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Claims of rebound in global trade premature

The expected boost in shipments from China after relaxation of the Covid-19 restrictions has not materialised

An open House? Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from LS triggers debate

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions

World may split into rival economic blocs, it'll make all poorer: IMF chief

The IMF predicted growth of 2.9 per cent this year, and will release new forecasts next month

Govt tells PSBs to monitor, make provision for companies' pledged shares

Directs banks to double down on comprehensive stress testing of portfolios at micro-cluster level

Billionaire mining tycoon Anil Agarwal fights to clear Vedanta's debt

Vedanta's quest to raise cash comes during a rocky time for India's business elite. Highly leveraged conglomerates are under increased scrutiny after a short seller accused Gautam Adani

MGNREGS pay still below minimum wage in several states, shows data

Gap remains despite a hike of up to 10.4% notified by the Centre for the coming financial year

Imran Khan lays down 10-pt road map for Pakistan's economic revival

Khan asserted that the country needs to take difficult decisions to improve its tax collections and exports

Making banks treat customers fairly

RBI's regulatory philosophy is to issue guidelines and create a process of grievance redress

Congress 'Sankalp Satyagraha', Priyanka mount defence for Rahul Gandhi

With several other parties condemning the government, Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the issue had brought the Opposition together

A monster from the past

The global turn to industrial policy defies history and logic

Steelmakers press for higher auto contract prices after three quarters

Spot steel prices have been rising both globally and at home since December; a hike of over 12% in the domestic market would have been the basis of negotiations for the upcoming contracts

Shrinking space

Freedom of speech must be protected

Tax treatment

Major changes without debate should be avoided

Statsguru: Six charts show an uncertain year amid global headwinds

India is relatively better placed than much of the world.

Persist with your SIPs to accumulate fund units at reduced costs

Pain in equities is expected to continue in the short-term, but investors with longer horizon must stay the course

Focus on coverage provided, not premium collected

Measuring actual coverage provided, rather than premiums received, will ensure that the insurance industry's success is aligned with the goal of 'insurance for all'

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week

Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout

Congress leaders in Haryana, Punjab protest Rahul's LS disqualification

The Punjab and Haryana units of Congress held a day-long 'Sankalp Satyagraha' to protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha

Delhi excise policy scam: SC to hear K Kavitha's plea against ED summons

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by K Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking protection from arrest

Nikhat wins her 2nd World Championships title, 2nd Indian to achieve feat

Ace Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen added a second World Championships title to her name, defeating Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam in the 50kg summit clash here on Sunday.