Lisa In the hierarchy of economic indicators that drive financial markets, particularly the debt market, GDP growth currently occupies a surprisingly low position. According to Sandeep Yadav, Head of Fixed Income at DSP Mutual Fund, factors such as inflation, government finances, and geopolitics command far greater attention. In a recent discussion, Yadav described the much-discussed 7.8 … Read more
ASUS is making a stronger push into India’s small-business technology market as it looks to bring enterprise-grade computing closer to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The company has announced a long-term collaboration with MSME expert and Quantum Leap founder Rajiv Talreja, with a clear focus on educating business owners about purpose-built business computers. The move … Read more
Air India has terminated the employment of the pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The airline’s action followed the release of a preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau that flagged the result as a serious concern. The Incident on 4 August On 4 August 2026, Air … Read more
India’s merchandise exports delivered a strong performance in the April-June quarter of 2026, rising 15 per cent year-on-year to 129.32 billion dollars and providing meaningful support to overall economic growth. Non-petroleum, non-gems and jewellery shipments grew 12 per cent to 99.04 billion dollars, comfortably above the roughly 6.5 per cent average recorded in the previous … Read more
The Supreme Court of India has made it clear that the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils do not have the authority to initiate disciplinary action against law students. In a significant ruling, the Court held that the regulatory powers of the Bar Council begin only after a person is enrolled as an … Read more
For the second time in two weeks, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi occupied centre stage in Pune’s political conversation. The first occasion was his own Chhatron Ki Goonj event on August 22. The second came inside a BJP state executive meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the party’s top leadership … Read more
Apple has officially moved three older MacBook models into its obsolete product category, marking an important change for people still using these machines. The affected devices include the 2018 Retina MacBook Air, the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The announcement … Read more
India has taken a significant step forward in its semiconductor ambitions with the formal notification of the Semicon 2.0 programme. The Centre has operationalised a Rs 1.27 lakh crore framework that places domestic chip design and intellectual property at the centre of an expanded strategy. The scheme also extends fiscal support to manufacturing equipment, raw … Read more
Why do exhausted athletes bend forward with their hands on their knees after a hard run? It turns out this familiar posture may actually help the body recover. For years, athletes were often told to stay upright after intense exercise. But research suggests that bending forward can make breathing more efficient and may help lower … Read more
John Ternus assumes the role of Apple chief executive on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure that transformed the company into one of the world’s most valuable enterprises. The transition places a long-time hardware engineer at the helm of a firm that dominates the smartphone market yet faces pressure to accelerate its … Read more