Wealthy Chinese bypass China's ban, paying $200K+ per child via US surrogates for American citizenship and inheritance rights. A judge condemns the practice as mass-producing heirs. Read the full investigation.
India's private sector growth eased in December 2025, with the HSBC Composite PMI falling to 58.9. Despite the slowdown, expansion remains robust above the 50-mark. Read the full analysis.
CPCB's report reveals stark contrast in India's air quality. Aizawl and Chamarajanagar had 'good' air, while Delhi NCR faced 'severe' pollution. Know the health impacts and key findings.
Bengaluru sees mild weather with light rain on Dec 16. AQI was poor yesterday. Plan your week with our detailed forecast and air quality advisory.
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) secures 2nd place in National Energy Conservation Awards 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, marking Tripura's rise in sustainable power management.
Anand Deshpande's journey from a 300 sq ft Pune office to building a $3.4 billion fortune with Persistent Systems. Discover the story behind India's top digital engineering firm's 892% stock surge.
Euromonitor's 2025 City Index reveals the world's top 10 cities. Paris retains #1, with Madrid, Tokyo, Rome, and Milan making the elite list. Discover why travellers love them.
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI's rapid pace, led by tech moguls, threatens mass unemployment, uncontrollable superintelligence, and destabilised economies. Read his stark predictions.
Bloomberg Opinion argues India's push for longer work hours is a misguided capitalist strategy. Discover why experts say this won't build 21st-century wealth. Read the full analysis.
Artist Beeple's robotic dogs with faces of Musk, Zuckerberg & Picasso became the star attraction at Art Basel Miami, blending tech, satire & NFTs. Discover the future of digital art.
A new UBS report reveals a record 2,900 billionaires now control $15.8 trillion globally, fueled by tech and stock market gains. Explore the key trends and regional shifts.
The European Union has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Meta over its AI features in WhatsApp. The probe, reported on 4 December 2025, could have major implications for the tech giant's data practices.
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion to their children's trust funds. Discover their net worth and philanthropic journey. Read more.
Delhi's winter air remains dangerously toxic, making residents sick. Yet, the government's response is cautious and lacks urgency. Read why the 'airpocalypse' persists.
India's industrial output growth decelerated sharply to 0.4% in October 2025 from 4% in September, as fewer working days due to festivals impacted production. Read the full sectoral breakdown.
Analysis of India's post-Modi deregulation trend, reversing tariff hikes to foster trade openness and strengthen international partnerships. Discover the implications.
Emerging-market stocks and currencies edged higher Monday, supported by firm expectations for a December Fed rate cut and Trump's upcoming Fed chair nomination. Cryptocurrencies, however, fell sharply. Discover the key drivers.
India achieves major power status in Asia Power Index 2025, ranking third behind US and China. Economic growth and military capabilities drive historic rise. Learn more about India's global positioning.
Explore how Indians in 2025 are blending authentic food and immersive travel for health and sustainability. Discover key trends from the TOI Habit Index 2025 Survey.
China Taiping Insurance shares plummet as HK$2.6 billion exposure to deadly Hong Kong fire raises concerns. Analyst warns coverage 'seriously underinsured' for 2,000-unit complex.
Russia accuses pro-Ukraine lobby of leaking US envoy call with Moscow. Ushakov warns leak threatens US-Russia relations amid diplomatic crisis. Read full analysis.
Elon Musk leads world's richest with $480.5B, could become first trillionaire. Google's Larry Page jumps to second spot. Nine of top 10 billionaires are Americans. Read the full rankings.
Forbes 2025 list reveals 3,028 billionaires hold $16.1 trillion. Elon Musk leads with $342B. US tops with 902 billionaires, China 516, India 205. Explore the top 10.
2025 Henley Passport Index exposes global travel inequality: Afghanistan ranks last with only 24 visa-free destinations while over 25 countries score below 50.
India faces unexpected economic challenges as inflation slows significantly. The rupee faces pressure while policymakers navigate this new reality. Read analysis and implications.
Apple Inc. lays off dozens of US sales employees in rare workforce reduction. Company confirms restructuring while maintaining hiring. Learn about impacted teams and strategic changes.
The true shortcomings in climate action aren't in conference halls but in implementation gaps. Discover why 2025 climate policy progress remains inadequate despite summits.
Karnataka's Child Rights Index reveals Bengaluru Urban as the most unsafe district for children. Learn about the shocking findings and what needs to change.
Donald Trump insulted Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey as 'piggy' during Air Force One press exchange. Journalists and media organizations condemn the behavior. Read full details.
Donald Trump hosted an exclusive dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Elon Musk, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Discover the key takeaways from this powerful gathering.