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What to Watch at COP31 as Midterms, Brazil Deliver Climate Boost

As thousands of delegates prepare for two weeks of debate from Monday at the UNs COP31, recent electoral surprises in the US and Brazil are offering rare optimism

8 Nov 2026 6:38 pm
Anthropic strikes $3.4 billion deal for data centre generators

The AI startup bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators for $3.4 billion in late September from OnePWR Solutions, a San Antonio, Texas-based equipment supplier

8 Nov 2026 6:15 pm
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality on Diwali with 376 AQI

The air quality is forecast to turn 'severe' on Monday following Diwali celebrations, combined with vehicular emissions, as well as the peak stubble-burning season

8 Nov 2026 6:06 pm
Toll in OILs Assam facility fire rises to 4 as another injured dies

The PSU has announced an ex gratia of 10 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased, and 5 lakh to each injured person

8 Nov 2026 6:00 pm
AI analytics, technological upgrades to drive retail investor experience in new Samvat: NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan

The NSE has maintained nanosecond-level response times over the past year, securing its position as the fastest exchange globally

8 Nov 2026 5:54 pm
Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deaths

Patients identified as severely ill, including those with very severe undernutrition, respiratory insufficiency or poor physical performance, are prioritised for referral to hospitals and inpatient care

8 Nov 2026 5:42 pm
Fresh liquor licences on hold till 2026-27 policy is framed: Excise order

After the new government assumed office in May 2026, it decided not to grant fresh licences on applications already submitted to the department

8 Nov 2026 5:38 pm
Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government

Herzog's decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election; But it does not guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister

8 Nov 2026 5:29 pm
Nifty slips below 25,000 in Muhurat as Samvat 2083 opens on a mixed note

The Nifty 50 fell 43.95 points, or 0.18%, to 24,986.40, slipping just below the 25,000 mark after opening at 25,070 and touching an intraday high of 25,131.85

8 Nov 2026 5:18 pm
Bright Outdoor Media moves to BSE, NSE main boards, eyes expansion in digital advertising

The transition gives the Mumbai-based company a wider capital-market platform as it looks to expand its outdoor advertising network, increase its digital billboard portfolio

8 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
TN greenlights setting up PSU for executing big ticket govt construction projects

The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure and Construction Corporation will be established to undertake government building projects in the state costing more than 200 crore

8 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
Stock markets end marginally lower in special Muhurat trading, snapping 7-day rally

The barometer dipped 28.62 points, or 0.04%, to settle at 80,999.40, with 16 of its constituents ending higher and 14 lower

8 Nov 2026 4:36 pm
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh damaged, other Mideast news

There is no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have claimed such attacks in the past

8 Nov 2026 4:15 pm
Aramco Tower in Riyadhs financial hub damaged after attack

There were no injuries or deaths caused by the incident.

8 Nov 2026 3:01 pm
Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: Modi

Celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Modi said the fight against Maoist ideology must continue despite the governments announcement that India was free of Naxalism.

8 Nov 2026 2:48 pm
Bangladesh law minister calls Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka has formally requested Hasinas repatriation under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty and will follow due legal process.

8 Nov 2026 2:41 pm
Todays Gold Rate in India November 8: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on November 8

8 Nov 2026 1:55 pm
8 Nov 2026 1:53 pm
Medical tourism to India could spike if global insurance firms cover treatments: Sangita Reddy

Urges the government to engage with international insurance companies, saying coverage for overseas treatment could attract more patients from Western countries.

8 Nov 2026 1:28 pm
8 Nov 2026 12:46 pm
Congress donations fall nearly 75% in 2025-26, sharpest decline in a decade

The partys disclosed contributions above 20,000 fell from 517.39 crore in 2024-25 to 130.69, compared with the BJPs 6,074.02 crore in 2024-25, according to filings with the Election Commission.

8 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
Want to fly to moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis programme

Aspiring astronauts have between now and December 3 to submit their applications. NASA expects to make its final selection by late 2027

8 Nov 2026 12:15 pm
Adani Enterprises plans 40,000 cr annual capex over two years

The conglomerate is stepping up expansion across its infrastructure businesses as airports, data centres and manufacturing projects enter key execution stages.

8 Nov 2026 11:36 am
Metas bond sale shows new reality for tech debt

The Facebook parent aimed to sell $25 billion of bonds this quarter, and took the unusual step of launching the offering on Tuesday Nov. 3, as US voters went to the polls

8 Nov 2026 10:37 am
Naidu orders immediate financial aid for Cyclone Murasu-hit families, price control on essentials

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews measures to regulate prices of onions, rice, palm oil, wheat flour and red gram dal, and arrangements to make these commodities available through ration shops

8 Nov 2026 10:34 am
Stock, commodity markets to open for Diwali Muhurat trading today

The block deal window will operate from 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm, followed by the pre-open session from 2:05 pm to 2:17 pm. Continuous trading on both exchanges will begin at 2:20 pm and continue until 3:30 pm.

8 Nov 2026 10:19 am
Reaching women farmers where bank branches never will

The true measure of financial inclusion is whether a woman farmer can access the financial resources needed to build a more secure and productive livelihood

8 Nov 2026 10:05 am
From coal to crop: How coal gasification can strengthen Indias fertilizer security

With the right technology, sound economics and consistent policy support, gasification can help link Indias domestic coal resources to a more resilient fertilizer industry and to the needs of its farms

8 Nov 2026 9:55 am
ADB releases first tranche of $108 million loan for Mizoram healthcare scheme

ADB released $21.6 million to the Union Ministry of Finance on October 29 after Mizoram achieved two Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the programme

8 Nov 2026 9:48 am
El Nios ripple effect on Indias dairy economy: Why milk supply is becoming a seasonal risk

The dairy industry should develop the mechanisms allowing it to withstand weather shocks without impacting consumer supplies

8 Nov 2026 9:44 am
Nepal releases details of 2,294 nationals, 171 foreigners missing after Aug 26 floods

Move comes a month after the government ended the 40-day search and rescue operation for victims of the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods, which killed at least 1,455 people and left 5,285 missing

8 Nov 2026 9:40 am
A stress-tested Rabi: What the biochemistry of biologicals actually delivers

The industry must provide evidence-based, stage-matched recommendations, and farmers should prioritise products that target specific stress pathways with proven data

8 Nov 2026 9:33 am
Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category with overall AQI at 483

Bawana records AQI of 446, followed by Punjabi Bagh at 449, RK Puram at 448, IIT Delhi and Rohini at 445 each, Chandni Chowk at 420, Patparganj at 421 and Alipur at 413

8 Nov 2026 9:28 am
Tata Chemicals posts loss at 50 cr in Q2 on lower realisations, higher energy and logistics costs

Revenue from operations, however, grew by 8% during the quarter to 4,177 crore

8 Nov 2026 8:48 am
Can ethanol reduce Indias dependence on imported fuel?: Building a strong domestic biofuel industry

By turning our vast agricultural abundance into clean, high-performance fuel, we are successfully securing our economic boundaries and an unstoppable path toward absolute self-sufficiency

8 Nov 2026 8:35 am
Insurance Query: Inclusivity is key

Every individual can access insurance, has the right to understand the coverage and receive support when a claim arises.

7 Nov 2026 11:00 pm
Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq: Last weeks AI stocks crash is not your garden variety correction

The crash on November 5, 2026, is notable given the intensity of the correction amid rising friction to the AI theme

7 Nov 2026 10:36 pm
Mastering Derivatives: Closing short positions before expiry

It pays to keep your short call position open till expiry to realise maximum gains from the short position.

7 Nov 2026 10:18 pm
7 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
Tech Query: Alkem Laboratories,Intellect Design Arena, Trent, SRF What is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?

We look at the prospects of Alkem Laboratories,Intellect Design Arena, Trent, SRF

7 Nov 2026 10:14 pm
US Market Outlook: Support to give a relief

The US benchmark indices can bounce back after some more fall from

7 Nov 2026 10:14 pm
Index Outlook: Early Diwali celebration

A near-term correction is possible before the broader upmove resumes

7 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
Crude Check: Bears make their move

Recovery likely to be short-lived

7 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
F&O Tracker: Bulls roar back

Derivatives and charts turn bullish as key resistance levels give way

7 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
Bullion Cues: Supports fuel a rebound

Outlook is positive with dollar remaining a risk

7 Nov 2026 10:12 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for November 8, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

7 Nov 2026 10:11 pm
4 hybrid funds to buy this Deepavali

Here are diversified strategies for you to manage volatility and cushion market declines without missing the next equity rally

7 Nov 2026 10:08 pm
Base metals: More precious in Samvat 2082

Samvat 2083 may turn out to be a tough year

7 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
Muted markets, active managers: How equity MFs recast their portfolios in this Samvat

A study of 576 equity schemes reveals shifting stock preferences, profit-booking and fresh bets despite market volatility

7 Nov 2026 10:05 pm