UNBELIEVABLE: 32 - The Untold Story

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission over Rahul Gandhi's plea alleging SIR irregularities, voter deletions

The Supreme Court will likely hear petitions challenging the India's voter role revision amid recent protests. Various opposition parties and youth-led organizations are demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Allegations have surfaced regarding the removal of millions of eligible voters from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision of…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Insurance stocks are down 20%, but Anil Ghelani sees a contrarian opportunity. Here’s why

The proposed changes to commissions and distribution by the Insurance Regulatory and DevelopmentAuthority of India (IRDAI) have added to investor uncertainty, raising concernsover the economics of insurers, agents and digital platforms. But Anil Ghelani, executive director and head of passives and product at DSP Mutual Fund, sees no structural deterioration…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposure

The sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The transaction received attention from a variety of global investors, highlighting their confidence in the nation's financial ecosystem. Experts predict this move may open doors to…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Treasury rally could lift India bonds at open, but caution prevails

Indian government bonds are expected to draw investor interest early Thursday as US Treasury yields retreat. The Reserve Bank of India's recent hawkish outlook on interest rates continues to create a cautious market environment. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield is projected to stabilize after closing at 7.3999%. Furthermore, predictions suggest…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

IMF applauds India’s GDP data revamp, says currency pain is no sign of failure as country entered energy shock with strong fundamentals

The International Monetary Fund has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for this year and next. India is seen as having strong fundamentals which allow it to manage external pressures effectively. The exchange rate fluctuations are not indicative of economic failure according to IMF officials. Structural reforms and domestic demand…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Kanya Pujan and What Those Girls Are Worth the Other 364 Days

The Goddess Arrives in a Seven-Year-Old's Body She is seated on a wooden paat or a folded cloth, her feet placed in a brass thali of warm water and rose petals. A woman who might otherwise dismiss her as too loud, too demanding, too much, now bends to touch those…

Times Life · Oct 15

BPPV Is Cured in One Clinic Visit. Why Are Indians Still Taking Pills for Months?

What BPPV Actually IsInside your inner ear, three fluid-filled canals track head movement. Sitting next to them is a small chamber called the utricle, which contains tiny calcium carbonate crystals called otoconia. When one of these crystals breaks loose and drifts into a semicircular canal, it sends the brain a…

Times Life · Oct 15

'Faced a lot of racism': Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia asks if not liking life abroad is a good reason to return. Redditors say...

A Redditor, claiming to be a 24-year-old woman with a secure nurse job in Australia and the prospect of getting permanent residency in two years, said she does not like life in Australia overall. Racism in the workplace is one of the reasons why she does not like it there;…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Early Diwali dhamaka: With the IDBI strategic sale to Fairfax, GoI has taken a giant step in the disinvestment pathway

IDBI Bank's sale as part of a disinvestment strategy provides ₹26,000 cr to the government during economic challenges. Government of India retains a 15% stake, indicating potential future market sales. The bank's strong performance is reflected in its improved financial metrics and management stability. Discussions about privatization in the banking…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

How far will 'Cockroach' movement go? India's youth-led protests defy Modi government

It all started as a bit of online satire by a few young people fed up by corruption. Clearly though, the "Cockroach" movement is no longer a laughing matter for India’s government, which has shut transport and blocked rallying points in the capital to quell the momentum of a youth-led…

France 24 · Oct 14