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Trump administration starts process to transfer $725 million to UN

The proposed payment could ease immediate pressure on the cash-strapped global body, which has warned of severe funding constraints and cuts.

21 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Chinas Change-7 lunar mission to search for water at Moons south pole

The mission will test advanced robotic technologies while gathering data that could shape Chinas plans for a permanent lunar research outpost

21 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Iran warns of devastating response as US plans toughest sanctions

Washingtons planned measures come as tensions threaten shipping routes, crude supplies and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving Tehran

21 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Symbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Aug 24

The anchor placement attracted mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, setting the stage for the pharmaceutical companys public market debut

21 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Editorial. Resource guzzlers

Data centres should account for water, power demands

21 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
SEBI mulls bond distributor network, tighter ad rules to boost retail participation

The proposals aim to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors while strengthening safeguards around recommendations, incentives and investor communication

21 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
PNGRB authorises 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines with 7,000 crore investment

This will expand the common carrier pipeline network to roughly 9,500 km

21 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Retail F&O gets younger as trading outpaces equity wealth

Under-40 traders account for 78 per cent of individual F&O participants, but 30-something traders bear the bulk of losses

21 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Crypto investor sentiment remains damp despite uptick in Bitcoin pricing

Investors in the 1825 year age group recorded the highest selling activity in Q2, as per data collacted by CoinSwitch

21 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Joyalukkas bags a golden TN Govt order to gift rings to 4.41 Lakh Newborns

The Kerala jeweler pipped others for the 755 crore order by bidding on a razor-thin margin

21 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
After three decades, lotus blooms again in Wular Lake, reviving hopes for ecology and livelihoods

The return of lotus had brought renewed optimism among communities

21 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
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Poor-quality medical devices being sold in India, stronger finished-product testing needed, says Pharma Secretary

Calls for stronger testing of finished devices and a regulatory framework designed specifically for the sector

21 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
Starlinks entry into India will assure rural connectivity, says Elon Musk

India as a market is extremely crucial for satcom players like Starlink owing to their the sheer number of users

21 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Tata Motors PV hikes car prices for third time since April

Prices for models hiked by up to 25,000 from September 1; cumulative increase on some Harrier and Safari variants now beyond 50,000 since April

21 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Centre notifies 62,500 crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme

The scheme provides an additional incentive of up to 1.5 per cent for the domestic sourcing of key components and sub-assemblies

21 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
PMS industry AUM rises 2% to 44.11 lakh crore in July

Client base expands 1.3 per cent to 2.23 lakh accounts; net inflows rise to 4.66 lakh crore

21 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
IRDAI bars Edelweiss Life, Pramerica Life from opening new offices for six months

The Authority will continue to take appropriate supervisory and enforcement action wherever regulatory non-compliance is observed

21 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Radico Khaitan launches Aam Panna Vodka as Magic Moments eyes flavoured segment growth

The launch comes as the company reported strong volume momentum for its Magic Moments brand, which shipped 8.6 million cases in FY2026 and over 3.25 million cases in the first quarter of FY2027

21 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
India rules out sugar import from Pakistan despite duty-free window

MEA indicates no plans to make exception to Pakistan import ban

21 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
DRDO signs two technology transfer agreements to boost indigenous defence manufacturing

The agreements are aimed at expanding domestic production of specialised naval systems and critical components for warships, submarines and other platforms

21 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
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De Havilland Canada sees strong traction for Indias seaplane ecosystem

Measured but optimistic outlook comes after India clears import of 20-year-old seaplanes

21 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
TGIIC sells Raidurg land at record 264 crore per acre, raises 1,386 crore

Strong demand for scarce commercial land near Hyderabads technology hub has pushed valuations higher, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the corridor

21 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Hexaware bets on AI to capture SaaS spending with custom software

The company had launched its Zero license enterprise offering earlier this year to help organisations replace bloated SaaS workflows by adding an AI layer on top of existing systems

21 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
SC says MGNREGA a salutary scheme as it wasneither a freebie nor exploitation

SC notes work is a path to achieve an aspiration rather than a fundamental right

21 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Epigamia aims to double business in 24-30 months, grow offline distribution

Eyes an annualised revenue run rate of 1,000 crore by March 2028

21 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Lumino Industries to launch 700-crore IPO on August 27, fixes price band at 78-82 per share

The offer, with a face value of 5 per equity share, of the Kolkata-based company comprises a fresh issue up to 500 crore and an offer for sale up to 200 crore by promoters

21 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Govt restricts sale and distribution of chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine combination drugs for young children

The notification states that the move has been taken in the public interest following recommendations from the Drugs Technical Advisory Board

21 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Govt mulls capex-based subsidy support to add 30 GW Polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030

The plans for a subsidy push comes as the worlds third largest renewable energy market aims to have a 30 gigawatt (GW) polysilicon capacity by the end of this decade

21 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
SEBI study: Proprietary traders outperform FPIs and MFs in FY26 derivatives

99% of the gross profit of FPIs and Proprietary traders came from algo trading

21 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
SITA scales Made-in-India airport technology across Asia-Pacific

India is emerging as a strategic centre for aviation technology manufacturing, innovation and delivery across high-growth global markets

21 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Rapidos Ownly eyes multi-city expansion as Bengaluru orders hit 50,000 a day

The latest numbers mark a sharp increase from July, when Ownly was reported to be processing around 40,000 orders a day and had a roughly 7% per cent share of Bengalurus food delivery market

21 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Indias actuarial body targets 30,000 members by 2031, bets big on AI and climate risks

Indias insurance sector is poised for rapid expansion, creating greater demand for specialised expertise in risk assessment, technology and financial regulation

21 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
IIMR granted desgin patent for automated millet roti-making machine

The innovation aims to make the preparation of millet-based rotis faster, more convenient and accessible for Indian households

21 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Resale sugar prices drop in India even as retail rates soar to a new high

400-500 a quintal decline in price will likely reflect in retail outlets early next week as government tightens monitoring and traders book profit

21 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
CDSCO to significantly step up audits, inspections of medical-device makers: DCGI

He said companies should therefore be prepared for audits and inspections going forward and that such regulatory action should not come as a surprise.

21 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Poonawalla Fincorp raises 150 crore via 8.43% Tier II debentures

The fundraising will add to the lenders capital resources as its shares ended lower on Friday amid moderate trading activity on NSE

21 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Tighter FSSAI, FDA checks spur 1,200-crore opportunity in FMCG fraud risk detection with AI

Tighter food-safety and statutory compliance checks are accelerating the use of AI-led fraud and risk-monitoring tools among FMCG companies

21 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Amid strategic Ladakh tour, US envoy Sergio Gor visits Thiksey Monastery

The visit to Thiksey was part of envoys engagements during his first trip to Ladakh, said an official

21 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Colgate bets on veteran Manish Anandani to power its next growth engine

Faces twin challenge of mass-market defence and premium growth

21 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Keralam must harness technology, talent and global connectivity for growth: CII summit

Industry and government leaders outlined priorities ranging from artificial intelligence and emerging sectors to export growth and sustainable industrial development

21 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Passenger-vehicle dealers eye 1012% revenue growth as ancillary income rises to 16% of revenue

Indias car market is entering a phase where stronger customer spending and recurring after-sales income are reshaping dealership economics and profitability

21 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
The US energy infrastructure opportunity is structural, not one-off: Welspun MD

The contract, linked to a major Permian Basin export pipeline project, takes its global order book to about $4.4 billion, with more than 60-65% expected to be executed from the US over the next three to three-and-a-half years

21 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
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