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India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 billion trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Kashmir dig probes ancient network linking India, Gandhara and Central Asia

The three-month exercise will use additional trenches, drone imagery, mapping and scientific investigation to identify structures and cultural deposits beneath the surface.

30 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
AP CM Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda irrigation project on August 31

The project is expected to transform drought-affected parts of Markapur, Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa districts by improving irrigation and drinking water availability

30 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 bn trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious order of Oliy Darajali Do'stlik

Being honoured with Uzbekistan's highest award is a matter of great pride for me, Modi said, nothing that the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'.

30 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
PM Modi calls for drug-free youth, drug-free India in his 137th Mann Ki Baat

Urges youths to come up with powerful slogans, music, short plays, for a drug-free India

30 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Iran-UAE rift clouds BRICS summit as India races for consensus

New Delhi steps up Sherpa-level consultations as West Asia conflict deepens divisions within expanded grouping

30 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
India has met fiscal deficit target for 2025-26: Sitharaman in US

She noted that the government has established a target to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030

30 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog

Niti Aayog meeting discusses strengthening science, technology and innovation support for Ladakh and developing a roadmap with measurable milestones for economic and social development

30 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Sintex Industries: NCLAT upholds clean slate principle, rejects shareholder's plea for compensation

A NCLAT bench dismissed the appeal by a Kerala-based investor seeking around 110 crore in compensation for 1,35,000 equity shares of Sintex Industries that were extinguished under the company's insolvency resolution plan.

30 Aug 2026 11:58 am
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies

Indian refiners supplies as much as 1 million barrels of gasoline in the last two months. The supplies essentially come from Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, operated by Nayara Energy, which is half owned by Russia's Rosneft

30 Aug 2026 10:50 am
Odisha reviews proposed ARISE project to strengthen coastal protection and climate resilience

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) jointly assessed Odisha's 573-km coastline.

30 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Modis developed-nation dream strains against Indias growth gap

Viksit Bharat is central to Modis third term, but several economists warn that Indias economy may not meet his vision at the current growth rate

30 Aug 2026 9:10 am
PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan on two-day official visit

PM Modi is in Tashkent on the first leg of his two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic

29 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
India's HDFC Bank CEO not seeking reappointment, to retire in October

The bank informed the exchanges of CEO Jagdishans decision

29 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Oppo, Toyota chase Indias 100-million-plus anime audience as Naruto, maid cafs draw Gen Z

From 1,000 maid-caf entry to gaming, merchandise and Japanese food, young Indians are spending to step inside the anime worlds they watch on screenopening a new consumer market for mainstream brands

29 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, LIC Housing Finance to challenge NCLT nod to Subhash Chandra's 6.25-cr repayment plan

Canara Bank, which held a 1.60% voting share, said it had voted against the repayment plan and will file an appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

29 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' Air India investment amid growing scrutiny

Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in new equity for its turnaround, while Temasek stresses a long-term partnership vision amid rising concerns about the airlines financial viability and operational issues

29 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Finance Ministry kicks off budget exercise for FY28

Chaired by the Expenditure Secretary, pre-budget meetings with Ministries and Departments will continue till mid-November

29 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Tata Sons gets RoC nod to hold AGM by December-end

A quorum dispute involving a key shareholder has delayed crucial corporate decisions, prompting Tata Sons to seek additional time for compliance

29 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Vietnam restates readiness for constructive US trade talks

US Trade Representative Greer informed Vietnams Deputy Prime Minister Thang that the US aims to quickly conclude negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement

29 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Argentina committed to reducing barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharma sector: Govt

This is expected to provide greater opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical companies and contribute to improving access to quality and affordable healthcare in Argentina

29 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Cotton yarn prices rise 60%; apparel exporters seek export curbs

The industry says higher raw material and fuel costs are squeezing manufacturers just as new international market opportunities are expanding.

29 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
IDBI Bank stake sale: Employee forum flags hidden value in land, properties

Many properties may have been acquired decades ago at historical costs, while current commercial value in metropolitan and prime urban locations, could be substantially higher

29 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
IMD: Heavy rainfall likely in Odisha as fresh low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal

Weather system likely to trigger intense rainfall in northern, interior and coastal parts of Odisha, IMD says

29 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Nepals flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

The initial estimate is between $4-$5 billion, we will require much less than what we needed for the 2015 earthquake, Finance Minister said

29 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Ola Electric receives PLI-auto incentive, of 95.81 cr, from govt for third straight year

Ola previously secured a sanction of 73.74 crore for the financial year 2023-24, followed by 366.78 crore for the financial year 2024-25

29 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
CNG price rise: Delhi autorickshaw bodies demand fare hike, threaten to go on strike on Sep 9

The government must raise fares soon or subsidize CNG prices. If not, well strike on September 9, said the Auto Rickshaw Association and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union General Secretary

29 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on Aug 31

The petition, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold

29 Aug 2026 11:45 am
IIT Madras launches Phiball, a faster three-team version of basketball

The new format changes conventional court dynamics, requiring players to defend two rims, pass quickly and adapt to constant pressure

29 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Gold price surge brings huge gains to producers in Q126, WGC says

Global average gold producer All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) rise by 5% quarter-on-quarter and 16% year-on-year to $1,785 per ounce during the first quarter of 2026

29 Aug 2026 11:41 am
How culture and language shape the way people apologise

New research shows that apologies involve more than words, with culture, social relationships, authority and moral emotions shaping how responsibility is expressed

29 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Goa draws 61.38 lakh visitors in seven months; international charter bookings rise

Goa has recorded an overall growth in tourist arrivals, welcoming 61.38 lakh visitors between January and July 2026

29 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Irans economy reels as US sanctions bite, foreign trade falls 35% amid war

Iran is facing mounting economic hardship as sanctions disrupt trade, inflation surges and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist

29 Aug 2026 10:19 am
FM Sitharaman in Chicago: Build for the world from India

Sitharaman is on a six-day visit to the US and is scheduled to attend the G-20 Finance Ministers meeting in Asheville in North Carolina and visit New York

29 Aug 2026 10:16 am
Looking to advance Indias vision for region free from terror: PM departs for SCO Summit

Modi said the trip will advance the shared pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity, values that lie at the heart of Indias engagement with the world

29 Aug 2026 10:11 am
CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transition

CJI Kant said the global shift towards clean energy must account for the differing circumstances of countries and ensure that the burden of transition is distributed fairly

29 Aug 2026 9:58 am
Karnataka: 5 medical college hostel canteens issued notices for food safety violations

Development comes after a total of 34 canteens/kitchens operating in the hostels of government and private medical colleges were inspected on August 27

29 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Maharashtra FDA cancels Ciplas Pune unit licence; company contests order

The drugmaker said the order does not allege concerns over product safety, quality or efficacy, or indicate any patient safety issue

29 Aug 2026 9:55 am
How battery energy storage systems can improve power reliability for agriculture, irrigation

Taking energy storage closer to the farms, cooperatives, and rural enterprises is an essential step toward building a productive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural future for India

29 Aug 2026 9:39 am
Why eggs and chicken are costlier this year: The hidden story behind feed costs

Until feed prices stabilise and crop supply concerns ease, poultry prices are likely to remain sensitive to developments in both agricultural markets and weather conditions

29 Aug 2026 9:33 am
OpenAI to end partnership with Cursor after SpaceX acquisition

OpenAI said it has informed Cursor that it will wind down their contract with a proposed shutoff date of Nov 12

29 Aug 2026 9:28 am
PV, 2W retail demand strengthens in August ahead of festival season on strong Onam pull: Report

Festival demand, improving supply chains and steady inquiries across urban and rural markets are supporting broad-based momentum across Indias automobile sector

29 Aug 2026 9:24 am
From seasonal farming to repeatable production: What agriculture can learn from manufacturing

Indias hundred million small farms will form the foundation of a new, efficient food system

29 Aug 2026 9:16 am
SEBI bars Debock Industries, its MD Mukesh Singh for 7 years; slaps penalty

SEBI says Debock Industries, with Singh at the helm, inflated its financials through fictitious sales and purchases and circular transactions after its listing on NSE Emerge

29 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Billion-dollar baskets, half-capacity lives: The blind spot in Indian agricultural policies

Integrating proactive rural welfare and health metrics into the states new trade framework is no longer a social welfare option; it is a microeconomic necessity

29 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Honda, Nissan likely to agree on shared car software system by 2029: Report

Honda said no deal has been decided, while Nissan has acknowledged discussions on potential software collaboration under their strategic partnership

29 Aug 2026 8:38 am
Odisha government inks six MoUs to boost digital agriculture and farmer services

The agreements will expand digital farmer services, strengthen seed systems and support self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds across Odisha

29 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Centre appoints officials to key posts at NTA amid NEET paper leak row

The appointments come as the examination body prepares to implement sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening its public examination system and processes

29 Aug 2026 8:26 am