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Tamil Nadu announces 365-day maternity leave for third child, raises MLA benefit
The announcements span employee welfare, support for milk producers, medical education, healthcare infrastructure and expanded access to insuranc
FASTag Local Pass facility extended to 121 toll plazas across country, check full list by NHAI
In line with the Government of Indias vision of Digital India and to make National Highway travel more seamless, the National Highways Authority
Skoda Bets Big On India With CNG, Diesel and EVs
Skoda Auto is strategically navigating the competitive Indian automotive market by prioritising profitable growth, exploring new powertrain optio
Singapore plans tax breaks for fund managers
Singapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and widen access to a five-year visa for investment professionals as i
Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumble
Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings and conc
L&T Technology Services bags $75-million deal from global technology major
The company did not disclose the name of the client, noting that the identity cannot be disclosed as per the agreement with the client
DGCA weighs stricter anti-doping rules after Air India incident
New provisions on testing and sample requirements under consideration; proposal to go for stakeholder consultation
Jassper Shipping to invest $50 million to expand project logistics, bulk cargo operations
The proposed investment intends to strengthen its capabilities across project logistics, heavy-lift transportation, vessel chartering and multimo
Axis Bank credit card rules change: What gets costlier from Aug 28
From higher overseas transaction costs to revised late fees and reward exclusions, Axis Bank cardholders face several changes from August 28
Shiprocket shares make strong debut: Stock lists at 35% premium over IPO price at Rs 131
SpiceJet gets relief as court agrees to rehear bankruptcy petitions
The development gives the financially strained airline temporary breathing room as it faces renewed scrutiny from aircraft lessors over unpaid du
Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook
India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs
An analysis of trade ministry data for the 12 months through July shows the US continues to account for about 20% of India's exports
HG Infra Engineering shares jump over 8% after receiving LoI from REC
HG Infra Engineering shares rose after the company received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy for constructing two 22
Microns semiconductor plant at Sanand gets Gujarat govts first approval for 12-hour work shift
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 permits state governments to grant exemptions to factories from certain p
Supreme Court orders independent CBI probe into Indiabulls loan transactions
The Supreme Court has ordered an independent examination of allegations involving loan transactions, fund diversion and other suspected financial
South Korean, U.S. militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction
The allies' summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began on Monday (August 17) morning for an 11-day run, just after Mr. Trump ordered his Pen
Bharat Value Fund bets 300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha
The company's revenues have more than doubled to 300 crore in FY26 from 142 crore in FY22, the statement said, adding that the pre-tax profitabil
Shiprocket shares list 35% above IPO price
Shiprocket, a leading e-commerce shipping and logistics platform, made a stellar debut on the Indian stock exchanges today.
Behari Lal shares debut at 63% premium over IPO price
Behari Lal Engineering, a Punjab-based iron and steel manufacturer, made a stellar debut on the stock exchanges today.
Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's
Cerebras stock tumbles: Will CS-4 revive the AI chipmaker?
Cerebras shares fell 12.7% amid valuation and profitability concerns, while its new CS-4 AI accelerator aims to challenge Nvidia. Investors await
L&T Technology Services shares jump 3% after bagging $75 million deal
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Data centres will not affect Visakhapatnams water supply: AP Minister Lokesh
Misinformation was being spread about the environmental and water requirements of data centres, the States IT Minister says
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services shares surged after Kedia Securities, owned by investor Vijay Kedia, acquired 20 lakh shares, or a 1.48% stake, thr
Korea Hip Buddhism: 500,000 Came, Only 99 Joined
On a Saturday night in May 2026, a robot in monks robes rolled down Jongno in central Seoul. Its name was Gabi. Behind it came five []
US-South Korea drills cut short after Trump order: What he wants from North Korea
South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual joint military exercises. President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in
Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson appointed as Air New Zealand director
According to a market announcement by Air New Zealand, Wilson has been appointed by the board with effect from the annual meeting and will requir
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 (AP) OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers the first generation to grow up wi
Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Florida governor primary, celebrates victory with triumphant speech
Indias exports to US hold firm after a year of Trumps tariffs
The US continues to account for about 20% of Indias exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhis push to diversify trade. New agreements and fa
RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say
The rupee was on track for a quiet open and was hovering at 95.70 on the interbank order matching system before the local spot market opened at 9
Stock Markets on Aug 19: Sensex, Nifty in Red on Rising Crude Prices
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitic
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade
A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex tr
ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains
Analysts have identified ICICI as a top pick among private sector banks, citing an expected 14% EPS compounded annual growth rate over FY26-28, a
OpenAI is Changing ChatGPT For Teens: Here
As teenagers increasingly turn to AI for homework and advice, OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT responds to younger users.
Milky Mist shares hit another 10% upper circuit on Wednesday, taking their gains to 42.5% from the IPO price of Rs 140. Analysts remain positive
Sitharaman leads delegation to Singapore for ministerial roundtable
The 4th ISMR will build on the progress made under these pillars and explore new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Singapore economic
The company says multi-stage extraction powered by Claude identifies action items, priorities, decisions and risks. OpenAI embeddings support sem
HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low
The stock has now lost nearly 28% over the past year and is down over 27% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Nifty 50, which is down rough
Piyush Goyal to visit Japan from Aug 24-27 to discuss trade, investments
Japan is today India's 5th-largest source of FDI, with over 1,400 Japanese companies that are household names, from Suzuki, Toyota and Honda in m
RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3% to 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7%
Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest component of the RRB credit portfolio, with outstanding credit at 3.78 lakh crore, account
Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema
Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government
IT crash ahead? CLSA downgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro, other stocks; revises target prices. Here's why
CLSA downgraded several large IT stocks and cut their target prices amid continued AI-related concerns, while retaining a bullish view on select
Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
Donald Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods mere hours before a midnight deadline
Shiprocket share price surges 11% on BSE post strong debut on exchanges, check full details
Shiprocket shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing at a 35 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 97.The counter started
Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Imports After Last-Minute Deal
Three-Day Pause Gives US And Canada More Time To Finalise Trade Agreement
India-Japan trade at $27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the bilateral relationship was backed by a target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade
Investcorp acquires 20Cube 3PL Solutions
The transaction involves the carve-out of the India contract logistics business from Singapore-headquartered 20Cube Logistics, which will continu
Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status
The Indian owned and controlled company status would allow Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through its quick commerce brand Instamart,
Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' amid rising Iran tensions
Iran has rejected Trump's plans to seize the waterway. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the proposed takeover as a fan
Texas schools may ban H-1B workers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools in the state from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers, a move that could aff
India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable will significantly boost 'Viksit Bharat' initiative: MEA
The Roundtable involves discussions across several tracks, focusing primarily on advanced manufacturing, connectivity, digital sectors, healthcar
Tamil Nadu hikes milk procurement price, boosts medical education and healthcare infrastructure
The Tamil Nadu government rolled out sweeping reforms, enhancing support for farmers and healthcare, and broadening access to insurance and educa
37,000 per sq ft: Max One sets new Noida luxury housing record
. At the reported sale value, a 10,000 sq ft residence would translate into an indicative ticket size of around 37 crore, excluding GST.
Gold extends losses, falls to nearly Rs 1.54 lakh/10 gm. Time to buy?
Gold prices slipped on the MCX but edged higher internationally as easing Treasury yields supported demand. However, rising oil prices and renewe
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs after last-minute US-Canada trade deal
Trump pauses Canada tariffs after lastminute USCanada trade deal
Before Korean Startups Reach Investors, Venture Scouts Make an Earlier Call
A startup can look ready for venture capital and still never reach the investor it hoped to meet. In one real-life case reviewed by venture scout
Why Trump sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and its senior lawyer
The US says the ICC exceeded its authority by targeting officials from countries that have not accepted its jurisdiction, but the sanctions are c
Gold edges below $4,400 as traders eye slump in long-dated bonds
Spot gold lost as much as 0.7% on Tuesday, with a gauge of the dollar steady after hitting a three-month low on Monday
Stock markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices
Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices and persistent g
Policy blueprint proposes entrepreneurship mission to create 10 lakh enterprises, upto 50 lakh jobs
It also proposed a flagship role for the Ministry of Education, recommending that entrepreneurship courses culminate in students attempting a rea
RailTel Corporation shares rally 5% after bagging Rs 166.8 crore EPFO order
RailTel shares gained nearly 5% after the company received a Rs 166.80 crore work order from EPFO for a one-year extension of its Infrastructure-
Census 2027 has 'deeper nefarious purpose': Congress slams questionnaire methodology
The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027's caste question methodology is flawed. They claim the census has a deeper nefarious purpose, cit
High Treasury yields put US fiscal outlook under spotlight
Persistently high US Treasury auction yields are raising the cost of refinancing government debt and funding future deficits as investors demand
Nifty Prediction Today August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts
Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible
US President Trump asks negotiating team to hold off Iran talks until Tehran is ready for a deal
US President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is ready to make a deal, adding that there was
Renewable energy firms up China
China is ramping up its presence in Bangladeshs power sector and now accounts for just over a third of foreign investment in the sector as the []
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soars 629% in IPO debut
Unitree Robotics, a leading player in the humanoid robot industry, has witnessed a staggering 629% surge in its share price on debut.
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asi
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, faces political scrutiny over her role. Senator Jon Ossoff highlighted her proximity and duties durin
Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records
A former adviser to Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government documents. David Morens admitted to evading public records laws
Why Is I-T Department Investigating These Folks?
The income-tax department has launched a significant verification drive targeting 394 entities and 36 professionals over suspected irregularities
US housing market weakens as AI boom drives factory output
US housing activity weakened sharply in July, with single-family homebuilding hitting a more than three-and-a-half-year low as high mortgage rate
China orders state agencies to uninstall Windows as it cuts dependence on US tech
China orders state agencies to uninstall Windows as it cuts dependence on US tech
OpenAI makes AI safety changes in wake of Hugging Face breach
The latest disclosures serve as fresh evidence that AI agents are capable of acting autonomously in ways that even researchers trained to root ou
Natalie Harp, an executive assistant, faces political controversy over her close access to Donald Trump. Senator Jon Ossoff's remarks ignited a d
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade
The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asia kept global markets
India offers city gas suppliers incentives to boost domestic piped connections
Under the incentive scheme, effective September, city gas distribution companies will get an additional 200 standard cubic metres of cheaper
D-Streets CAS turmoil clouds BSEs growth outlook
BSE shares have experienced a significant downturn this month following the launch of a new closing auction session. Since this change on August
Energy stocks hit record as oil rises on fading deal hopes
The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index climbed 1.8% on Tuesday, marking the first all-time high for the gauge since March 27
Nifty slips for seventh day as crude surge, bond yield spike rattle markets
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,152.05, against its previous close of 24,154.90; the Sensex opened at 77,218.05 against its previous close of 77,235.46
Cognizant, Wipro, LTM drag fresher onboarding on biz caution
Experts attribute the rise of AI tools for the cautious hiring, as the technology's wide adoption is hurting the business of tech services provid
Sensex falls 100 points, Nifty below 23,150 as market bleeds for 7th session. What lies ahead?
On Wednesday morning, Indian stock markets faced further setbacks as both the Sensex and Nifty indices continued their downward trend, marking an
Global Market: Japan shares slide as chip stocks tumble on global tech rout
Japans Nikkei plunged 2.97%, tracking Wall Streets technology sell-off as rising global bond yields and renewed Middle East uncertainty dampened
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