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Bitcoin's latest rally has changed the market narrative but not yet the market structure.

Chakravarthy, a former Informatica CEO, has led Adobe's Digital Experience business and enterprise operations. He now takes charge as AI-native rivals intensify pressure on Adobe's Creative Cloud and other products.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it a proud moment for India. The 2,367-kg satellite was precisely placed in orbit, marking a major space milestone and strengthening India's Earth-imaging capabilities and ISRO-industry collaboration.

OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new AI model designed to handle complex tasks, use computers, browse the web, write code and create documents. The model marks a major step towards more autonomous AI systems and has renewed discussions around the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Janmashtami 2026 celebrations began across India with massive crowds gathering at temples for Mangla Aarti, special prayers and darshan. Mathura and Vrindavan witnessed particularly heavy footfall, while devotees in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities joined religious ceremonies marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Sectoral indices traded on a mixed note. The Nifty IT index emerged as the top performer, gaining 0.65%, followed by Nifty Realty, which rose 0.50%. The Nifty Consumer Durables index declined 0.50%.

PM Modi's Central Asian tour strengthened India's ties with Uzbekistan, while highlighting challenges posed by geography and China's regional influence.

Genomics expert Manan Chandra examines how long-read sequencing technologies, laboratory workflow adjustments, and AI are transforming genome assembly and structural analysis.

UPI is currently operational in 11 countries, with Uzbekistan joining the list on August 30. Cross-border UPI transactions nearly doubled to 14.86 lakh in FY2026 from 7.55 lakh in FY2025, but still account for less than 0.01 per cent of total UPI transactions

Ultrahuman has raised $70 million from Qualcomm Ventures, Labcorp, Alpha Wave, Blume and other investors to expand its wearable technology, AI, health research and personalised health platform.

Tag Markets expands the online brokerage experience beyond trade execution by integrating trader education, CopyX copy trading, flexible account models, and partner infrastructure.

The sixth episode of India's Got Latent Season 2 will feature Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr, Nishant Tanwar and Sharon Verma on the panel, with Samay Raina as the host. The episode will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 4.

OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude AI and Elon Musk-owned X's Grok are down for several users globally, according to the real-time outage monitoring website Downdetector. The report further added that some users also faced issues with Google Gemini.

VVS Laxman will take charge of Team India at the Asian Games 2026 as Gautam Gambhir remains with the senior side for the West Indies ODI series.

Maharashtra FDA has introduced a permanent, year-round four-stage food safety system for festivals. The plan includes advance risk assessment, pre-festival inspections, checks during celebrations and post-festival follow-up. Sweets, fasting foods, cooking oil, online food sales and large community feasts

Two brothers have been booked for allegedly assaulting their 65-year-old father and mother with wooden sticks during a land dispute in Indapur on Aug 30, with a Tata Nexon seen in connection with the incident. The incident took place around 6 pm to 6.30 pm in the Tarangwadi area near Salim Lawns, according to reports based on the complaint

Reliance Consumer Products has entered India's ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, offering cups, cones and sticks starting at 10. The brand will initially launch in western India before expanding nationwide.

Gold and silver prices surged in morning trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday, Sept. 3, extending the rebound from the previous session. Investors are tracking the sharp recovery in bullion after recent selling, with a weaker US dollar, easing Treasury yields and softer US employment data supporting precious metals.

The Sensex declined 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, to settle at 76,152.86. The Nifty fell 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to close at 23,873.45.

Dyson has now entered the oral care market with the CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush that comes with a built-in camera, AI and a targeted liquid jet to clean between your teeth as you brush.

FSSAI identified and seized a significant quantity of misbranded infant food during an inspection under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, citing the serious nature of the violations.

The film, inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, has earned Rs 61 crore net in India after four weeks despite limited promotion. Chaturvedi has also confirmed that the story will return with a sequel.

From October 1, SBI salary account holders will get five free monthly transactions at other banks ATMs, down from 10, while existing fees remain unchanged for affected customers.

New York City public schools will ban generative AI for younger students next year. This one-year moratorium aims to assess student interaction with the technology. High school students will receive AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs. Companion chatbots are prohibited across all school grades.

Vodafone Idea has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador and unveiled a new 'Vi' logo as part of its latest brand refresh. The telecom company has also launched a new campaign as it focuses on customer growth, network expansion and 5G rollout.

Families of people still missing after devastating flash floods perform symbolic funeral rites along the swollen Trishuli River in Nepal. Following Hindu traditions, relatives create representational effigies of their loved ones as they mourn those who remain unaccounted for.

US state secretary Marco Rubio does not believe India and Iran are currently negotiating a trade deal. He made the assertion when asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek.

Sensex opened 155 points higher at 76,724.95 and Nifty neared 24,000 as positive global cues, easing US yields and banking stocks supported sentiment.

Delhi recorded 3,006 H1N1 cases this season after 199 fresh infections on August 29, the second-highest single-day rise. Influenza A cases reached 3,843 in the city. Uttar Pradesh reported 551 confirmed H1N1 cases, Maharashtra 1,109 by mid-August.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

Filled with hilarious punchlines, irreverent humour, and infectious banter, the trailer is punctuated by high-octane action sequences, rhythmic and peppy music, and a string of unexpected turns that keep the adrenaline and the laughs coming in thick and fast.

Sandeep was arrested by Raidurgam Police in connection with a fatal hit-and-run case in Hyderabad. The accident occurred near the ORR-Khajaguda stretch, leaving a pedestrian dead on the spot.

SBI Research refutes criticism of India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth, calling comparisons using different base years fallacious.

The Sensex declined 373.93 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 76,570.35. The Nifty also remained under pressure, falling 141.35 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 23,914.45.

Swara Bhasker's comments on Jauhar in Padmaavat have sparked a controversy, with Karni Sena women's wing chief Kirti Rathore asking the actor to correct her language. Rathore defended the historical context of Jauhar and Rajput women's sacrifices

A Fighter Combat Leader, Mishra has more than 3,000 hours of flying experience. During his 38-year career, he has held several key command and staff positions, including commanding a fighter squadron, serving as Chief Test Pilot at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, and heading two frontline air bases.

Katrina Kaif faced brutal online trolling and fat-shaming after a recent public appearance, with netizens making insensitive comments about her weight and appearance. Actor Shivaleeka Oberoi came out in Katrina's support, calling out the trolls

ITC's '100% Atta' claim on its Aashirvaad MP Chakki Atta has drawn the ire of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which has called it misleading and threatened to cancel the company's licence.

The customer, who said five people were dining together, shared pictures and videos of the alleged incident on social media, raising questions over hygiene at the popular restaurant chain.

The court also ordered investigators to question her father, Satish Salian, and record his statement. Satish had sought a fresh probe, alleging lapses in Mumbai Police's investigation and foul play. Disha died in Mumbai on June 8, 2020.

Supreme Court allowed the withdrawal of cases against student protesters, while permitting Delhi Police to continue proceedings in a separate case involving people with serious criminal antecedents. The Centre also sought three months to finalise compensation for families of NEET-UG 2026 aspirants who died by suicide.

Gold futures extended their decline for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, September 2, as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude oil prices higher and raised concerns over inflation and interest rates.

Anshula Kapoor recently faced online trolling and fat-shaming over her appearance, with several men leaving nasty comments on her Instagram posts. She shared screenshots of the comments in a reel but also highlighted the overwhelming support she received from women online.

The strikes came two days after US forces hit Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, ending a month-long lull in fighting. Iran called Sunday's operation a deadly attack and retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan.

Pavitra Punia revealed that the unpredictable format and mix of survival and relationships attracted her to host FBoy- Survival: Farzi Ya Forever.

India's economy grew 7.8% despite global shocks, outperforming all major economies with strong manufacturing, services, and investment growth.

The teaser for Malayalam crime thriller 'Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar', starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, promises a gripping story of justice and camaraderie among women cops.

Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political showdown on September 2, with the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP announcing rival demonstrations. While the NC plans protests outside BJP offices demanding restoration of statehood and accountability from the Union government, the BJP will gherao the Civil Secretariat over the Omar Abdullah government's alleged failures.

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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.