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Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction

In a letter dated August 26 to the European Commission, the minister cited tests conducted by CERT Polska, which identified 122 advertisements classified as fraudulent.

Instagram's temporary removal of a PM Modi video has revived questions over intermediary liability, AI-led content moderation and the limits of safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

Tempsens Instruments' IPO garnered bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer, resulting in a subscription of 184.07 times.

Midcap bank stocks - Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bank of India are trading up to 50-94% away from their respective all-time highs even as the Nifty Midcap quotes at new peaks, shows data.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UP TET Result 2026 on Aug 26. Candidates can check their results on the official website

Last week, IPO-bound OpenAI said it would slow the pace of model development while overhauling its research and training systems

The Xring O3 system-on-a-chip advances Xiaomi's in-house semiconductor design efforts with more power-efficient image processing and better artificial intelligence capabilities

Sales at the 25 biggest luxury labels in China dropped more than 10% in July, according to three research firms surveyed by Bloomberg that track industry data

Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The US carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door handle safety risks, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall, the largest this year according to Chinese media, comes a few months afte

Alibaba's capital expenditure rose 75% to 67.68 billion yuan in the quarter ended June 30, as it continued to invest in AI infrastructure.

BSE will explore futures and options contracts linked to MSCI indices, subject to regulatory approvals, as it seeks to deepen access to India's capital market

Fresher hiring in GCCs fell to 15 per cent in 2025 from 28 per cent in 2024, while workers aged 15-29 had a median job tenure of just 13 months, Quess Corp says

So far in 2026, Indian lenders have raised a record of over $10 billion through US dollar bonds, with more issuances expected as the RBI's concessional swap window remains open

The US tech giant, which sells roughly 12 million smartphones globally, continues to bet heavily on Vietnam

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks. FAIMA, which filed its response to an affidavit filed by NTA, contended that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 must specifically address an eventuality where persons including paper setters, paper vetters and other authorised personnel misuse that access by c

With England already assured of a top-two finish, India need at least a draw to secure their place in the next round, while Pakistan must win to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Volkswagen expects to sign a deal with a local partner in India this year, the CEO of its Skoda brand, Klaus Zellmer, said, as the German group struggles to build scale in the Indian car market.

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger production growth

Harmanpreet Singh and company will need to secure a win or draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Pool D game to confirm a top-two finish in their pool

Hyundai Motor India has planned to increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 1% across its portfolio, effective September 2026. The quantum of increase will vary depending on the model and variant.

Employees are using personal AI accounts alongside enterprise tools, creating security and compliance gaps, said cybersecurity experts

India, which started its campaign with an emphatic 3-1 win over Wales, hit a roadblock against England on Monday, losing 2-4 as the English side confirmed its top-two finish from Pool D

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, SIFs, and alternatives.

MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31

Bank of India is quoting at Rs 142, down 0.07% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 22.07% in last one year as compared to a 4.02% slide in NIFTY and a 21.04% spurt in the Nifty PSU Bank index.

Abbott India Ltd is quoting at Rs 26325, down 0.96% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 12.53% in last one year as compared to a 4.02% slide in NIFTY and a 19.36% spurt in the Nifty Pharma index.

Nestle India Ltd is quoting at Rs 1460, down 0.17% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 22.66% in last one year as compared to a 4.02% slide in NIFTY and a 16.21% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.

Capital inflows stood at $3.5-4 billion in H1 2026, while healthy premium housing demand, GCC-led office leasing and stronger developer balance sheets supported the sector

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.

The exceptionally gifted Manav Suthar gave India temporary deliverance from their red-ball turmoil, leading the 165-run dismantling of Sri Lanka in the first Test with a match haul of 10-wicket on the fifth and final day here on Wednesday. The visitors now lead the two-match series 1-0 and it became all the more special as it was India's 600th Test match. Once Suthar got his 10th scalp of Test, Shubman Gill must have heaved a sigh of relief as there was a heavy downpour within five minutes after

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

Bangladesh will seek a guarantee clause in the renewed Ganges Water Treaty with India and is ready to approach international forums to protect its water rights, according to media reports. Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee made the remarks on Tuesday at a seminar titled Ganges Water Treaty: Issues for Renegotiation organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs in Dhaka, the state-owned BSS news agency reported. The remarks came as the India-Bangladesh G

The lack of a clear AI exposure remains the key concern for Indian equities, with weak growth emerging as the next most important risk, according to the survey

Analysts said, brent crude and palm oil respectively remained elevated by 47% and 13% on year-to-date (YTD) basis, which might keep margins under pressure for FMCG sector.

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Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.

A Nomura report estimates India's corrosion bill at 14.1 trillion a year, raising questions over whether infrastructure standards and maintenance practices are keeping pace with rapid asset creation

Ceigall India added 1.60% to Rs 313.60 after the company, jointly with Rajinder Infrastructure, announced the receipt of letter of acceptance (LoA) from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for road construction project.

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China has allowed small batches of Nvidia's H200 AI chips into the country, easing restrictions as its leading AI firms seek more computing power to compete with US rivals

Pakistan on Wednesday extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until September 24, according to the country's airports authority. Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Auth

The successful recovery marks a major step in China's push to develop lower-cost, reusable rockets, with LandSpace becoming only the fourth entity globally to recover a launch vehicle

The US has imposed 25-55% safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, putting Indian exporters under pressure as they depend heavily on the American market

Anand James, chief market strategist at Geojit Investments, flags the formation of an 'Inverse Head & Shoulders' pattern on Tube Investments of India weekly chart.

Bernstein has, however, held on to some of the stocks in its earlier focus list - Larsen & Toubro (L&T), NTPC Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Nuvama and HomeFirst.

The appointments come as the airline, New Zealand's national carrier, navigates delayed aircraft deliveries, persistent engine problems and elevated fuel costs stemming from the West Asia conflict

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, including Delhi, till August 24