Only 27% Waqf properties listed on UMEED; under 1% in West Bengal

Only 2.16 lakh Waqf properties out of a total of 8 lakh have been registered on UMEED portal, data has revealed as Waqf Board officials prepare to approach tribunals after the deadline for the process ended Saturday. 

Economy beyond headline numbers - better jobs, green growth needed

A FEW months ago, US President Trump called India a "dead economy". But the second-quarter (Q2FY26) GDP growth of 8.2 per cent only underscores how ignorant his remarks were. However, even as we celebrate India's economic growth, the IMF has handed a "C" grade to the national accounts that underpin this claim. 

RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties

With GDP growth at a high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter and inflation at a low of 0.25 per cent in October, it is indeed a goldilocks situation for the Indian economy, as highlighted by the RBI governor.

While the market was divided on the possibility of a rate cut, the MPC chose to use the window of opportunity provided by very low inflation to opt for a rate cut, while keeping the stance neutral. 

How a Covid bioweapon theory tore a prominent scientist couple apart

One Morning in April 2020, Ranawaka Perera cooked fried eggs and tomatoes for his wife, Li-Meng Yan. When she said she wasn't hungry, he pressed her to eat anyway. Lately, Dr. Yan had been so anxious that at times she felt she could barely breathe, and Dr. Perera was worried about her health. 

Monetary policy need not be hostage to Re; sliding core inflation sign of excess capacity

With the rupee sliding to record lows, JAHANGIR AZIZ, Head of Emerging Markets Economic Research, JP Morgan, is of the view that the exchange rate depreciation is a good thing and not a bad thing as it's allowing the built-up depreciating pressures to vent off. "And there-fore, monetary policy doesn't have to be held hostage to the exchange rate. It can now focus on domestic issues..." 

India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk

Negotiations Between Indian apparel manufacturers and US importers have stalled for summer orders, worth around $2 billion for Indian suppliers, exporters told The Indian Express.

Pollution, plastics and lifestyle: New threats to male fertility

Of late, young couples planning families are not uncommon in the OPD of Dr Narmada Prasad Gupta, professor emeritus, urology and renal care at Medanta Gurugram. 

Weight loss drug use now has a much-needed protocol

With weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide taking the world by storm - the World Health Organization (WHO) has, for the first time, released guidelines on using these therapies for the treatment of obesity - defined as a chronic, relapsing disease.