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Revised CBG pricing to support producers, consumer impact to remain negligible: Petroleum Ministry

The ministry stated that the higher CBG procurement price wont lead to a similar rise for consumers due to government support and the cost being distributed across a larger domestic gas pool

29 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Cipla Pharma license cancellation order withdrawn as HC chides Maharashtra FDA

Bombay High Court bench says FDA acted against principles of natural justice; FDA to issue fresh show cause notice to Cipla Pharma

29 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' Air India investment amid growing scrutiny

Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in new equity for its turnaround, while Temasek stresses a long-term partnership vision amid rising concerns about the airlines financial viability and operational issues

29 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Nepal disaster relief fund receives over 200 crore in 3 days

Death toll from flash floods surges to 626

29 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1 bn machine age fund to back AI hardware, infrastructure

New fund to invest across computer infrastructure underpinning AI, including chips, memory, networking and storage, as well as complete systems such as data centres, robotics and home AI appliances

29 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Todays Gold Rate, Aug 29: Check gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on August 29

29 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
Finance Ministry kicks off budget exercise for FY28

Chaired by the Expenditure Secretary, pre-budget meetings with Ministries and Departments will continue till mid-November

29 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Tata Sons gets RoC nod to hold AGM by December-end

A quorum dispute involving a key shareholder has delayed crucial corporate decisions, prompting Tata Sons to seek additional time for compliance

29 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Vietnam restates readiness for constructive US trade talks

US Trade Representative Greer informed Vietnams Deputy Prime Minister Thang that the US aims to quickly conclude negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement

29 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Argentina committed to reducing barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharma sector: Govt

This is expected to provide greater opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical companies and contribute to improving access to quality and affordable healthcare in Argentina

29 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Cotton yarn prices rise 60%; apparel exporters seek export curbs

The industry says higher raw material and fuel costs are squeezing manufacturers just as new international market opportunities are expanding.

29 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
IDBI Bank stake sale: Employee forum flags hidden value in land, properties

Many properties may have been acquired decades ago at historical costs, while current commercial value in metropolitan and prime urban locations, could be substantially higher

29 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
IMD: Heavy rainfall likely in Odisha as fresh low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal

Weather system likely to trigger intense rainfall in northern, interior and coastal parts of Odisha, IMD says

29 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Nepals flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

The initial estimate is between $4-$5 billion, we will require much less than what we needed for the 2015 earthquake, Finance Minister said

29 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Ola Electric receives PLI-auto incentive, of 95.81 cr, from govt for third straight year

Ola previously secured a sanction of 73.74 crore for the financial year 2023-24, followed by 366.78 crore for the financial year 2024-25

29 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
CNG price rise: Delhi autorickshaw bodies demand fare hike, threaten to go on strike on Sep 9

The government must raise fares soon or subsidize CNG prices. If not, well strike on September 9, said the Auto Rickshaw Association and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union General Secretary

29 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on Aug 31

The petition, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold

29 Aug 2026 11:45 am
IIT Madras launches Phiball, a faster three-team version of basketball

The new format changes conventional court dynamics, requiring players to defend two rims, pass quickly and adapt to constant pressure

29 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Gold price surge brings huge gains to producers in Q126, WGC says

Global average gold producer All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) rise by 5% quarter-on-quarter and 16% year-on-year to $1,785 per ounce during the first quarter of 2026

29 Aug 2026 11:41 am
How culture and language shape the way people apologise

New research shows that apologies involve more than words, with culture, social relationships, authority and moral emotions shaping how responsibility is expressed

29 Aug 2026 11:31 am
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
How battery energy storage systems can improve power reliability for agriculture, irrigation

Taking energy storage closer to the farms, cooperatives, and rural enterprises is an essential step toward building a productive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural future for India

29 Aug 2026 9:39 am
Why eggs and chicken are costlier this year: The hidden story behind feed costs

Until feed prices stabilise and crop supply concerns ease, poultry prices are likely to remain sensitive to developments in both agricultural markets and weather conditions

29 Aug 2026 9:33 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