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Rain deficit may cut Rajasthan's Kharif output, with guar, moong and moth crops facing sharp yield losses

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has postponed the State Service Examination 2025's document verification and interview process. The recruitment is being held for 265 posts

India's central bank sold 50000 crore ($5.2 billion) of bonds under its open market operations program as it stepped up efforts to drain surplus cash from the banking system

India's TFR has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level. The EAC-PM has called for ending sterilisation-linked incentives and reviewing population-control rules in low-fertility states

Executives from ASML, Infineon and Intel see opportunities in fabrication, advanced packaging, AI, data centres and power electronics as India's chip ecosystem expands

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China on Thursday rejected the US long-arm jurisdiction to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China. Asked about the bill, Chine

SBI has invited online applications from Indian citizens for engagement as Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on a contractual basis. The application is open until Sept 24, 2026

The Tata Sons board approved a five-year extension for Chandrasekaran at the board meeting. The decision was taken despite Noel Tata's opposition

A personal loan can come in handy when you need quick liquidity, but tends to carry higher interest rates

Amazon India's latest Best in Tech Survey shows that Indian consumers are increasingly choosing home technology based on practical benefits such as picture quality, energy efficiency and service

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17: With the UK's September 2026 - 2027 intake under way, Unlimit Mobile - the international connectivity brand operated by Zetexa Global, an India-based travel ancillary and licensed telecom infrastructure company - is offering Indian students a UK mobile number that is purchased, verified and activated before they leave India, removing one of the most common friction points in the first week abroad.

Google, Amazon, Samsung and Apple are connecting AI agents with smart home devices, making home platforms an increasingly important interface between AI and the physical world

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 kept investors cautious, particularly across rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-investment-driven segments. However, selective buying in domestic sectors helped the Nifty close above the 23,250 mark. Market participants are likely to track currency movements, US bond yields and foreign fund flows for further direction.

Puravankara said that it has secured redevelopment rights for three residential societies in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai.

Neem Karoli Baba film, Hanuman Ansh box office made on a reported budget of under 2 crore has crossed the 300 crore mark, delivering more than 150 times its original budget

The gains came after the US Federal Reserve delivered an expected interest rate hike while signaling further tightening to keep inflation under control. The yen weakened against the US dollar following the decision, which supported the outlook for Japanese exporters.

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend for final preparations ahead of the September 24 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Investors remain focused on the outlook for tariffs, sanctions and wider geopolitical tensions, including issues involving Taiwan and the Middle East.

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

Tata Sons' board has cleared a listing plan after years of legal and regulatory hurdles. Here's a look at the key events that shaped the Tata group holding company's road to the IPO

Entrepreneur joins PWL leadership to drive commercial strategy, governance and long-term value as India's Olympic-grade wrestling Competition prepares for its January 2027 Campaign in New Delhi

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 kept investors cautious, particularly across rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-investment-driven segments. However, selective buying in domestic sectors helped the Nifty settled above the 23,250 mark. Market participants are likely to track currency movements, US bond yields and foreign fund flows for further direction.

SG Mart said that Crisil Ratings has removed its ratings on the bank facilities of the company from 'rating watch with positive implications' and upgraded the ratings to 'Crisil AA-/Crisil A1+' from 'Crisil A/Crisil A1'.

Euro Pratik Sales Ltd, Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd, Salona Cotspin Ltd and AAA Technologies Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 17 September 2026.

India Cements Ltd recorded volume of 12.54 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 26.47 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 47358 shares

Moscow called the sanctions package an unfriendly move after the US House passed legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine

A total of 69 different players will be taking the field in a span of 35 days in an interesting stretch of the cricket calendar for the nation

New Delhi [India], September 17: CBRE was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales in India during the first half of 2026, according to MSCI Real Assets.

Sebi's proposal seeks to lower entry barriers for smaller towns as India faces an estimated 82-86 trillion funding requirement for urban infrastructure by FY31

Tata Sons board approved extension of N Chandrasekaran's term as the executive chairman for another 5 years.

India has received country-specific tariff-rate quota of 1.9 million tonne (MT) annually for steel exports to the European Union, while the government expects exporters to secure another 0.9 MT through residual quotas, taking the total to 2.8 MT, a commerce ministry official said on Thursday. With this, India has secured over 80 per cent of its exports to the European Union (EU). Last fiscal, India exported about 3 MT of steel goods. The Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQs) follow the European Union's Steel

Indian and US Army troops conducted building-clearance and room-intervention drills in Auli, using drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers during Yudh Abhyas 2026.

Power producers imported 5.52 million tonnes of coal during the month, up 85.6 per cent year-on-year, as heat-wave conditions and lower hydropower output lifted electricity demand

The highest rate may come with a longer lock-in, making tenure and liquidity important before you invest

Alok Industries Ltd, Aditya Infotech Ltd, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd and PB Fintech Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 17 September 2026.

For autism, the ministry has specifically said that therapeutic use of any type of stem cell will remain restricted to duly approved clinical trials

The West Bengal government aims to ensure that not a single eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of Annapurna Yojana, and it is working relentlessly towards achieving this goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Virtually addressing an 'Annapurna Divas' event organised by the West Bengal government, the prime minister said that solving every problem connected to the life cycle of mothers, sisters and daughters has been the priority of the BJP government. Within a few days of f

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative schedule of examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, officials said on Thursday. The proposed schedule for NTA examinations from December 2026 to March 2027 has been released. Dates are tentative and may undergo changes owing to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances, a senior official said. A total of 14 competitive examinations are scheduled to be conducted during the period. The frist e

The government will target at least 200 startups and companies designing chips in India under the next phase of the country's semiconductor mission, Semicon 2.0, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Addressing the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026, Vaishnaw noted chip design would be the first of six pillars of Semicon 2.0, with the government scaling up ambitions after the previous phase of the mission saw more than 105 startups atte

The CMF Buds Neo brings ANC, 12.4mm drivers, Bluetooth 6.0 and long battery life to the Rs 1,999 segment. But do these features add up to a genuinely good everyday listening experience?

After the investment, the founding Tyagi family will remain Yatharth Hospital's largest shareholder

With EV sales rising rapidly, IEEFA says India's charging strategy must address more than deployment and improve the experience for users across the country

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 is likely to keep investors cautious, particularly in rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-investment-driven segments. However, buying interest in select domestic sectors provided some support, the Nifty hovered above the 23,250 mark. Market participants are likely to track currency movements, US bond yields and foreign fund flows for further direction.

Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services jumped 8.97% to Rs 1071 after the company said that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International to invest Rs 3,150 crore of primary capital in the company.

In a rare move, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has nominated two Rajya Sabha members as special invitees to the joint parliamentary committee examining the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. A Lok Sabha bulletin on Wednesday said Javed Ali Khan and James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma have been nominated as special invitees to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Bill. Former Lok Sabha secretary general P D T Achari told PTI that Rule 299 of the Rules of Procedure

The board meeting lasted about three hours on Thursday in the midst of organisational turmoil

Sonaselection India IPO is a book-built issue worth 141.57 crore. The issue comprises an entirely fresh issue of 1.43 crore equity shares.