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Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, US Central Command posted on X.

Nepal's Embassy asks Indian donors to activate UPI International for contributions to the PM Disaster Relief Fund, taking the payment rail beyond its tourism use case

The BPSC TRE 4.0 registration process has been postponed following candidate protests over key demands, including the introduction of negative marking and exam format changes

AI is becoming a basic workplace skill in India as professionals use it for research, writing, data analysis and routine tasks, raising the need for judgement, privacy awareness and reskilling

Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard aims to give AI agents a common way to understand and operate programmable hardware, potentially simplifying integration across robotics, labs and manufacturing

TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales growth of 21% with sales of 616,540 units in August 2026 as against 509,536 units in August 2025.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1: Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India's most trusted jewellery houses, has partnered with Olocker, India's first dedicated jewellery insurance platform, to offer free jewellery insurance to its customers, protecting purchases against risks such as snatching, robbery, and housebreaking.

Seventy-four per cent of Gen Z Indians prioritise work-life balance over formal leadership titles, while at least 65 per cent believe a successful career does not require becoming an executive leader, according to a new report. The report, titled India's Gen Z Outlook 2026: Recalculating Education, Ambition, and Success; The No Cap Generation, has been published by global education company Emeritus. It is based on a survey of 1,010 respondents aged 15-28 across three life stages -- pre-college,

The Bank has introduced the launch of its Industry-First UPI Limit Management feature and International Travel Declaration capability as part of the Bank's broader Safe Banking proposition

Manchester City signed Brazilian winger Allan and reportedly reached an agreement to purchase Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye on Monday in an effort to strengthen its attacking options late in the transfer window. The 22-year-old Allan moved from Palmeiras for 34 million pounds ($46 million) and takes the place in the City squad vacated by Savio, who joined Tottenham last week. He is likely to have the same role as his compatriot - as a backup winger. Allan has never played for Brazil or for any o

Markets are cyclical and therefore will give you outsized returns in one year and undersized returns in another year. It's never always the same.

The seed round will fund deployment of the company's first six swarming ISR satellites and support expansion of its mission operations and avionics-as-a-service businesses

Linda Noskova's life changed earlier this summer in ways she could not possibly imagine. The 21-year-old from the Czech Republic won Wimbledon, the youngest champion there in a decade and a half, for her first Grand Slam title. She met Czech president Petr Pavel and was celebrated by thousands in her hometown of Vsetin. A lot of congratulations from people that weren't really expected, she said. Back at a major for the first time at the U.S. Open, Noskova understands the gravity of what she has

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said a total of Rs 25.12 crore as interim relief was transferred to 16,746 families affected by the devastating floods in three districts of the state this year. He said each flood-hit family in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts received Rs 15,000. Sarma also released funds under the Chief Minister's Foreign Language Initiative for Global Hunt (CM-FLIGHT) for the Japanese language training programme. Each selected candidate will receive

Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. Pretty much expected, to be honest, Tsitsipas said. I am surprised it came so late, though. Kyrgios was banned earlier this month after he revealed he tested positive for cocaine in June when he was in Spain to play at an event. The Australian could be suspended for four years, though a lighter punishment is expected. Tsitsipas was asked about Kyrgios on Monday after upsetting No. 10-seeded Arthur Fils in

As many as 13 of Delhi's 70 Assembly constituencies saw more than 40% of electors not included in the SIR 2026 draft. Tughlakabad recorded the highest share at 47.8%, followed by Okhla at 45.2%

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 1: The Abhay Bhutada Foundation, led by CA Abhay Bhutada, marked National Sports Day by donating essential sports kits and equipment to talented students from the North East of India residing at Ishwarpuram Hostel in Pune.

GrafTech International, a US-based graphite electrode company, announced its decision to permanently close its graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

Kovoor joins the Parle-G maker after spending three decades at PepsiCo across consumer businesses and markets

Trinidad and Tobago's most celebrated cricketers -- Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine -- unveiled a stand named after them at the historic Queen's Park Oval. The stand unveiling, held on Monday, is part of the Queen's Park Cricket Club's (QPCC) celebrations, marking Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day. It recognises the three homegrown stars whose achievements have contributed significantly to the country's legacy in international and franchise cricket. The stand was formerly k

J-K medical interns staged dharnas in Jammu, saying their 12,300 monthly stipend has remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite inflation and the workload they shoulder

United States striker Folarin Balogun is set to head to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco, British media reported on Monday. The transfer fee offered by Everton is reported to be in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) on a four-year deal, the British Press Association said. It said personal terms had yet to be worked out before the deal could be completed prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline. The 25-year-old Balogun, who had two years remaining on a contract at Monac

NIIF Infrastructure Fund II has achieved a first close of 19,000 crore, more than 60 per cent of its 30,000 crore target, and will invest across key infrastructure sectors

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must work unitedly to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism as well as its financing, and there can't be any room for double standards in combating the menace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. In his address at the annual SCO summit in this Kyrgyz capital city, the prime minister also said that all wars and conflicts in the world must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as no solution can be found on battlefields. Modi also st

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.

The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices outperformed the Nifty 50 index by 14 percentage points and 21 per centage points respectively at the peak levels in calendar year 2026, shows data.

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.

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.

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

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said its farm equipment business registered domestic tractor sales of 27,595 units in August, achieving a 5 per cent year-on-year growth. The company had sold 26,201 units in August 2025. The total tractor sales, including domestic and exports during August 2026, were at 29,507 units, as against 28,117 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,912 units. Veejay Nakra, President - Farm Equipment Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said, We

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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.

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.

Madhur Knit Crafts traded at Rs 95 on the NSE, a 5% discount to the issue price of Rs 100.

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

Active demand in IT services has risen to 57,000 roles, with mid-senior and senior positions accounting for nearly 60 per cent as employers prioritise AI, cloud and digital skills

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

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released data on sectoral deployment of bank credit for the month of July 2026, collected from 41 select scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) which together account for about 95 per cent of the total non-food credit by all SCBs yesterday. On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-food bank credit grew by 19.1 per cent as on the fortnight ended July 31, 2026, compared to 9.9 per cent during the corresponding fortnight of the previous year (i.e., July 25, 2025).

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

Messi ended his Argentina career as one of their greatest, but in his 21-year journey in the blue and white jersey, he also had to endure his fair share of heartbreaks before achieving success

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Tuesday reported a 42 per cent jump in total vehicle sales to 1,07,648 units in August compared with the same month last year, driven by SUV sales, which grew 50 per cent year-on-year in the domestic market. The overall auto sales for August 2026 stood at 1,07,648 vehicles, a growth of 42 per cent, including exports, the company said in a statement. In the Utility Vehicles segment, the company said it sold 59,257 vehicles in the domestic market, registering a growth of

Cipla said that it has entered into an exclusive license and supply agreement with Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co. for Rolditamig Deuderuxtecan, a potential best-in-class HER2 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).

Bharti Airtel Ltd has lost 5.75% over last one month compared to 3.87% gain in BSE Telecommunication index and 1.41% drop in the SENSEX

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.

ITC Infotech will acquire an aggregate minority stake of 22.1% in Happiest Minds from the Promoter and Promoter entities for a total consideration of 1,330 crore (average price of 395/share).

Jet fuel prices rose by 6.28 per litre to 121.28, while commercial LPG increased to 2,747.50 per 19-kg cylinder, raising costs for airlines and businesses

Milk Mist, which listed on the bourses on August 18 after a solid response to its initial public offering (IPO), trades 65 per cent above its offer price of 140 based on today's intraday high.

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 39.69 points or 0.05% to 76,917.58. The Nifty 50 index lost 28.70 points or 0.12% to 24,056.70.

Monsoon rainfall was 13.8 per cent below normal during June-August, with around 350 districts, or 47 per cent of India, receiving deficient or very deficient rain by August 31

A record over 7.8 crore ITRs have been filed for assessment year (AY) 2026-27 till August 31, the income tax department said on Tuesday. Last year, over 7.3 crore income tax returns (ITRs) were filed by September 16, 2025, the extended deadline for filing returns for non-audit cases for AY 2025-26. A record 7.8 crore+ ITRs have been filed for AY 2026-27 as on August 31,2026, the I-T department said in a X post. This also includes over 5.9 crore ITR-1 and ITR-2, which were filed by the due date