RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investors
The Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. This move aims to broaden the investor base for Indian equities and boost foreign currency inflows to stabilize the rupee….
String-sliding vibrational modes govern the boson peak and phonon anomalies in amorphous materials
String-like collective motions in disordered materials are shown to give rise to characteristic vibrational modes, providing a microscopic explanation for the boson peak and its impact on thermal and mechanical properties..
36 Illegal Alien Commercial Truck Drivers Busted in Yuma Border Patrol Sector in 5 Days
During a five-day targeted enforcement operation, Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested 52 illegal aliens during immigration stops on major Arizona highways. Of those, 36 were found to be operating commercial vehicles with licenses issued by states with s….
Australia to India Flight Deals (Return) – From $705 | Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Thai, Qantas + More (Include Bags+Meals)
Find some solid return fares from Australia to multiple cities in India across full-service airlines. Good availability into mid and late 2026 if you're flexible. Current Deals (Return): From ….
Author Correction: Global burden of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid use in 204 countries, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease Study
Nature Medicine - Author Correction: Global burden of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid use in 204 countries, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease Study.
Tata iPhone components plant faces pollution probe as India supply chain risks rise
Indian regulators allege wastewater contamination at a key Apple supplier site in Tamil Nadu, raising fresh questions over environmental compliance and the stability of India's fast-expanding iPhone manufacturing ecosystem..
Adani-Jabil partnership highlights India's push for domestic AI infrastructure
The deal between Gautam Adani's group and American engineering firm Jabil signals a broader shift toward domestic AI infrastructure in India, with potential consequences for global technology supply chains, foreign cloud dependency, and sovereign technology a….
Nigeria’s crude earnings plunge N1.75tn despite global price rally
Nigeria’s crude oil earnings fell by N1.75tn in Q1 2026 despite rising global prices. Discover why crude oil earnings plunged and its impact on Nigeria’s e
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Nigeria faces a critical skills gap, costing billions and hindering development. Discover how bridging this gap can unlock economic growth and youth employ
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India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
India plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if required to boost capital inflows. These actions follow recent tax relief and banking regulator initiatives aimed at str….
Macron despliega su plan para engatusar a Trump: recepción triunfal en el G7 por el acuerdo con Irán y cena en Versalles
El acuerdo de paz con Irán, el ascenso del poder de China, la guerra en Ucrania y la IA están en la agenda. La duda es si Trump aguantará hasta el final. Más información: Israel desafía a EEUU y seguirá con su operación en Líbano pese a que Irán exige el alt….
The Reserve Bank of India has prohibited third-party incentives to employees of regulated entities, while allowing banks and NBFCs to reward staff for selling financial products. New norms, effective January 1, 2027, aim to prevent aggressive sales and mis-se….
Sebi plans buyback via SEs again, easier MF borrowing rules
Sebi is set to overhaul buyback rules, potentially reintroducing stock exchange routes and easing merchant banker requirements. Mutual funds may also see relaxed intraday borrowing norms for broader cash management. These changes aim to simplify processes, re….
The Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outside India can now maintain designated repatriable rupee accounts for investments..
Urban India struggles to handle super-charged monsoons
RAJASTHAN, India -- A year after sustaining $3 billion in monsoon-related flooding damage, procedural delays and short-sighted urban and infrastructure planning have slowed India's path to greater resiliency in the face of the annual extreme rainfall, which i….
India Business News: NEW DELHI: India’s automobile industry recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of May, with passenger vehicles (PVs), two-wheelers and three-whe..
Shareholders of Airtel back Africa stake consolidation
India Business News: NEW DELHI: Nearly all shareholders of Bharti Airtel Monday approved ongoing transaction to consolidate its stake in subsidiary Airtel Africa, indicati..
4 of Vedanta’s demerged businesses list on bourses
India Business News: MUMBAI: Four businesses of the Vedanta group, demerged from its flagship Vedanta Ltd—aluminium, oil & gas, iron & steel, and power—were listed..
Quest Global Launches Neprion to Accelerate AI Smart Wearables Launch Readiness
New engineering service package designed to help OEMs, retailers, and fashion brands ensure reliability, interoperability, safety, and launch readiness for AI-enabled smart wearables BENGALURU, India and WINDSOR, Conn., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Glo….
Superfood Supplement Powder Linked to Active Multistate Salmonella Outbreak, Exposing Health Risks Many Buyers Do Not Know About
FDA updated its moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak investigation (ref #1358) on June 3, 2026, adding recalled products. The multistate outbreak has 88% of interviewed victims reporting moringa consumption. Products include Live It Up Super Greens and Why….
Reits, InvITs to double AUM to ₹20 trillion by 2030
Reits and InvITs could see AUM double to over ₹20 trillion by 2030, with domestic institutions set to deploy the bulk of an additional ₹11.6 trillion. .
Era of software and MBA is over; time to respect welders, plumbers and electricians: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran
"The technological advance cannot take away your employability. So you should equip yourself with trade skills. The globalising world gave us an advantage for our software, computer science or MBA education. But that era is over. It's about trade skills. It's….
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurers
A shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. This shift enables companies to handle growing business volumes with greater accuracy and efficiency, rather than replacing….
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executives
Indian businesses are increasingly embedding AI, transforming operations and yielding measurable returns. However, legacy infrastructure, skill gaps, and a need for business model shifts pose challenges. Experts emphasise domain-specific AI applications and d….
Deeptech VC YourNest closes Rs 400 crore continuation fund
YourNest Venture Capital has launched a Rs 400 crore continuation fund, YourNest Continuum Fund I, anchored by HDFC AMC. This fund will invest in seven top-performing deeptech startups, providing liquidity to existing investors while enabling continued growth….
Staggering token spending is forcing Indian firms to explore ways to rein in AI cost. This is where open-source models, small language models & inference layer startups step in, writes Swathi Moorthy..
Startup investors cash out nearly Rs 18,000 crore after IPO lock-ins end
Top global investors like SoftBank and KKR have cashed out nearly Rs 18,000 crore from new-age Indian companies post-listing. This marks a shift, with IPOs now seen as the start of a longer monetisation cycle, allowing for staggered exits and continued upside….
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in India
India is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites. This technology allows Starlink to route traffic, raising national security worries. Safeguards are being planned. Oth….
Maharashtra bets bigger on green data centres; expands policy to entire state
Maharashtra has significantly expanded its green data centre policy. The state now allows more projects across all regions, not just Mumbai. This move aims to accelerate digital infrastructure investment and meet long-term capacity targets. Incentives like po….
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?
A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a temporary blip. While immediate relief is expected, the long-term impact hinges on consumer and government behavior shif….
US at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen Hormuz
Global leaders are meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump expects it to reopen soon. However, European allies are cautious. They need clarity on an interim agreement with Iran before committing to de-mining and patrols. The situati….
Irdai seeks to ease investment rules in insurance sector
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is proposing significant changes to ownership and capital structure regulations. These proposed amendments aim to simplify investor entry into insurance companies and permit mergers between i….
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed significant changes to the trading framework for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These reforms aim to enhance price discovery by introducing dynamic price bands and a new base price determination me….
Apple is known for its openness and transparency, especially regarding its financials. So, it is not surprising that it is now handing over detailed financial disclosures to the Competition Commission of India, which could result in a $38B fine [Interesting]
Apple is known for its openness and transparency, especially regarding its financials. So, it is not surprising that it is now handing over detailed financial disclosures to the Competition Commission of India, which could result in a $38B fine.
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?
Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and increasing inequality. Unlike China, which invests heavily, Indian businesses are hesitant. This trend risks trapping In….
Armenia to procure oncology drugs from India under national healthcare scheme
The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified several medicines for procurement from India and assured support to Indian firms in product registration and market access.
Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali
The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in Bali. The four executives – Netflix VP of content for APAC excluding India Miny….
Nepal’s New Budget: Uplifting the Middle Class or Eliminating Poverty?
By Shashi P.B.B. Malla In his new budget, the Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said that the government’s main policy aim was to uplift the ‘middle class”. This policy choice raises several significant questions. The most important point is whether this pol….
