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India’s Budget 2026-27: A Defensive Pivot in an Era of Managed Disorder

In a definitive response to a fracturing global order, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a Union Budget that prioritises resilience over raw speed The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a strategic departure from the aggressive expansionism of previous years, opting instead for a “Fortress India” approach. Tabling her ninth consecutive budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused […]

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Shadowfax market debut

Shadowfax Stumbles on Listing Day as Market Resets Expectations

A sharp debut drop shows how quickly public markets are re-pricing logistics startups Shadowfax Tech’s shares fell 9 per cent on their first day of trading, marking a subdued start for the logistics company after its much-watched listing. The drop came despite steady demand in the broader market, drawing attention to how investors are treating

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India and EU Pivot Toward a Strategic Super-Alliance

A comprehensive security and economic partnership, India and the European Union are set to finalise a historic triad of agreements The upcoming EU-India Summit in New Delhi is being hailed as the most consequential diplomatic engagement between the two powers in decades. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa

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IMF FY26 growth forecast

India Retains Growth Crown as IMF Upgrades FY26 Forecast

The International Monetary Fund has significantly raised its growth projection for India, citing a powerful quarterly performance and resilient domestic demand The International Monetary Fund has revised India’s economic outlook upward in its latest World Economic Outlook update released this Monday. The multilateral lender now expects the Indian economy to expand by 7.3 per cent

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Board of Peace

The Global Peace Board Shifts From Diplomacy to Equity

Statements at the United Nations show how fast diplomatic language is sliding toward confrontation The architecture of international diplomacy has long relied on the fiction of sovereign equality, in which influence is supposedly earned through geography, history, or shared values. However, the recent unveiling of the charter for the newly formed Gaza Board of Peace

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Shadowfax market debut

Shadowfax Plans ₹1.9k Crore IPO This Month, Signalling Startup Funding Reset

Logistics startup Shadowfax moves to launch its IPO at a lower valuation than earlier anticipated Shadowfax, a Bengaluru-based third-party logistics startup, is planning to launch an IPO worth ₹1,900 crore later this month. The company’s board has cleared the offer, and regulatory filings signal that the issue could open as early as next week. The

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India IPO market

India’s IPO boom redraws capital markets map after record 2025 run

A record year reshapes how companies raise capital, with a deeper pipeline signalling structural change in 2026 India’s IPO market closed 2025 at its strongest level on record, both in funds raised and breadth of listings. Large mainboard issues, steady mid-sized offerings, and a crowded SME segment together pushed volumes beyond previous peaks. This matters

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Kremlin drone attack claim

Kremlin Drone Claim Without Proof Draws Global Caution and Strategic Silence

Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence without evidence, as India and the US signal restraint and concern Russia said Ukraine carried out a drone strike on the Kremlin complex, targeting the residence of President Vladimir Putin. However, no evidence was released. Moscow described it as an assassination attempt, while Kyiv denied involvement.

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H-1B visa regime

The H-1B System Is No Longer a Pipeline. It Is a Pressure Test

A once predictable visa regime is now revealing how political volatility rewires talent, firms, and state power For over three decades, the H-1B visa regime has been understood as a technocratic instrument. It was designed to allow American firms to access specialised global talent while maintaining formal control through quotas, compliance, and employer sponsorship. Disagreements

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Zepto IPO

Zepto Prepares for $500 Million IPO Filing in India Next Week

The quick commerce unicorn is set to file confidentially with SEBI. It targets a valuation over $7 billion amid the sector’s boom The race for dominance in India’s quick commerce sector is heating up. Mumbai-based unicorn Zepto is reportedly finalising its public market plans. Sources say the company will file its draft prospectus with the

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