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Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

25 Aug 2026 7:44 am
Buzzing stocks: Hind Copper, TCS, Ecofinity, IDFC First Bank, Axis Bank, Fujiyama, Coromandel, Ceigall, Afcons

From a government stake sale and global partnerships to fresh orders, capacity expansion, bond issuances and an arbitration award, these are the key stocks to watch

25 Aug 2026 7:26 am
SEBI joins hands with RRU, NISM to boost cybersecurity and securities market intelligence

The partnership will bring regulators, academia and industry professionals together to address emerging cyber risks facing financial markets

25 Aug 2026 7:16 am
School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural assessments

25 Aug 2026 7:12 am
6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14

The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors

25 Aug 2026 7:09 am
CBN, PHARMEXCIL sign MoU to boost pharma exports and prevent product diversion

The initiative brings regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical export industry together to address operational hurdles and improve compliance across international trade.

25 Aug 2026 7:05 am
Vedanta deploys portable rigs for gold, critical mineral exploration in Chhattisgarh

The mining company is accelerating exploration in mineral-rich blocks as demand for resources supporting the energy transition continues to rise

25 Aug 2026 7:02 am
Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK heavy truck with AI-enabled automatic drive mode

The new heavy commercial vehicle combines artificial intelligence with a powerful engine, targeting improved fuel savings and operational efficiency for fleet operators.

25 Aug 2026 6:51 am
Meesho tax disputes jump over threefold to 2,071.8 crore in FY26

The e-commerce company is contesting the tax demands while continuing to invest heavily in technology, customer acquisition and future growth

25 Aug 2026 6:44 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Action Construction Equipment

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Action Construction Equipment. The stock is in a good uptrend since April. Within that the price has been consolidation over the last few days. Immediate support for the stock is at 1,150. Below that 1,110, the 21-Day Moving Average (DMA) is the next important support.

25 Aug 2026 6:41 am
Y Combinator sells 1.05% Meesho stake for nearly 970 crore

The latest block transaction saw several mutual funds, insurers and overseas investors emerge as buyers of the e-commerce companys shares.

25 Aug 2026 6:41 am
CEO exits rise at India Inc, stocks feel the investor heat

While there were 40 such exits in FY25, it rose to 52 in FY26 and already 27 in AprilAugust of FY27

25 Aug 2026 6:37 am
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on China over excess industrial capacity

Washington is considering another levy on Chinese goods as concerns over Beijings industrial capacity and surging exports intensify ahead of crucial trade talks

25 Aug 2026 4:57 am
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as trade war escalates

Ottawa is preparing a fresh response to Washington as trade negotiations collapse, raising fears of deeper disruption across highly integrated North American industries

25 Aug 2026 4:53 am
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

25 Aug 2026 4:48 am
West Bengal bars teacher-doctors from private practice for 72 hours after government hospital admission

The new directive seeks to ensure treating faculty remain available to government hospital patients during the crucial period following admission.

25 Aug 2026 4:40 am
Indias chemicals sector targets $1 trillion by 2040

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda

25 Aug 2026 4:36 am
Indias non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW, reaches 54% of total capacity

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.

25 Aug 2026 4:31 am
Luxembourg-based iPC proposes 83,480 crore investment in Karnataka in three phases

The proposed project will combine large-scale digital infrastructure with green hydrogen and power generation across an integrated Bengaluru-Tumakuru platform

25 Aug 2026 4:28 am
Haryana pitches strategic partnership as MoUs worth 66,000 crore signed

The state outlined sector-specific growth plans and measures aimed at attracting investment, strengthening industries and expanding economic opportunities across districts

25 Aug 2026 4:24 am
Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

During his Lucknow visit, the Chief Election Commissioner discussed EVM reliability, electoral processes and the role of young citizens in democracy.

25 Aug 2026 4:14 am
India Post launches Dak Sewa app for doorstep postal services

The digital platform is aimed at making postal services more accessible while helping India Post modernise operations and improve customer convenience nationwide

25 Aug 2026 4:09 am
Worlds oceans simmer at record heat, threatening marine life and food security

Record-breaking ocean heat is raising concerns over worsening storms, collapsing fisheries, coral loss and growing risks to communities dependent on marine ecosystems

25 Aug 2026 4:03 am
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 US visas of asylum seekers

The proposed action marks another escalation in Washingtons immigration crackdown, targeting temporary visitors who later seek protection and permanent status

25 Aug 2026 3:57 am
China says US sanctions on Iran will worsen tensions, hurt global economy

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties

25 Aug 2026 3:51 am
US announces fresh Iran sanctions, warns countries doing business with Tehran

Washington is widening its economic campaign against Tehran as Iran faces mounting financial strain, a plunging currency and uncertainty over peace prospects

25 Aug 2026 3:45 am
US proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B visa cap-subject applications

The proposed levy comes as Washington seeks to recover federal immigration costs, while businesses and advocates warn of its impact on skilled workers

25 Aug 2026 3:37 am
A fourth way to end a war

US move to economically isolate Iran wont be easy

24 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Sunsure Energys renewables portfolio in UP surpasses 500 MWp-mark

Sunsure Energy also has an operational portfolio of 305 MWp in Maharashtra and around 75 MWp in Tamil Nadu. It envisages an operational capacity of 10,000 MW by 2030

24 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Editorial. Exercise other options

F&O frenzy needs to be tackled differently

24 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
Amazon, Flipkart tighten seller cancellation penalties ahead of festive season

Amazon has revised cancellation fees for sellers using its Easy Ship and Self-Ship services, linking the charge to the value of the order

24 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
UPI an eventful journey

10 years on, UPIs success has been such that today its the worlds largest real-time payment system

24 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
ICICI Bank prices its $1 billion 5-year Senior Notes at 5.410%

ICICI Banksaid its Notes issuance is part of its $7.5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programmeand the same has been raised through its IFSC Banking Unit

24 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
IIT-Madras Research Park expects Phase Three expansion to be completed in 12-18 months

The newly added space, part of research parks Phase Three expansion, will be spread across six new buildings with construction expected to commence this quarter(Q2FY27), the organisation said in its FY26 annual report.

24 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
FMG students protest over June exam, seek transparency and reforms

The protesters have also written to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, seeking his intervention in the matter

24 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Every day at SBI is a defining moment, says Chairman Setty

I believe international operations will remain at around 15% of our overall credit book, which is a ratio we are comfortable with, says the SBI Chairman

24 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
TCS to acquire Porsches arm for 320 million, seals five-year 1.25 billion AI partnership

The acquisition will strengthen TCS presence in Germany, Romania, the UK, the US, India, and Mexico and among European automotive and industrial customers

24 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Fino Payments Banks Board approves 3-month tenure extension for Merchant as interim CEO

The extension of tenure is subject to approval of Reserve Bank of India

24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Indian government lifts ban on wheat, atta, maida, suji exports

Decision taken amid record domestic production of wheat, comfortable supplies

24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Gaming funding contracts in face of investor demand for sustainable monetisation

Dubbing the move as a reset, industry representatives urge fraternity to focus on long-term player relationships rather than chasing short-term growth spike

24 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
Pocket Aces achieves breakeven, strengthens Saregamas digital entertainment ecosystem

During the last fiscal, Pocket Aces, currently a subsidiary of the company, acquired 100 per cent of the equity share capital of Finnet

24 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
Centre appoints JK Sinha, Syed Akbaruddin and Annie George Mathew as Directors on RBI Central Board

The appointments come on the heels of theappointment of former ISRO Chairman Somanath Sreedhara Panicker and re-appointment of industrialist Anand Gopal Mahindra as part-time, non-official Directors on the Central Board of RBI

24 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
Palmonas targets 10 stores in Gulf by year-end as India-to-world expansion gathers pace

After opening its first international store in Abu Dhabi, the company plans to enter Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

24 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
ISMA blames speculation for sugar price surge, seeks tightening of stock limit

The industry body has also demanded that the stockholding limit on traders, currently 400 tonnes, should be brought down to 200 tonnes

24 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
BSE waives off AP registration fee in commodity derivatives, EGR till September 28

The waiver will also be available to existing APs of the Exchange seeking registration in the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt segments

24 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
CNG trucks face phase-out in Delhi-NCR as CAQM mandates shift to electric

Recent directions by CAQM bans Petrol, Diesel, LPG light goods vehicles from January 2027

24 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Crores trained under Indias skilling programmes, but employment outcomes remain uneven: NITI Aayog report

Unemployment among graduates stands at 13%, rising to 20.4% among graduate women, compared with the national unemployment rate of 3.2%

24 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
India sanctioned 27,555 e-buses, but barely 2,500 are on road

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts

24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm