Author: TNI Team

The recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal has brought to light a grim reality: 33,000 deaths annually in ten major Indian cities are linked to air pollution levels that exceed the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. This alarming statistic has prompted the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to initiate suo motu proceedings, underscoring […]

NEW DELHI – In a controversial editorial piece, the Editor of The Wire has launched a scathing attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, calling his Ayodhya verdict “flawed and unjust.” The article criticizes the CJI’s handling of the Ayodhya case, raising concerns about the legal and ethical implications of the judgment, and […]

NEW DELHI – Renowned author and activist Taslima Nasreen has stirred controversy with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), questioning the legitimacy of the current interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. In her post, Nasreen asserted that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina did not resign and is still alive, thereby labeling the Yunus […]

BY Prithvish Uppal CFA, Prakhar Agarwal, Bhargav Sangi of Elara Global Research  NEW DELHI: ICICI Lombard’s Q2FY25 results paint a picture of a company continuing to grow steadily in a competitive general insurance market but with challenges emerging in key segments. A 20% year-on-year growth in net profit reflects strong performance, yet the current valuation […]

By Prakhar Agarwal, Kartik Solanki, Palak Shah of Elara Global Research NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank’s latest quarterly results reveal a bank amid a delicate balancing act, managing multiple financial levers while navigating the complexities of its ongoing merger. While the earnings exceeded estimates, mainly due to lower credit costs, the key takeaway is that the […]

In recent years, the convenience of intra-city and inter-city cab services has revolutionized urban transportation. Companies like Uber and Ola have made it easier for people to travel without the hassle of owning a car or navigating public transport. However, with this convenience comes a pressing need for accountability, especially in light of incidents involving […]

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the financial landscape, not just within its borders but also as a beacon of innovation for other nations. The recent move by the Maldives to introduce UPI, as highlighted during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit, underscores the transformative potential of this digital payment system.   UPI, developed […]

The recent notice issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to a meat processing company in Uttar Pradesh for polluting the Sot River, a tributary of the Ganga, underscores a critical environmental issue. The disposal of waste products from meat processing plants into water bodies poses severe risks to both the environment and public health. […]

The recent call by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president, Dr RV Asokan, to legalise prenatal gender detection tests has sparked a significant debate. While the intention behind this proposal is to address the skewed sex ratio in India, it is crucial to consider the potential repercussions of such a move in a patriarchal society […]

The ongoing debate over the criminalisation of marital rape in India has reached a critical juncture, with the Supreme Court questioning the broader implications of such a move. This issue, which has long been a contentious topic, touches upon fundamental rights, societal norms, and the very fabric of marital relationships. The recent hearings and the […]