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The Rs 1 lakh smartphone is no longer an unusual purchase in India. The latest premium flagships, including the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, have pushed smartphone prices firmly into a range where the payment method can be as important as the device itself. At the same time, financing is becoming increasingly common. According to Counterpoint Researchs Monthly Smartphone Financing Tracker, the average smartphone financing tenure in Indias mainline channel reached 10 months in Q2 202

The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, beating the Reserve Bank of India's estimates despite global uncertainties. The central bank had projected a growth of 7 per cent.Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26.Indian economy has sustained growth momentum despite global headwinds , said the Ministry of

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower as escalating tensions between the US and Iran have kept investors on edge. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 307.24 points or 0.40 per cent lower at 76,957.27. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,177.27 and a low of 76,751.32, gyrating 425.95 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 95.25 points or 0.39 per cent to end the session at 24,080.40. Similarly, the broader market ended the session in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index dropp

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 31) announced a fresh hike in the milk procurement price paid by the state-run Aavin dairy cooperative, raising it from Rs 41 to Rs 44...

The West Bengal government has decided to strengthen its public grievance redressal mechanism by holding 'Janata Darbar' at government offices twice a week. Under the expanded system, field-level officials will be required to meet citizens face-to-face and listen to their complaints every Tuesday and Thursday. Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari had launched the 'Aapnar Sarkar Aapnar Pashe' (Your Government, With You) initiative to directly hear the grievances of people. As part of the programme, h

Yash's Toxic has crossed another major milestone at the box office. The film has now gone past the Rs 200 crore mark in India net, with its total collection standing at Rs 214.10 crore after five days.

Amid stock market volatility, investors are looking for stocks that can help them earn additional income. One such stock is the personal care company Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care. The company has announced a final dividend of Rs 60 per equity share with a face value of Rs 10 eachfor the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Mirzapur: The Movie is just days away from its theatrical release. The film has been among the most awaited releases since it was announced, especially as the popular OTT franchise is now making its big-screen debut.

Actress Kashmira Irani, who became a household name after Amber Dhara, is expecting her first child withAkshat Saxena, who made his acting debut with Operation Safed Sagar. The 40-year-old actress shared the happy news on Instagram, and congratulations for the couple have been pouring in non-stop ever since.

Less than a year after its launch in September 2025, VETO , Indias subscription-free OTT platform, is strengthening its commitment to live sports with the acquisition of the exclusive OTT streaming rights for the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 in India. Recognised as the Women's World Cup of Tennis, the Billie Jean King Cup is one of the most prestigious team competitions in global tennis, bringing together the best national teams from across the world.

The Indian Navy has added a new and potent member to its fleet, set to give a new dimension to India's maritime security and deep-sea submarine rescue operations. INS Nipun, the Indian Navy's indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), was commissioned (into service) today (31 August 2026) at a formal ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Shares of the information technology (IT) company Blue Cloud Softech Solutionsare in focus as the company has announced a partnership to launch a preventive screening and wellness application powered by its AI-integrated care platform, BluHealth. Amid this update, the stock opened in the green at Rs 20.25 against the previous close of Rs 20.21 on the BSE. It gained further to touch an intraday high of Rs 20.59, a gain of Rs 0.38 or 1.88 per centfrom the previous close. However, the counter saw p

Shares of private hospital chain Park Medi World trade in the green even as benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined as renewed tensions in West Asia triggered a rebound in crude oil prices. The stock trades in the green after the company said that it plans to expand total capacity to 5,740 beds by March 2028 through a total addition of 1,450 beds across ongoing greenfield and brownfield projects. The stock started the trading session at Rs 290.80, a gain of Rs 0.75 or 0.25 per cent fr

Shares of HDFC Bank gained nearly 3 per cent to their day's high of Rs 739.50 on the BSE on today after CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan decided not to seek another term.

Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has shared the first known photographs of himself inside US custody since he was captured in January, offering a glimpse of the ousted leader nearly eight months after he was taken to the United States.

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Monday as renewed US-Iran military escalation revives concerns over global energy supplies, triggering a rebound in crude oil prices and prompting a broader risk-off tone across Asian markets. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 133.78 points or 0.17 per cent to start the session at 77,130.73, the Nifty opened with a drop of 58.10 at 24,117.55. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,264.51 and the Nifty 50 at 24,

Shares of integrated gold and silver platform Augmont Enterprises Ltd will debut on the bourses today. Earlier, the Rs 825-crore initial public offering (IPO) received good response from investors and was subscribed 105.78 times on...

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship gathering in Toronto on Sunday, where he spoke about Indias civilisational ethos, its tradition of helping others...

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET PG 2026) has been concluded. The candidates who had appeared for NEET PG analysed the difficulty level of the paper as moderate to difficult. Nearly 5 to 10...

Rains continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, disrupting road connectivity and essential services across several districts. A total of 64 roads were closed to vehicular traffic, while 225 power transformers and nine...

The stage is set for the India womens team to kick off their campaign in the Womens Asia Cup 2026. The marquee tournament began on August 28th, and India women will play their first game against Thailand women. The two teams will take on each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 30th.

The flash floods in Nepal have caused widespread devastation, leaving people across the country deeply affected. Several celebrities, including Anupam Kher, Sonu Sood and others, have expressed their grief over the tragedy. Now, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has also shared his thoughts on the situation in his latest blog.

Actor Emraan Hashmi has been diagnosed with swine flu (H1N1), reportedly after feeling unwell for a few days following his recent work-related travel. The actor had been travelling for shoots and was also in Ranchi recently. His test reports came back positive on August 28.

The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid growing criticism of the Pakistan government over his treatment in prison, Khan's...

A fresh danger is looming after the deluge that swept away more than 1,500 people on the Nepal-Tibet border. There are fears that a newly formed lake of rising water could burst its banks in Tibet. China has warned there is a high risk that a lake which formed after the recent landslide may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.Till today, an estimated 2.5 million cubic metres of water has accumulated at the barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border, official Chinese television said

The Indian team failed to register a victory as they took on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the series. After a win in the first Test of the series, India hoped for another good showing in the second Test, but Sri Lankas resilience on the fifth day saw the game end in a draw as India won the series 1-0.

An Air India Express cabin crew member gave a passenger an unexpected Raksha Bandhan surprise during a flight by tying a Rakhi on his wrist. The light-hearted moment was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by Sudhanshu Kaushik, turning an ordinary flight into a rather unusual festive celebration.

Salman Khan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his family and was spotted leaving sister Alvira Khan's house after the festivities. The actor was all smiles as he stepped out, but it was the rakhis tied around his wrist that caught everyone's attention.

Nayanthara and Kavin's upcoming rom-com, Hi, has finally been released on August 28, after a delay in release from August 14, 2026. The film was released two days after Yash's Toxic hit the screens; however,...

Amid rising prices of onions in the country, the first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying about 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik in Maharashtra, arrived in Delhi on Friday. This has been done...

A 55-year-old man and his four-year-old granddaughter were among three individuals killed in a collision between their two-wheeler and a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.The deceased included Vindhyavasini Tiwari, his two granddaughters - 4-year-old Shivai, 5-year-old Shakti and 22-year-old driver Pankaj Singh.As per police, Shivi Tiwari, died on the spot while her sister Shakti Tiwari, maternal grandfather Vindhyavasini Tiwari, and the bike rider, Pankaj Singh died during treatment

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress in Karnataka for suspending two government school teachers for participating in route marches of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), demanding that the action must be revoked.

Hrithik Roshan and his former wife Sussanne Khan's son Hrehaan, has followed his family's long-standing association with music and has made his debut by launching his music video-This Heavenly Place. While the War actor posted a crisp note in appreciation of his son, Rakesh Roshan and Sussanne dropped heartwarming wishes too.

At least five people lost their lives in a bus accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district. According to police, the speeding bus lost control and crashed into safety wall of a bridge here.

A wedding party's journey in Kerala took a frightening turn after a tourist bus carrying around 35 passengers overturned near a petrol pump in Ernakulam district. The accident took place on August 27 after the bus driver made a sharp manoeuvre while trying to avoid a scooter that had suddenly come in front of the vehicle.

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee are safe after being stranded in Nepal amid heavy rains and flooding. Their son, Tamaghna Mukherjee, popularly known as Bihu, has now shared an update to...

A little girl in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki had one very straightforward request for the district administration: she wanted the badly damaged road outside her home to be repaired. After she directly appealed to the District...

GV Narayana Rao, a veteran Telugu actor and producer, died at age 73. His demise has left the Telugu film industry in mourning, with several actors and other members of the film fraternity remembering the...

The stage is set for the latest edition of the US Open 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off with the first round on August 30th, and all the biggest stars in...

The police have registered a case against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and other for assaulting personnel and obstructing their work during their action over party's 'unauthorised' billboard on Camac Street in...

The Delhi Police has arrested a young couple for allegedly working at the behest of Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), busting an espionage module in the capital, said officials on Friday. The duo...

In yet another indication that the situation in the Middle East could further escalate, Iran has warned Israel and said a renewed conflict could start a different phase of confrontation that would be different from the previous rounds, while also threatening the United States (US) over its naval blockade.

The word fail will be dropped from Bihar Board students' marksheets, instead, the phrase Eligible for Skill Training will be used on the certificates, said Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari. The education minister stated that rules will be amended to this effect, and the Education Department will soon issue the necessary directives to the Bihar School Examination Board.A child's talent is not diminished simply by failing to secure expected marks in an examination, therefore, words like Fail wi

The apocalyptic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed hundreds, while many more remain missing, as authorities fear that the death count may rise. Many aerial footages and photos have surfaced since then showing the devastation, as authorities scramble for a search and rescue operation.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would not attack a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), de-emphasising reports that Washington has warned Moscow against a likely strike on its European partners.

Uttarakhand has emerged as a model for other states in the country in the field of soldiers' welfare. The hill state is at the forefront of implementing various welfare schemes for serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, Veer...

Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells in India to locate the S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has revealed. The S-400 emerged as a key component of India's air defence during Operation Sindoor, playing a crucial role in countering aerial threats from Pakistan.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha is now releasing on OTT after its release in theatres on July 3. The film performed moderately in cinemas after its release. Ahead of the Raksha Bandhan weekend, the film has been added to the list of OTT releases for the week.

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru has cancelled the convocation ceremony for the 2026 graduating batch citing unavoidable circumstances. The university earlier on August 3 had sent an mail informing students that the ceremony was to take place on September 12, however, a notice dated August 27 has announced that the convocation has been called off.

Mirzapur: The Movie releases on September 4, and the show's loyalists can't keep calm. A week ahead of the film's release in theatres, lead stars Ali Fazal and Divyenndu, who play Guddu Pandit and Munna Bhaiya, respectively, will be hosting a private dinner for the film's cast. India TV has exclusively learnt details of the same.