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Why are HDFC Bank shares in focus today?

The HDFC Bank shares had closed at 727.50 on the previous trading session, and hit a 52-week low of 715.10 on August 19, 2026

Gurugram waterlogging sparks outrage; Residents, Opposition question government and MP

Videos and photographs of school buses stranded near Subhash Chowk, with children reportedly stuck inside for hours, went viral on social media,

Fresh Threats To Kashmiri Pandit Employees Spark Security Concerns, Group Seeks Action

Six militants involved in extortion, kidnapping arrested in Manipur

A total of 23 letterheads of UPPK were seized from the possession of the arrested militants, it said, adding that the insurgents confessed to the

Toxic Movie Review and Release: Yash Film Opens to Massive Response

Yash has finally returned to the big screen after a four-year gap with Toxic, his first release since the blockbuster KGF franchise. Directed by

U.S. pauses visa appointments worldwide amid Trump's immigration crackdown: Report

Applicants with interviews already scheduled were emailed that their appointments had been cancelled and that they would be informed of a new dat

Owaisi demands anti-murder squads to prevent crime in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, August 25, made a public appeal to young people in H

Meta, U.S. states have discussed settling teen social media harm case: Report

Meta has denied the allegations, saying it has worked hard to protect children on its platforms

Rebel TMC MPs get notices from Lok Sabha Secretariat on disqualification pleas; asked to reply within 7 days

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking an expeditious decision on the disqualificati

Hero MotoCorp commits 960 crore to Ather

The transaction is structured to optimise cash-flow flexibility, requiring an upfront payment of 25% with the remaining 75% deferred until conver

Couple wins Rs 2.25 crore black money case in ITAT

Resume_final_FINAL_final2.pdf: Internship Rejection Turns One Chaotic Filename Into A Hiring Meme

A seemingly ordinary resume filename went viral, raising an unexpected question: can two words really influence an internship decision?

OpenAI's new chip makes AI faster with less power

Why India needs an empathy education for its loneliness crisis

As loneliness deepens among Indias elderly, the solution may begin not in old-age homes, but in the classroom

CARD91 Introduces Five-Point Credit Lifecycle Consistency Framework for Credit Line on UPI

CARD91 Introduces Five-Point Credit Lifecycle Consistency Framework for Credit Line on UPI

RBI's Proposed Shift from Revolving Credit to Term Loans: SwiffyLabs Lending Platform Already Supports the New Construct

RBI's Proposed Shift from Revolving Credit to Term Loans: SwiffyLabs Lending Platform Already Supports the New Construct

Toxic makers warn fans against filming, sharing scenes online

Mumbai: The makers of director Geetu Mohandass much awaited pan Indian film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, featuring actor Yash in the lead,

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Release Water from Mettur Dam for Cauvery Delta

Salem, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to open the Mettur Dam on August 28. This action will allow water to flow

45 ships blacklisted: Indian oil firms back off

Gaja Alternative Asset Management share price jumps nearly 20% on debut day

The stock listed at 185 on the NSE, against the issue price of 160, while on the BSE it began trading at 185.20, a 15.7% premium

Indian Rhino Chungreng Koren finds his way back with UFC contract within reach

Chungreng Koren thought his UFC dream had slipped away twice. Now, after rebuilding himself following the loss to Rabindra Dhant and submitting a

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Coordinated attacks rekindle Thailands southern insurgency

Dozens of coordinated night-time attacks across the three southernmost provinces near Malaysia over the weekend injured three people and left gov

Nasdaq Futures Fall Before Nvidia, Oil Declines: Markets Wrap

Futures contracts for the Nasdaq 100 Index fell 0.5%, with chip bellwether Nvidia set to announce quarterly earnings later Wednesday; S&P 500 fut

Andhra Junior Doctors Temporarily Call Off Strike, Asks Govt to Respond to Its Demands

APJUDA said that the high court has asked them to call off the strike and continue patient services, while directing the state government to reso

Major Food Companies Fought Back As India Pushed For Red Flags On Chips And Soda

Indias food regulator drops proposed colour-coded front warnings on ultra-processed foods after intense industry pushback, drawing sharp criticis

ICC, BCCI must not let Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi off for bad behaviour: Manjrekar

ICC BCCI must not let Sooryavanshi Yashasvi off for bad behaviour Manjrekar

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case

The development comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests of

Nifty Prediction Today August 26, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead. Wait for a breakout to go long

Nifty 50 September futures contract has to breach 24,600 to go higher towards 24,720

Indias 28 Regional Rural Banks Clock Highest-Ever Rs 10,176 Crore Profit In FY26 As Business Tops Rs 13.5 Lakh Crore

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares after new Trump tariffs on drugs

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 733.22 points or 0.90% to settle at a three-week low of 80,426.46

US Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide as Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules

Visa appointments face delays worldwide as US trains officers amid Trumps wider immigration crackdown.

Awarapan 2 box office Day 12: Emraan turns nostalgia into 1st Rs 200 crore solo hit

Awarapan box office Day Emraan turns nostalgia into st Rs crore solo hit

Man dies after village headman in Uttar Pradesh opens fire at his child's naming ceremony

The village headman, Sukhdev, arrived at the venue and began firing as he was not invited to the function

Muthanga eviction was a bid to crush the Adivasi movement: Geethanandan

No one should engage in 'narrow politics': Mayawati on hijab row

The BSP is an Ambedkarite party that guarantees respect for all sections of society and the safety of their lives, property and religion, says BS

Funny Memes and Trolls Target Yash's Toxic

Viewers who attended the premiere shows criticized the filmmakers for a weak script, sparking a wave of online trolling and viral memes.

Dolly the sheep was named after Dolly Parton, but do you know the reason? Heres how the worlds first adult-cell clone got its name from the country music legend

Dolly the sheep made headlines in 1996 when she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell using a technique called somatic

Toxic X review is out now; did Yash's much-awaited film live up to the hype?

Yash's highly-anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has finally arrived in theatres, and early reactions on X are pouring in. Social medi

14 Newborns Die in Fire at Pakistan Hospital

Preliminary reports suggest that the accident occurred after an oxygen compressor in the AC unit burst.

AI will deflate value of IT work by up to 25%, Hexaware CEO says

As AI helps to improve efficiency, customers could demand 20%-25% lower fees for some of the work Hexaware accomplishes currently

'Phool Aur Kaante' director Kuku Kohli dies at 77

Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, worked under Raj Kapoor and other filmmakers before making his directorial debut with Phool Aur Kaan

Eternal hits 10-month high; here's why stock zoomed 56% from March low

Eternal share price: The stock price of a food delivery (FD) and quick commerce (QC) platform company quoted at its highest level since October 2

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation as condition

The United States has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This pact will only proceed if Riyadh agrees

Stock markets open higher as crude oil prices drop

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285 points to 77,944.02 in early trade

15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan's Islamabad

At least 15 newborns were killedafter a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Wednesday, as reported by

Rajahmundry: Three Drunk Women Attack Two Youths, Sent to Judicial Custody

The women reportedly attacked two youths and got into a fight with them near a temple in the limits of the One Town police station.

At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire

At least 15 newborns were killed in a fire at the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, according to Geo TV. The blaze r

Piyush Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' style startup series to boost investments, business ties

India proposed a startup pitching series similar to Shark Tank. This initiative aims to connect young startups from both nations. Indian startups

Mayawati Urges Local Resolution for Religious Disputes Amid Rising Tensions

Lucknow, August 26: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati has called for sensitivity from all parties involved in the growing con

New Mac Mini and Mac Studio launched: Specs, India price and everything else to know

New Mac Mini and Mac Studio launched Specs India price and everything else to know

Mamdani Opposes Mohan Bhagwat

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced his opposition to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats planned address at Madison

Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom

Pricing starts at $2,499 for the M5 Max version and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra model, up from $1,999 for the previous generation

Avengers: Endgame returns to theatres with new footage ahead of Doomsday

Avengers Endgame returns to theatres with new footage ahead of Doomsday

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina advance

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost their U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-final match. Their earlier inspired performance faded against Flavi

Harvard Launches Rs 67,000 Course With AI Clones Of Its Faculty To Teach Startup Culture

Harvard Business School launches an eight-week AI-powered startup bootcamp for entrepreneurs, costing $699 (Rs 66,673).

15 Infants Killed After AC Compressor Blast At Pakistan Hospital

The fire started after an air conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery at the hospital on Wednesday morning.

Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Falling Crude Oil and Bond Yields

Mumbai, August 26: Gold and silver opened on a positive note on Wednesday, experiencing an increase of nearly half a percent in early trading. On

Tavexia Lifecare announces its diversification into pharma biz

Tavexia Lifecare has expanded into the pharmaceutical business as an additional growth vertical, strengthening its broader presence in the health

MTAR Tech rises after securing order worth nearly Rs 127 crore for coolant channel assemblies

MTAR Technologies added 1.23% to Rs 7011.20 after the company said that it has secured orders worth Rs 126.7 crore for the supply of coolant chan

Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at hijab verdict, Vande Mataram politics

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the Allahabad High Courts verdict dismissing a mi

Lok Sabha Speaker seeks response from rebel TMC MPs on disqualification petitions

PM Modi extends greetings on Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, August 26, greeted people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi and hoped that it furthers toget

Gaja Capital shares make strong debut, list 16% above issue price

The offer received bids for 79.35 crore shares as against 2.53 crore shares on offer.

H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-1B program

Leaders Extend Greetings on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Urging Inspiration from Prophet Muhammads Life

New Delhi, August 26: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Ministers, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallika

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for August 26, 2026: Grab free diamonds, rare skins & exciting rewards before they expire

Free Fire MAX redeem codes for August 26: Garena Free Fire MAX players can now access new redeem codes for August 26, 2026. These codes can unloc

Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasons - And it may explain why remote work feels better

The shift to remote work allows employees to gain substantial control over their daily routines and working conditions, leading to enhanced job s

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Offers To Resign Over Corruption Allegations

The BJP has been demanding Nagendra's removal over the alleged Rs 89 crore irregularities in the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation

Uttar Pradesh Raises MBBS Intern Stipend By Over 100 Per Cent To Rs 25,000 Per Month, Bringing Pay Closer To Other States

UP makes sensitisation videos mandatory for teachers to understand Gen-Alpha students

UP makes sensitisation videos mandatory for teachers to understand GenAlpha students

US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas

Republicans will hold their midterm convention next month in Dallas, Texas. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to h

Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary

The upcoming general election in Alaska features a noteworthy twist: a candidate by the name of Dan J. Sullivan is set to compete against the inc

US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures

US senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements conflict wi

Sudanese Man Jumps Into Hussain Sagar, Rescued by Police

The man was identified as AD Drill.

Weather Shift Brings Relief to Delhi-NCR with Improved Air Quality

New Delhi, August 26: The sudden shift in the monsoon troughs position has brought significant weather changes across 23 states, including Delhi.

Can India make components competitive after subsidies and tariffs end?

Subsidies can help India build component factories. But can Indian manufacturers match global competitors on cost, scale and efficiency when gove

Dolly Parton dies at 80: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and stars pay tribute

Dolly Parton dies at Taylor Swift Miley Cyrus Beyonce and stars pay tribute

15 babies killed in fire at state-run hospital in Islamabad, says report

babies killed in fire at staterun hospital in Islamabad says report

State Trading Corporation of India standalone net profit declines 71.11% in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

Nifty trade above 24,350 in early trade; breadth strong

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 280.14 points or 0.37% to 77,944.96. The Nifty 50 index added 24.60 points or 0.11%

Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Sand Dunes Near Antarvedi

Local fishermen, along with Civil Marine Police personnel, launched a rescue operation and safely brought all seven fishermen to shore.

Max Estates gains as board to mull preferential issue

Max Estates added 2.60% to Rs 570.30 after the company announced that its board will meet on Friday, 28 August 2026, to consider the issue of equ

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd Slides 0.84%

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd has added 14.78% over last one month compared to 5.77% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.37% rise in the SENSEX

Godrej Properties Ltd Spurts 1.71%

Godrej Properties Ltd has added 0.11% over last one month compared to 2.53% gain in BSE Realty index and 1.37% rise in the SENSEX

Christopher Nkunku Returns to RB Leipzig on Loan from AC Milan

Berlin, August 26: French attacking player Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig after three years. The Bundesliga club has secured him o

Hindustan Copper OFS Day 2: Stock gains 3%; should retail investors apply?

In the Hindustan Copper OFS, the government is selling over 5.80 crore shares or up to 6 per cent (including a 3 per cent green shoe option) at a

Crude oil price: Futures fall as Iran, Oman discuss maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz

November Brent oil futures at $85.26, down by 2.30%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $80.33, down by 2.46%