The Indian government has reversed course on its recent property tax changes. Just two weeks after introducing modifications that drew heavy criticism for burdening the middle class, the government has offered a concession.

India relaxes property tax rules

India is the fastest growing major economy in the world, but it's the ultra-rich who are growing the fastest. Take a look at this report to find out where they invest and if you are in the league of the super rich.

What does it take to be 'ultra-rich' in India?

India's quest for its first Olympic gold in hockey since 1980 continues after their loss to world champions Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Games. However, India still has the chance to secure a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal when they face Spain on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: World Champion Germany beat India 3-2 in the semi-final

‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, an international air exercise, began at the Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore district on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Indian air assets and fighter jets including Su-30MKI, Tejas, Rafale, Mirage, and MiG-29K will take part in the exercise that will go on till August 13.

Indian Air Force begins ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’: Rafale & Mirage 2000 part of mega exercise

IAF begins its first-ever multi-national air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' in Tamil Nadu

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 6) over the prevailing crisis in Bangladesh that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to leave the country after resigning from office. New Delhi will "naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha. Watch in for more details!

S Jaishankar in Parliament on Bangladesh crisis: Several minorities targeted during protests

Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian women's wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Phogat will fight for the gold medal on Wednesday. WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo gets you her remarkable story.

Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat to fight for Olympic gold

Family-owned businesses continue to be the driving force of the Indian economy. These businesses have outperformed their non-family counterparts in terms of growth and profitability. However, the challenge of maintaining performance across generations looms large. Take a look at this report for more.

Family-owned businesses dominate Indian GDP

Neeraj will be in action today in his good qualification round which is also the biggest medal hope of the country.

Neeraj Chopra begins his quest at Paris Olympics 2024

As Bangladesh awaits an interim government to end the chaos and mayhem, protesters have called for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead the nation. The economist has said he is ready to fill the power vacuum after former PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday. The question is, what comes next? Can the interim government bring peace and stability to the crisis-hit country?

Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament, Yunus 'Ready to Lead' Interim Govt

Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone has said it is time for Indian athletes to start taking responsibility for their poor performances at the Olympics. Padukone's comments have sparked a fiery debate on the internet, with many athletes terming Padukone's comments as harsh.

Paris Olympics 2024: Prakash Padukone lays into Indian athletes

India is expected to lead the global energy demand in the coming years. The country’s rich demographics and growing consumption calls for more energy production. But what are the speedbumps in India’s road to self-sufficiency in power generation? Take a look at this report for more.

Powering up India: A trillion-dollar challenge

The Indian Rupee has hit a record low, closing at 83.95 against the U.S. dollar. What does the falling Indian currency mean for you? Gravitas tells you.

Rupee hits a record low. What this means for you

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continues to be in India after she fled her country following violent protests; she's seeking political asylum in the United Kingdom which according to sources has been denied. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh crisis: Sources say, UK rejects Hasina's asylum request

Bangladesh crisis: India expresses concern over Bangladesh crisis

India, the bronze medallist from the Tokyo Olympics, will play Germany on Tuesday in the men's hockey competition to determine who advances to the Paris Olympics 2024 final.

Paris Olympics 2024: India to take on Germany in men's hockey for a berth in finals

India's badminton legend Prakash Padukone, the coach and mentor of the team, stated that it was "high time the players step up and win." Watch to know more!

Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton legend Prakash Padukone criticises 'star culture'

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat burst into tears while celebrating her sensational win over defending Olympic and World Champion Yui Susaki in the Paris Olympics on August 6. Phogat's win comes following a tough year due to the Wrestling Federation protests in 2023.

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat reaches her maiden semi-final

Amid the ongoing unrest and political developments in Bangladesh, the Nepal government has heightened security vigilance at its border with India to prevent the potential infiltration of citizens from third countries.

Nepal steps up security on border with India

Mr. Jaishankar said that the country had been facing “considerable tension, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics,” since its General elections in January 2024. He continued that this aggravated a student agitation that began in June.

Bangladesh Crisis: New Delhi monitoring situation in Dhaka

S Jaishankar on Bangladesh Crisis: 'Bulk of Indian students have returned'

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra entered the final of men's javelin throw event at Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra qualifies with season-best throw

The United Kingdom has rejected Sheikh Hasina's request for political asylum. The British Government said that it is not giving political asylum to anyone at present. Hasina's representative took her passport for visa approval to the British High Commission in Delhi. If Sheikh Hasina does not get the visa now, she will have to stay in Delhi.

UK denies Sheikh Hasina's asylum request; former Bangladeshi PM likely to extend her stay in India

Coastal cities are centers of growth and development but they are equally vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. According to a latest study, rising sea levels due to climate change could make India's Mumbai lose 10 per cent of its land in the next 15 years.

Mumbai: Rising sea level poses risk of floods, storms

Search and rescue operations have entered day eight in India's Wayanad while the death doll stands over 300. Watch in for more details!

Last rites of Wayanad landslide victims

Stock markets are tumbling globally with Japanese shares as one point exceeding their 1987 Black Monday loss. While European Shares near six-month lows. Our next report decodes how the fears of a US recession sent investors fleeing from risk while deciding that rate cuts would be needed to rescue growth. Japan's Nikkei 225 share index plunged as much as 10% on Monday, driven by heavy selling amid concerns that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than previously expected. Watch in for more details!

Global stock sell-off intensifies as traders see multiple risks

Natural disasters have struck both the northern and southern regions of India. Twin cloudbursts in the Himalayan states have left a trail of destruction, claiming lives and triggering massive rescue operations. Meanwhile, in the south, Kerala is grappling with the aftermath of severe landslides in the hilly Wayanad district.

From Himachal Pradesh to Kerala: Search operations continue

The Indian middle class bears a substantial tax burden compared to their counterparts in many developed and emerging economies. In India, the recent union budget raised taxes on capital gains from equities and real estate, compounding the middle class’s financial strain.

Why Indians are unhappy with their tax structure

India's economy is touted as the fastest-growing major market globally. But the harsh reality for millions living on less than $5 a day paints a starkly different picture. Recent surges in food prices have pushed essentials beyond the reach of the country's most vulnerable.

India’s poor struggle amid high food costs

Search and rescue operations enter the seventh day in landslide-devastated Wayanad, even as the chances of finding survivors remain bleak. Watch in for more details!

Kerala Landslide: Rescue teams step up search operations, over 100 people still missing

Indian Air Force has joined the operation to rescue pilgrims stranded along a rain-ravaged trek route to the Himalayan Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand. 9,099 pilgrims have been rescued so far. Watch in for more details!

Himachal Cloudburst: Indian Air Force joins operation to rescue Kedarnath pilgrims

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