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Israel strikes Lebanon again, 11 dead; Iran still defiant on Hormuz control

Trump said a US blockade of Iranian ports was a wall of steel that enabled Washington to effectively govern Hormuz

17 Aug 2026 12:10 am
Russia carries out wave of airstrikes on Ukraine, kills two at steel plant

Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks

17 Aug 2026 12:06 am
UK hospitals unprepared for heat as 'horrific' conditions grip wards

The past few months have revealed the extent to which Britain's healthcare system appears unprepared for the profound change in climate already underway

16 Aug 2026 11:59 pm
Category 1 hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii's Big Island, but avoids landfall

While the Big Island has gone more than a century without a hurricane strike, Hawaii isn't immune to tropical storms

16 Aug 2026 11:55 pm
Why sports teams are selling for eye-popping prices across major leagues

In 2025, Bill Chisholm-led group bought the Boston Celtics at a $6.1 bn valuation, just a few months before Mark Walter, a financier, bought a majority stake in the Lakers with a valuation at $10 bn

16 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
2W makers to oppose immediate real driving emission norms in BS7

During internal discussions, major 2W makers have cited concerns over the weight and accuracy of equipment used to measure RDE on the road, as its heaviness itself can increase emissions

16 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
India Inc's Q1 revenue growth fastest in 15 quarters, margins feel heat

High energy prices weighed on margins, but profit grew 16%

16 Aug 2026 11:32 pm
Banks race for dollar deposits as RBI curtails FCNR (B) swap window

Despite early closure, experts expect total inflow of $60-70 bn by Aug-end

16 Aug 2026 11:32 pm
1991 reforms demonstrated confidence that we could compete: Rakesh Mohan

Rakesh Mohan talks about the trajectory of India's economic development, why the reforms could be pulled off as quickly as they were, and what India can do now to boost manufacturing

16 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
PhysicsWallah eyes PAT growth in Q3, says cofounder Prateek Maheshwari

Maheshwari also delved into the company's offline expansion, acquisitions and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy

16 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Electric 2W rush hits supply roadblock as OEMs struggle to meet demand

Rising demand triggers high waiting period for major brands

16 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Real estate sales soften on fewer launches and high base in Q1FY27

Analysts, however, said the quarter's performance did not point to a structural weakening in housing demand, with customer response remaining healthy for projects launched during the quarter

16 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Redeeming our 'Tryst With Destiny': India's road map to Viksit Bharat

India has declared its ambition to become a developed nation by 2047. What it needs now is a credible, measurable roadmap to turn that ambition into reality

16 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
GSK India aims to double revenue to 8K cr by FY30: MD Bhushan Akshikar

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8,000 crore by FY30, with oncology and adult vaccines emerging as key growth drivers alongside its general-medicines portfolio

16 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Statsguru: India's high income goal faces roadblocks on the path to 2047

India needs sustained 9.25% annual growth to become a developed economy by 2047, but low investment and a prolonged lower-middle-income phase remain key challenges

16 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses

16 Aug 2026 10:59 pm
PM-VBRY scheme meets a third of first-time jobs target in first year

PM-VBRY has created 62.56 lakh first-time jobs against its 1.92 crore target, while experts flag weak demand and limited hiring incentives as key constraints

16 Aug 2026 10:50 pm
Puzzling policy: Premature ending of FCNR (B) swap raises questions

From the turn of events, it would appear that the scheme was not adequately thought through

16 Aug 2026 10:48 pm
TN CM Vijay sets the stage for a long role as govt completes 100 days

Tamil Nadu's new government has made investment and welfare central to its first 100 days, but managing debt and sustaining investor confidence will be the bigger test

16 Aug 2026 10:48 pm
Renewed reform push: India must speed up its growth to meet challenges

To assuage the anxieties of the youth and children, the country must broaden the avenues for gainful employment available to them and reduce the unemployment rate among graduates

16 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
The Story Of Your Life: Everything looks wonderful, just keep scrolling

All was sweet innocent fun for a while. Then the algorithm came along and ruined everything

16 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
The cost of exchange rate policy: What is the price of controlling rupee?

The path to Indian economic success begins with a full reckoning of the costs of exchange-rate management

16 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Economics of oilseed production: Why India's import dependence persists

The genesis of the persistent rise in imports of edible oils, regardless of steady increase in indigenous production, lies in the demand growing faster than the supplies

16 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
The long history of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's 'six months'

While the immediate reasons for Chandra's decision have been a point of intense discussion, the root cause of it all may be linked to the past - dating back to a century or so

16 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround

West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question remain major hurdles

16 Aug 2026 10:37 pm
Biocon and PB Fintech top MFs' SMID 'buy' list in July, shows data

MF holding grows over 100x in Diamond Power Infrastructure

16 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Regular to direct plan switch: Is a tax levy justified for investors?

Making switches between regular and direct tax-neutral will not cause any revenue loss. The capital gain is not being forgiven or exempted

16 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Street signs: To friends at a discount, NSE rolls out shorter SLB contracts

Promoter share transfers, shorter SLB contracts and mandatory @valid UPI IDs are among the latest changes drawing attention in India's capital markets

16 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
PM's I-Day speech: Reforms, Sapta Dhara, Gen Z focus chart India's future

In his 13th Independence Day speech, PM Modi unveiled the Sapta Dhara strategy, focusing on jobs, manufacturing, technology, connectivity and self-reliance

16 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
NTA to re-conduct three UGC-NET papers after panel finds multiple errors

The September 9-10 re-examination for English, Commerce and Sociology follows a panel finding factual, typographical, translation and other errors in the papers

16 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
E. coli bacteria found in water at railway stations, says CAG report

Government says it will install 20,000 'Tank to Tap' filtration systems as Railways launches measures to improve water quality, monitoring and maintenance at stations

16 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Energy solutions will be crucial for data centres: Krishna Jonnalagadda

Krishna Jonnalagadda believes power is the main constraint in building artificial intelligence data centres

16 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Three in four spacetech startups yet to raise equity capital: Tracxn data

Overall annual funding grew fivefold over four years, rising from $43 million across 12 rounds in 2021 to $200 million across 53 rounds in 2025

16 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Drones take the field in Indian agriculture as services expand for farmers

Driven by on-demand models, startups and government programmes are making the tech accessible and affordable for farmers

16 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Gen AI is rewriting how the world buys, spends as technology shapes choices

As the first cohort surrounded by AI and media from birth, Gen Alpha's tech fluency is intuitive and its consumption behaviour is different

16 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
India sets targets for oil companies to boost LPG output amid West Asia war

Companies are required to maintain adequate infrastructure for storing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas, either directly or through railways and road tankers, to meet specified quantities

16 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
FSSAI says six cos rectified misleading claims, trademarks after crackdown

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said six companies have taken corrective actions like withdrawl of misleading labels and trade marks, following the notices issued to these companies for violations of law. In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that six Food Business Operators (FBOs) have taken prompt corrective actions following notices from the regulator. Measures range from withdrawing misleading label claims to revising product packaging to ensure

16 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
DFS to hold PSB Confluence to chart banking course for Viksit Bharat

The two-day conclave will focus on deposit mobilisation, credit expansion, rural value chains, wealth management and other next-generation reforms for public sector banks

16 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
New nuclear rules well-structured and genius step forward: Experts

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage

16 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Land, business environment reforms key to next phase of India's growth

Economists say easing land acquisition, improving the business environment and ensuring predictable investment policies could help India sustain growth towards Viksit Bharat

16 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
Industry seeks battery integration, policy continuity for PM Surya Ghar

As the government plans the next phase of PM Surya Ghar, industry leaders seek battery storage integration, differentiated support and policy continuity to sustain growth

16 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
IIM Bangalore incubator tops $7 billion in startup value as it turns to AI

NSRCEL plans specialised sector centers and AI tools to expand its entrepreneur network toward one million

16 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Workers flag poor implementation of well-being policy at workplaces: Report

A large number of employees across sectors see poor implementation of well-being policies at the workplace as key to rising stress level, pointing to a widespread gap between having a formal policy and real-life experiences, said a report released on Sunday. The report, 'Beyond the Policy: Lived Experience and Micro-Rituals in Employee Wellbeing', said that 42 per cent of employees find their employers, despite having a policy for workers' well-being, fail in effective execution. The report by w

16 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
FA Community Shield winners list; Which team has the most titles?

Manchester City have won the Community Shield seven times. They will be looking to add another title when they face Arsenal in Cardiff.

16 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Arsenal vs Manchester City FA Community Shield live match time, streaming

The Arsenal vs Manchester City FA Community Shield match will be available for live streaming on Sony LIV.

16 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
India vs China Women's Hockey WC 2026 LIVE SCORE: Action begins at 4:30 PM

The Pool D clash could prove crucial to India's campaign, with England and South Africa also in the group.

16 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
UCBs: Past imperfect, present evolving as RBI revives on-tap licensing

The decision to reintroduce on-tap licensing for urban cooperative banks signals the regulator's growing confidence that governance reforms have created sufficient safeguards

16 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
PM's FTA push to boost MSMEs' global reach, competitiveness: Exporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to MSMEs to fully leverage India's growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) is timely, as these pacts offer small businesses an opportunity to access larger global markets, integrate with global value chains and improve their competitiveness, exporters say. They also said that with preferential market access now available across several major economies, the real opportunity lies in converting these agreements into export orders. Prime Minister Narendra

16 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Govt departments form QRTs to counter fake, misleading social media content

Government departments are constituting Quick Response Teams (QRT) to ensure a timely response to misleading or fake contents on social media, an official said. There is a need to engage with people through social media in a constructive manner and to ensure that responses to rumours, misinformation, fake content, and misleading posts are issued in a timely manner, the official said. The objective is to promptly scrutinise, coordinate and respond to such content, while effectively monitoring mat

16 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear

Proving that artificial intelligence can find goofy solutions to routine problems, a Goa-based man used ChatGPT to resolve every temple visitor's challenge: finding one specific pair of shoes in a sea of footwear. Shubhang Borkar turned his phone into a scanning device outside the Mahakal Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, sharing snapshots of footwear with the chatbot until it flagged his missing pair. Borkar shared a video of his AI experiment titled Used ChatGPT to find my lost clogs on Insta

16 Aug 2026 1:00 pm