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Parliament panel backs phased digital competition law, EU-style appeal for ‘key player’ tag

[ad_1] A parliamentary panel has recommended that India’s upcoming digital competition law adopt a phased, evidence-led rollout and include an EU-style review mechanism for designating Big Tech as ‘systemically significant digital enterprises’ (SSDEs). In a report on the evolving role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday, the […]

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Spirit Airlines warns it might not be able to survive without more cash

[ad_1] A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines has warned it might not be able to survive as a going concern if it doesn’t raise more cash, five

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Aaron Rodgers-backed startup aims to be the IMDb for pro athletes

[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 10, 2025. Justin K. Aller | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is backing a startup that hopes to make athletes more accessible to companies, charities and sponsors. AthleteAgent.com

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Retail inflation plunges! July 2025 CPI dips to 8-year low of 1.55%; food inflation slips to -1.76%

[ad_1] Rural areas saw headline inflation ease to 1.18% from 1.72% in June, with food inflation dropping from -0.87% to -1.74%. (AI image) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of July 2025 touched an 8-year low of 1.55%. The headline retail inflation cooled sharply touching 1.55% year-on-year — the lowest since June

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Cabinet gives nod to 4 new semiconductor factories, Lucknow Metro Line expansion at Rs 10,401 crore outlay

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet — chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — made a number of major decisions at its meeting on Tuesday, including the establishment of four semiconductor facilities in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore. A proposal to build Phase 1B of Lucknow Metro Rail Project in Uttar

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Fresh trouble for Russia-backed Nayara Energy! SBI stops trade & foreign currency transactions of Indian refinery; doesn’t want to risk US tariffs, EU curbs

[ad_1] Nayara Energy has been facing challenges since July, when the European Union enacted its 18th sanctions package. (AI image) Russia-backed Indian refinery Nayara Energy is faced with a fresh challenge. India’s largest public sector lender SBI has stopped processing international trade and forex transactions for Nayara Energy following recent US tariff hikes. The bank’s

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“If Putin agrees to ceasefire, it could take heat off India,” says South Asia expert

[ad_1] Earlier in the day, Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of normal trade between both countries. | Photo Credit: Jonathan Ernst Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Michael Kugelman, a Washington, DC-based South Asia analyst, emphasised that there is a “strong link” between the Trump-Putin meeting and the

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to step down, plans new startup

[ad_1] “I’ve decided to leave GitHub to become a founder again,” he said in a blog post, but did not provide details about the new venture [File] | Photo Credit: AP GitHub Chief Executive Thomas Dohmke said on Monday he will leave the Microsoft-owned code-hosting platform to launch a new startup, capping a tenure that

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Sinclair is exploring merger options for its broadcast business

[ad_1] Signage is displayed outside the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. headquarters in Cockeysville, Maryland, U.S. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sinclair, one of the largest broadcast station owners in the U.S., is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business that could result in a merger, the company said Monday. The company and

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Adani expands aircraft MRO biz, buys Nagpur firm Indamer

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Adani Group has further expanded its presence in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) space. After acquiring Air Works, it has now bought another major MRO player in Nagpur.Adani Defence Systems and Technologies (ADSTL), through its joint venture Horizon Aero Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake

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ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services for $39.99 a month

[ad_1] Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.  Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Disney’s ESPN and Fox Corp. are teaming up to offer their upcoming

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Ford announces $2 billion Louisville EV assembly plant investment

[ad_1] Ford on Monday announced it would invest $2 billion in a Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant aimed at rolling out more affordable electric vehicles. The investment comes on top of $3 billion already planned for a battery park in Michigan. Together the facilities will create or secure nearly 4,000 new jobs, Ford said in a

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Zydus gets U.S. FDA nod for Diltiazem Hydrochloride tablets

[ad_1] Generic drugmaker Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Diltiazem Hydrochloride tablets USP, 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, and 120 mg. A generic of Cardizem Tablets, the drug is indicated for management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm. Diltiazem

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Adani Defence, Prime Aero to acquires Indamer Technics

[ad_1]  Mumbai Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd. (ADSTL), through its venture Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd., and in partnership with Prime Aero Services LLP, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Indamer Technics Private Ltd. (ITPL), a private sector MRO provider for an unspecified amount. Horizon is a 50-50 partnership between

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Here’s what U.S. automakers are saying about Trump’s EV policies

[ad_1] Tesla electric vehicles at a charging station in Alhambra, California on March 11, 2025.  Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images On President Donald Trump‘s first day in office, he signed an executive order aiming to eliminate the “electric vehicle mandate” and remove subsidies that favor EVs. Since then, his administration has taken

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Paramount buys UFC rights in $7.7 billion, 7-year deal

[ad_1] Days after completing its merger with Skydance, Paramount has acquired the U.S. rights to TKO Group’s UFC for seven years, beginning in 2026. Paramount is paying an average of $1.1 billion per year, totaling $7.7 billion, for UFC’s full slate of 13 marquee events and 30 “Fight Nights,” the companies said in a statement.

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Air India Express launches ‘Freedom Sale’: 5 million seats at discounted fares to mark 79th Independence Day; details here

[ad_1] Air India Express has announced a “Freedom Sale” offering five million discounted seats to mark India’s 79th Independence Day.According to the airline, bookings can be made through its website, mobile app, and major travel portals until 15 August 2025, for travel between 19 August 2025 and 31 March 2026. The sale period covers the

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AP Govt to set up logistics corporation for unified cargo services

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: HANDOUT Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has on Monday directed the officials to establish a logistics corporation to facilitate cargo movement. The proposed corporation should be the nodal agency for shipment of cargo through the ports, airports, inland waterways, road and railways, the

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After Mumbai, Elon Musk’s Tesla opens showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity

[ad_1] A Tesla Model Y is parked at a charging station in New Delhi, India, August 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters American electric vehicle maker Tesla plans to expand its super charging network in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore as it plans to start deliveries in India by September, a senior company official said on

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Sensex jumps 746 points amid fresh foreign fund inflows, rally in U.S. peers

[ad_1] FIIs bought equities worth ₹1,932.81 crore on August 8, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark BSE Sensex rallied 746 points to close above the 80,000 marks on Monday (August 11, 2025) following buying in oil, auto and banking shares amid fresh foreign fund inflows. The 30-share Sensex jumped 746.29

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Soybeans rise after Trump says he wants China to buy more U.S. beans

[ad_1] Soybeans are displayed with a farmer miniature in this illustration picture. | Photo Credit: Reuters Chicago soybean prices rose more than 2% on Monday (August 11, 2025) after U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped China would quadruple its soybean orders from the United States. China is the largest soy importer in the world,

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U.S regulator ends lawsuit against crypto company Ripple, company to pay $125 million fine

[ad_1] The SEC said the dismissal of the appeals means the injunction and fine remain in effect [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it ended its case accusing Ripple Labs of selling unregistered securities, leaving a $125 million fine intact and ending one of the cryptocurrency industry’s highest-profile lawsuits.

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Land reforms needed to make India a mfg hub: Industry body

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking competitiveness agenda, and undertake factor market reforms such as land reforms, to help realise the goal of emerging as a global manufacturing and investment hub.“India has made remarkable progress in several areas of reform, but land remains a domain where foundational changes are overdue in

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Trump Tariffs: Centre to brief Parliamentary panel about potential impact and action taken

[ad_1] The central government is set to brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday about developments in the country’s foreign policy, covering aspects such as the potential impact and the steps undertaken to counter the recent changes in US trade policy as well as US-India trade negotiations. The briefing is scheduled to

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Countries must make policies to mitigate crisis from tariff wars: Nigerian farm scientist Ademola Adenle

[ad_1] Nigerian scientist Prof. Ademola A. Adenle, first M.S. Swaminathan annual award for food and peace winner, poses for a photograph in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Eminent agriculture scientist and policymaker based in Nigeria, Ademola Adenle, who won the first M.S. Swaminathan Annual Award for Food and Peace last week, told

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RBI proposes standardised claim settlement for deceased customers; 15-day deadline, penalties for delay

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed standardised forms and a uniform process for settling claims on bank accounts, safe deposit lockers and articles kept in safe custody of deceased customers, with a 15-day settlement deadline and compensation to nominees or legal heirs for delays.The central bank has issued the Draft Circular –

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Karnataka had to bear nearly 90% of metro costs despite Centre’s 50:50 share agreement, says CM Siddaramaiah

[ad_1] Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hailed the inauguration of Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro and Phase-3 works as a milestone in the city’s fight against traffic congestion, while reminding that the project was a joint effort where the State bore the lion’s share of costs. With daily metro ridership expected to rise to 12.5

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Raghu D’s Kaiteki Innovation shows the way in personal hygiene solutions for the disabled

[ad_1] (Extreme right) Raghu D, Founder-CEO of Kaiteki Innovations Private Ltd, with the assistive tech solution People with special needs, including the disabled and elderly patients, often find it difficult while attending conferences or taking long flights. They would end up not having food fearing the need to access toilets, which are inadequately designed for their

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Tamil Nadu among States that saw a dip in capex in Q1, FY2026

[ad_1] Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards creation of fixed assets, such as roads and bridges, irrigation structures, schools, hospitals, along with investments made in Public Sector Undertakings. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tamil Nadu is among the States which saw a decline in capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2025-2026. Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards

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Uttarakhand Weather Update: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for several districts till August 14

[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms between August 10 and August 14. According to the weather department, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Udham Singh

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AI is creating new billionaires at a record pace

[ad_1] Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI (L) and Dario Amodei, Getty Images | CNBC 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. Artificial intelligence startups have minted dozens of

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ICICI Bank reports lowest attrition rate among private peers in last 3 fiscal years

[ad_1] ICICI Bank. | Photo Credit: Reuters ICICI Bank has reported the lowest employee attrition rate among large private sector lenders in the last three financial years, reflecting higher stickiness due to competitive remuneration and a better working environment. During the last three financial years, the industry has also witnessed a sustained decline on a

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Market valuation: Mcap of six of top 10 firms tumbles by Rs 1.36 lakh crore; Reliance takes biggest hit

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Six of the country’s 10 most valued companies saw a combined erosion of Rs 1,36,151.24 crore in market capitalisation last week, dragged down by weak sentiment in equity markets, with Reliance Industries suffering the steepest loss. The BSE Sensex fell for the sixth straight week, shedding 742.12 points or 0.92 per cent,

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Yamuna river recedes in Delhi, but flood concerns persist across northern India

[ad_1] The Yamuna River in the national capital was flowing below the danger mark on Sunday morning. The information from Loha Pul showed that the river is flowing below the 204.20-metre mark. Persistent downpours have pushed river levels close to or beyond danger marks. Earlier, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi rose to 204.79 metres

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India is certainly crucial in IMEC project: Italy’s envoy Francesco Talo’

[ad_1] India is “certainly crucial” in the transnational IMEC project because it’s a huge market and producer, as also the initiative is about trade of goods, energy and data connectivity, and New Delhi is a “protagonist in all three sectors,” a top Italian diplomat has said. Billed as a pathbreaking initiative, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic

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Will India cave in to U.S. pressure on Russian oil? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far: On August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a whopping 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods for India’s import of Russian oil. This was on top of the 25% reciprocal tariffs announced on July 31 after Indian and U.S. negotiators failed to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Also Read

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India endorses upcoming Putin-Trump Ukraine talks, reaffirms Modi’s ‘not an era of war’ message

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin | Photo Credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE India on Saturday welcomed next week’s summit talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, and reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent position that it is not an “era of war”. India’s

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10% dip in TV ad volumes in H1 2025 on recalibration of spending by advertisers

[ad_1] Watching tv and using remote control | Photo Credit: gpetric Commercial breaks on television have been fewer with television ad volumes dipping 10 per cent in the first half of Calendar 2025 over the same period last year. FMCG players dominated ad volumes during this period. “Television ad volumes (indexed ad volumes per channel)

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NIAB sets up India’s first animal stem cell biobank, lab in Hyderabad 

[ad_1] Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology | Photo Credit: ANI India’s first-of-its-kind state-of-the-art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory opened at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh formally inaugurated the laboratory here on Saturday. The cutting-edge facility of

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With new airport terminal, Maldives eyes more visitors

[ad_1] The swanky, new terminal includes 47 check-in counters, six self-service kiosks, 20 departure immigration counters, six boarding gates, and 12 aerobridges, and aims to serve 7.5 million passengers annually, or over thrice its current capacity | Photo Credit: abeedh “A pillar of economic independence” — that is what Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called the

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PM Modi to visit Karnataka tomorrow, flag off 3 Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Karnataka on Sunday, where he will launch multiple metro projects in Bengaluru and flag off three Vande Bharat express trains from the IT city. The Vande Bharat Express, being 11th in the Southern state, fulfils the long-pending demand for premium train service between Bengaluru and

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Real estate startup Runwise is taking on record heat this summer

[ad_1] Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook. Courtesy of Runwise 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

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Restaurants like Starbucks, Smoothie King seek to join protein trend

[ad_1] Starbucks Protein Drink Courtesy: Starbucks Restaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much. From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their

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Silicon Beach Program launches ‘Homecoming’ platform for experienced IT professionals returning to Coastal Karnataka 

[ad_1] Rohith Bhat (left), SBP Convenor and Founder of wrkwrk, 99Games and Robosoft, and Captain Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, are seen at the launch of the ‘HomeComing’ platform of the Silicon Beach Program (SBP) in Mangaluru on Saturday, August 9, 2025.  The Silicon Beach Program (SBP) — a section-8 company, which

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‘Were able to take care of ghost of Balakot’: Air Force Chief on showing evidence of operation Sindoor success

[ad_1] Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Saturday, expressed regret that they were not able to convince some people in the country regarding the damage inflicted on terrorist camps during the 2019 Balakot airstrike, despite possessing human intelligence about the same. He informed that the armed forces had intelligence regarding

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Heavy rain in Delhi triggers waterlogging, flight delays at airport

[ad_1] New Delhi witnessed heavy and continuous rainfall on Saturday morning, leading to severe waterlogging in several areas and disrupting normal life. Key stretches including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, and the road outside Bharat Mandapam were submerged, slowing down vehicular movement across the city. According to flight tracking platform Flightradar, operations at Indira Gandhi International

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Its time for private sector to do heavy lifting: HDFC Bank Chairman

[ad_1] Now that the government had done enough investments during and post Covid to revive the economy, is now time for the private sector to do the heavy lifting (to keep the momentum), said Atanu Chakraborty, part- time chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank while speaking at the 31 Annual General Meeting of the

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AU Small Finance Bank to shift HQ to Mumbai

[ad_1] MUMBAI: AU Small Finance Bank’s promoters will transfer their shares to a non-operative holding company (NOHC) as part of RBI’s conditions for the lender’s transition into a full-fledged or universal bank. The lender has also decided to shift its corporate headquarters from Jaipur to Mumbai, after receiving in-principle approval from RBI for the upgrade.AU

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Sweetgreen cuts outlook for second time in two quarters

[ad_1] People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images Sweetgreen shares dropped 23% on Friday after the salad chain cut its 2025 outlook for the second quarter in a row, citing issues with its loyalty program, weak consumer sentiment, tariff headwinds and store challenges. For the

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Journalist bodies raise concerns about impact of provisions of DPDP Act

[ad_1] With various sections of the DPDP Act placing restrictions on transfer of personal data, concerns have been expressed about its impact on journalistic work. Journalist bodies and civil rights bodies on Friday raised concerns about certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 at an open house. The open house was

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Freshworks, Edunet Foundation launches zero cost tech training programme

[ad_1] Launch of ACT programme by Freshworks | Photo Credit: Supplied Chennai/US IT firm Freshworks has announced the launch of Academy for Careers in Tech (ACT)programme inHyderabad. The 18-month skilling programme aims to empower underserved youth from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with industry-relevant technology skills.  The programme, which will be implemented in partnership with Edunet

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‘False and fabricated’: Defence Ministry denies reports of India pausing US arms talks

[ad_1] Amid the ongoing turbulence in bilateral relations following the high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Defence Ministry sources have denied reports that India has paused its plan to buy US arms. Although there has been no official clarification on this sensitive issue but the Defence Ministry sources called these reports “false and

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Govt approves ₹42,000 cr spending for LPG under recoveries, extending Ujjwala benefits

[ad_1] To bolster oil marketing companies (OMCs) and shield citizens from high prices in the face of geopolitical upheavals, the Centre on Friday approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation for LPG under recoveries in FY25 and ₹12,000 crore as subsidy to continue providing Ujjwala consumers with affordable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in FY26. The Cabinet

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Piramal Finance to step up focus on Telangana retail loan market

[ad_1] Telangana now accounts for close to 10% of Piramal Finance’s overall business.  | Photo Credit: SANJAY SHARMA Piramal Finance will be expanding its retail portfolio in Telangana further as it crossed ₹5,000 crore mark in loan portfolio in the state.  Telangana now accounts for close to 10 per cent of the company’s overall business.

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Cabinet okays Rs 30,000 crore as compensation to public sector OMCs for losses in domestic LPG

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved Rs 30,000 crore compensation to three public sector Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) for the under-recoveries incurred on the sale of domestic LPG. The distribution of the compensation within the OMCs will be done by the Ministry of Petroleum and

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Cabinet okays Rs 4,200 crore scheme to upgrade technical education in India

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal for implementation of the Rs 4,200 crore ‘Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education’ (MERITE) Scheme in 275 technical institutions comprising 175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics across the country from 2025-26 to 2029-30. Out of the total Rs

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Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka probe into alleged vote theft

[ad_1] Rahul Gandhi at during the protest rally in Freedom park in Bengaluru Urging the Karnataka government to investigate vote anomalies in the State, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged for an investigation. He said, “Vote theft is an act of crime. You cannot hide, nor hide the data. Karnataka government

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Presiding, polling, and counting officers to get higher pay: ECI revises rates

[ad_1] The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the remuneration for presiding officers, polling officers, counting personnel, and other officials involved in the conduct of elections. As per the new rates, a Presiding Officer or Counting Supervisor, who earlier received Rs 350 per day (or part thereof), will now be paid Rs 500 per

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‘Why only target Air India which faced unfortunate tragedy?’ SC junks PIL for safety audit

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India’s safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an “unfortunate tragedy”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi told the petitioner in-person Narendera Kumar

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Trump tariffs India LIVE: Imposition of additional duty on India ‘national security issue’, says White House trade adviser

[ad_1] Trump’s latest ‘tariff tantrum’ risks years of US-India partnership: U.S. Congressman U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “tariff tantrum” risks years of careful work to build a stronger U.S.-India partnership, a prominent American Congressman says. Representative Gregory Meeks, a Democrat and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems, says that the U.S. has

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Moody’s warns U.S. tariffs may hurt India’s manufacturing push, slow growth

[ad_1] Image for representational purposes only. U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on Indian imports could severely undermine India’s manufacturing ambitions and slow economic growth, Moody’s Ratings said. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on Indian imports could severely undermine India’s manufacturing ambitions and slow economic growth, Moody’s Ratings

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Israel’s Security Cabinet approves plan to take military control of Gaza City

[ad_1] The prime minister also said that Israel wants to take control of Gaza’s security | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take control of Gaza City as part of a five-point plan to “disarm” Hamas and end the war in the enclave. The

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Tesla shuts down Dojo supercomputer team, reassigns workers amid strategic AI shift: Report

[ad_1] Over the past year, Tesla, amid a company-wide restructuring, experienced multiple executive departures and thousands of job cuts [File] | Photo Credit: AP Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ordered to shut down its Dojo supercomputer team, with team leader Peter Bannon departing the company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 8, 2025 – check list

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, JSW Energy, and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for August 8, 2025:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices experienced high volatility with a corrective bias,

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Flutter (FLUT) Q2 2025 earnings report

[ad_1] Online sports betting giant Flutter reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations Thursday. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.95 per share versus an estimated $2.08, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG. Revenue came in slightly higher than expectations at $4.19 billion against consensus expectations of $4.13 billion. Flutter owns the

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Q2 2025 earnings

[ad_1] A Burger King restaurant with the slogan ”Flame Grilling Since 1954” is seen in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Michael Nguyen | NurPhoto | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results, as same-store sales declines for Popeyes were offset by strong demand internationally and at Tim Hortons. Shares of

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Monetary policy: Bank of England trims rate to 4%; signals cautious easing ahead

[ad_1] Bank of England (Picture credit: AP) The Bank of England on Thursday trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4 per cent, marking the fifth reduction since August 2024, as it seeks to support Britain’s slowing economy amid concerns over rising US tariffs and domestic tax hikes.The latest cut brings borrowing

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Autodesk allows local storage option for Indian customers in an attempt to boost data security, recoverability, trust

[ad_1] Kamolika Peres Gupta, Vice President, India and SAARC, Autodesk | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Autodesk on Thursday (August 7, 2025) said its customers in India can now store and manage their data within the country. Until now, there was no local storage option available for the country, and therefore, customer data was stored outside

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The ‘Asian century’ is here and very real, say experts

[ad_1] Kishore Mahbubani (left), Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute and Jawed Ashraf, Former Ambassador of India to France and High Commissioner to Singapore during a discussion on Asia’s emergence in shifting Global Order at India Connect Singapore Edition (Dialogues on Diplomacy, Trade and Technology), in Chennai on Thursday. The ‘Asian Century’ is real, it is

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Trump calls on ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO to resign over China ties

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 7, 2025) demanded the immediate resignation of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising questions about plans to turn around the struggling American chip icon. Reuters reported exclusively in April that Mr. Tan — himself or

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FTCCI asks Telangana govt to come to rescue of state’s exporters in the face of US tariffs

[ad_1] The potential escalation of tariffs on Indian exports by the United States could significantly impact Telangana’s export-driven sectors. The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has appealed to the Telangana government to come to the rescue of exporters in the state, who could suffer heavily due to the very high tariffs

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New wind turbine norms to boost capacity utilisation to 80%: Suzlon Group CEO

[ad_1] JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group What will be the impact of new Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbine? The new RLMM rules envisage that every company should have their R&D centre located in India in the next one year. The objective of these guidelines is to encourage that turbines

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No need to be overly alarmed by geopolitical disturbances, says CEA

[ad_1] V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, joined virtually at the India Connect Singapore Edition (Dialogues on Diplomacy, Trade and Technology), in Chennai on Thursday | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Recent trade and geopolitical developments may not impact India’s growth projections for the year, and while we should be mindful of the disturbances, we should

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India in crosshairs: Trump’s Russia oil tariffs- How it could make China great again

[ad_1] President Donald Trump has hit India with a 50% tariff on its exports to the US, punishing New Delhi for continuing to buy Russian crude. He accuses India of “funding Russia’s war machine” and vows more penalties if Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn’t halt oil imports from Moscow.This follows Trump’s prior 25% tariff on

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Amidst Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India, PM Modi to speak to Brazil President Lula; meeting with China’s Xi planned at SCO

[ad_1] Modi’s discussions with Lula have gained additional importance following Trump’s implementation of 50% tariffs. (File photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to talk to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday and plans to visit China in August for the first time since 2018, amid deteriorating relations with the United States.Brazilian

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Craveworthy Brands becomes managing partner of Gregorys Coffee

[ad_1] Gregorys Coffee was founded in 2006 and has more than 50 locations. Source: Gregorys Coffee Craveworthy Brands is now investor and managing partner of Gregorys Coffee, a New York City-based coffee chain with dreams of a nationwide footprint. The two companies announced the deal on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Craveworthy Brands, a

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Trade war: US tariffs on India may hurt manufacturing, labour-intensive sectors; experts warn of wider economic impact

[ad_1] The recent hike in US tariffs on Indian imports could severely impact labour-intensive and manufacturing sectors in India, posing a risk to the country’s economic growth if the 50% duty continues, experts warned.They said the steep tariffs not only risk slowing exports and investment but also add pressure on the rupee, raising concerns for

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50% US tariff on Indian apparel exports could be death knell for small firms: AEPC

[ad_1] The US is a key market for Indian ready-made garment exports. America accounts for 33 per cent of India’s total garment exports in 2024. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S Seeking immediate fiscal support of the government, apparel exporters body AEPC on Thursday said the doubling of tariffs to 50 per cent by the

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ECI issues notification for Vice-Presidential election 2025; nominations begin today

[ad_1] The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued the official notification for the conduct of the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. Acting under the provisions of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the Commission announced the timeline for nominations, scrutiny, withdrawal of candidature, and polling — if required. The notification, dated August 7, has

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Germany moves to fast-track geothermal energy projects

[ad_1] A general view of a cogeneration plant in Schwerin, Germany. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany’s Cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) aimed at fast-tracking the rollout of geothermal energy projects, as part of its goal to eliminate fossil fuel-based heating by 2045. Interest in geothermal energy has surged since

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‘The only thing to stop America would be … ‘: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect at midnight; billions to start flowing into US

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that the reciprocal tariffs would take effect at midnight, targeting countries he said have exploited the United States for years.In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs would bring in billions of dollars, while once again attacking the US judicial system, warning that

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TCS to roll out wage hikes for about 80% of employees, effective from September 1

[ad_1] India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, informed employees that it will roll-out wage hikes for about 80% of workforce, covering mid to junior levels. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) informed employees that it

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Uber in talks with banks, private equity firms to fund robotaxi expansion

[ad_1] Uber is in talks with private equity firms and banks to secure funds to build its robotaxi business. | Photo Credit: Reuters Uber is in talks with private equity firms and banks to secure funds to build its robotaxi business, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said, as the ride-hailing giant bets on a mass roll-out of

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BCS Ratna Awards 2025: Zee Business wins ‘Best Business News Channel of the Year’ title

[ad_1] Zee Business — the country’s leading Hindi business news channel — has secured a prestigious award in the world of journalism. The title it is proud to have bagged is ‘Best Business News Channel of the Year’ in the Hindi category at the eleventh edition of the annual BCS Ratna Awards.   The 2025 edition

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Donald Trump’s 25% additional tariff on India: Anand Mahindra cites ‘law of unintended consequences’; says global ‘Manthan’ can yield ‘Amrit’ for India

[ad_1] As India braces for a fresh round of tariffs imposed by the United States, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra urged the country to turn the crisis into a powerful opportunity by implementing bold economic reforms.On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing

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Andhra Pradesh launches LIFT 4.0 Policy: Land at 99 paise to attract IT, GCC investors

[ad_1] The policy aims to reposition Andhra Pradesh as a tech hub post the loss of Hyderabad and counters high costs in Tier-1 cities.  In a move to attract investments to the State, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the Land Incentive for Tech Hub (LIFT) Policy 4.0 for IT and ITES companies on Tuesday.  As

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Divi’s Q1 net up 27% YoY to ₹545 crore, slips sequentially 

[ad_1] Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer Divi’s Laboratories reported consolidated net profit for June quarter increased nearly 27% to ₹545 crore compared with ₹430 crore a year earlier. The net profit came on an almost 14% increase in the revenue from operations to ₹2,410 crore (₹2,118 crore). Sequentially, however, both the net profit and revenue

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Decision to hold rates anchored within uncertainties: SBI Chief Setty 

[ad_1]  C.S. Setty | Photo Credit: By arrangement The MPC’s decision to hold rates was mostly on expected lines anchored within the uncertainties posed by the lagged response of policy, trade and bottoming of inflation in some advanced economies, said C.S. Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI) and Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). He

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SC directs liquidation of regulatory assets owed to discoms over a four-year period

[ad_1] NEW DELHI, 04-08-2025 -Supreme Court of India slams Rahul Gandhi on his remarks on Chinese occupation on Monday, August 4th, 2025. Photo: DEEPIKA RAJESH / INTERN / THE HINDU. | Photo Credit: DEEPIKA RAJESH INTERN NW DELHI The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave States and Union Territories a four-year deadline to liquidate long-pending regulatory

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