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Closure of off-beat tourist destinations hits Kashmir livelihoods, slows development

The lists include around 30 tourist sites spread across six districts of the Valley.

8 Aug 2026 10:30 am
US appeals court blocks Trumps $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court has paused a high-profile White House construction project, setting up another major constitutional battle over presidential authority.

8 Aug 2026 1:23 am
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye sign joint defence pact amid West Asia tensions

The landmark agreement deepens defence cooperation among three key regional powers as security concerns intensify across West Asia and nearby waterways.

8 Aug 2026 1:13 am
China emerging as long-term AI winner despite semiconductor market volatility: Jefferies

China remains well positioned in the AI race, particularly in consumer-facing applications, Jefferies says

8 Aug 2026 1:13 am
NBFC credit rises 14.4% in June 2026, led by retail lending

Housing loans increased 11.4 per cent to 8.44 lakh crore, while vehicle loans rose 15.2% to 6.24 lakh crore, highlighting steady consumer demand

7 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
RBI rejects Religares demerger proposal

The regulator has not disclosed the specific reasons for rejecting the proposal

7 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Ambuja Cements Q1 Results: net down 37% on weak realisation, sales drop

Overall expenses were down at 8,802 crore (9,162 crore) on back of fall in power and freight cost at 2,389 crore (2,513 crore) and 2,258 crore (2,423 crore)

7 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Tata Capitals Q1FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 56% at 1,547 crore

Once the Yogloans acquisition is complete, over the next two and a half to three years, TCL expects to add close to about 500 plus branches and with a portfolio of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 crores

7 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Titan posts 40% growth in Q1 as jewellery, watches and international business gain

Strong demand across jewellery and premium categories helped offset higher gold prices and geopolitical challenges in key overseas markets.

7 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
Medical device start-ups finding it challenging to sell their products, need industry partnerships to survive: Pharma Secretary Manoj Joshi

However, he questioned whether the ecosystem currently has enough market opportunities to sustain such a large number of start-ups.

7 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
Shriram General Insurance does not expect SC judgment to impact motor TP portfolio

We are analysing the impact, says Anil Aggarwal, MD & CEO of Shriram General Insurance

7 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Fix anti-cancer medicine prices urgently: House panel rejects Govt reply, demands capping trade margins

In its Action Taken Report tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers also made it clear that it was not satisfied with most of the governments response to its earlier recommendations

7 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Japans Nikkei tumbles over 3% as chip stock selloff deepens after Wall Street decline

Market sentiment was also weighed down by a steep decline in South Koreas KOSPI, reflecting concerns over the global semiconductor sector.

7 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Godrej Consumer Products sees 19% jump in Q1 revenue

The companys board also declared an interim dividend of 5 per equity share for FY2026-27

7 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Premier Energies Q1 profit jumps 53% to 472 crore

Premier Energies first quarter profit for FY27, jumps over 53% to 472 crore; the company had reported a net profit of 307.8 crore in the first quarter of preceding 2025-26 fiscal

7 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Handloom Day: Govt will keep supporting sector, says PM Modi

PM Modi said that India celebrates its rich and vibrant handloom heritage and salutes the skill, creativity, and dedication of weavers and artisans

7 Aug 2026 9:33 am
CBI claims NEET-UG 2026 leak network used WhatsApp, Telegram and digital files to circulate question papers before exam

According to the CBI, forensic analysis of accused Yash Yadav's mobile phone revealed PDF files containing the leaked NEET-UG 2026 question paper along with Telegram conversations with a contact saved as AP Broker, later identified during the investigation as co-accused Shubham Madhukar Khairnar

7 Aug 2026 9:21 am
US to screen social media of foreign journalists applying for visas

The expanded vetting reportedly targets foreign journalists and other visa applicants as the US steps up immigration and national security checks.

7 Aug 2026 7:17 am
TN chief minister Vijay urges PM Modi to expedite work on linking Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar rivers

Implementation of the Godavari-CauveryVaigaiGundar Link Project would facilitate the transfer of surplus floodwaters from water-surplus basins to water-deficit regions, says CM Vijay

6 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Residue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers

Participating farmers realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice

6 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
6 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests

Opposition MPs began raising slogans and demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House over the police action against student protesters on July 20

6 Aug 2026 11:37 am
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Government announces 1 Lakh subsidy for rooftop solar under PM SuryaGhar

A system for installing smart meters will also be introduced for all consumers in Chennai city, as well as for 50 lakh industrial and commercial consumers across other parts of the state

5 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
PM Surya Ghar achieves 5 million rooftop solar installations

The pace of installation has risen from 5,038 installations a day in October 2025, to nearly 16,328 installations a day in July 2026

4 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Opposition protest continue; Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM

The Chair reminded the opposition members that names of those who had given notices to oppose the Bills were announced but nobody spoke

3 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
PMI Manufacturing slips to near 5-year low in July

While demand remained resilient in July, growth cooled across metrics such as total sales, input purchasing and employment

3 Aug 2026 11:06 am
New market timings from Monday; F&O segment to remain open till 3:40pm

Revised trading hours add a Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks, improving market efficiency and price discovery, while non-F&O stock timings remain unchanged

2 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
AP CM releases 3,125 crore to farmers under PM-Kisan Annadatha Sukhibhava

The financial assistance, part of the Kharif 2026 support, provides 7,000 per farmer in the first instalment of the states annual 20,000 aid promise

20 Jun 2026 6:09 pm
Karnataka cements top export position with 19.7 lakh crore shipments in FY26

The Chief Minister highlighted Karnatakas strong multi-sectoral base, spanning technology, biotechnology, aerospace and manufacturing, underscoring its diversified economic strength.

16 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Tamil Nadu to speed up rural development projects

The program aims to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities and renovate over 5,000 irrigation tanks

16 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Siddaramaiah to resign at 3 pm, DK Shivakumar will become CM: Karnataka minister HK Patil

Leadership transition follows breakfast meeting amid speculation in Congress government after three years in office

28 May 2026 12:43 pm
After cautioning against gold buys & foreign travel, PM Modi asks diaspora to bring 5 foreign families to India

The Prime Ministers remarks came as part of a broader appeal to citizens to support the country through small individual efforts

11 May 2026 9:01 pm