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Editorial. Right prescription

Public needs full information on drugs recalls

30 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Atlassian bets big on India as AI changes software development

The India site has grown to more than 2,700 employees, with a large portion working across engineering, product and design, while the company is also expanding its sales workforce in the country

30 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
Nepal floods: Over 500 remain unaccounted for at hydropower projects as tunnel rescue efforts intensify

Rescue operations have been hampered by mud and debris blocking tunnel entrances

30 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Nepal floods leave thousands in temporary shelters as displaced families confront a new ordeal

Three relief camps have been established in Rasuwa and 15 in Nuwakot, while temporary accommodation has been arranged in schools and public and community buildings for about 3,500 displaced people

30 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Behind the curtains

A tell-all book on the authors stormy relationships with Bollywood stars

30 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Turkeys authoritarian turn

Pulitzer Prize finalist Suzy Hansen presents a gripping portrait of a crisis-ridden Turkey and a global unravelling

30 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Tukaram Mundhe and lessons on leadership

Leadership is all about creating institutions with last accountability

30 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Bahwan CyberTek bullish on AI-driven products and public sector tech spending

A localized delivery model and nimble organisational structure is giving us an edge in the competitive market, says new MD and CEO

30 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Think tank GTRI calls for review of quality control orders

Mandatory quality certification under these orders raises costs, hurts MSMEs and makes goods more expensive

30 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

The disclosure comes before the CIC in an RTI case concerning action taken by the aviation regulator after the final investigation report on the uncommanded shutdown of Engine No.1 of Air India's Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANW in Mumbai on August 4, 2023

30 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check rise

The Consumer Affairs Ministry data showed that the all-India average retail price of sugar was 64.24 per kg on Sunday, up 1.77% from 63.12 per kg a week earlier

30 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
SpaceX launches NASAs dark energy-hunting space telescope

The launch puts the spacecraft on course to reach its final destination, an orbit roughly 1 million miles from Earth, where the spacecraft will begin observations of the sky as early as December

30 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
Telangana panel seeks minor irrigation act, tank protection measures

In a report submitted to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here, the Commission recommended re-establishing a dedicated minor irrigation system equipped with modern technical units to improve water-use efficiency.

30 Aug 2026 6:15 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
Vice President to launch ornamental fisheries plan in Lakshadweep tomorrow

The plan, called 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031', will set uniform rules for breeding, biosecurity, quality control and trade across India's ornamental fish industry

30 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Govt expands digital fertiliser tracking system to link farmers, subsidies and supply chain

The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) already tracks more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked buyers and over 2,50,000 retailers, and processes about 70 million tonnes of fertilizer sales a year

30 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Bengalurus commercial projects hit approval roadblocks, squeezing new supply

According to Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, ANAROCK Group, bottlenecks vary depending on the project and location

30 Aug 2026 5:37 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
When age matters

Are you interested in earning a dividend income? Should source of returns matter? The answer is your age determines preference for source of returns, especially via equity investments

30 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Which Nifty is right for you?

The Nifty 50 may give you exposure to 50 large firms but as of July 31, 2026 financial services alone accounted for 36.18%, healthcare 4.82% and power just 2.63% of the index

30 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Why gold should form 10% of investment portfolio

Most investors think of portfolio in terms of equity and fixed income but buying gold is not a speculative add-on, it is a structural building block of a well-constructed portfolio

30 Aug 2026 4:31 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
Shipping ministry retains relaxations for foreign ships in coastal trade, Indian vessels to face continued competition

The Shipping Ministry restores relaxations allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry specified categories of cargo between Indian ports, opting for continuity amid geopolitical disruptions and capacity constraints in global shipping

30 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Bullion braces for fresh swings as US jobs data, Iran tensions take centrestage: Analysts

Investors will focus on manufacturing and services PMI data from major economies, including India

30 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Gas-based power plants helped stabilize grid during night hours in April-May

The International Gas Union (IGU) says that India provides a recent example of how heat waves can translate into higher gas demand

30 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
HNGIL seeks insolvency proceedings against Bira 91 maker over payment default

The stock is lying at HNGIL's plants at Bahadurgarh in Haryana, Puducherry, and Rishra in West Bengal.

30 Aug 2026 3:40 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
Rupee may face 6.5% annual depreciation path as forex mobilisation only delays pressure: Systematix

Despite this depreciation, exports have not strengthened sufficiently, partly because Indian manufacturing remains dependent on imported inputs

30 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
Indian Bank to add 100 branches, increase headcount by 2,500 in FY27

Indian Bank had 6,003 domestic branches and three overseas ones - Singapore, Colombo and Jaffna - and an IFSC Banking Unit at Gandhinagar as of June 30, 2026

30 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Smartworks sets 600 cr expansion plan for FY27 amid strong office demand

The company had invested nearly 400 crore last fiscal year in capital expenditure.

30 Aug 2026 2:33 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
Tata EV bookings triple, strong festive demand seen despite production constraints

The demand momentum has persisted nearly a year after the government's GST 2.0 reforms came into effect on September 22, 2025.

30 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
SEBI could have been better prepared for closing auction, says UK Sinha

The closing auction session was well-intentioned by the regulator and will stabilise eventually, says former SEBI Chairman.

30 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
Nepal warns of rising water levels in Bhotekoshi River as flash floods death toll surges to 734

The death toll from the August 26 flash floods surged to 734 on Sunday, while nearly 2,500 remain missing

30 Aug 2026 1:48 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
Pidilite says demand holding steady in Q2; rules out immediate price hikes: MD

Pidilite sees demand trends in July and August broadly in line with the June quarter, with overall consumer sentiment in India remaining easonably robust, MD Sudhanshu Vats

30 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
PM Modi calls for Vocal for Local push ahead of festive season in 137th 'Mann Ki Baat'

The Prime Minister also called upon the creative community and influencers to help spread the message of self-reliance.

30 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Economy likely grew between 7-7.5% in April-June, SBI research expects 8%

MoSPI to release April-June GDP data on Monday, the first full quarter after West Asia conflict began

30 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
How TVS Motors dealer training program has lifted sales by up to 300% in 3 states

The approach tackles a problem increasingly familiar to auto dealerships: information overload on both sides of the counter

30 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
GST Council set to tackle compliance, inverted duty structure; mobile phone rate cut also on radar

While the councils previous session focused heavily on tax rate rationalisation, the upcoming meeting is expected to prioritise easing compliance burdens for businesses.

30 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
India committed to conclude trade pact talks with Chile within this year: Govt

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal visits Chile to review progress of talks

30 Aug 2026 12:55 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
GDP data, crude oil prices key factors to drive markets this week: Analysts

Analysts said that macroeconomic data, auto sales, and foreign investor trading activity will influence future market movement

30 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
HDFC Bank CEO search tests investor confidence, governance

The new CEO will have to assure investors that the banks governance systems are robust, with the focus squarely on growing the business at a time when peers are eager to gain ground

30 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Indian govt bond yields to remain range-bound at 6.6-6.9%, limiting near-term trading windows: Motilal Oswal

The softer inflation outlook suggests a pause until CY2026, but global risks allow for a 25 bps hike in early CY2027, said Motilal Oswal Private Wealth

30 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
SBI, arm to dilute up to 1% stake in NSE via IPO

The bank is participating in the NSE IPO and will dilute a 0.65 per cent stake in the exchange, SBI Chairman C S Setty told PTI.

30 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Nepal floods: India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise

A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X.

30 Aug 2026 12:01 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