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When loss chose love: Harish Rana’s family and the gift of life
After passive euthanasia was granted, his family transformed unimaginable loss into hope. This extraordinary story must inspire society to hold organ donation in highest esteem
West Asia conflict triggers fertiliser subsidy shock
Import dependence rises to 34% and urea prices jump 85%, threatening the FY27 subsidy budget amid escalating war-triggered disruptions, says CareEdge's latest report
PSBs hit profit peak, clock historic ₹1.98L crore high
Public sector banks posted record FY26 profits as cleaner balance sheets, strong credit growth and lower bad loans transformed health of banking industry
India’s great state divide is narrowing
Race to 2047 will be won by states, says RBI Deputy Governor. Richer states still lead growth, but rising consumption, welfare gains and policy reforms will reshape economic convergence
West Asia oil shock pushes retail inflation to 13-month high of 3.48%
Signals broadening of inflationary pressures across key consumption categories amid fears of a prolonged conflict and elevated energy costs
India-UAE gold handshake threatening our forex stability?
GTRI has urged review of India-UAE gold import concessions amid ballooning bullion imports and pressure on forex concerns
Crisil warns of inflation spiral, slashes GDP growth view
West Asia conflict, El Niño risks and crude oil surge threaten exports, household spending and India’s fiscal stability in FY27
Is this the beginning of the end for Mamata and Trinamool?
The party faces its gravest political crisis as defeat, rebellion and succession tensions threaten her long dominance in Bengal
Amid global tremors, a call for restraint
PM Modi’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that a long-term Iran-Israel war could trigger inflation, fuel shocks, currency pressure & economic instability. Time to buckle up
Why Vijay cannot escape Periyar even after rewriting TN politics
His calibrated embrace of the Tamil icon reveals how the state still rewards reinvention only within the grammar of Dravidian politics
Great Indian trade-off: Consumers cutting volume, chasing value
Households are spending cautiously, upgrading selectively and prioritising experiences, quality and future-ready purchases amid inflation pressures
Hantavirus scare: World watching closely but avoiding panic
As countries scramble to contain this rare outbreak, fears of another global COVID-like health emergency are rapidly intensifying. WHO, meanwhile, allays fears of any large-scale pandemic