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Dangerous ruling buffoons, making a mockery of Pakistan: Imran Khan

"What confidence can they have when govt itself casting aside SC orders? This happens in a banana republic," he tweeted

Action against schools forcing parents to buy from certain vendors: Atishi

The Education Department had issued strict instructions to schools on March 17, 2023, to comply with the guidelines on the sale of books and school uniforms

Adani Gas reduces prices of CNG by Rs 8.13/kg, PNG by Rs 5.06/scm

ATGL also announced a reduction in PNG prices for Industrial and Commercial Consumers by Rs 3.0 per scm its geographical areas (GAs)

US bank lending declines by most on record in final weeks of March

The Fed's report showed that by bank size, lending decreased $23.5 billion at the 25 largest domestically chartered banks in the latest two weeks

McDonald Corp reduces some employees' compensation, titles amid job cuts

McDonald's closed its offices for a few days earlier this week to have career conversations with all corporate employees, including those being let go

Russia charges Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage

Gershkovich is the first American journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the cold war

Asian banks lure investors with safety amid US-led banking turmoil

Economists say one factor working in favour of Asia-Pacific is generally softer pivot in monetary policy, with central banks in Australia, S Korea, Indonesia and India pausing their tightening cycles

Law must have touch of humanity and should be used with sensibility: CJI

"People's faith in judiciary is determined by the single most important factor that judiciary is the first and last access for citizens in distress and need," he said

Pressure, obstacles won't stop Taiwan from engaging with world, says Tsai

Tsai mentioned how three years of the Covid-19 pandemic had not affected cooperation with Taiwan's diplomatic allies

Any Ukraine peace talks should focus on creating 'new world order': Lavrov

Lavrov added that Russia rejects a "unipolar world order led by 'one hegemon'."

North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear attack drone 'Haeil-2'

The system will serve as an advantageous and prospective military potential of the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

Russia loses election to three UN bodies over West's support to Ukraine

In the voting for members of 14 commissions, boards and expert groups that ECOSOC oversees, Russia was elected to the Commission for Social Development by acclamation

Italy mulls ways to curtail Chinese influence over tyre maker Pirelli

Italy will soon get a chance to intervene in Pirelli by using its so-called "golden power", which enables the government to stop or modify business deals among private companies

Hindu gurus do more social service in South than missionaries: RSS Chief

"However, this isn't a measure, service isn't a competition," he added.

Temasek buys majority stake in Manipal Health in largest wellness deal

Takes stake from promoters, TPG, NIIF at Rs 40,000 crore enterprise value

ZestMoney laying off 100 employees after deal with PhonePe fails

PhonePe in talks with BNPL firm to hire some staff left after acquisition talks fail

Best of BS Opinion: Magister Ludi, a Vibrant future for aid, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Interstate flow of goods rose to 70% of GDP post-GST implementation

Paper published by IPPR suggests new indirect tax regime led to increasing economic integration among states

Missing female scientists and reforming the creaking policy machine

From fiscal policy to fixing India's steel frame, here is a summary of book reviews from the pages of Business Standard this week

Weekend Bites: Pause not pivot, GDP, Doge, and litti-chokha for thought

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views