Before the midnight hour: The untold stories that made India — and divided it

The Supreme Court clarified that compulsory retirement is not a punishment for diminished performance, but rather a necessary step to uphold the standards of efficiency and discipline required. The court dismissed a plea from a CISF officer who disputed his removal after his performance had notably dropped from ‘Good’ to ‘Average’. It emphasized the importance…

South Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Tuesday as renewed concerns over AI-related spending and heavy selling in semiconductor stocks overshadowed softer-than-expected inflation. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led losses, while easing consumer prices and foreign investor buying failed to lift overall market sentiment.

JSW Steel’s profit more than doubled year-on-year to 4,696 crore in the June quarter. Robust revenue growth and higher volumes aided the company’s strong financial performance. Consolidated revenue from operations rose around ten percent on year to 47,364 crore. Total expenses grew less than four percent on year, which helped profitability. The company’s net debt…