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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
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
Reliance Industries firm buys Lutyens Delhi bungalow for 350 crore

The property will be used as a guest house for Reliance employees travelling to Delhi, according to a company spokesperson

29 Aug 2026 7:58 am
Indian bank stocks see sharp NSE-BSE closing price gaps under new auction system

The divergence has intensified scrutiny of a mechanism introduced on August 3, with traders warning that unusual volatility could erode market confidence.

29 Aug 2026 7:43 am
Trumps bid to erase hush money conviction rejected again by federal judge

Trumps legal team plans to appeal the ruling, while his state court challenge against the conviction remains pending

29 Aug 2026 7:32 am
Infosys Public Services chief Lax Gopisetty unreachable after Nepal floods

The company said it is working with relevant agencies to establish contact and remains in close communication with Gopisettys family.

29 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Trump signs order to create US Space Academy for future space leaders

The proposed institution comes as Washington seeks to strengthen its space workforce while pursuing ambitious crewed missions to the Moon and Mars

29 Aug 2026 7:14 am
Aster DM Quality Care subsidiary buys 14.21% stake in STS Holdings for $44.11 million

The acquisition follows a merger framework agreement signed in November 2024 and received approval from the NCLT Hyderabad bench in June 2026

29 Aug 2026 7:05 am
Mahindra fires up EV price war with flat 8-lakh cut across SUV portfolio under battery-as-a-service

Battery financing is changing how electric SUVs compete for buyers, bringing larger battery packs and longer ranges into lower initial price filters

29 Aug 2026 7:00 am
SEBI extends ETF norms implementation deadline to September 7

The regulator said the extension followed feedback from stock exchanges and was aimed at ensuring a smooth rollout of the provisions.

29 Aug 2026 6:43 am
US-Venezuela oil deal: Trump announces agreement over 65 billion barrels of reserves

The announcement comes as Washington faces pressure over rising gasoline prices and seeks greater oil supplies amid disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

29 Aug 2026 6:35 am
Mumbai milk price hike: Wholesale rates to rise to 102 per litre from Sept 1

The price revision comes as dairy farmers and cattle shed operators face rising costs for feed, transportation and livestock maintenance

29 Aug 2026 2:39 am
UGC NET result 2026: Over 4,000 qualify for JRF, more than 97,000 for PhD admissions

The National Testing Agency announced the results late Friday after 6.07 lakh candidates appeared for examinations across 84 subjects.

29 Aug 2026 2:24 am
CNG price hike: IGL raises rates by 3.89 per kg in Delhi from today

Higher spot LNG prices since the beginning of the West Asia conflict have increased input costs, prompting a calibrated price revision

29 Aug 2026 2:12 am
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation isnt slowing, vows to reach 2% target

Financial markets increased bets on a September rate hike after Warsh offered a clearer assessment of inflation and monetary policy priorities

28 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
India cotton production forecast at 24.5 million bales in 2026/27: USDA

Below-normal rainfall and delayed planting are weighing on crop prospects, while stronger textile and apparel export orders are boosting mill demand.

28 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
India food regulator proposes front-of-pack warning labels for high sugar, fat and salt

The proposed labelling comes after health activists challenged the government in court, while food companies have opposed warning labels as confusing

28 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
RBI to conduct VRRR auction for 6 lakh crore on Aug 31

This auction comes in the backdrop of the banking system being awash with liquidity

28 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Sikka re-elected as AMFI chief

Both executives will continue to guide the strategic growth of Indias mutual fund sector, strengthening market trust and furthering nationwide financial inclusion

28 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Editorial. Spycam specs

Smart glasses are offensive and should be banned

28 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Blackstone offers to sell up to 25% of Knowledge REIT for over $1 billion

The sale comprises a base offer of 16.69% stake, with an option to sell 8.34% more in case of oversubscription

28 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Purple Style Labs collects 306 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open on Aug 31

Purple Style Labs allots 53.22 lakh equity shares to 10 anchor investors at 575 per share

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
AEPC urges Commerce Minister to consider measures to regulate cotton yarn export

This is due to the sharp increase in yarn prices and the growing pressure on the competitiveness of Indias apparel export industry

28 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Indian Army to procure 100 Javelin missiles worth $93 mn from the US

The move opens the door for co-production of shoulder-fired Javelin anti-tank missile systems in India

28 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Fitch Ratings upgrades RILs Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to A-

Fitch affirms RILs Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at BBB, which is one notch above Indias Country Ceiling of BBB-,with a Stable Outlook

28 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
SEBI issues observations on NSEs IPO draft papers

Observations were issued on August 21; regulator awaits response from the exchange's lead manager

28 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Rakhi gifting gets premium, personal as smaller towns drive festive commerce

Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets record the fastest growth. Dadri in Uttar Pradesh leads with around 105% y-o-y growth, followed by Nabarangapur in Odisha, Kasganj, Dhamtari and Nainpur in Madhya Pradesh

28 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Indias area under pulses acreage tops last years level

Erratic rainfall, delayed and slower pace of sowing may influence crop per hectare yield

28 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
SEBI bars Trafiksol, promoters from markets for a year

Final order follows investigation into misleading disclosures and a fabricated software quotation in the SME IPO

28 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
TVS Motor Company picks French automotive veteran Peyman Kargar as next CEO

Peyman will be based in TVS office in Bengaluru after January 2027.

28 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Green Finance Institution to drive climate investments: CII-IIMA taskforce proposes

Panel calls for dedicated mechanism to mobilise private capital, predictable carbon market and stronger sustainability disclosures

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Ashish Chatterjee takes charge as CMRL MD

Chatterjee replaces MA Siddique, who was recently posted as the States Finance Secretary

28 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Why Raksha Bandhan has gone off script: Cakes, flowers and pet rakhis rewrite the sibling ritual

New rituals are widening the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals

28 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
FCNR (B) inflows: Indias forex reserves soar to an all-time high of $729.328billion

Since March-end 2026, Indias reserves perked up by $38.221 billion

28 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Ambuja Neotia Group plans to add 1,800 beds across 8 upcoming healthcare facilities in 5 years, to invest 2,200 crore

ANHVL is looking to operationalise a 120-bed woman and child care facility in West Bengals Howrah district by April, 2029 with an outlay of around Rs 150 crore

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm