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Two tankers reportedly struck as oil shipments through Hormuz face risks

Renewed attacks threaten the fragile recovery in oil shipments through the vital chokepoint, which had reached roughly half of pre-war levels thanks to clandestine shuttle runs from major Middle East

1 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
CTET Sept 2026 applications close today; revised exam date to be out soon

CTET Sept 2026: CBSE will close the extended registration window for CTET Sept 2026 today, on Sept 1. Candidates can apply directly through the official website at ctet.nic.in

1 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
Gurnoor Brar eyes all-format bowling role, learning from Bumrah and Siraj

India pacer Gurnoor Brar says bowling alongside senior quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj in the last three months has helped him find consistency in lengths and he is now aiming to become an all-format pacer capable of taking heavy workload. Brar has made a reasonable beginning to his national career, taking 11 wickets across six ODIs with an economy that hovers around seven. But the 26-year-old thinks that he would be able to better that with the newly-acquired know-how on lengths after

1 Sep 2026 1:48 pm
Tata Motors sells 44,411 CV units in August 2026

Tata Motors has reported total commercial vehicle (CV) sales of 44,411 units in August 2026, which is higher by 49% as compared with the sales figure of 29,863 units recorded in August 2025.

1 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales jump 49% to 44,411 units in August

Tata Motors Ltd on Tuesday reported a 49 per cent growth in total commercial vehicle sales in August at 44,411 units as compared to 29,863 units in the same month last year. Domestic commercial vehicle sales were up 33 per cent at 36,619 units last month as compared to 27,481 units in August last year, Tata Motors Ltd said in a statement. International business volumes were at 7,792 units in August as against 2,382 units in the year-ago month, registering a 227 per cent growth year-on-year.

1 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Titan to Kalyan: Jewellery stocks tank up to 7%; what dented their sheen?

Analysts attribute the decline in most jewellery stocks to profit booking by investors and an appeal by PM Modi to avoid buying gold if not needed.

1 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 987, nearly 3,900 still missing

The death toll from the devastating flash flood in Nepal rose to 987 on Tuesday, with security forces recovering more bodies from different parts of the country, officials said. The authorities estimate that 3,916 people, including 583 foreigners, remain unaccounted for as security personnel, including those from the Nepal Army, intensify search and rescue operations in the affected areas. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 321 bodies were recove

1 Sep 2026 1:08 pm
UPI sets new record at 24.51 bn transactions in Aug, value at 29.82 trn

Transaction volumes rose 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 22 per cent year-on-year, while average daily UPI transactions increased to 791 million

1 Sep 2026 1:01 pm
Maruti Suzuki India sells 2.19 lakh units in August; FY27 cumulative sales up nearly 29% YoY

Maruti Suzuki India has reported total sales of 219,220 units in August 2026, up 21.3% YoY, with growth led by the domestic passenger-vehicle business.

1 Sep 2026 12:50 pm
BPTP Skynest Bags 'Premium High-Rise Development of the Year' at Times Realty & Infrastructure Conclave 2026

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 1: BPTP Limited, one of the National Capital Region's leading real estate developers, has been recognised with the 'Premium High-Rise Development of the Year' award for BPTP Skynest at the Times Realty & Infrastructure Conclave 2026, held on August 30, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram.

1 Sep 2026 12:35 pm
Messi's Argentina legacy: Records and milestones that are tough to match

In his 21-year-long career with the Argentina national team, Messi went on to break multiple records that would be hard to match or break for generations to come

1 Sep 2026 12:28 pm
Maharashtra FDA busts expiry-date racket, seizes food worth 75 lakh

Lay's, Kurkure and Maggi were among the products seized as the FDA uncovered an alleged racket involving altered expiry and manufacturing dates

1 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
Multibagger stock: Why TBZ shares are locked at 20% upper circuit

GRT Jewellers, a leading jewellery retail company, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with the promoters of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri to acquire their stake of 74.12 per cent in the company.

1 Sep 2026 12:07 pm
Euro edges lower after downbeat German retail sales; EUR/INR futures linger around 110 mark

Euro edged slightly lower against the dollar on Tuesday morning in Asia following German data that recorded a downtick in July. German retail sales, a key measure of consumer spending fell 3.4% month-on-month according to official data released by Destatis, while it was expected to have increased 0.4%. In June, retail sales arrived at 0% (revised from -1.1%). On an annualized basis, the figure dropped 2.5% in July, compared to the prior release of a 0.2% decline. As the time of writing, the EUR/

1 Sep 2026 12:04 pm
Dollar index steady near 99.50 mark as conflicts escalate between US and Iran driving oil prices higher

The dollar index is steadying around 99.5 on Tuesday after declining in the previous session, as investors continued to assess prospects for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes following hawkish comments from Chair Kevin Warsh and rising oil prices. Rising oil prices on renewed signs of conflict between the two nations is fueling inflation concerns and reaffirming Federal stance of a possible rate hike. Chair Warsh said last week that the Fed would have work to do without clearer evidence that i

1 Sep 2026 12:04 pm
Choosing the Most Breathable Diaper: Why Breathability Matters as Much as Softness

How liberalisation, land-use reforms, technology, finance and infrastructure transformed Mumbai from a mill-driven industrial city into a sprawling services and financial hub

1 Sep 2026 11:48 am
NPS rules changed: PFRDA orders scheme revamp, new risk categories

Pension funds must align existing offerings with a common framework, while subscribers could see scheme mergers, restructuring and clearer disclosures

1 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Deepa Jewellers IPO: Growth & valuations lift long-term appeal, say experts

Deepa Jewellers IPO also commands a healthy grey market premium (GMP), increasing its appeal for investors. That said, certain risks like weak margins and customer concentration linger.

1 Sep 2026 11:39 am
Top 5 iconic moments that defined Lionel Messi's international legacy

If one moment defines Messi's international legacy above all others, it is the image of him lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail

1 Sep 2026 11:33 am
Weak monsoon threatens India's key crops, raises risk of food price rise

India faces below-normal rainfall in September after a 14% deficit through August, raising concerns over soil moisture and crops including rice, sugar cane and soybeans

1 Sep 2026 11:19 am
Volumes jump at Vardhman Textiles Ltd counter

Vardhman Textiles Ltd saw volume of 8.68 lakh shares by 10:46 IST on BSE, a 84.7 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 10245 shares

1 Sep 2026 11:16 am
Lava Virat V1 5G review: Big battery, but sluggish performance hold it back

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

1 Sep 2026 11:08 am
One clock for India: Govt mandates IST for official and commercial use

New rules seek to bring India's critical infrastructure under one accurate time reference, with systems required to synchronise with authorised Indian timing sources

1 Sep 2026 10:55 am
Skyways Air Services shares defy GMP expectations, list at 10% discount

Skyways Air Services' shares debuted at 124 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, a 10.14 per cent discount to the initial public offer (IPO) price of 138 apiece.

1 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Hy-Tech Engineers makes strong debut, lists at 42% premium on NSE

Hy-Tech Engineers shares listed at 72 on the BSE, a premium of 35.85 per cent against the offer price of 53. Meanwhile, on the National Stock Exchange, it debuted at 75, up 41.51 per cent.

1 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Symbiotec Pharmalab makes tepid market debut, lists at par with IPO price

The listing of Symbiotec Pharmalab was well below GMP expectations, which had indicated a listing gain of around 18-19 per cent for IPO investors.

1 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Chhattisgarh PSC 'scam' case: ED raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel's PA

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including at the premises of a personal assistant of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at the state Public Service Commission, officials said. They said a total of seven locations are being raided as part of the probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities at t

1 Sep 2026 9:53 am
FMGE 2026 eligibility certificate applications begin today, at nmc.org

FMGE Eligibility Certificate applications will open at 10 am today, September 1. Candidates appearing for the screening test should apply via the link on the official website

1 Sep 2026 9:51 am
19,000 UHNIs today, 25,000 by 2031: India's family office boom has begun

Rs 70,000 Crore Wealth Pool, 1.5X Growth: India's Family Offices Enter Next Phase

1 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Brics Summit rehearsal: Traffic diversions in Delhi on over 35 roads today

Several key roads in the national capital will see diversions between 11 am and 3 pm on Tuesday owing to a motorcade rehearsal ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, Delhi Traffic Police said. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam between September 11 and 13. The traffic advisory identifies 22 diversion points and more than 35 roads that will be affected during the rehearsal. Traffic will be affected on, among other roads, Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tee

1 Sep 2026 9:30 am
Jury convicts man of orchestrating 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane Keffe D Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder with a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison. The jury deliberated for less than 3 hours after a weekslong trial in Las Vegas. After the verdict was read, Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa

1 Sep 2026 9:16 am
EquityList Launches AI-Native Cap Table & Compliance OS, Redefining How Companies Manage Equity

With $20B+ in securities across 650+ companies and 80,000+ stakeholders in 16 countries, EquityList is building the OS for equity ownership-designed to understand context and take action.

1 Sep 2026 8:55 am
Nifty August range second-narrowest in 3 years; here's what history shows

On average, Nifty's monthly trading band expanded to nearly 6%, and up to 12% in the following four months after a range contraction, according to NSE's 3-year monthly data.

1 Sep 2026 8:55 am
Bihar, Jharkhand sign pact to resolve 25-year-old Sone water dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to share 7.75 million acre-feet of water from the Sone River, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, permanently resolving the nearly 25-year-old water dispute between the two states, officials said. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, the Union home secretary, and senior officials from the central gov

1 Sep 2026 7:54 am
Kaushambi firecracker plant blast: 11 dead; PM announces 2 lakh ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the firecracker factory blast in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi and announced 2 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased victim

1 Sep 2026 7:38 am
Truzon Solar Felicitates TG20 League Champions Hyderabad E-Champions, Reaffirms Support for Young Sporting Talent

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 31: Truzon Solar, one of India's fastest-growing solar energy companies and a flagship brand of Suntek Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd., hosted a felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad to honour the Hyderabad E-Champions squad, champions of the inaugural TG20 League, at Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills.

1 Sep 2026 12:05 am
Nepal flood: Death toll climbs to 939, around 4,000 people missing

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 939 on Monday, with bodies continuing to be recovered, while around 4,000 people are still missing, authorities said. More than 10,000 people have been rescued so far, as search teams struggle to reach those still stranded amid intermittent rain, swollen rivers and damaged roads and bridges. The flash floods, triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated towns and villages in northern

31 Aug 2026 11:29 pm
Bhupendra Patel invites global, domestic investors to participate in VGGS

Gujarat highlights opportunities in semiconductors, green energy, data centres and manufacturing as it gears up for the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January 2027

31 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
Datanomics: Subsidies weigh on GDP growth despite strong GVA expansion

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1FY27, below 8.2% GVA growth as subsidies restrained net indirect tax growth, widening the gap between the two measures

31 Aug 2026 11:07 pm
Solar heat: A market waiting to be created

For these industries, their operating costs would be substantially lower if they used solar thermal systems, as solar radiation is free unlike diesel and gas

31 Aug 2026 10:34 pm
CEA proposes flexible ramping, 2-shift operation amid concerns

It proposed ramping down to MTL and minimum load operation during solar hours and ramping up in the evening when solar generation declines

31 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
ONGC to spend 1 trillion on deepwater exploration, drill 87 wells

State-run explorer plans to drill 87 deep and ultra-deepwater wells over five years as it seeks to arrest declining domestic crude oil and natural gas production

31 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Beating the odds

The data from the expenditure side showed that private final consumption expenditure increased 7.1 per cent during the quarter, an improvement over the previous year but below the headline rate

31 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Power, defence and data centres set to drive capital goods order inflows

Strong private capex and government spending support the outlook, while commodity costs, West Asia disruptions and stretched valuations remain key monitorables

31 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Adani calls for wider credit framework to assess infrastructure platforms

Adani said conventional credit models may not capture ecosystem multipliers, adjacency value and strategic resilience created by large integrated infrastructure platforms

31 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Semicon 2.0 may catalyse over 5 trn investment in chip ecosystem: IESA

The government has announced a plan to focus on indigenous development of advanced small size chips in the range of 3-7 nanometer, which are used in high-end technology products, under the program

31 Aug 2026 8:13 pm