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The Centre has cut the export levy and windfall tax on diesel exports from September 1. The export duty has been reduced to Rs 1 per litre from Rs 3, while the windfall tax has been cut to Rs 19 per litre from Rs 24, lowering the overall tax burden on diesel exporters.

On August 28, the war had gone on for six months, and there is still no clear end in sight,

Sugar prices are well above 60/kg in many markets. As of August 30, the all-India average retail price was 64.24/kg, with the maximum reported retail price at 74/kg. Mumbai was around 66/kg and Delhi around 62/kg

PM Modi met Presidents of Tajikistan and Laos in Bishkek, discussing strengthened bilateral ties and regional security at the SCO Summit.

PM Modi's visit to Tashkent elevated India-Uzbekistan ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with 11 key agreements.

EAM S. Jaishankar met Foreign Ministers of China, Russia, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan during the SCO Summit in Bishkek to boost bilateral ties.

Mumbaikars face higher travel and household expenses from September 1 as CNG, domestic PNG and auto-taxi fares rise. MGL increased CNG by Rs 2 to Rs 88/kg and PNG by Rs 1/SCM, citing higher input costs.

Amid global conflicts, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, he called on people to prioritise Swadeshi by avoiding unnecessary foreign travel, overseas destination weddings and non-essential gold purchases.

Dahi Handi, one of the most vibrant celebrations associated with Lord Krishna and Janmashtami, will be observed on September 5, 2026. The festival sees Govindas forming human pyramids to break a handi suspended at a height, but the activity can also carry risks of falls and injuries if adequate precautions are not taken.

The Congress high command has asserted its authority over the J&K unit's decision on joining the Omar Abdullah-led government, indicating that the final call rests with the AICC.

Hyundai Motor's sales slipped 14% globally in August due to strikes, while Renault Korea's sales plummeted 34%.

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,693 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,385 per gram for 22 carat gold and 11,770 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.

A report highlights the need for India and Israel to enhance cooperation around cognitive warfare involving AI and strategic communication.

Indian travellers can make instant payments in Uzbekistan using UPI by scanning the national QR code UZQR, boosting cross-border payment ease.

ATF prices rose 5.46% to Rs 121.28 per litre, while commercial LPG increased by Rs 9.50 to Rs 2,747.50 per 19-kg cylinder. Domestic LPG, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged, adding to airlines' costs as fuel accounts for up to 40% of operating expenses.

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO after leading the company for 15 years, handing over the role to John Ternus. In a farewell memo, Cook thanked employees and credited Apple's culture for its success. He will continue with the company as executive chairman, focusing on government and policy relations.

The Sensex hit an intraday low of 76,835, down 121 points, or 0.15 per cent, while the Nifty stood at 24,027.80, lower by 52.60 points, or 0.21 per cent, from the previous close.

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, topping global major economies and supported by strong vehicle sales, industrial output, and robust exports.

Singer Badshah and Isha Rikhi confirmed their separation through a joint statement on social media on Monday night. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and months after the couple secretly got married in March.

Singapore's strong response to corruption and the recent Pritam Singh episode highlight the importance of credible institutions and responsible leadership. Japan, Bhutan, Finland and New Zealand show how discipline, well-being, institutional trust and civic responsibility can strengthen societies.

The RBI is positioned as the central institution in this transformation, with an expanding role in managing inflation, the rupee, banking supervision, digital finance, payment systems, cybersecurity and financial data.

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to one of the most celebrated careers in the history of the national team.

Anna Hazare has been admitted to the ICU at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated due to a viral infection, acute dehydration and kidney-related complications. The 89-year-old social activist was shifted from Ralegan Siddhi to Mumbai for further treatment and is currently under doctors' observation.

Meta has removed scam advertisements from Facebook and Instagram that promoted fake adult apps after India raised concerns over their potential to steal sensitive user data, OTPs and bank PINs. The incident highlights growing cyber-fraud risks linked to malicious apps and deceptive social media advertisements.

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be observed on September 4, while the midnight birth celebration will take place around the transition from September 4 to September 5. Devotees in Vrindavan, Mathura and Mumbai will observe the festival with fasting, midnight puja, abhishek, bhog, aarti and Krishna Janmotsav celebrations.

Tim Cook transformed Apple from a $350 billion company in 2011 into a $4 trillion tech giant, expanding beyond the iPhone through services, wearables, Apple Silicon, a stronger supply chain and a focus on privacy.

The Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40 per cent, to settle at 76,957.27, while the Nifty fell 95.25 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 24,080.40.

The court questioned the police's use of a BNSS notice and sought explanations from senior police officials, raising concerns over alleged misuse of arrest powers and the handling of social-media cases.

The company is discontinuing its Customer Delight operations in Hyderabad, affecting around 240 employees, and consolidating its remaining in-house support team in Gurgaon. Zomato said the move was driven by changes in its customer support model, not employee performance.

The controversy dates back to 2023, when Allu Aravind spoke about KGF's success and questioned Yash's standing before the franchise. His Who was Yash before KGF? remark drew criticism from the actor's fans and has now found its way back into the spotlight.

His media company, TV18 Group, which includes CNBC, started this misinformation by broadcasting that NCLT has reduced Subhash Chandra's 22,000 crore debt liability to only 6.5 crore, says Subhash Chandra

The Sensex opened at 77,130.73, down 133.78 points or 0.17 per cent, while the Nifty declined 58.10 points or 0.24 per cent to 24,117.55.

Authorities have buried unidentified victims after collecting DNA samples, while rescue teams continue searching for people trapped at hydropower projects. So far, 10,451 people have been rescued, with more than 20,000 security personnel deployed for search, rescue and relief operations.

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Rescue operations are continuing amid difficult weather and terrain, while authorities remain alert to further flooding and landslides. The disaster has also affected foreign nationals, with India among the countries reporting missing citizens.

Trump said the opping out process would begin soon and described the oil as a gift to Americans. However, questions remain over how quickly Venezuela can increase production, given its ageing infrastructure and other challenges. A

Citizens, environmental groups and walkers have been staging protests at Lalbagh against the proposed tunnel road and a recent amendment allowing up to 5% of park land to be alienated for specified infrastructure projects.

After responding to Aamir Khan's claim that his 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on him, activist, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has now reacted to Salman Khan's remarks on his hunger strike during the NEET protests.

More than 2.64 lakh aspirants appeared for the NEET-PG examination across India, while a re-examination was announced for candidates at two centres in Jaipur after a power failure disrupted the test. The re-exam aims to ensure that affected candidates are not disadvantaged.

HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment, the bank said. Jagdishan informed the board on August 29, which acknowledged his leadership and role in the bank's growth, including the HDFC merger.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence in the West Bank, describing attacks in Qusra and Jalud as criminal and calling for those responsible to be arrested. The statement followed reports of Palestinians being injured in attacks by Israeli settlers, including assaults on a Palestinian family and foreign journalists

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Malti Marie celebrated her first Rakhi with her cousin Neer, son of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha. Malti sent Neer a Rakhi, with Parineeti sharing a picture of the special moment on Instagram

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said a new aerospace and materials testing facility in Bengaluru will help Indian industries reduce their dependence on private agencies and foreign laboratories for testing critical materials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent, honouring Uzbekistan's history, heritage and national spirit. Accompanied by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi also viewed artwork depicting Uzbek culture and history. T

While some leaders criticised the comments and stressed the painful history of Kashmiri Pandit displacement, others said the remarks should be viewed in the context of comedy and entertainment

The producers said the minister assured them that their concerns would be brought to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and that tripartite talks involving producers, distributors and theatre owners would be facilitated to find a permanent solution.

While the wholesale price of tabela buffalo milk will rise from 93 to 102 per litre, consumers buying directly from local farms could end up paying around 110 per litre. Packaged milk brands such as Gokul have separate pricing, with the cooperative having recently raised its buffalo milk price to 78 per litre in Mumbai and Pune

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone announced that his daughter Sophia Stallone is engaged to her boyfriend Michael Sheehan. Stallone shared pictures on Instagram with Sophia and the couple, expressing his excitement over their engagement.

'The Biggest Oil Deal In World History': President Trump Unveils Landmark US-Venezuela Pact To Tap 65 Billion Barrels Of Oil Reserves

The department urged eligible taxpayers to complete their returns through the e-filing portal before the deadline. More than 6.5 crore ITRs had been filed for AY 2026-27 as of August 20, including over 2 crore ITR-3 and ITR-4 returns.