Exclusive

Publication

Byline

The First Half of the Chessboard Is OverPublished on: September 18, 2026 2:49 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Place one egg on the first square of a chessboard. Two on the second. Four on the third. Eight on the fourth. Keep doubling until you reach the 64th square. At first, nothing re... Read More


People's Schools project in Papua to be completed by March 2027

Wamena, Sept. 18 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works is targeting the construction of People's Schools (SR) in Papua to be completed by March 2027 to help meeting the region's educational needs. ... Read More


West Bengal eyes 5X bigger economy by 2047, significant growth gaps identified: ORF report

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- 'Bikoshito Bongo: An Evidence-Based Policy Roadmap for West Bengal's 5X Economy', a special report published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), examines the conditions r... Read More


What happens to a creator's Instagram, YouTube accounts and earnings after their death? Explained

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Social media creators, especially those with a certain number of followers and wide reach, can earn a regular income through platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. In unfortun... Read More


Anil Ambani denies wrongdoing as CBI registers new FIR against Reliance Capital over alleged Rs.2,684 cr loss to LIC

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- In response to a newly registered FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), spokesperson for Anil Ambani on Friday denied any wrongdoing, stating that the matter pertain... Read More


Tata Chemicals Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- Relaxo Footwears Ltd, Zydus Wellness Ltd, Go Digit General Insurance Ltd and Hatsun Agro Product Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 September 2026.Tata... Read More


Delhi High Court says payments to overseas units aren't automatically taxable in India

NEW DELHI, Sept. 18 -- Payments made by Indian companies to overseas entities are not automatically taxable in India, the Delhi High Court has ruled in a case involving Israeli drugmaker Teva and erst... Read More


Former Standard Chartered Bank MD backs UPI MDR, says charge needed to sustain payment ecosystem

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Former Standard Chartered Bank Managing Director Sanjeev Mehta has said the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions is necessary to support the... Read More


Uttarakhand: Dehradun traders oppose proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000

Dehradun, Sept. 18 -- Traders' organisations in Dehradun have opposed the proposed 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, saying the move would impose an additional ... Read More


EUR/USD rises marginally, Lagarde speech in focus

Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- EUR/USD pair is up marginally from six-week low but is confined in a range on Friday. The pair is currently quoting at 1.1523, up marginally on the day. ECB President Christine Lag... Read More