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From Our Political Correspondent New Delhi: In a combative and metaphor-laden speech during the Lok Sabha discussion on the Union Budget, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of surrendering India’s strategic assets—data, energy security, farmers’ interests, and trade sovereignty—in a purported trade deal with the United States. Using an extended analogy from mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu, Gandhi framed the government’s actions as a “choke” leading to a…

By Geetha VP & Nanditha Subhadra The US Department of Justice's unsealing of millions of pages from Jeffrey Epstein's files in early 2026 has triggered a profound crisis in Indian politics. These documents expose repeated post-conviction interactions between the infamous sex trafficker and prominent Indians, including billionaire Anil Ambani—a figure long associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi—and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Epstein's boastful emails indirectly implicate Modi in diplomatic…

Chandigarh: AXOR, the design brand of the Hansgrohe Group, known for redefining bathroom experiences through uncompromising design and engineering excellence, has announced the launch of its AXOR’s NewStore in Mohali, further strengthening its design-led expansion across North India. The new store marks a strategic milestone for the brand as it deepens its engagement with one of India’s most architecturally significant and design-conscious markets. Mohali’s proximity to Chandigarh, with its strong design heritage…

New Delhi: M1xchange, India’s leading RBI-licensed Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, has become the first TReDS platform to cross INR 1,00,000 crore in annual throughput in a single financial year (FY25–26). The milestone was achieved in early February, with nearly two months of the financial year still remaining, reflecting the accelerating adoption of digital trade finance across the country. This growth has been driven by large-scale adoption by MSMEs spread over 2,500 locations across India. The…

BENGALURU: CrowdStrike today announced the appointment of Jonathon Dixon as vice president and managing director for the Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) theater. With more than twenty-five years of cybersecurity and IT leadership experience, Dixon will drive AI-powered cybersecurity transformation across JAPAC by accelerating adoption of the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform. Dixon is an accomplished cybersecurity and IT leader with a proven record of driving sales growth, market scale, and ecosystem expansion across JAPAC.…

New Delhi: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, under the newly launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) 1.2 scheme for speciality steel. Aligned with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the scheme marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s high-value manufacturing capabilities and reducing import dependence in critical speciality steel and stainless steel grades.…

Mumbai: Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund is marking its 10th anniversary with a notable dual milestone—monthly average assets under management (AUM) crossing Rs 15,000 crore and consistent outperformance over the past year, reinforcing its position as a preferred choice for investors seeking stability and predictable income. Over the last one year, the scheme delivered a return of 7.37%, outperforming its benchmark during the same period. Since inception, the fund has demonstrated the power of disciplined fixed-income…