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No more 12-minute ad limit for TV channels as Centre notifies rule changes

Analysts say move is directionally positive for television broadcasters

22 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
RBI says forex inflows under swap facility reach $72.85 billion as FCNR(B) mobilisation tops $65 Billion

The RBI reported that authoriSed dealer banks recorded $65.397 billion in inflows from FCNR(B) deposits as of August 21

22 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
SEBI reviewing framework for disclosure of issue proceeds utilisation: Chairman

SEBI is proposing a framework to avoid duplication of fines levied by multiple exchanges on entities listed on more than one exchange for the same matter

22 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Preventive healthcare future model, crucial for national economy, security: Rajnath

Singh noted that preventive healthcare is economically sensible, as treating advanced diseases can cost lakhs, while annual check-ups and basic care only cost hundreds or a few thousand rupees

22 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
Gemini Edibles & Fats India files DRHP for IPO

The offering comprises an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 41.15 million equity shares by existing shareholders

22 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
GI gains fade as Keralams handloom struggles for lasting economic boost

Study finds early rise in sales and weavers wages after Geographical Indication tag was received, but gains have eroded over time

22 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
AI capex slowdown could derail India's cyclical recovery, weigh on growth: Nuvama

Corporate top-line growth has risen to around 20% y-o-y, while aggregate credit growth is around 15%, supported partly by domestic measures, including GST cuts and monetary easing, as well as the global commodity and AI capex boom

22 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Biometric verification mandatory for new mobile Sim issuance, user detail update

The new guidelines are aimed at tackling rising digital arrest scams and online fraud

22 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Uniflow expands control-valve capacity 5-fold as India looks to cut critical imports

A small but critical piece of industrial equipment is emerging as a potential bottleneck in Indias investment cycle: high-specification control valves, where import dependence runs as high as 40% and overseas procurement can stretch to 40 weeks

22 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
India-Japan 50,000-worker employment corridor faces Japanese-language skills gap

Honda India Foundations 60-person Japanese-language program adds to a growing effort to connect Indian workers with jobs in Japan

22 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Nuclear power: Domestic companies to opt for locally-designed reactors to avoid delays

Use of reactors made in India will speed up regulatory approvals and companies would also benefit from an established supply chain

22 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
India Pharma Archives launched at IIM-A documenting 125-year industry journey

The platform brings together company histories, archival documents, rare films and footage, timelines and interviews covering the people and institutions that shaped Indias pharmaceutical industry

22 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
Blockchain could make global financial transactions faster and cheaper: Report

The report said blockchain technology has enabled the development of digital assets, including unregulated cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and regulated digital assets such as stablecoins

22 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Andhra invites tenders for 12 health projects worth 221 cr

The Minister said that of the 12 works, 10 are related to the Ayush department and two to the allopathic medical department

22 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
India, UK hold key meet in Delhi to bolster bilateral defence ties

The visit underlines the longstanding defence cooperation between the two countries and regular exchange of views on issues of mutual interest

22 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
India has political stability; world sees it as bright spot of growth, hope: PM Modi

The prime minister said the world has many concerns regarding growth as resources are getting weaponised, but India is being seen as a bright spot of growth

22 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
FM directs early completion of Detailed Project Report for high-level dam on Kosi river

The Chief Minister of Bihar requested the Centre's cooperation for the State's development and urged prompt action on pending matters

22 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
India, Mauritius sign long-term fuel supply pact; IOC to meet entire import requirement

Under the agreement IOC will supply Mauritius its entire import requirement of motor spirit (petrol), high speed diesel (diesel) and aviation turbine fuel

22 Aug 2026 12:54 pm
ABH Healthcare to raise 35 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge

The issue, priced in a band of 96 to 102 per equity share, opens for subscription on Monday

22 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Rain deficit inches up even as monsoon eyes East and North-East India

Rainfall figures so far during August, normally the second rainiest month, have been on the lower side, with the country as a whole running up a rain deficit of 15.2% until Friday

22 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Singapore bound IndiGo flight with 127 passengers returns after a mid-air snag

The flight departed from Trichy at around 6.40 pm, remained in the air for around two and a half hours after the technical issue was detected

22 Aug 2026 11:17 am
India-Nepal JWG discusses trans-border crime, border infra, encroachments

Discussions also covered the maintenance of boundary pillars and effective utilisation of existing border infrastructure

22 Aug 2026 10:37 am
BRICS well placed to foster future-oriented innovation ecosystem: Jitendra Singh

Singh highlighted that the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials, biotechnology, photonics, geospatial technologies and high-performance computing

22 Aug 2026 10:30 am
India raises with Somalia issue of hijacking of vessels with Indian sailors

The Indian High Commission in Kenya said it is understood that there are reportedly 16 Indian seafarers onboard MT Sibu and six Indian seafarers onboard MV Lutuf

22 Aug 2026 10:02 am
TN govt initiates major push for temple infrastructure across state

The minister said that to enrich the experience for visiting pilgrims, significant investments are planned for infrastructure and basic amenities

22 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Keralam to align higher education with global job trends: CM Satheesan

The State government would give priority to transforming higher education in tune with the changing world of work

22 Aug 2026 9:42 am
GACM Technologies raises 49.5 cr through QIP issues

Through the QIP, the Company allotted 49.50 crore fully paid-up Equity Shares of face value 1 each at an issue price of 1 per Equity Share, aggregating to 49.50 crore

22 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Beyond prices: How commodity volatility changes the economics of financing trade

A profitable commodity trade can become unfinanceable when price, policy, ESG and currency risks move before the cargo does

22 Aug 2026 9:22 am
NMEO-OP: Five years on, what has India got back?

Public investment in a perennial crop should be judged by productive outcomes, not expenditure or acreage alone.

22 Aug 2026 9:19 am
Indias natural farming transition may begin in its waterbodies

Bundelkhand farmers are teaching us an important lesson: water security and sustainable agriculture should not be designed in separate silos

22 Aug 2026 9:09 am
Two killed, 9 injured in a blast at Hazelo Pharma Unit in Telangana

The incident happened when the workers were changing shift

22 Aug 2026 9:05 am
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