The move from civil services to electoral politics often brings administrative experience into a very different form of public life. Divya Mittal’s political entry in Uttar Pradesh adds to this wider discussion, as her 13 years in the IAS, IIT-IIM education and experience in government administration now meet the demands of political representation, public accountability and policy-making.
Gold and silver have entered another volatile phase as oil prices, US interest-rate expectations and geopolitical uncertainty pull prices in different directions. For Indian buyers, the timing matters even more as festive and wedding demand picks up.
The Gyanesh Kumar SIR row has intensified after reported objections by two Election Commissioners, triggering demands from Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi, Congress protests and a CJP ultimatum ahead of October 2.
NSE’s arrival on the public markets has put the spotlight on the business behind India’s enormous equity and derivatives trading activity. The debut also offers investors a new way to participate in the exchange’s growth story.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces questions over reported differences within the poll panel as the ECI defends its decision-making process and the Supreme Court examines Delhi’s SIR notice process.
The response to Sahil Wakode’s death at IIT Bombay has moved beyond hostel infrastructure. An 18-point student charter, mental-health demands and an ongoing police investigation are now shaping the discussion on campus.
A job search after decades in the technology industry led May Lee somewhere few professionals would expect. Her next chapter involved warehouse work, extreme cold and life at one of the world’s most remote research stations.
UPI handles billions of payments every month. The new merchant-side pricing model could change how businesses manage digital payment costs without changing the way most people use UPI.
Questions surrounding the 2020 death have returned to the spotlight, with the fresh investigation set to examine allegations and the circumstances surrounding the case.
Diwali and Chhath bring a major travel rush every year, especially on trains heading towards Bihar. With many passengers travelling around the same festival dates, confirmed seats can become harder to find.
