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Irdai names LIC, GIC as 'domestic systemically important' insurers

These were the same institutions that were identified as DSII in 2021-22

With policy ammunition, defence stocks continue to yield strong returns

Most sector PSUs ended FY23 with strong order books

Finnish happiness versus Bhutanese happiness

Bhutan has slipped to No 97 in the World Happiness Report. To all appearances, though, both the Finnish and the Bhutanese are equally happy

RIL up 4%; Lenders, shareholders to meet May 2 for financial arm's demerger

The move is expected to create a big player in segments including the NBFC (non-banking financial company) space with net worth of Rs 25,851 crore as of March 2022.

G20 Sherpa's meeting: Negotiations to begin on leaders' statement

There have been differences between the two groupings over the language used to criticize Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Every living thing

The ecological messages in two recent poignant and thought-provoking films are unsettling and disturbing, but they also offer an alternative model to conservation

G20: War in Europe did not cause global inflation, says Russian Sherpa

"Unless the G7 nations stop bringing attention to issues which have nothing to do with G20, it will be difficult to reach an agreement on the final Leaders Declaration at the end of the year"

From going green to women only: Mutual funds to differentiate in FY24

In FY24, asset management companies (AMCs) are set to try out new schemes to attract investor

Markets flat after volatile year; benchmarks swing over 20% in FY23

Experts see modest returns in FY24 too

Odisha govt's new excise policy to allow beach shacks to serve liquor

The new policy will not grant licenses for new liquor off-shops during the year, besides allowing renewal of licenses for existing shops

Jewish people will always be part of India's composite society: Prez Murmu

Murmu noted that throughout their long history, the Jewish communities in India have maintained and enriched their unique heritage and traditions, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said

Vistara to start direct flights between Mumbai and London from June 1

The airline also said that bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including on its website, mobile app as well as travel agents

Politics and governance in Himachal Pradesh

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is on a roll, but complacency could lead to trouble because governance alone is not the key to a successful tenure - politics is, as well

Reformative to retributive justice

Two contradictory court judgments this week raise an uncomfortable question: Has the judiciary, from the trial court to the Supreme Court, moved from a reformative institution to a retributive one?

SG Tushar Mehta questions locus of individual shareholder in IBC

Citing several judgments, the SG said only the company can speak for the shareholder

Chhattisgarh's Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag

The authorities in Chhattisgarh have been making efforts to get the GI tag for Nagri Dubraj for a long time

End of season: Subscribers may turn cold to Hotstar as HBO shows go dark

The disagreement on HBO's asking price of $10 million yearly for a five-year deal was a contentious issue between the two entertainment giants

Why the answer to India's export and employment worries may lie in R&D

Even if 'China plus One' offers new labour-intensive opportunities, India's trading success may lie more in value-added exports, and spending on R&D and innovation will pave the way, writes T N Ninan

AMNS Luxembourg signs $5 bn loan deal with Japanese banks for Indian ops

The loan proceeds would be used to finance the expansion of the plant at Hazira, Gujarat, from nine million tonnes (mt) to 15 mt

Daily domestic flyers' number jumps 60%, but still below pre-Covid levels

India's largest carrier is currently operating 12,568 flights per week, which is 18 per cent higher than March last year