
New Delhi, May 2026 — India is recalibrating its economic borders. In a move that signals a pragmatic shift in diplomatic strategy, the Union Government has announced plans to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for companies with minority Chinese shareholding. While the “Press Note 3” restrictions of 2020—born out of border tensions and pandemic
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Mumbai, May 2026 — In a strategic pivot that signals a shifting tide in the financial markets, Kalpen Parekh, CEO of DSP Mutual Fund, has moved a significant portion of his personal wealth out of gold and back into equities. Speaking on the latest episode of Mint’s Guru Portfolios, Parekh provided a candid breakdown of
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New Delhi, May 2026 — As global conflicts reveal a glaring “asymmetry” in military spending—where nations are burning through multimillion-dollar missiles to intercept cheap drones—India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is charting a radically different course. DRDO Chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat has signaled a shift toward cost-effective, AI-driven, and energy-based weaponry to secure
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New Delhi, May 2026 — In a major blow to the aviation sector, Air India has announced it will cut approximately 100 flights a day—roughly 10% of its total schedule—as soaring fuel costs and geopolitical tensions make several routes financially unviable. The decision marks one of the most significant capacity reductions for the Tata Group-owned
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Washington D.C., May 2026 — The World Bank has issued a sobering forecast for the global economy, warning that commodity prices are set to remain at historic highs, potentially derailing efforts to curb inflation. According to the latest Commodity Markets Outlook report, escalating tensions in the Middle East are threatening to trigger a massive supply
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Kolkata, April 2026 — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the recently released exit poll results, labeling them a “conspiracy” orchestrated by the BJP. Addressing the media after the final phase of polling, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo dismissed the televised projections as fabricated data intended to demoralize her
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