adler Jr in an X post….

XRP Declines 8%, But Whales Scoop Up 71 Million Tokens

  • On-chain data shows the XRP whales have gone on a 71 million coin buying spree over the past week even as the asset’s price has dropped. XRP Whales Have Increased Holdings Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in ….

Virat Kohli opens up about 'not feeling good enough', 'imposter syndrome' as India cricketer, thanks Rahul Dravid for support

  • Virat Kohli opens up on imposter syndrome and credits Rahul Dravid for support during tough phases of his India career..

Where to watch SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 match: Live stream, TV channel and start time in India

  • Here’s how to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru live, including free streaming options, TV channel details, and start time for the IPL 2026 match..

From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez

  • With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez..

Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover

  • Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some experts liken to a hostile takeover of major industries in the resource-rich nation.

Cum își extinde Iranul puterea în Strâmtoarea Ormuz: puncte de control pe insule, acorduri diplomatice și taxe maritime

  • Iranul aplică un sistem pe mai multe niveluri pentru controlul navelor care tranzitează Strâmtoarea Ormuz, în contextul în care țările încearcă să-și refacă rezervele de energie, aflate în scădere din cauza războiului. Statele Unite au avertizat împotriva res….

Súlyos figyelmeztetést kapott Ursula von der Leyen: európai életekre veszélyes a nagyhatalom húzása

  • A világ legnagyobb generikus gyógyszergyártója, a Sandoz hivatalos dömpingellenes vizsgálatot kért az Európai Bizottságtól az amoxicillin-trihidrát kínai importjával szemben. A svájci vállalat szerint a kínai importőrök mintegy 47 százalékkal alákínálnak az u….

Συναγερμός στην Ινδία για την κατάρρευση της ρουπίας – Στο τραπέζι αύξηση επιτοκίων, προσέλκυση κεφαλαίων και μεταρρυθμίσεις

  • Η κεντρική τράπεζα της Ινδίας ίσως χρειαστεί να αξιοποιήσει το εγχειρίδιο της σταδιακής υποχώρησης των ταραχών του 2013 και προηγούμενων κρίσεων ισοζυγίου πληρωμών για να ... To άρθρο Συναγερμός στην Ινδία για την κατάρρευση της ρουπίας – Στο τραπέζι αύξηση ….

Q4 Results Today Live: Sun Pharma, Hindalco, Eicher Motors, Torrent Pharma, NTPC Green, Fortis Healthcare, Colgate, 3M India, Ramco Cements to announce Q4 results, ITC, LIC, GAIL, Emami, Max Health, JSW Cement, Va Tech, WeWork in focus

  • Q4 Results Today, 22nd May 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q4 results 2026 updates of 20 Microns, 3M India, Saven Technologies, Aelea Commodities, Aditya Spinners, Adroit Infotech, Advani Hotels & Resorts (India), Agarwal Fortune India, Agio Paper & In….

Price volatility keeps India gold demand subdued, China premiums ease

  • Dealers in India quoted discounts of up to $78 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 15% import ‌and 3% sales levies.

Transformers and Rectifiers bags ₹228.26 cr order from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation

  • The company has bagged the order for supplying six transformers and two reactors, and the order is expected to be executed by August 2028.

Steel ministry pushes to end metallurgical coke tariffs, document shows

  • India imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on low-ash metallurgical coke - known as ‌met coke - imports in December for six months.

Govt to off load up to 8% in Central Bank; bid for non-retail begins today

  • Government is offloading up to 8 per cent of its stake in Central Bank of India at a floor price of ₹31. While bid opened for non-retail investors on Friday, retail investors can apply on Monday, May 25..

India bonds seen choppy as market eyes debt sale amid rate hike fears; RBI dividend to support

  • Indian bonds face volatility amid debt sale and rate hike concerns, with RBI's dividend expected to provide fiscal support..

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care

  • Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care. The 4 per cent rise on Wednesday has take the share price well above the key resistance level of ₹470. This also confirms an inverted head and shoulder pattern ….

Suzlon bags 195MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy

  • The order builds on the ongoing partnership between Suzlon and Sunsure Energy, bringing the cumulative partnership to nearly 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is expected to grow further..

RBI intervened to shore up rupee, traders say

  • The ⁠rupee jumped following the intervention, rising to a ​peak of ‌95.99 per US dollar, up from its intra-day low ‌of 96.30 hit in ​early trading.

LTM offers to acquire Randstad’s €469 million tech and consulting services business

  • The proposed acquisition would expand LTM’s presence in key markets, primarily across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Utilities and BFS.

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

  • India's economy is still growing at nearly 7% and urban unemployment stands at 6.6%, but economists and recruiters ‌warn of ⁠weak hiring, slow wage growth and worsening job quality.

Page Industries Q4 net profit up 9% to ₹178.73 cr

  • Full-year profit grows 4.75% to ₹763.82 crore amid volume growth and positive consumer sentiment.

Assam, Odisha, UP and Bihar lead solar wave as rooftop boom outpaces India’s grid readiness

  • PM Surya Ghar installations cross 31 lakh, but ageing grids, DISCOM delays and transformer stress threaten India’s next rooftop solar growth phase.

Nifty holds steady as defence rallies, FIIs stay wary

  • Among the top gainers on the Nifty 50 in early trade, SBI Life Insurance led with a 0.84% rise to ₹1,875.50, followed by Tata Motors (TMPV) at ₹364.30, up 0.82%.

Rupee plunge sees India turn to 2013 taper tantrum playbook

  • India's central bank is considering measures to stabilize the rupee. The currency has fallen to a record low, increasing import costs. The Reserve Bank of India is looking at past strategies to prevent further depreciation. These include interest rate hikes a….

BofA sees foreign exodus from Dalal Street extending into 2027

  • Indian stocks are underperforming globally. Foreign investors are unlikely to return before 2027 or 2028. This is due to earnings downgrades and a weakening rupee. Other Asian markets are attracting investment with AI-linked plays. India's valuations remain e….

Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%

  • Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hikes to counter the rupee's decline. The RBI is reportedly focusing on inflation as the primary driver for its monetary pol….

RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation: Sources

  • India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other measures. Inflation, not the currency, will guide borrowing cost decisions. Policymakers are considering options like dol….

Indian bonds end volatile session lower as rate hike bets rise

  • Indian bonds experienced a downturn as reports surfaced of the Reserve Bank of India considering interest rate hikes to bolster the rupee. This potential policy tightening overshadowed softer oil prices and liquidity measures. The rupee's recent slide, exacer….

Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currencies

  • Asian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India urges reduced overseas travel and gold purchases. Indonesia hikes interest rates and tightens export earnings control. Th….

Oil near $100, gold plateaus, AI fuels a global capex boom: Hitesh Jain on what investors need to know

  • Hitesh Jain of Yes Securities outlines a market of ambiguity for crude oil, caught between geopolitical tensions and potential easing. He contrasts the AI investment cycle with the dotcom era, highlighting stronger fundamentals and faster adoption. Jain views….

Foreign investors continue to pull out from financials in first half of May

  • Foreign investors continued to divest from Indian financials in early May, withdrawing ₹17,960 crore due to concerns over tighter banking margins and lower appeal compared to other emerging markets. Overall outflows reached ₹38,443 crore across 19 sectors, wi….

Rupee moves up after 10 days on likely RBI intervention

  • The Indian rupee saw its steepest gains in two weeks, rebounding against the dollar after significant central bank interventions. Talk of potential interest rate hikes also bolstered the currency, making it the strongest Asian performer. Despite underlying pr….

Sebi proposes tweaks to price discovery for IPOs, re-listing

  • Sebi is proposing changes to the price discovery process for IPOs and re-listed shares due to concerns about artificially suppressed prices. The regulator plans to alter the pre-open call auction, introducing a new base price methodology and a more dynamic pr….

Rs 18 lakh crore wiped out: Has the brutal Indian IT stock crash finally bottomed?

  • India's top IT companies have seen Rs 17.6 lakh crore wiped out in a multi-month bear market. Valuations are at levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Concerns over generative artificial intelligence and weak spending have driven the Nifty IT inde….

Picked wrong Melody? Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit for 3rd day

  • Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed ….

Paytm shares drop 4% after SAIF Partners, others likely sell stake worth Rs 960 crore

  • Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, fell sharply on Friday after existing investors, including SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital, likely sold shares worth Rs 960 crore. Around 86 lakh shares changed hands in a large block deal, pressuring ….

Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking risk

  • Amidst interest rate volatility and global uncertainty, fixed-income investors are exploring safer alternatives to bank deposits. Experts suggest short-term, high-quality corporate bonds and accrual-focused debt strategies can yield 7.5-9% without excessive r….

Vedanta Resources looking to rejig $5.5 bn holdco debt in one go

  • Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources Ltd is in talks with global banks to refinance its $5.25-5.5 billion debt. The company aims to raise $3.5-3.7 billion through 10-year bonds and $1.5-1.7 billion via five-year loans. This move seeks to better align debt repayme….

A history of the data center panic - part 1

  • Pre-ChatGPT and the creation of common wisdom.

Creche allowance: These employees can get minimum Rs 500 per month for each child under new central govt labour code rules

  • New central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit applies to employees with children under six years old if their company does not provide a creche facility. The allowance i….

Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s why

  • A Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the State Consumer Commission. The insurer failed to provide sufficient proof of deliberate concealment, leading to a ruling i….

Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s why

  • A Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the State Consumer Commission. The insurer failed to provide sufficient proof of deliberate concealment, leading to a ruling i….

Man pays zero tax on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing ITR after deadline; ITAT Mumbai rules in his favour for this reason

  • A Mumbai man successfully claimed a tax exemption on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing his ITR after the deadline. The ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favor, stating that since he used the entire capital gains to purchase a new property before filing his belated ….

Air India CEO says successor will have ‘hands full’

  • Wilson, who plans to step down in a few months, said the airline’s next leader must balance operational pressures with expansion ambitions as Air India scales up its fleet and international operations..

RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say

  • The stance puts policymakers at odds with market bets for tightening, even as ‌the ⁠rupee slides to record lows on an energy-price shock linked to the Iran conflict.

बस पांच मिनट की कसरत से लंबा जीना संभव, जानिए क्या है एक्सरसाइज़ स्नैकिंग

  • कई विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि सेहतमंद शरीर बनाने के लिए बहुत इंटेंस वर्कआउट ज़रूरी नहीं है. बल्कि जरूरत है धीमे-धीमे अपने रूटीन मूमेंट को बढ़ाने की..

‘100 is just a number...let rupee depreciate or reserves will bleed out’: 16th Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya’s advice to RBI

  • Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advises the Reserve Bank of India to allow the Indian rupee to weaken. He believes aggressively defending the currency with foreign exchange reserves is a losing strategy. Panagariya suggests that le….

Should retirees in India use credit cards? Key benefits and risks explained

  • Credit cards for retirees offer secure cashless payments, rewards, emergency liquidity and credit score benefits, but disciplined usage is essential to avoid debt, fraud risks and financial strain. Proper professional guidance must be taken before deciding on….

Why Invesco MF's Vikas Garg sees a tactical opportunity in long-duration debt funds

  • After a sharp rise in bond yields driven by oil prices, fiscal worries and possibility of US Fed hike, Invesco MF’s Vikas Garg says long-duration debt funds may still offer a tactical opportunity..

8th Pay Commission: How to use fitment factor calculator to estimate your revised salary

  • Discussions on the 8th Pay Commission focus on the fitment factor, crucial for salary and pension hikes for central government employees. .

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

  • New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

  • President Donald Trump has again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba.

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

  • Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms.

Power outages, pricey diesel deal twin blows to India's telecom sector

  • India’s telecom and tower firms have warned that rising diesel prices and summer power outages could disrupt mobile networks and raise costs. The DoT has stepped in as record electricity demand, heatwaves and fuel inflation pressure operators already reliant ….

Bandhan eyes new growth opportunity from 'double-engine' govt in Bengal

  • Bandhan had started out as a non-profit in 2001 and transitioned into a non-banking financial company in 2006 before becoming a bank in August 2015. The bank started with 2,523 outlets, and today has a network of 6,530 branches..

Can the new Academy Award rules ensure better global representation for independent Indian cinema?

  • New Oscar rules allowing multiple international film entries per country could boost India’s regional and indie cinema, but experts say steep Hollywood campaign and marketing costs remain a major hurdle for small-budget films..

RBI’s surprise $5 bln swap seen cooling forward premiums, easing bank liquidity strain

  • The RBI may prefer swaps to open market operations because banks are reluctant to part with government securities needed to meet liquidity coverage ratio norms..

India to host 'Quad' security alliance meeting on Tuesday

  • India will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Quad" group that includes Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday, New Delhi's foreign ministry said. The May 26 meeting comes during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrives on….