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Global heat spiral is accelerating. Why?
CLIMATE CONCERNS

Global heat spiral is accelerating. Why?

World Meteorological Organization forecasts record global temperatures through 2030, as Arctic warming accelerates and El Niño threatens another climate milestone

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 28, 2026
Maruti’s WFH call exposes corporate India’s sustainability hypocrisy
OPINION

Maruti’s WFH call exposes corporate India’s sustainability hypocrisy

Auto giant's austerity measures challenge corporate excess, urging India Inc. to embrace efficiency, energy discipline, and economic responsibility permanently

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 27, 2026
No fuel shortage in country, assures govt
OIL & GAS

No fuel shortage in country, assures govt

Centre says petrol and diesel supplies remain stable as PSU oil firms absorb ₹550 crore daily to protect consumers; cautions against hoarding and diversion

Dialogus Bureau·May 27, 2026
Monsoon 2026: Why economists are worried about rainfall predictions
ECONOMY

Monsoon 2026: Why economists are worried about rainfall predictions

Erratic monsoon patterns, rising El Niño risks and extreme rainfall events could disrupt crops, inflation, power demand and growth nationwide

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 27, 2026
India set for record 376.6m tonne foodgrain harvest in 2025-26
NEWS

India set for record 376.6m tonne foodgrain harvest in 2025-26

Rice, maize, sugarcane and oilseeds hit record highs as climate-resilient varieties and scientific farming boost agricultural output

Dialogus Bureau·May 27, 2026
West Asia conflict may slow India’s toll collection growth: Crisil
ROAD TRANSPORT

West Asia conflict may slow India’s toll collection growth: Crisil

Passenger vehicle traffic and inflation-linked toll hikes are expected to support sector stability next fiscal

Dialogus Bureau·May 27, 2026
AI jobs apocalypse? Altman says real crisis is slow adoption
TECH TRENDS

AI jobs apocalypse? Altman says real crisis is slow adoption

OpenAI chief says AI disruption is accelerating faster than corporate adaptation, forcing leaders to rethink jobs, productivity and decision-making

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 26, 2026
India can save Rs 28,540 crore annually if anti-dumping duties are enforced
EXPORT-IMPORT

India can save Rs 28,540 crore annually if anti-dumping duties are enforced

New study warns delayed anti-dumping duties are threatening country’s manufacturing, MSMEs, jobs and long-term industrial investments nationwide

Dialogus Bureau·May 26, 2026
Telecom sector adds 6.95m users in April as 5G & broadband drive growth
TELECOM

Telecom sector adds 6.95m users in April as 5G & broadband drive growth

Wireline services posted the fastest monthly growth, while machine-to-machine cellular connections and rural wireless subscriptions continued expanding steadily nationwide

Dialogus Bureau·May 26, 2026
As West Asia conflict squeezes India Inc, eight sectors face serious damage: Crisil
REPORT

As West Asia conflict squeezes India Inc, eight sectors face serious damage: Crisil

Rising oil prices, freight costs and supply disruptions are eroding margins, though strong balance sheets continue cushioning corporate stress

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 25, 2026
Proposed IIP overhaul signals biggest statistical reset in a decade
ECONOMY

Proposed IIP overhaul signals biggest statistical reset in a decade

Statistics Ministry will next week unveil a revamped industrial output index with updated base year, expanded sector coverage & chain-linking to better capture economic shifts

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 25, 2026
India’s expanding slums expose deepening failures in urban development
REPORT

India’s expanding slums expose deepening failures in urban development

More than 1.1 billion people live in slums globally and India, which has nearly half of its urban population living in slums, battles an urban housing crisis driven by inequality and policy inadequacy

Chinmay Chaudhuri·May 25, 2026