Friedrich Merz

Opportunity for ‘great powers’ to counter protectionism: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on India-EU trade deal

India and the EU are set to conclude a landmark free trade agreement, with German and EU leaders backing free…

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:34 IST

Donald Trump named Europe’s most powerful by Politico — full top 10 revealed

POLITICO names Donald Trump the most powerful person in Europe, with top leaders like Frederiksen, Merz, Le Pen, Putin and…

December 9, 2025 21:08 IST

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India Eyes Record Wheat Harvest as Early Yields Surge; Export Push Gains Momentum

Early wheat harvest boosts supply outlook

India’s wheat harvest begins with early reports from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh indicating higher yields and a potential record output…

By Sandip Das

Economy

March 8, 2026 17:55 IST

IBBI Mandates Standardized Reporting for Personal Guarantor Insolvency to Curb Delays

IBBI steps up monitoring of insolvency cases for personal guarantors

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced mandatory standardized forms for Resolution Professionals (RPs) handling personal guarantor…

By Manu Kaushik

Business News

March 8, 2026 17:43 IST

JJM 2.0: Cabinet to Restructure Jal Jeevan Mission to Fix Distortions and Empower Panchayats

Jal Jeevan Mission to undergo major upgrade

No role for external agencies, Panchayats to drive water supply, management

By Prasanta Sahu

India News

March 8, 2026 17:34 IST

Iran-Israel War: IDF hits Iranian refineries, Tehran retaliates | 10 key developments

From the strike on Tondgouyan refinery to the $200 Brent crude warning and the fallout of Khamenei’s assassination, here are…

By FE News Desk

Business News

March 8, 2026 17:25 IST

NBFCs Shift to Weekly Credit Reporting to Curb Overdue Lending

NBFCs move to weekly credit reporting

With rising RBI scrutiny on fresh lending to overdue borrowers, reporting standards are being tightened

By Kshipra Petkar

Banking & Finance

March 8, 2026 17:22 IST

Sebi’s Portfolio Overlap Rules: Impact on Mutual Funds and the End of ‘Marketing Themes’

Less than 2% schemes have excess overlap

Sebi has mandated a 50% portfolio overlap ceiling for thematic and sectoral mutual funds to curb duplication.

By Kushan Shah

Mutual Funds

March 8, 2026 17:14 IST

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final. IND eye first win over Blackcaps in T20 World Cups

IND vs NZ Final T20 World Cup 2026: Will Men In Blue finally beat Kiwis to avenge three losses?

Being 0-3 down in all T20 World Cup meetings, will India finally beat New Zealand as the two teams face…

By Sports Desk

Cricket

March 8, 2026 17:04 IST

2 Indian men held by ICE over ‘criminal history’ now face deportation: What we know

The first man, identified as Jaskaran Singh, was termed a ‘criminal alien from India’ and served with a final order…

By FE Global Desk

US News

March 8, 2026 16:41 IST

What happened when India last played a World Cup final in Ahmedabad; Hint: A billion hearts were broken

When India played its last major final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, It was the second time that…

By Sports Desk

Cricket

March 8, 2026 16:34 IST

Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos to Larry Page: Top 10 tech billionaires on the Hurun Global Rich List 2026

From Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos and Larry Page, the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 highlights the…

By Tech Desk

Life

Updated: March 8, 2026 16:57 IST

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