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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates two Rs 11,000-crore National Highway projects; crowd cheers

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major highway projects in the national capital region—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). At the inauguration ceremony, he was welcomed by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Union Minister […]

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GST rationalisation proposed! Lower slabs to lift domestic consumption, aid essentials & durables— what do economists say

[ad_1] Domestic consumption would be strengthened after the government’s proposed GST rationalisation, offering crucial support to the economy as it braces for the impact of the US’s 50 per cent duty on Indian imports, according to various economists quoted by Economic Times. “At a time where consumption demand has been uneven and felt pressure from

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Mumbai, Thane waterlogged after heavy rains; IMD issues flash flood warning

[ad_1] Many parts of Mumbai and Thane districts of Maharashtra were waterlogged due to heavy rains on Sunday morning. Parts of Mahim in Mumbai were affected by waterlogging. The water level of Mithi River in Mumbai has increased after continuous rains. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for Sunday

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GST 2.0 to treat more than rate cuts: Revamp to fix classification disputes, duty inversions- What officials say

[ad_1] GST (representative image) The proposed revamped goods and services tax (GST) 2.0, developed through extensive consultations, aims to be more comprehensive than just rate adjustments. Officials, quoted by Economic Times, indicate it will fundamentally restructure the eight-year-old indirect tax system. The changes focus on resolving classification conflicts, duty inversions and operational challenges to provide

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PM Modi to inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi worth Rs 11,000 crore today

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects — the Delhi sections of the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and Dwarka Expressway — worth Rs 11,000 crore on Sunday, as the Union government attempts to ease chronic traffic congestion in the national capital and improve connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR). The

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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for commuters ahead of inauguration of highway projects by PM Modi in Rohini today

[ad_1] The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two major highway projects worth nearly 11,000 crore in Rohini on Sunday. An advisory posted on Saturday on X has asked commuters to avoid roads in the Tikri Border, which is the Peeragarhi and Rohini areas, between 6 a.m. and

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Rescue operations in full swing in cloudburst-hit Kathua village: Jitendra Singh

[ad_1] Kishtwar: Workers stand near boulders during a search and rescue operation after flash flood triggered by cloudburst, at Chisoti village, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_16_2025_000411A) | Photo Credit: – Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the civilian administration, military and paramilitary forces have swung into

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Air Canada grounds flights as flight attendants go on strike

[ad_1] Protesters hold signs as a strike begins after the union, which represents more then 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, failed to reach an agreement with the airline, at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Dorval, Quebec, Canada August 16, 2025 | Photo Credit: PETER MCCABE Air Canada grounded hundreds of flights and locked out

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Kerala goes all out to make State safe for women travellers

[ad_1] God’s own country wants to be the safest place for women travellers. Kerala is framing a bold new policy to make the State a “women-friendly” destination, Sikha Surendran, Director, Kerala Tourism, told businessline on the sidelines of Kerala Travel Mart’s glitzy 3-day Wedding and MICE conclave, a first-of-its kind initiative by a State to attract high

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Trump sets Up Zelenskiy meeting after Putin renews land demands

[ad_1] Donald Trump will host President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Monday after the US president abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin again insisted that Kyiv give up land in peace talks. Trump told the Ukrainian president and European leaders in a call that Putin wants Kyiv to cede

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Trump greets Putin with red carpet, Ukrainians feel betrayed

[ad_1] In Kyiv, Ukrainians living under near daily Russian bombardment watched with astonishment as their country’s most important ally rolled out a red carpet in Alaska for the man they blame for over three years of war, bloodshed and loss. Natalya Lypei, 66, a Kyiv resident, did a double-take. But the images flashing on her

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Engineering, textile exports continued to grow in July

[ad_1] Shipments of engineering, textile, and apparel goods, which have a large number of MSME exporters, registered growth in July compared with the year-earlier month. Textiles exports registered 5.84% year-on-year growth in July, while apparel exports climbed 4.75%. Cumulative exports of textiles and apparel in July was 5.37% higher than July 2024. And, cumulative exports

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Table Space leases office space at monthly rent of ₹3.5 crore 

[ad_1] Flexible workspace solution provider Table Space Technologies Private Ltd. has taken on lease 5,34,532 sq. ft. of office space at a monthly rent of ₹65 per sq. ft. amounting to about ₹3.5 crore at Intellion Park in Sector 59, Gurugram, according to the property registration document reviewed by real estate data analytics firm PropEquity.

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Tollywood crisis: Strike halts film shoots as wage dispute continues

[ad_1] With no headway in talks, Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy convened a meeting of the workers and producers and convinced them to resolve the issue amicably | Photo Credit: chipstudio The crisis in Tollywood continues to hit film shootings, with workers and producers refusing to budge. The Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation, which

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50% of EV owners making trips of over 500 kms, says India Charging Report 2025

[ad_1] EVs are now present in 65% of pin codes, 84% EVs are used as primary vehicles, running 1,600 km/month and driven 27 days/month, covering 95%+ roads, with 50% owners taking trips over 500 km, as per the report.  | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Overcoming range anxiety and price barrier, electric-ehicle (EV) adoption and usage

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Tariff tantrums: After India, China next to feel US’ secondary tariffs over Russian oil? ‘two or three weeks’ warns Donald Trump

[ad_1] After the US imposed a 50% tariff on India for buying Russian oil, many are questioning why China was spared such action despite being one of Russia’s biggest oil buyers.US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he does not see an immediate need to impose retaliatory tariffs on countries like China

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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit India for border talks from Monday

[ad_1] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi | Photo Credit: HASNOOR HUSSAIN Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday to Wednesday, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, for talks about a disputed border in the Himalayas. This is only the second such meeting since a deadly clash in 2020 between

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ISRO and Muskaan Foundation collaborate to launch space lab in Arunachal Pradesh

[ad_1] A state-of-the-art space laboratory was inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona at remote Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district. The lab at Mechuka Government Higher Secondary School, established through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Muskaan Foundation, aims to provide students with hands-on experience in space science and technology,

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Data centre owners urge U.S. Treasury to keep renewable energy subsidy rules

[ad_1] The Treasury Department is expected to issue updated guidelines as soon as August 18 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Data Center Coalition, which represents data center owners including Google, Amazon and Microsoft, called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to uphold existing rules for wind and solar energy subsidies, saying they have enabled

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PM Modi to inaugurate ₹11,000 crore highway projects in Delhi on Sunday

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly ₹11,000 crore on 17th August, 2025, at around 12:30 PM in Rohini, Delhi, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi will also address the gathering

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‘Russia lost an oil client, which is India’: What Donald Trump said before meet with Putin; ‘secondary sanctions would be devastating…’

[ad_1] “It is highly regrettable that the US has chosen to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that many other countries are also undertaking,” India has said. (AI image) US President Donald Trump believes that his 25% additional tariffs on India for its Russian crude trade made Russia lose a major oil client. Ahead

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Accenture to buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX for reported $650 million

[ad_1] A wave of devastating cyberattacks has battered Australia, including a 2022 breach at telecom major Optus that exposed the personal data of up to 10 million users [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Accenture said on Thursday it will buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest-ever deal in the sector, with the Australian Financial

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OpenAI staff looking to sell $6 billion in stock to SoftBank, others, source says

[ad_1] SoftBank, Thrive and Dragoneer Investment Group did not immediately respond to requests for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Current and former employees of OpenAI are looking to sell nearly $6 billion worth of the ChatGPT maker’s shares to investors including SoftBank Group and Thrive Capital, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters

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‘Maybe in 2 or 3 weeks’: Tariff relief in sight? What Donald Trump said on Russian oil buyers after meeting Putin

[ad_1] Trump and Putin met in Alaska US President Donald Trump said he may consider imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil “in two or three weeks,” though not immediately, following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.“When you talked before coming here about the consequences for Vladimir Putin being severe, I found

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A paradigm shift: On India and its trade relations 

[ad_1] On August 11, 2025, the central government implored India’s seafood industry, that provides livelihoods to about 28 million people, to “bravely face” the U.S.’s tariffs of 25% that kicked in on August 7, 2025 and which could be raised to 50% on August 27, 2025, contingent upon the outcome of trade negotiations. On August

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Summer travel isn’t as easy as it used to be for airlines

[ad_1] A passenger looks at aircrafts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia on July 2, 2025. Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty Images Making money in the summer is not as easy as it used to be for airlines. Airlines have drawn down their schedules in August for a variety of reasons. Some

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Enforcement Directorate searches Vuenow Infratech premises

[ad_1] The Directorate of Enforcement searched the residential and business premises of Vuenow group of companies, including IT solutions firm Vuenow Infratech , its director Rahul Anand Bhargav and other related people and entities, the agency said on Friday (August 15, 2025). The search was conducted on Thursday in premises across Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra

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RSB Retail India files draft IPO papers with SEBI; seeks to raise ₹1,500 crore

[ad_1] The Hyderabad-based company plans to utilise the net proceeds to the tune of ₹275 crore for payment of debt, ₹118 crore for setting up of new stores under the R. S. Brothers and South India Shopping Mall formats; and rest for general corporate purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto RSB Retail India Ltd, a

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ITR filing FY 2024-25: ITR-6 excel utility for AY 2025-26 released by Income Tax Department — here’s what taxpayers should know

[ad_1] ITR-6 is applicable to companies other than those claiming exemption under Section 11. The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 6 for the assessment year 2025-26, enabling eligible companies to file their returns for the financial year 2024-25.“Kind Attention Taxpayers! Excel Utility of ITR-6 for AY

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PM Modi hails RSS as ‘world’s biggest NGO’ on its 100th year during Independence Day address

[ad_1] On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the “world’s biggest NGO” while celebrating its centenary year.  | Photo Credit: DD/ANI Video grab Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the “world’s biggest NGO” and paid glowing tribute to its

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Gallagher taps pro athletes for summer insurance internships

[ad_1] Insurance firm Gallagher is tapping into a new kind of summer intern: professional athletes. Last year, the insurance giant expanded its internship program to offer positions to pro athletes, giving them a pathway to prepare for life after sports. In return, Gallagher discovered the stars also tend to shine off the field. “They know

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Operation Sindoor demonstrates India’s strength, self-reliance and strategic autonomy: PM Modi on 79th Independence Day

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of India’s strategic autonomy and defense self-reliance.  Speaking from the Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day, he said the armed forces dismantled terror networks and Pakistan-based infrastructure using made-in-India weapons, marking a new era in which India will not bow to

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S&P’s India credit upgrade to lower cost of borrowings, boost inflows

[ad_1] The ratings upgrade will be a positive for foreign flows into India, and lead to a stable currency atmosphere say experts | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The much awaited S&P upgrade of India’s long-term sovereign credit rating will boost global investors confidence and puts India on par with Indonesia and Mexico among key emerging markets.

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BSF IG lauds force’s role in ‘Operation Sindoor’ during Independence Day celebrations at Indo-Pak border

[ad_1]  Marking the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence, the Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated the occasion with a ceremonial flag hoisting and salute at the Indo-Pakistan border in Nadabet, Banaskantha district. BSF Gujarat Inspector General Abhishek Pathak, who led the celebrations, praised the force’s exemplary contribution during Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding

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Annadata’ in spotlight in PM Modi’s record 103-minute-long Independence Day speech

[ad_1] PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: On this 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi took a heartfelt moment to honour the farmers — the people who truly keep Bharat moving forward. Speaking from the Red Fort, he reminded everyone how tough the colonial times were, leaving the country struggling. But it was our farmers’ hard work

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Missed PM Modi’s Independence day speech? Here’s the complete gist of his major announcements

[ad_1] PM Modi Independence Day Speech: On his 12th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a powerful address from the Red Fort that went on for 103 minutes — the longest ever by any Indian prime minister. If you missed the speech, here’s a quick summary of the major announcements that show India’s bold

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AI in apartment market is taking over work orders, lease renewals and more

[ad_1] Angel Santana Garcia | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive

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India-Asean trade talks: Jakarta to host next AITIGA review in October, $123 bn bilateral trade in focus

[ad_1] The next round of negotiations to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) will be held on October 6-7, 2025, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, hosted by Malaysia, the Commerce Ministry said.The tenth round of talks concluded in New Delhi between August 10 and 14, with the Joint Committee focusing on

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Family offices turn to private markets, allocations up 500% since 2016

[ad_1] Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. As the world’s rich have gotten richer, their investment firms have doubled down on private assets

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Atmanirbhar Bharat, the big theme of PM Modi’s Independence Day speech

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, placed Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) at the centre of his vision for a Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, marking it as the defining national mission across defence, technology, energy, and agriculture. Calling self-reliance “the bedrock of strength, dignity, and

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FASTag Annual Pass Launched! What is FASTag Annual Pass? From Cost, How To Buy To Benefits And Validity

[ad_1] No, you don’t need to buy a new FASTag if you have an existing FASTag. The Annual Pass can be activated on your current FASTag, as long as it fulfills the eligibility requirements (such as being correctly attached to the vehicle’s windshield, connected to a valid Vehicle Registration Number, not blacklisted, etc.). [ad_2] Source

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PM Modi’s big announcements: GST reforms and employment scheme to deepwater exploration and desi jet engines

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 79th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort, in New Delhi, Friday, August 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: ATUL YADAV In his longest ever Independence Day speech and 12th successive speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made eight big announcements

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Independence Day 2025 Special: Finance Ministry shares 3-pillar GST reform plan

[ad_1] On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the transformative role of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in 2017, calling it a landmark reform that has benefited the nation. He also emphasised the need for the “next generation” of GST reforms aimed at easing the burden on

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Centre moots two-rate GST system as part of PM Modi’s ‘Diwali gift’

[ad_1] Representational image only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Diwali gift” to the people of India, of reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, will likely be across three pillars — structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living — and could entail a shift to a two-rate GST

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Independence Day 2025: India progressing fast towards becoming world’s 3rd largest economy, says PM Modi

[ad_1] In his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is moving rapidly towards achieving the world’s third largest economy status. “Some day, I’ll share this news to you from the Red Fort,” said PM Modi.  PM Narendra Modi said that the country is

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U.S. has no alternative to India in diamonds, say industry leaders

[ad_1] A worker in one of the oldest and largest diamond polishing units of Surat checking its dazzle. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji   Already grappling with job losses and a slowdown in orders, Gujarat’s diamond sector has been dealt another setback as the United States, its largest export destination, raised import duties to

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Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $2 billion to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute

[ad_1] Phil Knight Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nike co-founder Phil Knight is donating $2 billion to the Oregon Health and Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, the single largest donation ever to a U.S. university, college or health institution, according to the Knight Foundation. The foundation said on Thursday the gift that will

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India proposes to incentivise steelmakers for cutting carbon emissions

[ad_1] Eligibility is restricted to plants commissioned on or before March 31, 2025.  | Photo Credit: Nathan Laine To accelerate the decarbonisation of its steel industry, India is preparing a new policy roadmap that will offer financial incentives to steelmakers who can prove they have cut carbon emissions. pThis first-of-its-kind initiative aims to safeguard the

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President Murmu delivers her 4th Independence Day Eve speech: 5 key takeaways

[ad_1] In her fourth Independence Day Eve address to the nation, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday reflected on the country’s developmental strides, its resolute response to terrorism, and the imperative of environmental stewardship. In an Independence Day Eve speech that blended pride in national achievements with solemn recognition of recent challenges, President Murmu lauded the swift and

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Eli Lilly hikes price of Mounjaro in UK amid Trump pressure

[ad_1] Mounjaro manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company packaging is seen in this illustration photo taken in a pharmacy in Krakow, Poland on April 9, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Thursday said it is raising the list price of its blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro in the U.K. starting in September,

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100 PM Internship Scheme youths to attend Independence Day at Red Fort

[ad_1] The PM Internship Scheme, which was announced during the Budget for 2024–25 | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Kavya (Kerala), Komal (Rajasthan), Kuntal, Dibyendu (both from West Bengal), and 96 other young interns never expected that an internship programme would lead to them being invited as special guests at the Independence Day celebrations at the Red

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Brands get patriotic, push ‘Made in India’ narrative in I-Day campaigns

[ad_1] Scuba divers display the national flag at the Aquarium Paradise on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, in Chennai on Thursday | Photo Credit: ANI It’s standard practice for brands to re-imagine the meaning of freedom in their Independence Day campaigns. This year, there seems to be an added subtext of freedom from

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears industrial projects worth ₹1,938 crore

[ad_1] Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Thursday cleared industrial projects with a total investment of ₹1,938 crore, set to create 13,409 jobs, spanning across sectors like electronics manufacturing, engineering design, technical textiles, renewable energy R&D, IT & GC and food & agri-tech, Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said on social media. The Cabinet also approved fresh investments

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TN govt collaborates with Meta to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services

[ad_1] In a significant step towards digitising citizen services and improving efficiency, the Government of Tamil Nadu and Meta in India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services. Accessible via a single number, the first phase

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SBI unveils special Rs 4 lakh collateral-free loan scheme for Agniveers

[ad_1] The State Bank of India on Thursday launched a special personal loan scheme for Agniveers in the Indian Army on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. Under this loan scheme, Agniveers with a salary account at SBI can avail loans up to Rs 4 lakh without any collateral or processing fee, the bank

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79th Independence Day Eve: President Murmu approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards

[ad_1] President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, August 14, approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel. Also, on the eve of Independence Day, the President approved 290 Mention-in-Despatches, comprising 115 personnel of the Indian Army, five of the Indian Navy, 167 of the Indian Air

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Storage in India’s major reservoirs near 75% of capacity

[ad_1] The storage in the 161 major reservoirs in the country increased to nearly 75 per cent of the capacity with rains under the south-monsoon being normal till now. Data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), in its weekly bulletin, on the major reservoirs showed that the level was 74.13 per cent or  135.277 billion

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Kodak faces financial trouble even as Gen Z drives a film resurgence

[ad_1] Rolls of Kodak Gold film hang on a shelf at the Precision Camera & Video store on August 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Clair Sapilewski has dozens of rolls of camera film ready to use in her cupboard at all times. A photography major at American University, the 21-year-old

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Cadillac unveils ‘Elevated Velocity’ electric crossover concept car

[ad_1] The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept car. Courtesy: Cadillac General Motors on Thursday unveiled the Cadillac Elevated Velocity, a new concept car aimed at building up the brand’s all-electric luxury crossover segment. The electric concept car has a “lifted yet elegant design,” according to Cadillac, riding on 24-inch wheels. It includes multiple driving modes to

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S&P Global upgrades India’s rating after 18 years to ‘BBB’, cites economic resilience & fiscal consolidation

[ad_1] The S&P Global logo. | Photo Credit: Reuters The ratings agency S&P Global has after an 18-year gap upgraded India’s rating, to BBB from BBB-, citing the country’s “economic resilience and fiscal consolidation”. S&P also kept India’s long-term outlook as ‘stable’.  In a post on X, the Ministry of Finance welcomed the decision, saying

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Gold rate today: Yellow metal jumps Rs 400 to Rs 1,01,420; silver surges Rs 1,500 on fresh buying

[ad_1] Gold rate today: Gold prices in the national capital rose Rs 400 to Rs 1,01,420 per 10 grams on Thursday, supported by fresh buying from stockists and firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9% purity had closed at Rs 1,01,020 in the previous session.Gold of 99.5%

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Trump’s tariff fallout? India-China trade talks on the horizon; critical rare earths, fertilisers & pharma in focus

[ad_1] India and China are both worried about the potential trade imbalance in the pharmaceutical sector. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s tariff war with India and China, may result in the two countries forging better trade ties. India and China are expected to begin discussions soon on a trade package involving the supply of

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Pirated IPTV: How ‘cheap’ entertainment could be casting big blow to mainstream TV, funding terror

[ad_1] Watching pirated content isn’t just illegal, but it may also be enabling terrorism. If you think you are getting your favourite TV shows, live sports, or blockbuster movies smoothly through illegal streaming, think again. Behind the tempting offers of instant entertainment may lie a grave threat — piracy that fuels organised crime and even

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Buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for August 14, 2025

[ad_1] Motilal Oswal Financial Services has upgraded Bharat Dynamics to buy from neutral with an unchanged target price of Rs 1,900. Analysts said the stock’s valuation is turning reasonable. During the April-June quarter (Q1), Bharat Dynamics delivered strong 30% annual growth in execution on the back of a strong order book and the easing of

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AI solutions company Fractal files for nearly Rs 5,000 crore IPO

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Enterprise AI solutions company Fractal Analytics has filed draft papers with Sebi for an IPO of up to Rs 4,900 crore. The offer comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,279 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 3,621 crore. Founded in 2000 by Srikanth Velamakanni and Pranay Agrawal, Fractal provides AI-driven decision-making

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Cava, Chipotle, Sweetgreen report slower sales

[ad_1] Cava stock tumbled 16% in afternoon trading on Wednesday, making it the latest fast-casual chain to feel Wall Street’s wrath after reporting disappointing quarterly sales. A year ago, eateries like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava were reporting double-digit same-store sales growth, even as the broader restaurant industry posted falling traffic and slumping sales. But

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New York AG James sues Zelle parent company, alleging it enabled fraud

[ad_1] New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks outside New York Supreme Court in New York City ahead of former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial on October 2, 2023. John Lamparski | AFP | Getty Images New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the operator of the Zelle payments network on Wednesday, alleging

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BPCL Q1 net profit more than doubles on bumper retail fuel margin

[ad_1] Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Wednesday reported more than doubling of its first quarter net profit, as marketing margins surged because of holding retail prices despite a drop in input oil cost. Its consolidated net profit of ₹6,839.02 crore in April-June — the first quarter of

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RBI allows transition to continuous clearing of cheques

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided on the transition of the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) from the current approach of batch processing to continuous clearing with settlement on realisation in two phases. Phase 1 will be implemented on October 4, 2025 and Phase 2 on January 3, 2026, the banking sector regulator said. 

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Influencer Sandeepa Virk arrested as ED cracks whip on fake ‘FDA-approved’ beauty products portal

[ad_1] In a crackdown on the illegal sale of beauty products falsely marketed as “FDA-approved”, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a special investigation following an FIR registered in Punjab. Acting under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the financial crime investigation agency conducted searches on August 12 and 13 at multiple locations

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Centre working on multi-Ministry export promotion scheme to counter Trump tariff impact

[ad_1] Representative image | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Indian government is tweaking its earlier plans for an Export Promotion Mission to make it more targeted towards specific sectors in the wake of the increased tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from India, The Hindu has learnt. This would entail reducing the cost of

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MHA Tightens OCI Card Rules: Two years in jail? You could lose your OCI card under new norm

[ad_1] India just made its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules stricter, impacting Indian-origin foreign nationals who can currently visit the country without a visa.  In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs said OCI registration can now be cancelled if the cardholder is convicted of a serious criminal offence or formally charge-sheeted

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Delhi Metro Update for Independence Day 2025: DMRC announces train services, timings & route details for August 15

[ad_1] Delhi Metro Timing For Independence Day 2025: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Wednesday, August 13, that train services on all lines will begin at 4 AM on Independence Day, August 15. The trains will run at an interval of 30 minutes for 2 hours to facilitate the movement of guests, invitees, and

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‘In-principle’ authorisation: Paytm gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator ending onboarding freeze; shares hit 52-week high with 5% surge

[ad_1] Paytm shares surge after RBI authorisation NEW DELHI: Paytm Payments Services has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India to function as an online payment aggregator, according to a regulatory filing by its parent organisation One 97 Communications on Tuesday.This approval lifts the restrictions placed on Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) regarding new

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed in the near-term? Here’s the outlook

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Spot Gold could continue to find resistance in the zone of $ 3,385 – 3,410 per oz (CMP USD 3,350/oz) on the higher side. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Upside in gold rates is expected to be limited with the US-China 90-day trade truce extended and other developments on the

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FDA may pull authorization of Pfizer Covid shot for children under 5

[ad_1] A nurse prepares doses of the Pfizer vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccination event at Josephine’s Southern Cooking in Chatham, Illinois, Dec. 30, 2021. Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration is considering revoking its authorization of Pfizer‘s Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children under the age of 5,

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SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile soar on report of satellite deployment

[ad_1] Jaque Silva | Lightrocket | Getty Images Satellite designer AST SpaceMobile said it’s preparing to deploy nearly five dozen satellites to power cellular-based broadband networks, a move that establishes the company as a rival to Elon Musk‘s dominant SpaceX. The company, based in Texas, released its second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, reporting

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commercial real estate’s next big tailwind

[ad_1] A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Just as

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PixxelSpace India-led consortium to establish India’s first commercial earth observation satellite constellation

[ad_1] The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Tuesday announced the selection of the PixxelSpace India-led consortium to design, build, and operate India’s first fully indigenous commercial earth observation (EO) satellite constellation under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The Bengaluru-based PixxelSpace India consortium comprises Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space.

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC) Bill: 7 key amendments that distinguish it from existing law

[ad_1] Amid uproar by the Opposition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced an amended Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in the Lok Sabha. Among some of the key amendments to the existing bankruptcy law that are incorporated in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, include a provision enabling a “creditor-initiated insolvency resolution process”

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Port restriction on jute from Bangladesh imposed to protect local industries from subsidised products, say officials

[ad_1] The latest order is aimed at further tightening the import of jute and products made from Bangladeshi jute. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A day after India imposed a fresh round of port restrictions on a range of jute products, officials here justified the move as necessary because Bangladesh’s subsidies were “killing” local Indian

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A close BJP vs BJP contest at the stately Constitution Club of India

[ad_1] Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and the party’s President Mallikarjun Kharge arrive to cast their votes during the election for the post of secretary of the Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | Photo Credit: PTI The 77-year old Constitution Club of India (CCI) on Delhi’s Rafi Marg is the

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Mercedes-Benz India targets 5,500 festive sales; industry outlook flat at 12,000 units

[ad_1] Speaking at the launch of the new AMG CLE 53, MD and CEO Santosh Iyer said the festival season this year ends in October, unlike last year when it extended to November.  | Photo Credit: Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday said it expects to sell 5,000-5,500 vehicles during the September-November period, and

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SC notes ECI’s eagerness to correct ‘mistakes’ in Bihar draft roll

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Tuesday said “mistakes” may have happened in the preparation of the draft Bihar electoral roll and pointed to Election Commission of India’s willingness to correct them while petitioners reminded the court of its promise to step in if the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) led to “mass exclusion” of electors from

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LIC sees opportunities in current market volatility

[ad_1] R Doraiswamy, MD & CEO, LIC Life Insurance Corporation of India is taking advantage of the volatility in the stock market and picking stocks that give the best returns to policyholders and investors, a top official said. “We have been looking at the geopolitical tensions and issues from time to time and we continue to

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ED raids multiple cities in Rs 2,000 crore illegal betting app case linked to parimatch

[ad_1] The probe, launched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), is based on a 2024 FIR registered by the Cyber Police Station in Mumbai. ED conducted searches at around 15 locations across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Madurai and Surat in connection with an illegal betting application [ad_2] Source link

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PSU banks write off loans over ₹5.82 lakh crore in last 5 years: MoS Finance

[ad_1] “Banks write off NPAs, including those in respect of which full provisioning has been made on completion of four years, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and policy approved by banks’ Boards,” Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. File Photo: Sansad TV via ANI Public sector banks (PSBs) have

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Lok Sabha clears Mines Amendment Bill; House adjourned till August 18

[ad_1] The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 by voice vote, even as Opposition members continued to protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The Bill, moved by Union Minister for Mines G. Kishan Reddy, seeks to overhaul India’s mining

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78.41 crore applications insured, Rs 1.83 lakh crore claims paid under PMFBY

[ad_1] The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has achieved 78.41 crore applications being insured and Rs 1.83 lakh crore claims being paid since its launch in 2016, according to the latest government data. Farmer enrollment rose by 32 per cent from 3.17 crore (2022–23) to 4.19 crore (2024–25) — the highest since launch. Non-loanee

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