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Dipke condemns police action against fasting student leader in Jharkhand

The CJP said Mahto was placed on oxygen support after developing severe chest pain and sustaining multiple injuries during the police action. It alleged that the police crackdown targeted students participating in a peaceful protest

11 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
NDA MPs protest in Parliament, demand Rahul Gandhi answer on Jharkhand students

The latest confrontation reflects the widening political divide over accountability, police action and the conditions needed for Parliament to resume normal business.

11 Aug 2026 11:39 am
Entire top brass of CBIC-Chennai reshuffled overnight

The scale and suddenness of the move is notable although the official order does not cite any complaint, disciplinary action or reason for the move.

11 Aug 2026 10:14 am
Heavy rain in Mumbai: SpiceJet issues passenger advisory

SpiceJet has advised passengers to check their flight status as their services might be affected on account of the bad weather and heavy rainfall in Mumbai

11 Aug 2026 9:29 am
AI evolving as core intelligence layer in India's fintech transformation: ASSOCHAM-KPMG report

A joint knowledge paper by ASSOCHAM and KPMG explores how India's fintech ecosystem along with AI is evolving from a tool for automation and analytics into a strategic capability

11 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Jharkhand exam row: Student protests escalate as ED launches probe, ex-JPSC chief arrested

The recruitment exam controversy has widened into a political showdown, with students demanding accountability, reforms and an independent investigation.

11 Aug 2026 9:15 am
Maharashtras Palghar hit by two 3.4-magnitude tremors within an hour

The back-to-back tremors occurred at shallow depth, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation while urging residents to remain calm.

11 Aug 2026 9:06 am
NABL introduces accreditation scheme for mobile food testing labs in India

The new framework seeks to take accredited food testing services beyond conventional laboratories, bringing quality checks closer to consumers and communities.

11 Aug 2026 7:54 am
Jupiter Wagons wins 400-crore battery storage projects from WBSEDCL

The orders mark a significant step in the companys push to expand its energy storage business alongside its established rail operations.

11 Aug 2026 7:49 am
ITC partners with Swarna Andhra P4 Foundation to adopt 100 villages

The partnership will focus on livelihoods, skilling, agriculture, water security and womens empowerment, with 15 villages developed as Lighthouse models.

11 Aug 2026 7:35 am
Maharashtra to expand EV charging network across MSRTC depots and RTOs

The proposal is part of Maharashtras broader push to expand charging infrastructure and accelerate the transition towards cleaner public transport.

11 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Andhra Pradesh emerges as AI leader in GST tax administration, says GST Council

The state has integrated AI across revenue monitoring, audits, compliance and taxpayer analysis, giving officials faster access to actionable insights.

11 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Airbus sends specialists to probe Air India A320 altitude loss

The investigation comes as authorities examine flight data, cockpit recordings and other evidence to determine what caused the mid-air altitude loss.

11 Aug 2026 7:03 am
Bosch India Q1 profit hit by high base despite strong automotive demand

Bosch Indias quarterly performance reflected strong automotive demand, although the absence of a one-time gain weighed on reported profit growth.

11 Aug 2026 6:59 am
MEPZ SEZ approves investment worth 443 crores

Approvals expected to create 2,427 jobs across manufacturing, IT and logistics

10 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Hitachi Energy India: Grid expansion, not generation, emerges as the next bottleneck

Grid expansion is universally required. It is needed not just for data centres but also for industries, urbanisation and changing load centres, says N Venu, MD& CEO Hitachi Energy India

10 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
BEA France to assist AAIB in probe into Air India incident

Multiple momentary snags being examined to establish cause of Phuket-Delhi aircrafts altitude loss

10 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Gov notifies 9 land ports and 2 more airports, enabling foreigners holding E-visas entry into India

With the latest addition, the total number of International Ports enabling entry of E-Visa holder foreigners has increased to 88, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports.

10 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
SC agrees to Tamil Nadu govt plea to hear Cauvery water dispute early

Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.

10 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Telangana cops bust cyber call centres in Delhi

The cyber sleuths conducted coordinated raids at three cybercrime call centres and arrested 22 Telugu-speaking women tele callers

10 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
5 States, led by Tamil Nadu, accounts for over 80% of gold loan, reveals PSB data

According to data annexed with written reply by Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary, total gold loan outstanding for Public Sector Banks was over Rs 11.31 lakh crore

10 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels

This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than 156 in a single year, he said.

10 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan leaves for Mauritius

Admiral Swaminathan will interact with senior leadership of the government of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration

10 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
For the first time Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort ramparts

Marking 150 years of the national song, this years celebrations will honour Vande Mataram that fueled the freedom struggle. Thereafter, the PM will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the Nation.

10 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Indian domestic cotton prices rise on global cues, firm demand

Likely delay in arrivals aids price trend even as acreage is seen at par with last year, with sowing catching up in Gujarat, Telangana

10 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Trilegal advises on Indias largest-ever OFS in LIC

The stake sale raised LICs public shareholding from 3.5 per cent to 10%, allowing the government to meet the minimum public shareholding requirement ahead of the regulatory deadline

10 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Bangalore Metro could not achieve the projected ridership against the year 2007 even by 2023, says CAG

Further, the feeder modes to Metro were poorly organized and lacked connectivity with interior residential zones.

10 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
From dairy farming to shawl weaving, JKRLM is transforming rural womens lives in J&K

The mission seeks to organise rural women into SHGs and help them build sustainable livelihoods through access to financial support, skills, training, capacity building and market linkages.

10 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Eye on FCNR-B deposits: Bank of India plans to raise up to $1 bn via Medium-Term Note programme

Between June 5, 2026, and July 30, 2026, the public sector bank mobilised $207.46 million via FCNR-B deposits of 3-5 years tenor

10 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Tamil Nadu steps up SIPCOT Revival Mission to turn industrial parks into job hubs: Industries Minister Keerthana

Mission involves on-ground inspections, direct engagement with investors and time-bound interventions to ensure that land allotted to industries translates into factories, employment and economic activity, the Minister said

10 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
China slams India for naming sites in disputed border region

India attempting to replace the names long used by China is illegal and invalid, and cannot change the fact that Zangnan belongs to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said

10 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
AstraZeneca Pharma India Q1 profit drops to 37.93 crore

Revenue from operations in Q1 stood at 682.79 crore as against 526.31 crore in the same period a year ago

10 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Mondelez India ropes in Vinay Subramanyam to lead marketing

Vinay Subramanyam will take over from Nitin Saini, who has been appointed General Manager, Indonesia

10 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
10 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Kerala to Keralam: Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to change Kerala's name

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the states official name from Kerala to Keralam through amendments to the Constitution.

10 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Fadnavis defends FCRA Amendment Bill, says it is not against any community

The proposed FCRA changes have triggered a political debate, with the Maharashtra Chief Minister defending tighter scrutiny of foreign-funded organisations.

10 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
El Nino may push up Indias power demand during August-September

High humidity, above-normal temperatures and potentially below-normal rainfall could drive cooling and irrigation demand during August to October 2026

10 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution for mandatory rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu first

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved the resolution in the House on Monday, saying, Tamil Thai Vazhthu is an expression of respect for the Tamil language and Tamil culture

10 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Jharkhand exam row: Thousands of job aspirants march to assembly; demand CBI probe

Armed with the tricolour and placards, the demonstrators raised slogans in support of their demands as their protest entered the 17th day.

10 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Why Oil India shares are rising: Record profit, analysts bullish

Oil India reported a standalone profit after tax of 2,870 crore for Q1 FY27, up 2.5 times year-on-year, from 813 crore in Q1 FY26

10 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Over 50% event-goers travel inter-city as outstation mobility and discretionary spending surge: KPMG-EEMA report

According to the report, 54.4% of surveyed visitors travelled from outside their city to attend their most recent event, establishing long-distance movement as a baseline standard for the sector

10 Aug 2026 10:03 am
Indias NPCI targets 15-20 overseas markets to expand UPI globally

The overseas push could deepen UPIs role in remittances, travel and trade as more Indians and businesses transact internationally.

10 Aug 2026 8:39 am
West Bengal announces 10,000 monthly pension for 325 Emergency-era prisoners

The move honours those jailed during the 1975 Emergency, while the state plans initiatives to highlight their contribution to democracy and preserve historical perspectives for future generations.

10 Aug 2026 8:11 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: PhysicsWallah

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The trend has been up for the stock of PhysicsWallah since March. While it recently witnessed a correction in price, the chart shows formation of a new base at 123, where the 50-day moving average coincides. We expect the scrip to witness a fresh leg of rally on the back of this. In the near-term, the stock has the potential to rally to 155.

10 Aug 2026 7:22 am
What brokerages say on Dhoot Transmissions IPO that opens today at 829-871

Bain Capital backed company raised 918.27 crore from anchor investors

10 Aug 2026 7:21 am
Molbio Diagnostics IPO: What Brokerages say: Buy or avoid?

Issue opens today at Rs 768-807 price band

10 Aug 2026 7:20 am
20 stocks in focus today: Signature Global, IndusInd Bank, pharma, railway and power counters

From Signature Globals 920-crore construction contracts to IndusInd Banks RBI approval for a stockbroking subsidiary, todays watchlist features major updates across real estate, banking, pharma, railways and clean energy, with NBCC, RITES and Emcure Pharma also in focus.

10 Aug 2026 6:59 am
Tomato, onion, potato prices push up July veg thali cost; annual food bill still lower

Veg thali rises 4 per cent in July as tomato prices jump; lower vegetable and broiler prices keep both veg and non-veg thalis cheaper than a year ago

9 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
IN-SPACe invites private operators for new space port in Thoothukudi

The new spaceport is also expected to bolster Indias private launch capabilities

9 Aug 2026 9:07 pm