Students are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to plan their overseas education. More than half of students use AI to choose where and what to study. While AI helps narrow down options, human guidance from counsellors and universities remains crucial for final…

Punjab National Bank has reduced locker rent charges across all regions and locker sizes, effective 30 days after publication on its website. Customers are allowed 12 free locker visits annually, with a Rs 100 charge for additional operations. Lockers can…

Indias trade ministry and NITI Aayog are considering easing certain tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Chinese imports to secure raw materials vital for industrial and export growth. Measures under discussion include letting anti-dumping duties lapse on…

The University of Sydney has been denied approval to expand international student enrolments for 2026 under the Albanese government’s new policy linking growth to housing and diversity goals. While retaining the largest allocation nationally, it was the only…

Google is investing $15 billion in Visakhapatnam for its largest AI hub outside the US. This project will boost the region's transformation. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also anticipates quantum computing's arrival within ten years. He believes this technology…

Gold has delivered substantial gains, soaring 67% in less than a year and showing strong CAGR over longer periods. Experts attribute this rally to robust global demand, currency weakness, inflation, and central bank diversification. While short-term volatility…

India is ramping up its production of essential rare earth minerals, as the government actively pursues trade agreements with Chile and Peru. Encouraging homegrown exploration is a priority, and innovative startups are stepping up to the plate by focusing…

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali Mehsud appeared in a video denying reports of his death following a suspected Pakistani airstrike. This development escalates tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring…

Both men were part of the six-member Central Military Commission, China's top military command body, until Miao was removed in June. He Weidong has not been seen in public since March but an investigation was not previously made public.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increase in the old age pension to Rs 3,200. The government has fulfilled 46 out of 217 poll promises made for the 2024 assembly elections. Work is progressing on remaining promises. The Chief Minister…

Millions are expected to participate in the second "No Kings" protest on October 18, with over 2,500 events planned nationwide and internationally. This demonstration aims to celebrate free speech and push back against the Trump administration's policies…

BSE member Ramesh Damani says Indias shift to state-directed capex — from defence and rare earths to shipbuilding and urban redevelopment — will form the next decades profit pools. He urges active stock picking, long-term equity bets for grandchildren, and…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to post a record surplus of ₹6,700 crore for FY2025–26, according to its latest budget reviewed by TOI. Hosting the Asia Cup alone added over ₹100 crore to its earnings through hosting fees, media…

The Supreme Court has put a stop to the appeals regarding the recruitment of graduate primary teachers in Karnataka, reinforcing the authority of a High Court's directive that directs the case to the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal. This pivotal decision…

In a strategic shift, JSW Steel is revamping its operations in the United States. By merging three of its domestic subsidiaries, the company seeks to create a more agile and efficient framework. This restructuring will unify US business activities under one…

India plans to invest approximately 654 billion rupees by 2035 for fighter jet engines, requiring around 1,100 units for ongoing programs. Efforts are underway to develop indigenous engines, with a Kaveri derivative eyed for unmanned vehicles. A co-developed…

Asian buyers of Russian energy face increasing pressure, potentially impacting India's oil imports from December. While China and India's seaborne Russian oil imports are expected to rebound, new sanctions could lead to cautious ordering. Japan, however,…

Lenskart launches its initial public offering (IPO) next month, it could be among India’s largest new-age listings. ​​Founders Peyush Bansal, Neha Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi will be selling a portion of their shares, along with investors such…

JSW Energy reported a 17% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 705 crore for Q2, despite a 60% revenue surge to Rs 5,177 crore. EBITDA increased by 67% YoY to Rs 3,180 crore, driven by renewable capacity additions. The company affirmed its healthy…

John Bolton, former aide of US President Donald Trump and now a vocal critic, has surrendered to authorities after he was indicted on charges of mishandling classified documentation. Its the third time in recent weeks that the Department of Justice has charged…