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Despite a 2025 advisory against cough syrups for very young children, prescribing continued; India now weighs a red warning on bottles saying they should not be used in children under 4

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The bottle label could prominently carry a red warning. (Image for representative purpose only) The use of cough syrups for children under the age of four continues despite the drug regulator’s guidelines. Now, India’s drug regulator is examining a proposal to make changes to cough syrup labels to discourage their use in children under four … Read more

Homebuyer got parking from builder in 2008, but society later adopted a ‘first come, first served’ rule; Maharashtra court protects resident’s space until ownership dispute is decided

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As part of the process, the society asked all homebuyers to submit their parking allotment letters. (Image for representative purpose only) Your builder gives you parking space at the time of buying the house, but the housing society later changes rules. What happens then?In one such case, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has protected … Read more

‘Life is a marathon, not a sprint,’ says Tata Sons’ Chandra

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Chandrasekaran was delivering his address at SAI University in Chengalpattu Chennai:“Life is a marathon race, not a sprint. It is about becoming better by the day, not overtaking others. There will be ups and downs. Don’t fear downs, and do not turn your confidence into arrogance. Enjoy the journey,” Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said … Read more

LPG Aadhaar rule from October 1: Authentication mandatory for subsidised gas refills; how to complete process, check steps

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As of September 19, biometric authentication had been completed by 89.9% of active domestic LPG consumers. LPG refill Aadhaar authentication rule: Domestic LPG consumers who have not yet completed their Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will have to complete the process to book subsidised cylinder refills at regulated prices from October 1, 2026.The Petroleum and Natural … Read more

UPI MDR is coming: Can a Rs 6,000 bill be split into three Rs 2,000 payments to avoid charges? For now, NPCI has no daily cap

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NPCI reportedly does not currently plan to introduce a separate daily limit on repeated UPI payments. From October 15, 2026, UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to large merchants will attract a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4%. However, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reportedly does not currently plan to introduce a separate … Read more

Saudi Aramco stops crude supplies to Indian refiners after pipeline attack; replacement barrels available, but oil is at over $100 and freight costs are set to rise

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Oil prices have risen sharply since the pipeline was shut, with Brent futures trading at around $108 a barrel earlier this week. India’s crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have been hit after a pipeline in the Middle East country was shut following attacks from the Houthis. Saudi Aramco has reportedly told Indian refiners that … Read more

How Vande Bharat Express marked a tech leap for railways after Rajdhani & Shatabdi. Next stop: Bullet trains

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The story of India’s premium passenger trains is a story of Indian Railways repeatedly pushing the limits of speed, comfort and technology. In March 1969, Indian Railways flagged off its first Rajdhani Express train. In many ways the launch of Rajdhani Express trains heralded a new era for the national transporter – a fully air-conditioned … Read more

18 years after the 2008 financial meltdown: How a crisis born in US reshaped India

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The crisis changed India in many ways. September 19, 2008: A world wrapped in uncertaintyThe global financial crisis erupted from the US housing market, where easy credit, rising home prices and risky mortgages had fuelled a massive boom. As borrowers defaulted and mortgage-linked assets collapsed, losses spread across banks and financial institutions.Lehman Brothers’ collapse on … Read more

Can UAE, Oman offer India alternative energy routes amid rising West Asia crisis?

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The situation comes as the Strait of Hormuz has remained effectively blocked for months. India needs to diversify its crude and gas suppliers, expand strategic storage and strengthen port infrastructure as growing security tensions in West Asia expose vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chains.The latest flare-up involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels has … Read more