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The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

Editorial. Tribunal autonomy

Tribunal Reforms Bill reinforces executive control

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:47 pm

CBI books former Director of Flying Training Capt Anil Gill on corruption charges

Gill is alleged to have facilitated procurement of training aircraft at nominal prices through benami/shell entities managed by his close relativ

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

The surge in solar cell imports needs to be curbed

Every imported cell assembled into a module represents demand that could have been met by an Indian cell manufacturer

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl Gets Bigger: Upendra Joins Shanaya Kapoor, Teja Sajja

Upendra joins Teja Sajja and Shanaya Kapoor in Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl, the upcoming sequel set to expand the zombie action-comedy franchise.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 9:33 pm

Will Emraan Hashmi's Gunmaaster G9 Screen With Yash's Toxic? What We Know

Emraan Hashmi's Gunmaaster G9 teaser will get a special theatrical premiere ahead of Yash's Toxic, building buzz around the upcoming action-roman

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Priyanka Chopra On Nick Jonas Embracing Her Indian Culture: 'I Don't Know If I'd Love Him'

Priyanka Chopra opened up about Nick Jonas embracing Indian culture and explained why cultural understanding and kindness are important in their

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Indias Thatcher moments

At what point do political parties decide to replace their powerful leaders?

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Rishabh Pant Expected To Bat On Day 2 After Retiring Hurt In Colombo Test

Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the left wrist, but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter should be fit

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

More young people are trading in derivatives, and making losses, SEBI study reveals

SEBI study finds around 89% of traders below 30 were loss-makers in FY26 compared to 81% of participants above 60

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

Former international captains raise fresh concerns over Imran Khan's health in letter to Pakistan PM

The letter was signed by Michael Atherton, Alex Blackwell, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Alastair C

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

National Space Day: Gaganyaan To Venus Mission, India Gears Up For New Space Exploration Phase

India's space roadmap includes Gaganyaan, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, a Venus mission and reusable launch technologies to boost future space

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

India may link additional diesel supply to progress on Bangladesh projects

New Delhi weighs Dhakas request for more fuel as fate of stalled LoC projects remain uncertain

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Zelenskyy Says Putin Rejected Black Sea Shipping Truce Offer

Zelenskyy also ruled out holding wartime elections, an idea advocated last week by the popular former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

Adhere to fundamentals of journalism to regain public trust: N Ram

Calling forself-regulation in the media organisations,Ram said self-regulatory mechanisms should comprise journalists and respected media persona

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Sugar production hit by Red Rot disease, El Nino; govt taking measures: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Centre is taking measures to manage sugar availability and rising prices ahead of the festival season, incl

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Cloud And AI Skilling For 1.5 Lakh Learners Launched

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cultus Education, has launched a nationwid

Rediff 23 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

China 'Actively Committed' To Iran Talks With Tensions Rising

The timing is notable because it comes a day before US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil a plan designed to shift the conflict.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:42 pm

Harry Kane Says He Is A Big IPL Fan As He Thanks Indian Fans For Their Support

Harry Kane spoke to NDTV about his special connection with Indian fans, his love for the IPL and Bayern Munich's Champions League ambitions.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:40 pm

DeepSeek Ends Weekend Peak Pricing For API Users From Today

DeepSeek introduced varied pricing earlier this month, with peak rates set at twice off-peak levels.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 To End 22-Year Wait For Durand Cup Title

Edmund Lalrindika's first-half hat-trick powered East Bengal past Mohun Bagan to end a 22-year wait for the Durand Cup and claim a record-equalli

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

Iran Announces Gas Discovery After War Worsens Energy Squeeze

Iran lost about a quarter of its daily gas production capacity due to attacks that began in late February.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

When does agri land sale qualify for tax exemption?

Agricultural land is generally not a capital asset unless it falls within urban limits. If taxable as LTCG, Section 54F may allow a deduction for

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Awadhs enigmatic ruler

Portrait of a king who excelled in the arts, not in war

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 8:27 pm

Profit Crashes 75%, But Alibaba Doubles Down On AI With $10 Billion Raise

Alibaba plans to raise $10.2 billion through a Hong Kong share placement, with the proceeds set to fund its full-stack AI capabilities and comput

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

8th pay commission: Here's how much fitment factor of 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for govt employees

8th pay commission decisions are expected to benefit more than 1 crore beneficiaries. Here's how much fitment factor between 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Tied by geography and necessity

The book is a window into Chinese society, humanising it for Indian readers

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Delhi Court Bans Sainus Pharma From Using Udaan' Trademark In RSPL Health Case

District Judge Sharma held that Sainus Pharmaceutical Pvt, used the mark 'Udaan' in a manner that was identical and deceptively similar.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

Texas woman shocked as Amazon drone drops her package straight into swimming pool in wild delivery fail, she says 'I dont think Ill be wanting more deliveries'

A Texas woman was left stunned when an Amazon Prime Air drone dropped her package directly into her swimming pool. The bizarre delivery was caugh

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido hours after 5.9 magnitude quake injures over 40 near Tokyo

Japan was hit by two earthquakes on Sunday, including a 6.0-magnitude quake off northern Hokkaido late in the evening, according to the Japan Met

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Irdai's latest EOM action signals tougher stance on regulatory breaches

Regulator's action on EOM breaches signals tighter scrutiny of operating and distribution costs, though experts expect limited short-term busines

Business Standard 23 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

Sun Pharmas recall of eyedrops: Experts raise concerns on implementation and enforcement

Udaya Bhaskar, with the All India Drugs Control Officers Confederation, points out that ophthalmologists had flagged concerns involving certain e

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Elche vs FC Barcelona Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch LaLiga Match On TV, Online?

Elche vs Barca match is scheduled to start at 1 a.m. IST on Monday and is available for streaming in India through FanCode app and website.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 8:00 pm

Government comes down heavy on Starlink for signing MoUs with States without a licence to operate

Centre also tells State governments to halt their projects with Starlink till the company gets a green signal

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

'Build A Global Aura': PM Modi Urges Space Startups To Make India A Magnet For Top Talent

PM Modi urged private space companies to build an ecosystem that attracts global talent, investment and businesses, as India seeks to expand its

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Some Sugar Shipments Likely To Reach India Before Oct 15 After Govt's Duty Free Import Move: NCSF Chief

Raw sugar prices briefly touched 18 cents/lb before slipping to about 17.50 cents.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:45 pm

Elon Musk Says Starlink Could Offer One Account For Home Wi-Fi And Mobile Phones

Elon Musk said Starlink's future service could provide high-bandwidth satellite connectivity to mobile phones, alongside home internet and Wi-Fi

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canadas failed trade talks with US

Ottawa said it would introduce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs from September 8. The move brought an end to talks that had started on Febru

The Times of India 23 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Trump admin predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada

In a critical exchange, the United States cautioned Canada against pursuing a trade war, labeling it as a reckless move that could lead to severe

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 7:39 pm

Anti-reservation protests: Over 20 detained as around 300 gather at Delhi's Connaught Place seeking quota reforms

Around 300 people gathered in Delhi to protest caste-based reservation policies. Protesters demanded reforms, emphasizing economic criteria for g

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Centre gives in-principle nod to lease -out 11 AAI airports in five bundles

MoCA to conduct market sounding before seeking final approval; larger airports to be paired with smaller facilities

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

GX Group To Start Photonics Production In December

Broadband technology firm GX Group is set to commence manufacturing operations at its advanced photonics facility in India from December, investi

Rediff 23 Aug 2026 7:31 pm

National Space Day: From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya-L1, how Indian chips are powering its space missions

Made-in-India semiconductor chips are now powering key Indian space missions. These domestically manufactured components support lunar and solar

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

'India Hasn't Lost The AI Race': Amitabh Kant Bets On $200 Billion Data Centre Push

Amitabh Kant says India can leverage its data, talent and data-centre investments to build an edge in AI applications as the LLM race is led by t

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Hawk Fire latest update: Evacuations, emergency declared as fast-moving Nevada brush fire grows to more than 10,500 acres near Reno

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has grown to 10,523 acres as strong winds fuel the fast-moving brush fire, prompting evacuations and a state of

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

IIFCL Commences $1.8 Billion Fundraising Programme By Mobilising $200 Million

IIFCL is envisaging raising about $1 billion through long-term ECBs, with tenors of up to 15 years, under the MIGA Guarantee Facility, in multipl

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

H1N1 flu continues to spread in India, but no new strain found: ICMR

No need for panic, but the very young, the old and those with other health problems need to be careful, scientists say

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Jodi war: Supreme Court urges Matrimony.com and Jodi365 to explore amicable settlement

Issuing the ruling on August 21, Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe of the SC described the Madras High Courts ruling as fair and added that t

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

South Koreas Government Proposes Tax Relief for Property Owners Not Residing in Their Homes

Seoul, August 23: The South Korean government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) reached an agreement on Sunday regarding the need for tax reli

Morningstar 23 Aug 2026 7:10 pm

'Unsafe And Risky': Urban Company Sues Kent RO Over NATIVE Purifier Ads

Kent RO will remove disputed advertisements and social media content after Urban Company alleged misleading claims about its NATIVE water purifie

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

FLY91 to raise 150 crore for growth : Chairman Harsha Raghavan

The airline has sixt ATR-72 aircraft and is in discussions with lessors to add more planes.

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 7:02 pm

In 1979, Canadian fisherman douard Arsenault got a postcard from his daughter that inspired him to build an entire village from more than 25,000 recycled glass bottles

In 1979, Canadian fisherman and carpenter douard T. Arsenault was inspired by a postcard from his daughter to build something extraordinary. He c

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 7:01 pm

Indias retail F&O losses mirror a global pattern

SEBIs review finds widespread losses across derivatives markets, with frequent trading and experience offering no assurance of better outcomes

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

SEBI Nod For NSE IPO Awaits SBI-SBICAPS Split

Share transfer and allocation between SBI group entities likely to take some time before IPO processing advances, says a highly placed source.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:46 pm

15,000 professionals get BITS Pilani degrees

Graduating cohort includes 2,000 women professionals, 167 medical doctors

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 6:41 pm

EPFO members should complete 10-year service for monthly pension benefits

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has warned its eligible members to complete a mandatory 10-year service period.

NewsBytes 23 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

SEBI To Examine 'Permitted-To-Trade' Framework For NSE

Liquidity concentration will be a key consideration as SEBI evaluates NSE's proposal to allow its shares to trade on its own platform under the P

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:38 pm

Subko Cafe Apologises After Bengaluru Customer Is Body Shamed On Bill

Bengaluru cafe Subko The Craftery has apologised after a customer was identified by body type rather than name on a printed bill. The incident at

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:36 pm

Senco Gold Targets 25% Revenue Growth To Rs 10,500-11,000 Crore For Current Fiscal

Currently, Senco has around 190 stores and plans to add around 20 more in 2026-27.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:34 pm

Income Tax Department explains how to choose between ITR-3 and ITR-4: Quick checklist for taxpayers

Confused between ITR-3 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27? The Income Tax Department has shared a quick checklist to help taxpayers identify the right form

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 6:33 pm

Gold, silver prices to rise on US inflation data, Fed signals

Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their upward trend next week, driven by anticipation of key US inflation data and Federal Reserve

Rediff 23 Aug 2026 6:26 pm

Food Safety Violations: FSSAI Takes Enforcement Action Against Delhi, Daman Firms

FSSAI found hygiene, documentation and operational lapses at Marche Retail in Delhi, while lab tests flagged non-compliance in ghee products made

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:25 pm

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Collection Day 24 - Tom Holland Film Sees Sharp Jump In Fourth Weekend

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day sees 100% growth on Day 24, earning Rs 3.70 crore and taking its India net collection to Rs 480.95 crore.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

India-Mexico trade pact nearing completion

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for a potential trade pact between India and Mexico are almost finalized, government sources have said.

NewsBytes 23 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

India-Japan Business Push: Piyush Goyal Leads 200+ Indian Business Leaders To Japan On Aug 24

India's largest-ever business delegation will visit Japan from Aug. 24 to Aug. 27 as both countries look to strengthen economic cooperation.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:04 pm

South Indian stars struggle to convert popularity into national brand value

While South Indian stars wield strong regional influence, their brand valuations lag due to limited endorsements and social media presence. The m

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Batwara 1947 Box Offfice Collection Day 9: Sunny Deol Starrer Shows Strong Weekend Growth

Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 earns Rs 1.15 crore on Day 9, recording 53.3% growth and taking India net to Rs 35.50 crore.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:02 pm

Trade Setup For Aug 24: Nifty Bulls Eye 24,400 Breakout To Unlock Further Upside | Check Key Levels

However, a break below 24,150 could alter the near-term setup.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 6:00 pm

Are rising sugar prices connected to ethanol production? Experts say not really

Decline in sugarcane production, stockpiling driving up sugar price, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 5:57 pm

From MH12 To MH12 1A: Pune Set To Get India's First Digit-Letter Vehicle Series

Pune may retain its iconic MH-12 vehicle identity with a proposed MH-12 1A digit-letter series. Until approval, new vehicles will temporarily rec

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

17-year-old Texas student Iris Shen wins $150,000 for testing potential cancer drugs in clams, in research that could open a new path for blood cancer drug discovery

17-year-old Texas student Iris Shen won $150,000 and third place at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for testing potential cancer drugs i

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Why Urban Company has sued Kent RO

Urban Company has filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court.

NewsBytes 23 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

This hospitality chain is planning 1,000cr IPO by December

Pride Hotels, a leading hospitality chain, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) by December.

NewsBytes 23 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

Buy, Sell Or Hold: Suzlon, HDFC Bank, Colgate, Torrent Pharma And IREDA Ask Profit

Market experts shared their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks such as Suzlon, HDFC Bank, Colgate, Torrent Pharma and I

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

How changing jobs affects your EPF account and balance portability

The EPFO treats the UAN as a permanent identifier for your entire professional life. When starting a new position, share your current UAN instead

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Melinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to womens health; after her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist shares the 10-minute self-care habit that helped her through lifes biggest transitions

Melinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to womens health. After her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist share

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 5:23 pm

SEBI Proposes MFD-Style Channel Partners To Boost Retail Access To Corporate Bonds; Caps Fees At 2.5%

SEBI has proposed Fixed Income Channel Partners to help expand retail participation in corporate bonds, with stock exchanges overseeing enlistmen

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 5:18 pm

Moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in Tokyo region

A moderate earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday morning. Over thirty individuals sustained injuries, mostly minor, from the seismic event

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

SEBI reviewing framework on utilisation of issue proceeds

Regulator proposes to further clarify the framework on related-party transactions to make it clear and workable.

The Hindu Businessline 23 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

PFRDA looks to mutual fund distributors to expand NPS reach: Here's what StAR NPS means for investors

PFRDA is encouraging wider participation from mutual fund distributors to expand NPS coverage. The StAR NPS platform enables assisted digital onb

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Esops can create wealth, but can you afford to exercise them?

Exercising ESOPs requires significant upfront capital to cover exercise prices and perquisite taxes, exposing employees to substantial valuation

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 5:02 pm

Why Rishabh Pant Retired Hurt During 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by a Lahiru Kumara delivery during the 58th over of the innin

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

Vishwanath And Sons Box Office Collection Day 9: Suriya Starrer Makes A Strong Weekend Comeback

Suriya film sees 61.1% growth on Day 9, reaching Rs 93.35 crore in India net collections.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

Ohio company sues woman over one-star Google review, seeks more than $25,000 in defamation lawsuit

An Ohio manufacturing company has filed a defamation lawsuit against a woman over a one-star Google review, alleging she made false claims about

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 4:53 pm

Ukraine Under Drone Shock! North Korea's 'KILLER' UAV Force Joins Russia's War | Watch

North Korean involvement in Russias war effort may be taking a potentially dangerous new turn. Ukrainian intelligence claims a fresh contingent i

The Times of India 23 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

Upcoming IPO: Pride Hotels Plans To Raise Rs 1,000 Crore Via Public Issue By December

Pride Hotels plans a Rs 1,000 crore IPO by December as it expands its portfolio from 40 to around 72 properties, with a focus on leisure, wedding

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 4:45 pm

Minor textile trade violations may attract fines, not jail, under proposed rules

According to the draft Textiles Committee (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026, reviewed by Mint, the textiles ministry has propose

Livemint 23 Aug 2026 4:41 pm

Commerce Secretary to visit Latin America, focus on trade ties

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will be visiting Latin America from August 24 to 28.

NewsBytes 23 Aug 2026 4:41 pm

Iran Condemns US Sanction Plans; Pak Army Chief To Visit Tehran

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran as Iran condemns planned US sanctions. The trip comes amid rising tensions, stalled diplomacy an

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 4:41 pm