Dr. Nisar ul-Hassan, once regarded as a prominent physician in Kashmir’s medical circles, has emerged as a central figure in the probe into the deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi. Dismissed in 2023 by the Jammu & Kashmir administration for activities deemed inimical to national security, he later resurfaced at Al-Falah University in Faridabad as a faculty member. With investigators uncovering a suspected “white-collar” terror module involving medical professionals, his sudden disappearance following the blast has intensified scrutiny.

A new survey reveals a significant shift in the financial behavior of young Indians, who are increasingly relying on credit to fund professional upskilling and educational pursuits. With career advancement becoming closely tied to specialized skills and digital literacy, millennials and Gen Z professionals are viewing education not just as an expense, but as an investment in long-term employability.

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd, one of India’s leading integrated solar module and cell manufacturers, is set to open its ₹2,900 crore initial public offering (IPO) on November 11, 2025. The issue comprises a fresh equity issue of ₹2,143.86 crore and an offer for sale worth ₹756.14 crore by promoters. With a price band fixed between ₹206 and ₹217 per share, the Bengaluru-based company aims to leverage India’s accelerating solar manufacturing ecosystem.

A recent study by the State Bank of India (SBI) has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive national gold policy to streamline the country’s fragmented approach toward gold imports, investments, and monetization. The report argues that while India remains one of the world’s largest consumers of gold, its policies lack strategic coordination, limiting the potential to leverage the yellow metal as an economic and financial asset.

India’s built environment is undergoing a decisive transformation as sustainability becomes the cornerstone of urban development and infrastructure planning. With rapid urbanization, increasing climate risks, and mounting pressure on natural resources, the country is shifting focus from conventional construction practices to eco-conscious, resource-efficient, and low-carbon models.

In a significant endorsement of India’s financial integrity framework, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) strong performance in tracing, freezing, and recovering assets linked to economic offences and money laundering. The global watchdog, which monitors compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) standards, cited India’s progress in asset recovery, enforcement action, and coordination among agencies as a notable success in its latest review.

Adani Energy Expands Renewable Footprint with New Industrial Power Agreement

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), a key arm of the Adani Group’s infrastructure portfolio, has announced a long-term agreement to supply 150 megawatts (MW) of renewable power to RSWM Ltd, a leading textile manufacturer under the LNJ Bhilwara Group.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has rolled out a nationwide mega camp to help pensioners submit their Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) with greater convenience and efficiency. The initiative, launched across thousands of SBI branches and CSP outlets, aims to simplify the annual verification process that ensures the continued disbursal of pensions.

Singapore’s Businesses Target India’s Expanding Renewable Energy Market

Singapore-based companies are increasingly turning their attention toward India’s booming renewable energy sector, lured by policy stability, strong growth potential, and ambitious national decarbonization targets. As India strives to achieve 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, Singaporean investors—from sovereign funds to clean-tech startups—are scaling up participation across solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen projects.

India Reevaluates Russian Oil Purchases Under Escalating U.S. Sanctions Pressure

India is expected to curb its imports of Russian crude oil in the coming months as U.S. sanctions intensify against Moscow’s energy sector, heightening compliance risks for global traders and financial institutions. The shift marks a significant recalibration in India’s energy sourcing strategy, given that Russia has been New Delhi’s largest oil supplier since 2022, accounting for over a third of its total crude imports.