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Ancient quasars deepen a major unsolved problem in astrophysics

The Euclid space telescope has identified 31 ancient quasars, including the earliest known, challenging existing theories of black hole growth in the early universe

8 Jul 2026 10:54 pm
Coal Ministry invites applications for 37,500-crore coal gasification programme

The scheme aims to boost energy security, reduce import dependence and promote coal-to-chemicals manufacturing

8 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
Tata Steel posts 3% growth in June quarter sales, India production jumps 11%

Branded products, retail sales and e-commerce posted strong growth, while the UK business advanced its Port Talbot EAF project

8 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Editorial. Regulating usernames

Tech giants should have pre-emptive safeguards

8 Jul 2026 9:57 pm
Top Business & Market Headlines Today BL Morning Report, July 08, 2026

BL Morning Report, July 08, 2026: Get todays top business news, market headlines about key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

8 Jul 2026 9:55 pm
Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passenger experience

8 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
Investors warm up to premium pantry brands as demand for clean-label foods grows

The trend comes as premium pantry brands demonstrate stronger customer loyalty, higher repeat purchases and growing average order value

8 Jul 2026 9:49 pm
Geopolitics of submarine cable ownership, repair

To improve resilience, countries should advocate greater cable ownership by their telecom carriers and ISPs

8 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
Urban India drives consumption

Indias consumption is increasingly being shaped by its large cities. According to The Many Urban Indias report by PRICE and Tata, the countrys top 100 cities are projected to account for 74.5 lakh crore in consumption in 2025-26, representing 61 per cent of urban demand. The report also highlights shifting household spending patterns, rising savings and the growing importance of emerging urban centres in driving Indias consumption story

8 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
Story TV appoints former Yashraj Films executive as SVP of content and strategy

Former Yash Raj Films executive Manan Mehta will lead Story TVs premium vertical storytelling, original IP development and content partnerships

8 Jul 2026 9:29 pm
SBI Mutual Fund to launch IPO on July 14

Price band to be announced later

8 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu

The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

8 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Mutual fund assets surpass FPIs for the first time, driven by strong SIP inflows

Mutual funds now hold higher overall assets than FPIs, even as foreign investors remain the biggest equity holders.

8 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
PhonePe appoints Srijon Biswas as CTO

PhonePe co-founder Rahul Chari to take on role of CPTO

8 Jul 2026 9:04 pm
SEBI mulls easing FPI disclosure norms with higher exemption cap

Proposal to raise 3 per cent composite holding threshold for exempt investors in promoter-less companies

8 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
The rush for GLP-1 weight-loss & diabetes drugs plateaus, says industry-tracker

A total of 31 generic semaglutide brands contributed to 82 percent of the unit sales of the month

8 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
SEBI replaces dollar-denominated registration fee to rupee for FPIs

As per the notification, the regulator has revised the registration fee for Category-I FPIs from $2,500 to 2.3 lakh

8 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
EV start-ups chase software revenues as margins tighten on vehicle sales

Instead of relying solely on one-time vehicle sales, start-ups are looking to generate predictable cash flows through subscription-based digital services

8 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
Indian biotech start-ups chase global markets before looking homewards

Global-first strategy helps Indian biotech startups fund research and accelerate growth

8 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
AP invites Korean maritime manufacturers to invest in 30,000 crore Dugarajapatnam Shipbuilding Cluster

AP is an emerging maritime manufacuring hub, says Minsiter Nara Lokesh in Busan

8 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
ASEAN-India joint panel sets strict timelines to speed up trade pact review

ASEAN remains one of Indias key trading partners, accounting for around 11 per cent of Indias global trade

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Food Processing Ministry holds consultation on next phase of incentive scheme

Under the ongoing PLI scheme, beneficiary companies have surpassed initial commitments by 20 per cent, with investments exceeding 9,207 crore

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
India bets on OSAT to build semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem

India has secured around 64,000 crore in OSAT and ATMP investments under the India Semiconductor Mission

8 Jul 2026 8:18 pm
DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka guided rockets with enhanced 60 km range

The Indian Army currently operates seven Pinaka regiments, with an eighth slated for induction into the service by the end of 2026

8 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
FSSAI issues notices to Lotte, Kubera Foods, Ferns N Petals on misleading claims

Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notice to Lotte India Corporation Pvt Ltd over utilisation of non-compliant pre-printed labels and misleading labelling claims on various food products.

8 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
Rupee sees worst single-day fall in a month

G-Sec yields spike as crude oil prices harden

8 Jul 2026 7:49 pm
More charging infra on highways helping electric vehicles acceptability: BMW CEO

BMW Group India registers sales of 9,075 units in H1 with every fourth car as an EV

8 Jul 2026 7:49 pm
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+. Not your everyday flagship killer

Stunning display, slinky form and a versatile camera

8 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
HPEliteboardG1a: A keyboard that doubles as your next hybrid work PC

A PC in a keyboardbut is this the future of workstations?

8 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Indian biotechs are scaling abroad before coming home

Global-first strategy helps Indian biotech startups fund research and accelerate growth

8 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
Agri-commodity markets have not priced in fertilizer supply risks, say analysts

High prices of the crop nutrients could lead to less utilisation as China, India will likely face problems

8 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
8 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
Glacier water breathes new life into Lehs wasteland

According to experts, over 90 per cent of Ladakhs land is barren and devoid of vegetation

8 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Indian Bank, VIT Chennai felicitate PSBS Hackathon 2026 winners for anti-fraud innovations

The hackathon focused on developing innovative solutions to detect and prevent banking fraud, including mule accounts and supply chain fraud

8 Jul 2026 7:11 pm
Hotels see strong growth in June-end quarter

With no geopolitical headwinds this time, hotels are seeing a rebound

8 Jul 2026 6:59 pm
TMCs 440 crore held in bank accounts seized

The orders issued under Section 17 (1-A) of the PMLA were to freeze three private bank accounts together holding Rs 440.42 crore, ED officials said.

8 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Construction equipment sales slump 41% in June: FADA data

Slowdown was due to high base and subdued demand environment

8 Jul 2026 6:40 pm
PESB recommends N Franklin Jayakumar as next chief of Coal India arm NCL

Jayakumar has over three decades of experience across coal and lignite mining

8 Jul 2026 6:39 pm
TVS Motor and IOC join hands to accelerate sustainable last-mile LPG distribution

TVS Motor Company will work with Indian Oil Corporation network of over 13,000 LPG distributors across the country

8 Jul 2026 6:39 pm
HFCLs new brand OptiQ AI brings optical connectivity portfolio under one roof

OptiQ AI brings together HFCLs established data centre optical fibre cable and accessories offerings, including fibre cable assemblies, patch cords, trunks, cassettes and enclosure panels

8 Jul 2026 6:24 pm
EPFO shifts to national database; 8.25% PF interest to reflect online by July 15

EPFOs digital transformation will support future UPI withdrawals and faster processing of PF interest and claims

8 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast

The plane may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi after a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent

8 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Opportunity worth $35 bn for medtech sector in India by 2030: Bain & Co

India's medical device exports reached $4 billion in FY25, while imports of high-end medical devices stood at $5.5 billion, highlighting the next opportunity for innovation

8 Jul 2026 5:57 pm
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision

8 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 cr ltrs ethanol in 8 months

Grain-based feedstocks are dominating ethanol production

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
UPL launches weed management solution for rice

The product has been developed after more than 10 years of dedicated research and development

8 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Geopolitical tensions sink markets; Nifty posts worst fall in over three months

Indian benchmark indices logged their worst session in over three months after Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over, sending crude oil prices soaring, the rupee lower and the India VIX sharply higher amid broad-based selling across sectors

8 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
India seeks safe passage for nine ships as Hormuz truce falters

The government is closely monitoring the vessels as renewed attacks around the Strait of Hormuz threaten an already fragile interim ceasefire between the US and Iran

8 Jul 2026 5:07 pm