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How India’s bullet train project took a long detour
October 24, 2026 11:55 am
It started as a Japanese high-speed rail project. After friction, it has evolved into a hybrid model: Japanese tracks, European signal systems, Indian trains
As Europe sees protest wave, understanding the economics of social unrest
October 24, 2026 7:36 am
France, Albania, Belgium, Italy, Portugal: People across European countries are hitting the streets. Why do such protests happen, and what could be their economic consequences? Udit Misra explains in his weekly Graphs, Data, Perspectives column
Is inflation becoming more widespread? RBI's rate-setters are divided, and that's a worry
October 22, 2026 2:41 pm
In the October 5-7 meeting, four members of the Monetary Policy Committee felt that price pressures were becoming generalised — that is, spreading to a wider category of items. But two others were not overly concerned. Here's why this is a problem.
Rubio pushes Venezuelan oil, but why India may find it tough to buy a lot moreSubscriber Only
October 23, 2026 4:35 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited Reliance's Jamnagar refinery, wants India to import more Venezuelan oil, especially through RIL. But there are limits to how much more India can import. Here's why.
Haryana approves first private power distributor: Why the move has raised concernsSubscriber Only
October 22, 2026 6:53 am
The approval is expected to give consumers a choice of electricity supplier and introduce competition in a sector traditionally dominated by state-owned utilities. However, it has drawn strong opposition from existing DISCOMs and their employees. Here's why.
SBI data breach: Personal data of nearly 4,000 exposed, how major is the incident?
October 21, 2026 8:04 pm
The disclosure comes amid increasing cybersecurity risks faced by institutions in critical sectors, with concerns compounded by the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to exploit security loopholes.
France protests, and the economic mess at the heart of it | ExplainSpeakingSubscriber Only
October 21, 2026 10:58 pm
Weak growth, high debt, joblessness and a welfare state that is not working out for the young: France’s problems are many and solutions are not easy.
China’s new curbs on tunnel boring machines: What they mean for India
October 21, 2026 9:07 am
China has introduced restrictions on the export of tunnel boring machines, a key piece of equipment for metro rail and highway construction. India has already been facing delays in imports of the machine since 2024.
How Bengal's Durga Puja came full circle: From private patronage to public celebration and back
October 19, 2026 8:23 pm
Over centuries, Durga Puja has evolved from private worship to community initiatives to 'themed' spectacles. The Adani Group’s grants to pandals mark its deepening corporatisation — and a return to private patronage.
Trump eases 100% tariff threat over Russia: Could a US-India trade deal be closer now?
October 18, 2026 12:04 pm
As the threat of US tariffs has eased, India may now find itself in a somewhat better position to actually get a trade deal finalised.
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